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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Cockren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey McFinnegan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mickey McFinnegan will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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208 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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215 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Cockren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mickey McFinnegan!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cockren doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McFinnegan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch combination from McFinnegan misses.
McFinnegan throws a lazy uppercut
and Cockren counters with a single leg into guard. McFinnegan didn't expect that.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Cockren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cockren controlling from the top position.
Cockren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cockren looking to pass the guard.
McFinnegan keeping moving, preventing Cockren from controlling successfully.
McFinnegan working for a triangle but Cockren defends it easily.
Cockren works over McFinnegan with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cockren postures up in McFinnegan's guard and throws a big left but McFinnegan blocks it.
Cockren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McFinnegan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cockren.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cockren accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cockren trying to control the position from guard on top but McFinnegan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cockren loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McFinnegan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cockren scoring with punches to the head and body.
McFinnegan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cockren chips away with some ground and pound.
Cockren wants to pass the guard but McFinnegan is keeping the position.
Cockren loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cockren stands and steps away. McFinnegan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McFinnegan scores with a hook to the body. Cockren takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McFinnegan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cockren is trying to defend but McFinnegan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McFinnegan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cockren defends it well.
McFinnegan wants to pass to mount but Cockren is defending the position.
Cockren desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cockren is defending against the submission attempts here by McFinnegan.
Cockren slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McFinnegan wants to control from the top but Cockren keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFinnegan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cockren is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McFinnegan, into his guard.
Cockren wants to control from the top but McFinnegan keeps moving.
Cockren has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cockren is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cockren passes easily into side control. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McFinnegan is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cockren connects with a decent elbow.
Cockren looks up at the clock and then as McFinnegan takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cockren smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McFinnegan pushes Cockren away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cockren gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Cockren dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McFinnegan shoots in and gets a takedown into Cockren's guard.
Cockren trying to control the position here.
McFinnegan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McFinnegan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cockren controlling McFinnegan's posture.
Cockren striking from his own guard.
McFinnegan looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cockren pulls McFinnegan in close to prevent any damage.
McFinnegan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McFinnegan is trying to work for a kimura but Cockren is defending well.
Cockren is pressing down on McFinnegan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFinnegan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McFinnegan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McFinnegan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cockren is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cockren struggling a bit here.
McFinnegan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFinnegan swings around for an armbar but Cockren sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McFinnegan's guard.
Cockren postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cockren wants to control from the top but McFinnegan keeps moving.
McFinnegan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cockren showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cockren trying to control but McFinnegan is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cockren accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cockren stands up over McFinnegan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McFinnegan keeping moving, preventing Cockren from controlling successfully.
Cockren makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cockren throwing strikes from guard but McFinnegan blocks nicely.
McFinnegan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cockren throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McFinnegan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McFinnegan looking for a guillotine here but Cockren defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McFinnegan is looking for a triangle but Cockren pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mickey McFinnegan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Cockren shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McFinnegan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Cockren is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McFinnegan wants to take Cockren's back but he can't do it this time.
McFinnegan goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Cockren is on top in guard.
Cockren throwing strikes from guard but McFinnegan blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cockren stands up over McFinnegan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cockren postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McFinnegan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cockren distracts McFinnegan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cockren postures up.
Cockren is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McFinnegan keeping moving, preventing Cockren from controlling successfully.
Cockren stays in close to McFinnegan's body and controls the position.
McFinnegan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cockren chips away with some ground and pound.
Cockren advances to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McFinnegan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cockren working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cockren connects with a nice short shot to McFinnegan's temple.
Cockren working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McFinnegan actively working from the bottom here.
McFinnegan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cockren is pressing down on McFinnegan's thigh, looking to free his foot. McFinnegan is holding on for now.
Cockren missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cockren working over McFinnegan with some ground and pound. McFinnegan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McFinnegan is trying to maintain the position but Cockren is very close to passing his half guard.
McFinnegan is looking to get back to full guard here but Cockren has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cockren wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McFinnegan, who protects the arm well.
McFinnegan is looking to reverse the position.
Cockren working the head and body with strikes.
Cockren fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cockren controls the position.
McFinnegan defending against the ground and pound.
McFinnegan being controlled for a moment.
McFinnegan is not content to let Cockren control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cockren tries for a kimura but McFinnegan is defending well.
Cockren grinds an elbow into McFinnegan's temple.
Cockren lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cockren working the ground and pound.
Cockren works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cockren thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cockren working the head with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Cockren showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cockren 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Cockren!
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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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