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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Orion Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richie Fanoogon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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197 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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194 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orion Cook!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richie Fanoogon!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fanoogon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Cook tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cook bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cook accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fanoogon striking off his back but it's not causing Cook any problems.
Cook throws a big elbow that misses.
Cook trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cook makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cook throws an elbow that misses. Fanoogon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cook's guard. Nice move by Fanoogon!
Cook managing to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cook tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Fanoogon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cook is keeping the position for now.
Fanoogon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fanoogon looking to sit in guard and control but Cook gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cook's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cook postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cook trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cook with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cook accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cook avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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!
Cook cracks Fanoogon with a solid left hand.
Cook trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cook got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fanoogon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cook has managed to get both his arms back between Fanoogon's legs - danger averted.
Fanoogon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cook.
Fanoogon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cook trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cook throws a big elbow that misses.
Cook missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook is looking to work some ground and pound but Fanoogon has wrist control.
Cook won't allow Fanoogon to sweep him here.
Cook lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fanoogon is trying to control the position but Cook postures up.
Cook scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fanoogon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cook manages to get himself to full guard.
Fanoogon wants to control from the top but Cook keeps moving.
Fanoogon throws a big elbow that misses.
Fanoogon throws a strike but Cook rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fanoogon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fanoogon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cook manages to get himself to full guard.
Cook keeping moving, preventing Fanoogon from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fanoogon pushing down on Cook's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cook is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cook trying to control here.
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 Orion Cook will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fanoogon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fanoogon tries to score with some ground and pound. Cook controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cook tries to buck Fanoogon off but Fanoogon is having none of it.
Richie Fanoogon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fanoogon throws a strike aimed at the side of Cook's head but Cook avoids it well.
Fanoogon tries to advance to mount but Cook denies him.
Cook taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanoogon landing strikes.
Cook is looking for a sweep.
Fanoogon has control of an arm but Cook manages to advance to Fanoogon's back!
Fanoogon turns into Cook and is now in his guard.
Fanoogon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cook is on top in guard.
Cook throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fanoogon pulls Cook in close to prevent any damage.
Cook won't allow Fanoogon to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook slips nicely into half guard.
Ground and pound from Cook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cook not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cook is trying to work for a kimura but Fanoogon is defending well.
Cook is looking to advance position but Fanoogon won't allow it.
Fanoogon controlling the position for now.
Fanoogon wants to improve his position but Cook is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanoogon is trying to maintain the position but Cook is very close to passing his half guard.
Cook not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fanoogon preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cook throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Fanoogon to regain full guard.
Fanoogon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fanoogon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cook.
Cook throwing strikes from guard but Fanoogon blocks nicely.
Cook won't allow Fanoogon to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fanoogon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cook.
Fanoogon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cook postures up and lands a big shot to Fanoogon's brow.
Cook is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cook is in close to Fanoogon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fanoogon controls Cook momentarily but Cook frees himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cook stands up over Fanoogon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cook trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cook lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cook keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fanoogon's head.
Cook scoring with some ground and pound.
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 Orion Cook will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cook darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Richie Fanoogon has been cut.
Cook gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fanoogon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cook is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cook working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fanoogon.
Cook looking to control but Fanoogon passes into half guard.
Fanoogon is looking to take a break and control but Cook is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanoogon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cook moves into full guard.
Fanoogon trying to control the position from guard on top but Cook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fanoogon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cook preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cook is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fanoogon looking to sit in guard and control but Cook gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cook stopping the sweep attempt from Fanoogon.
Cook working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fanoogon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cook throws a big right hand that misses.
Cook trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cook throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fanoogon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanoogon manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fanoogon scoring with strikes but Cook is staying in there.
Fanoogon fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fanoogon pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fanoogon lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cook hang on?
Fanoogon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fanoogon controlling his opponent.
Cook is looking to improve his position but Fanoogon isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fanoogon lands a heavy elbow.
Fanoogon lands a heavy elbow.
Cook keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fanoogon wants to control the pace but Cook is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fanoogon controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richie Fanoogon really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richie Fanoogon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fanoogon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cook's guard.
Cook looking to control.
Cook scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Fanoogon trying to control but Cook is working from the bottom.
Fanoogon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cook works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cook trying to control the position.
Fanoogon wants to control from the top but Cook keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook looking for a sweep. Not yet Cook, not yet.
Fanoogon looking to sit in guard and control but Cook gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cook is looking to work some ground and pound but Fanoogon has wrist control.
Cook working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fanoogon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fanoogon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cook can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cook wants to pass the guard but Fanoogon is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fanoogon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cook with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cook lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cook postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fanoogon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cook accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cook is looking to work some ground and pound but Fanoogon has wrist control.
Cook throws a big right hand that misses.
Cook chips away with some ground and pound.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cook passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanoogon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cook missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fanoogon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cook thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cook prevents Fanoogon from improving his position.
Fanoogon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cook moves nicely into side control.
Fanoogon tries to buck Cook off but Cook is having none of it.
Cook working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cook landing a few strikes.
Cook working the ground and pound from side control.
Cook working the ground and pound.
Cook looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cook creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fanoogon avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cook.
Cook is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fanoogon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orion Cook had his way with Richie Fanoogon in that round.
The cut man is working on Richie Fanoogon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Fanoogon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cook gets caught napping as Fanoogon dives in and scores a takedown. Cook manages to retain guard.
Fanoogon wants to pass the guard but Cook is keeping the position.
Fanoogon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cook keeping moving, preventing Fanoogon from controlling successfully.
Cook looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanoogon is working Cook over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cook manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fanoogon manages to get himself to full guard.
Fanoogon scores with a nice shot.
Cook working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fanoogon working for a triangle but Cook defends it easily.
Fanoogon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cook doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cook manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fanoogon is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fanoogon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cook accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fanoogon lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cook!
Cook is bucking up trying to escape but Fanoogon cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cook is squirming around, avoiding Fanoogon's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanoogon landing strikes from the mount.
Cook is squirming around, avoiding Fanoogon's attempts to control the action.
Fanoogon pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fanoogon landing strikes from the mount and Cook is in trouble!
Orion Cook is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fanoogon breaks from Cook's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Cook wants to control but Fanoogon is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cook is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Richie Fanoogon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cook regains half guard.
Fanoogon is trying to work for a kimura but Cook is defending well.
Cook has hold of Fanoogon's hands but Fanoogon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fanoogon is thwarting Cook's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richie Fanoogon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cook 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orion Cook!
Orion Cook retains his middleweight title!
Orion Cook seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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