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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Lancing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Coolpunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Coolpunch's choice of entrance music: Man From Manila by Francis Magalona. Johnny Coolpunch is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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290 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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315 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aaron Lancing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Coolpunch!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coolpunch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lancing as he avoids it easily.
Lancing fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Coolpunch avoids it really well and circles away.
Coolpunch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Coolpunch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coolpunch shoots and misses
and Lancing counters by moving into the clinch.
Aaron Lancing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Coolpunch.
Coolpunch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lancing's defenses.
Lancing takes an elbow to the forehead.
Coolpunch lands a damaging elbow.
Coolpunch tries a knee to the head but Lancing blocks it.
Coolpunch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lancing's face.
Coolpunch scores with a knee to the head.
Coolpunch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lancing has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Coolpunch stops a takedown attempt from Lancing.
Coolpunch lands an elbow inside that Lancing shrugs off.
Lancing fails to pull guard.
Coolpunch tries a knee to the head but Lancing blocks it.
Nice elbow from Coolpunch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coolpunch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Coolpunch prevents the takedown attempt.
Coolpunch lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lancing is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Coolpunch gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lancing is breathing heavily.
Lancing takes an elbow to the forehead.
Coolpunch lands an elbow that stopped Lancing in his tracks for a moment.
Lancing is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Coolpunch lands a nice elbow.
Coolpunch connects with a knee to the head.
Coolpunch landing knees to the head.
Lancing looking to slow down the pace here.
Coolpunch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lancing's face.
Coolpunch lands a damaging elbow.
Coolpunch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lancing's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancing takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Coolpunch.
A knee to the head by Coolpunch.
Coolpunch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lancing's face.
Lancing wants to stall.
Coolpunch lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lancing goes for a takedown in the clinch but Coolpunch prevents it.
Coolpunch lands a damaging elbow.
Coolpunch lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lancing pushes off an throws an elbow but Coolpunch leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Coolpunch prevents Lancing from breaking the clinch.
Coolpunch lands a knee to the head.
Coolpunch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Coolpunch.
Coolpunch prevents the takedown attempt.
Coolpunch lands an elbow that stopped Lancing in his tracks for a moment.
Lancing takes an elbow to the temple.
Lancing tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice elbow from Coolpunch.
Coolpunch lands an elbow that stopped Lancing in his tracks for a moment.
Lancing takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lancing is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lancing looking to stall.
Coolpunch with a knee to the head.
Coolpunch lands a knee to the head.
Coolpunch lands an elbow inside.
Coolpunch connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Coolpunch.
Coolpunch scores with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Coolpunch.
Coolpunch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lancing takes an elbow to the temple.
Lancing wants to break free but Coolpunch has control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coolpunch landing knees to the head.
Coolpunch connects with a knee to the head.
Lancing is trying to pull guard but Coolpunch turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Coolpunch.
Coolpunch tries a knee to the head but Lancing blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lancing tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Coolpunch just stands there and leans against the cage.
Coolpunch connects with a knee to the head.
Lancing looking for a takedown.
Coolpunch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lancing's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Coolpunch dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Coolpunch tries for a takedown but Lancing circles away easily
so Lancing counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lancing throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Coolpunch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Coolpunch is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lancing forces his way into half guard.
Lancing slips a nice elbow through Coolpunch's hands, connecting with Coolpunch's forehead.
Coolpunch is breathing heavily.
Coolpunch is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancing trying to control from half guard but Coolpunch is working away.
Lancing postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Coolpunch to stand up.
Coolpunch has his takedown stuffed
and Lancing counters with a single leg into guard. Coolpunch didn't expect that.
Lancing trying to control but Coolpunch is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Coolpunch is trying to control the position but Lancing postures up.
Coolpunch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lancing doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lancing manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lancing wants to control from the top but Coolpunch keeps moving.
Coolpunch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lancing. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Aaron Lancing just wasn't active enough.
Lancing throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coolpunch has a takedown stuffed.
Aaron Lancing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Coolpunch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancing shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Coolpunch as he avoids it easily.
Coolpunch tries for a takedown but Lancing circles away easily
so Lancing counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lancing might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Coolpunch keeping moving, preventing Lancing from controlling successfully.
Lancing stands up and waves to Coolpunch to follow him.
Coolpunch misses with a takedown attempt
and Lancing counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lancing sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lancing lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coolpunch thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Lancing wants to control from the top but Coolpunch keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lancing looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We're going to have a standup here because Aaron Lancing wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Coolpunch with a poor takedown
and Lancing counters with a nice double leg into side control. Coolpunch won't be happy with that.
Lancing staying calm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Lancing dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lancing tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Coolpunch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lancing gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Coolpunch to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lancing is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lancing manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lancing sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancing goes for an armbar but Coolpunch turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Coolpunch.
Coolpunch stands up over Lancing, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Coolpunch is looking to work some ground and pound but Lancing has wrist control.
Coolpunch throws a strike but Lancing rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lancing looking to sit in guard and control but Coolpunch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coolpunch passes Lancing's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Coolpunch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lancing defends it well.
Lancing regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lancing has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Coolpunch is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lancing.
Coolpunch throws a strike aimed at the side of Lancing's head but Lancing avoids it well.
Coolpunch happy to just control the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancing is trying to improve his position.
Lancing is working hard here to advance position.
Lancing struggling a bit here.
Coolpunch tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Coolpunch has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lancing struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coolpunch tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Coolpunch has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Lancing's face as Coolpunch controls the position.
Lancing manages to work his way to half guard, despite Coolpunch's best efforts.
Coolpunch seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Coolpunch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lancing is trying to stand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lancing is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coolpunch pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Coolpunch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Coolpunch has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Coolpunch!
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hype
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pop
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