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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aran Drekthal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cooper Maclean Rooke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cooper Maclean Rooke will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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196 cm
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217 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Knockout power |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aran Drekthal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cooper Maclean Rooke!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maclean Rooke tries to clinch but Drekthal is having none of it.
Nice takedown defense from Maclean Rooke. No joy for Drekthal on that attempt.
Drekthal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maclean Rooke drives through and clinches with Drekthal against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Maclean Rooke tries a knee to the head but Drekthal blocks it.
Maclean Rooke crunches a lovely knee into Drekthal's ribcage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Maclean Rooke throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maclean Rooke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maclean Rooke tries a knee to the head but Drekthal blocks it.
Maclean Rooke holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maclean Rooke.
Maclean Rooke stalls.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maclean Rooke crunches a lovely knee into Drekthal's ribcage.
Maclean Rooke lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Aran Drekthal has been cut.
Maclean Rooke tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Drekthal drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aran Drekthal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drekthal is trying to drag Maclean Rooke to the mat but Maclean Rooke just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Maclean Rooke tries to score a body lock takedown but Drekthal shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maclean Rooke is pressed up against the cage. Drekthal has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maclean Rooke down to the mat. Maclean Rooke avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Drekthal. No joy for Maclean Rooke on that attempt.
Drekthal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maclean Rooke wants to clinch.
Drekthal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maclean Rooke.
Maclean Rooke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maclean Rooke wants it to stay on the feet.
Maclean Rooke has Drekthal up against the cage in a clinch.
Maclean Rooke looking to throw knees to the head but Drekthal is blocking nicely.
Maclean Rooke throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Maclean Rooke lands a good knee to the midsection. Drekthal won't want to take too many of those.
Drekthal is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maclean Rooke gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Maclean Rooke scores with a knee to the head.
Maclean Rooke connects with a nasty looking knee right to Drekthal's face.
Maclean Rooke controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maclean Rooke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cooper Maclean Rooke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aran Drekthal's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice takedown defense from Maclean Rooke. No joy for Drekthal on that attempt.
Maclean Rooke looks for a takedown but Drekthal sprawls well.
Drekthal misses with a takedown
and Maclean Rooke counters by clinching up.
Drekthal drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aran Drekthal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Maclean Rooke.
Maclean Rooke connects with a nasty looking knee right to Drekthal's face.
Maclean Rooke lands with a right to the head.
Maclean Rooke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maclean Rooke tries to clinch up but Drekthal circles away and keeps his distance.
Maclean Rooke has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Cooper Maclean Rooke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drekthal circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maclean Rooke tries to clinch but Drekthal moves out of range.
Maclean Rooke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Drekthal, pushing him back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Maclean Rooke takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A knee to the head by Maclean Rooke.
Maclean Rooke using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Drekthal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maclean Rooke connects with a nasty looking knee right to Drekthal's face.
Drekthal is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maclean Rooke is defending well.
Maclean Rooke landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maclean Rooke is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Drekthal is defending well.
Maclean Rooke is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Maclean Rooke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maclean Rooke lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Maclean Rooke takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Drekthal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maclean Rooke misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Drekthal.
Maclean Rooke with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Drekthal is looking for a takedown.
Maclean Rooke tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Drekthal goes for a takedown in the clinch but Maclean Rooke prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Maclean Rooke.
Maclean Rooke missing with knees to the body.
Maclean Rooke lands a nice knee to the body.
Maclean Rooke landing knees to the head.
Aran Drekthal's cut is getting worse.
Maclean Rooke tries to land a knee to the head but Drekthal blocks with his arms.
Maclean Rooke tries a knee to the head but Drekthal blocks it.
Maclean Rooke throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maclean Rooke throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maclean Rooke with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maclean Rooke leaning against his opponent.
Maclean Rooke crunches a lovely knee into Drekthal's ribcage.
Maclean Rooke tries a knee to the head but Drekthal blocks it.
Maclean Rooke slows down the pace here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maclean Rooke misses with a knee to the head.
Drekthal has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maclean Rooke after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cooper Maclean Rooke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aran Drekthal's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Drekthal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Maclean Rooke counters with a series of strikes that sends Drekthal to the canvas! Maclean Rooke follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Drekthal is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maclean Rooke advances to half guard.
Oh Drekthal is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maclean Rooke is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Maclean Rooke drops a big elbow. That's hurt Drekthal! More shots from Maclean Rooke and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cooper Maclean Rooke!
Our winner, Cooper Maclean Rooke, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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