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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Coogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neo Sword (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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214 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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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 St Petersburg, Rob Coogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Neo Sword!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sword scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Coogan looking for submissions off his back.
Sword is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sword wants to work for an arm triangle but Coogan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Coogan trying to control here.
Sword trying to advance position but Coogan counters by regaining guard.
Sword wants to stand but Coogan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sword has gone for a leg lock! Coogan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sword's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sword looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coogan is one step ahead there.
Sword not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sword had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Coogan defends it easily.
Sword keeping moving, preventing Coogan from controlling successfully.
Sword tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sword is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Coogan is aware though and is defending well.
Coogan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sword had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Coogan defends it easily.
Coogan is pushing down on Sword's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sword is fighting to maintain full guard but Coogan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sword has one foot on Coogan's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Coogan gets a double leg takedown into Sword's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Coogan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sword is on top in guard.
Sword trying to control but Coogan is working from the bottom.
Coogan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sword pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coogan is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sword stands and steps away. Coogan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Coogan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sword trying to control the position.
Coogan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sword wants to sweep but no luck.
Coogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Sword is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sword has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Coogan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sword throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Coogan escapes and throws Sword's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sword is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coogan passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sword!
Sword is in all sorts of trouble here.
Coogan looking to control but Sword is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coogan wants to take Sword's back but he can't do it this time.
Sword is trying to escape the mount.
Coogan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sword is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neo Sword dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sword shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sword with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sword trying to control but Coogan is working from the bottom.
Sword drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Coogan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sword has Coogan in his guard.
Sword looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Neo Sword has got the better of the ground game so far.
Coogan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sword swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sword looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sword had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Coogan defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coogan wants to control from the top but Sword keeps moving.
Coogan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sword has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Coogan has managed to get both his arms back between Sword's legs - danger averted.
Sword is breathing heavily.
Sword throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sword throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sword throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sword looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sword utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Coogan trying to control but Sword is working from the bottom.
Sword throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Coogan escapes and throws Sword's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Coogan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Coogan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Coogan tries for a kimura but Sword is defending well.
Sword is looking to regain half guard here but Coogan keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coogan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Coogan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sword keeps working.
Sword is looking for a sweep.
Sword can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sword is trying to get back to half guard.
Sword manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sword wants to pass the guard but Coogan is defending well.
Coogan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sword is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Coogan sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sword is looking for a kimura here.
Coogan gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neo Sword showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sword feints and as Coogan raises his hands in defense, Sword changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Coogan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sword stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coogan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sword wanted to stand there but Coogan had control of the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Coogan holds on and takes a little breather.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sword wants to control from the top but Coogan keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Neo Sword was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Coogan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sword tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Coogan is in Sword's guard.
Sword wants to control but Coogan passes easily into half guard.
Sword is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sword wants to control but Coogan is keeping busy.
Sword is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Coogan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Coogan's back!
Sword working for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coogan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sword's arms.
Coogan breaks Sword's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sword is trying to control the position but Coogan postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sword avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Coogan trying to control but Sword is working from the bottom.
Sword looking for subs off his back but Coogan has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sword is trying to stand up here but Coogan is controlling him well.
Coogan wants to pass the guard but Sword is defending well.
Sword is trying to control but can't.
Sword looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Coogan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sword has managed to free his arm - good work.
Coogan wants to work for an arm triangle but Sword is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sword is defending against the submission attempts here by Coogan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coogan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sword doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Coogan.
Sword wants to control but Coogan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coogan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sword has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sword looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Neo Sword.
Well Sword has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neo Sword!
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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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