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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pixar Bonan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bonan comes into the arena with Morbid Angel - Immortal Rites blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 cm
23
175 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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175 cm
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179 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pixar Bonan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Cook! The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bonan throws a right and a left that Cook avoids nicely. Cook circles away from the clinch attempt so Cook counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Bonan tries to land a sweep but no joy. Cook working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bonan's head. Cook working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bonan's head. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Cook got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bonan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cook has managed to get both his arms back between Bonan's legs - danger averted. Bonan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cook is controlling him. Bonan wants to sweep but no luck. Cook throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Bonan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bonan tries to get out of the position. Bonan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bonan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cook preventing the sweep. Bonan trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cook postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Cook has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Cook wants to pass the guard but Bonan is keeping the position. Cook advances to half guard. Bonan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cook. Bonan wants to get back to full guard but Cook has mounted him! Cook lands a nice shot to the head. Bonan is desperately trying to improve his position but Cook has a good base and remains in mount. Bonan tries to hold on but Cook postures up. Cook with shots to the head and body - Bonan looks very uncomfortable down there. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cook lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Cook avoids the attempt from Bonan to control. Bonan is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Cook lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Cook breaks from Bonan's wrist control and lands an elbow. Cook connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Cook landing punches. This has been an exciting period of action! Bonan is bucking up trying to escape but Cook cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Cook fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Cook lands a nice shot to the head. Bonan is wriggling around trying to escape.
A nice elbow there by Cook. Cook dominating with strikes here. You get the feeling that Bonan really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Bonan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cook working the ground and pound effectively.
Cook lands with some strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bonan tries to lock up and control but Cook gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Cook lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Cook is in the full mount, landing strikes. Cook breaks from Bonan's wrist control and lands an elbow. The referee warns Bonan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bonan regains half guard. Cook winds up and cracks Bonan with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Cook prevents Bonan from improving his position. Cook passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bonan! Cook postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bonan looks a forlorn figure.
Cook lands a big shot there that rocks Bonan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cook scoring with strikes but Bonan is staying in there. Bonan can't escape the position.
Bonan is working hard here to advance position. Cook looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This has been an exciting period of action! Bonan is trying to get back to his feet but can't. Bonan is bucking up trying to escape but Cook cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Cook lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bonan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Bonan is looking to get to half guard. Cook working the ground and pound effectively.
Bonan tries to get back to half guard but can't. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cook cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bonan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Bonan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Cook dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cook misses with a takedown attempt and Bonan counters with a series of strikes. Cook will be more careful next time no doubt. Bonan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cook circles away quickly and effectively. Bonan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bonan misses with a two punch combination.
Cook with a lazy takedown attempt and Bonan counters with a series of strikes. Cook will be more careful next time no doubt. Bonan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Bonan throws a series of punches but Cook avoids them all with ease. Cook slips under a jab from Bonan. Cook tries for a takedown but Bonan circles away easily and Bonan counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Pixar Bonan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Cook. A punch combination from Bonan misses. Pixar Bonan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bonan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cook moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bonan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Bonan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bonan.
It looks like Jason Cook has been cut. Bonan looks to land a combination but Cook avoids it well. Bonan doesn't manage to clinch there - Cook circles away.
A combination from Bonan does no damage. Bonan is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Bonan tries to clinch but Cook moves out of range. Cook doesn't succeed with the takedown and Bonan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Cook dodges the punch combination from Bonan.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bonan is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Bonan lands the left hand. Bonan moves in looking to clinch but Cook pushes him off. The fighters circle momentarily. Bonan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Bonan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bonan takes a swing at Cook's ribcage but misses. Bonan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bonan just misses with a punch to the body.
Cook gets caught flat footed, as Bonan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Cook is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cook manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cook landing strikes from the mount.
It looks like Pixar Bonan has been cut. Cook working the ground and pound effectively.
Bonan is working to get back to half guard.
Bonan wants to get back to his feet.
Cook looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cook working Bonan over with strikes here. Jason Cook has got the better of the ground game so far. Cook with good strikes from the mount here! Cook looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cook with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cook connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cook is in the full mount, landing strikes. Cook lands a big shot there that rocks Bonan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bonan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Bonan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Bonan wants to control from the top but Cook keeps moving. Bonan preventing the sweep. Cook controls Bonan momentarily but Bonan frees himself. Bonan won't allow Cook to sweep him here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Cook is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pixar Bonan will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bonan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Bonan swinging wildly here.
Cook with a poor takedown and Bonan counters with a left and a right that stings Cook. Bonan looks to land a combination but Cook avoids it well. Cook misses with a takedown attempt and Bonan counters with a single leg into guard. Cook didn't expect that. Bonan sitting in guard here, content to control. Cook is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bonan trying to control the position from guard on top but Cook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pixar Bonan wasn't doing enough on the ground. Cook with a poor takedown and Bonan counters with a lovely shot to the body. Pixar Bonan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Cook. Cook takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Bonan throws a right and a left that both miss. Bonan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Cook showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bonan.
Bonan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cook paws at him with a jab and circles away. Bonan looks to land a combination but Cook avoids it well. A punch combination from Bonan misses. Cook tries for a takedown but Bonan circles away easily and Bonan counters with a three punch combo that has Cook backing up. Cook nods at Bonan to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cook avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cook with a poor takedown and Bonan counters with a left and a right that stings Cook. Bonan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Bonan jabs at Cook's body. Cook has his takedown stuffed and Bonan counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Bonan swinging wildly here.
Bonan throws a series of punches but Cook moves out of range. Cook shoots and misses letting Bonan counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cook doesn't succeed with the takedown and Bonan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bonan!
Bonan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cook moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Bonan tries to clinch but Cook moves out of range. Cook dodges the punch combination from Bonan.
Cook with a lazy takedown attempt and Bonan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Cook ducks right into an uppercut from Bonan. Bonan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cook swats him away and circles back towards the center. Cook dodges the punch combination from Bonan.
Cook with a poor takedown and Bonan counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bonan scores with a nice strike. Bonan moves to clinch but Cook breaks away and Cook counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Bonan wants to stand but Cook is controlling the position. Cook pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bonan is keeping the position for now. Bonan kicks Cook off and gets to his feet. This has been an exciting period of action! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bonan misses with a series of wild punches.
Bonan lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Pixar Bonan showed his dominance in that final round. I think Bonan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Hogan scores the fight 28:28 Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29 Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jason Cook!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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