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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Cool (ranked 5359 p4p, 4836 weight class) and Jack Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 504 weight class). Kevin Cool has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Cool!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cool shoots in for a double leg but Thomas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cool fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cool looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cool shoots in and drives through. Thomas sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Cool. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cool sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thomas clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Thomas dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Thomas continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Cool letting Thomas take a breather here.
Thomas receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas is stalling here.
Thomas content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jack Thomas.
Cool darts in looking for a takedown but Thomas gets double underhooks and turns Cool into the cage.
Cool is breathing heavily.
Thomas controlling the action here for a moment.
Thomas dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thomas.
The referee calls for Thomas to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jack Thomas.
Thomas throws the left hand but Cool avoids the punch easily.
Thomas moves into the clinch.
Thomas stalling.
Thomas holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Thomas content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thomas takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The referee is keeping an eye on Thomas - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jack Thomas.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick
and Cool counters with a one-two to the body.
Cool looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thomas is fending him off so far but Cool persists. Nope, Thomas circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thomas.
Thomas clinches with his opponent.
Thomas's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cool letting Thomas take a breather here.
Thomas taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cool manages to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas is looking to stand up but Cool won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cool seems keen to control Thomas's posture.
Cool looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thomas has closed the distance and engaged Cool in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Thomas has Cool pressed against the cage.
Thomas will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cool up against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Thomas's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thomas has Cool pushed against the cage.
Thomas stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jack Thomas.
Cool on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cool lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cool misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jack Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas clinches up against the cage.
Thomas prevents Cool from breaking the clinch.
Thomas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cool definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thomas leaning his opponent against the cage.
Thomas holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Thomas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cool tries to keep at a distance but Thomas has taken the fight into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Thomas taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jack Thomas.
Thomas misses with an uppercut
and Cool counters with a nice body shot.
Thomas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cool counters with a nice body kick.
Thomas moves into the clinch successfully.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thomas stalling the fight.
Cool gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Thomas is looking to stand up but Cool isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas working for submissions but it's allowed Cool to get to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas is trying to stand up here but Cool is controlling him well.
Cool trying to control from half guard but Thomas is working away.
Cool performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Thomas wants to stand back up but Cool manages to pass into side control.
Thomas is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Cool take his back! Uh oh - Cool has got a rear naked choke here! Thomas is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kevin Cool!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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