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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcus OConnor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cole is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Michael Cole's Entrance music. Michael Cole will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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155 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus OConnor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Cole!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OConnor with a poor takedown
and Cole counters with a nice uppercut.
OConnor shoots in but Cole avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cole stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus OConnor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OConnor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cole counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
OConnor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
OConnor doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cole counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps OConnor thinking.
Marcus OConnor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OConnor tries for a takedown but Cole circles away easily
and Cole counters with a stiff right hand.
OConnor has his takedown stuffed
and Cole counters with a series of strikes. OConnor will be more careful next time no doubt.
OConnor shoots and misses
letting Cole counter with a right hand.
OConnor has his takedown stuffed
and Cole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
OConnor is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole misses with a wild combination.
OConnor shoots and misses
and Cole counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab from Cole does it's job there.
OConnor has his takedown stuffed
and Cole counters with a nice uppercut.
Cole lands with a shot to the body.
Cole scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
OConnor misses with a takedown
and Cole counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cole throws a series of punches but OConnor avoids them all with ease.
Michael Cole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cole scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cole lands a jab to the head.
OConnor drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cole sneaks back into half guard.
Cole is pressing down on OConnor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cole trying to control the position.
Cole has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think OConnor should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Cole has tightened it up now! OConnor should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Michael Cole!
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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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