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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ice Cube (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ignacio Kocherlakota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cube comes to the cage accompanied by Bow Down. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ice Cube!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ignacio Kocherlakota!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Kocherlakota.
Kocherlakota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kocherlakota throws a right hand that Cube ducks under and follows up with a left that Cube also avoids with ease.
Cube swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ice Cube seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kocherlakota misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cube shoots in and drives through. Kocherlakota sprawls well.
Kocherlakota looks to land a combination but Cube avoids it well.
Cube misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kocherlakota.
Kocherlakota leaves Cube with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kocherlakota throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cube shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ice Cube. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cube throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left and a right from Kocherlakota both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Ice Cube has been cut.
Cube shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kocherlakota is trying to defend but Cube finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cube is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cube is looking for a kimura but Kocherlakota is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cube to get the leverage.
Cube is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kocherlakota doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cube.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cube is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kocherlakota is just riding it out for now. Cube eventually gives up the hold.
Cube wants to free his trapped foot but Kocherlakota is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cube is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cube looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cube trying to pass the guard but Kocherlakota defending well.
Cube is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cube is looking for a kimura here.
Kocherlakota is defending against the submission attempts here by Cube.
Kocherlakota gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ice Cube will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ice Cube's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kocherlakota stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kocherlakota wants it to stay on the feet.
Cube shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cube showed some decent athleticism there.
Cube is working for a submission of some sort.
Kocherlakota trying to control from the bottom.
Cube is looking to advance position but Kocherlakota won't allow it.
Cube is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kocherlakota defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cube is trying to work for a kimura but Kocherlakota is defending well.
Cube wants to work for an arm triangle but Kocherlakota is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cube is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cube avoids the attempt from Kocherlakota to control.
Cube moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kocherlakota has worked his arm free - good work by Kocherlakota!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kocherlakota can't do much from the bottom here.
Cube scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kocherlakota to see if he's OK.
Kocherlakota struggling a bit here.
Cube is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kocherlakota knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cube working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cube is trying to get an arm triangle but Kocherlakota is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cube is trying to get an arm triangle but Kocherlakota is defending well.
Kocherlakota can't do much from the bottom here.
Cube tries to move to full mount but Kocherlakota actually manages to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cube is thwarting Kocherlakota's attempts to control the position.
Cube is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kocherlakota has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kocherlakota is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cube stalling away here and it's allowed Kocherlakota to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kocherlakota keeping full guard, as Cube tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ice Cube dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ice Cube's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Cube decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cube is pressing down on Kocherlakota's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kocherlakota is holding on for now.
Cube looking for a submission but Kocherlakota manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Cube pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kocherlakota is keeping the position for now.
Kocherlakota is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cube pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kocherlakota is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cube has gone for a leg lock! Kocherlakota slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cube's guard.
Cube looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cube keeping moving, preventing Kocherlakota from controlling successfully.
Cube working for a triangle but Kocherlakota defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cube 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.
Cube is working hard here to advance position.
Kocherlakota trying to control the position from guard on top but Cube is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kocherlakota avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kocherlakota wants to control from the top but Cube keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cube is trying to control the position but Kocherlakota postures up.
Cube working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kocherlakota doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kocherlakota manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cube managing to control the position.
Cube throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kocherlakota uses it to pass to side control.
Ignacio Kocherlakota has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cube is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Cube's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ice Cube is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cube sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kocherlakota prevents Cube from improving his position.
Cube keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Cube wants to improve his position but Kocherlakota is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ice Cube showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cube, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ice Cube!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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