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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Randy Arozarena (ranked 2893 p4p, 5031 weight class) and Cole Palmer (ranked 287 p4p, 0 weight class). Palmer has chosen Cold Palmer as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randy Arozarena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cole Palmer!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmer shoots in looking for a takedown but Arozarena manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Palmer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Arozarena shoots for a takedown but Palmer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Palmer misses with a takedown attempt - Arozarena sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Palmer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Arozarena misses with a takedown
and Palmer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arozarena is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Palmer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Arozarena misses with a takedown
and Palmer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Arozarena. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palmer moves into the clinch successfully.
Palmer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Arozarena avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Arozarena breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Arozarena misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arozarena shoots in for a double leg but Palmer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arozarena will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Arozarena is breathing heavily.
Palmer pushes Arozarena up against the cage in a clinch.
Palmer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Palmer closes the distance and clinches.
Arozarena wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Palmer has him pressed against the cage.
Palmer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arozarena with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Arozarena working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arozarena.
Palmer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Arozarena wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Palmer has him pressed against the cage.
Arozarena jumps guard but Palmer stands there with Arozarena around his waist. Arozarena gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Palmer lands with a right to the head.
Palmer drags the fight down to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Palmer pushes Arozarena off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Palmer rushes Arozarena and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Palmer lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Randy Arozarena has been cut.
Nice elbow from Palmer.
Palmer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Palmer tenderised Arozarena's leg. Arozarena is trying to keep his angry face on.
Palmer thuds his shin into the meat of Arozarena's side.
Palmer moves into the clinch.
Palmer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arozarena wants to clinch.
Palmer has managed to clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Palmer.
Palmer'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.
Palmer manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer lands a head kick. Arozarena smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Palmer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Arozarena tries to circle away but Palmer has him pinned against the cage.
Palmer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arozarena changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Palmer tries to avoid it but Arozarena manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Palmer to the ground. Palmer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Palmer closes the distance and clinches.
Palmer is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Arozarena can't fight it off and eventually Palmer manages to take the fight to the floor. Arozarena looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Palmer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Palmer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palmer gets to his feet - Arozarena follows without any prompting.
Arozarena misses with a combination
and Palmer counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Arozarena is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Palmer drives through and clinches with Arozarena against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palmer scores with a hook to the body.
Palmer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Palmer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Arozarena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Palmer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Arozarena's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Palmer has managed to clinch.
We've been informed that Palmer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Palmer takes a shot to the head.
Palmer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Arozarena tries for a takedown. No joy.
Palmer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Palmer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Palmer wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Arozarena. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palmer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arozarena.
Palmer rushes Arozarena and presses him up against the cage.
Palmer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Arozarena's defenses.
Palmer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Palmer lands with a kick to the temple. Arozarena shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arozarena takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Palmer connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palmer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arozarena avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Palmer!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer has closed the distance and engaged Arozarena in a clinch.
Palmer lands a nice uppercut.
Palmer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Palmer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Arozarena, pushing him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Palmer as the two fighters clinch.
Palmer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Palmer forces Arozarena back against the cage and clinches.
Palmer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Palmer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Palmer breaks from the clinch.
Palmer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Arozarena if he has to take too many more of those.
Arozarena doesn't manage to clinch there - Palmer circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer looks for a takedown but Arozarena sprawls well.
Palmer pushes Arozarena up against the cage in a clinch.
Arozarena is trying to break free.
Arozarena tries for a takedown but Palmer manages to get underhooks.
Palmer breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palmer forces Arozarena back against the cage and clinches.
Palmer scores with a shot to the side of Arozarena's head.
Palmer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Palmer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Palmer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Palmer breaks the clinch.
Arozarena shoots and misses
and Palmer counters with a three punch combo that has Arozarena backing up. Arozarena nods at Palmer to acknowledge the strikes.
Palmer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Palmer gets a clinch.
Palmer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Palmer pushes Arozarena back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Come on Palmer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Palmer scores with a shoulder strike.
Palmer presses Arozarena against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Palmer has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Arozarena uses from the top position.
Palmer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arozarena manages to get himself to full guard.
Palmer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Palmer dives in and grabs Arozarena's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arozarena pushes down on Palmer's head and hops out.
Palmer moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Palmer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Randy Arozarena's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Palmer darts in and clinches Arozarena up against the cage.
Palmer leaning against his opponent.
Arozarena takes an elbow to the temple.
Palmer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arozarena working aggressively here.
Arozarena is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Palmer pulls guard.
Palmer wants to sweep but no luck.
Palmer has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Arozarena has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer gets through Arozarena's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Arozarena jumps guard but Palmer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Arozarena is trying to maintain a safe position but Palmer gets an underhook and turns Arozarena into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Palmer pushes Arozarena back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Arozarena lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer breaks the clinch.
Arozarena shoots in looking for a takedown. Palmer tries to sprawl out of it but Arozarena keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Palmer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Palmer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arozarena sprawls well. Arozarena wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Palmer gets slowly back to his feet.
Palmer darts in and clinches Arozarena up against the cage.
Arozarena with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Palmer lands a body punch.
Palmer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Palmer thows a body kick. Arozarena tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Palmer has managed to clinch.
Palmer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Palmer clinches up with Arozarena and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Palmer.
Randy Arozarena has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Palmer gets through Arozarena's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Palmer lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palmer is stalling here.
Palmer manages to break the clinch.
Cole Palmer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Palmer has Arozarena up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Palmer.
Palmer breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Palmer as Arozarena shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Arozarena. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palmer throws a head kick that Arozarena semi-blocks.
Palmer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Arozarena, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Palmer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice elbow from Palmer.
Arozarena has had enough of the clinch but Palmer keeps him there for the moment.
Palmer breaks the clinch.
Palmer darts in and clinches Arozarena up against the cage.
Palmer breaks the clinch.
Palmer closes the distance and clinches.
Palmer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Palmer closes the distance and pushes Arozarena back into the cage.
Palmer manages to break the clinch.
Palmer throws a nice head kick!
Palmer rushes Arozarena and presses him up against the cage.
Arozarena with an attempt at a knee that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palmer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmer shoots in but no luck this time.
Arozarena tries to keep at a distance but Palmer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Palmer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Palmer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Arozarena, pushing him back against the cage.
Palmer breaks from the clinch.
Arozarena tries to clinch up but Palmer circles away and keeps his distance.
Arozarena tries to clinch
and Arozarena takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arozarena on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Palmer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Arozarena backs up against the cage.
Arozarena shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Palmer pinned against the cage. Palmer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Randy Arozarena is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Palmer cracks a nice hook into Arozarena's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Palmer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Palmer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 24:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Palmer!
An intense looking Cole Palmer took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Thats why they call me Cold Palmer innit.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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