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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trent Cotchin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshihiro Sexyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sexyama has chosen Sexy Singing as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Trent Cotchin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Yoshihiro Sexyama's chin.
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177 cm
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190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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179 cm
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189 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trent Cotchin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yoshihiro Sexyama! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cotchin fails with the takedown. Cotchin misses with a looping right. Sexyama tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Cotchin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Sexyama throws a one two combo.
It looks like Trent Cotchin has been cut. Sexyama throws out a powerful jab. Cotchin throws a jab when Sexyama was well out of range. Sexyama throws a good cross that connects.
Cotchin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cotchin is rocked! We've been hearing reports that Cotchin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cotchin scores with a sloppy right hand. Sexyama should have avoided that one.
It looks like Yoshihiro Sexyama has been cut. Sexyama dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cotchin. That did some damage! Cotchin scores with a spinning back kick! Sexyama takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sexyama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cotchin manages to avoid it. Sexyama shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cotchin as he avoids it easily. Sexyama throws a low kick, looking for Cotchin's leg but Cotchin calmly moves out of range. Sexyama cracks the inside of Cotchin's front leg. Sexyama misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sexyama throws a front kick aimed at Cotchin's knee but Cotchin avoids it well. Sexyama darts in looking for a takedown but Cotchin gets double underhooks and turns Sexyama into the cage. A left hand lands to the body for Sexyama.
Cotchin works on Sexyama's body with a couple of short punches. Cotchin gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sexyama regains guard.
Sexyama keeping moving, preventing Cotchin from controlling successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cotchin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Sexyama wants to sweep here but Cotchin controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cotchin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Cotchin is working hard here to advance position. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Sexyama pulls Cotchin in to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Yoshihiro Sexyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cotchin throws a leg kick but Sexyama sees it coming and checks it nicely. Sexyama staying out of range there. The fighters circle momentarily. Sexyama darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Sexyama scores with a head kick. Cotchin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Sexyama tries to land a leg kick but Cotchin saw it coming and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sexyama misses with a wild body shot. Cotchin throws a half hearted mid kick. Sexyama blocks a head kick by Cotchin.
Sexyama throws a jab when Cotchin was well out of range. Sexyama just misses with a punch to the body.
Cotchin misses with a looping right. Cotchin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Sexyama darts in looking for a takedown but Cotchin gets double underhooks and turns Sexyama into the cage. Trent Cotchin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshihiro Sexyama. Cotchin dodges an elbow strike from Sexyama.
Cotchin misses with the head strike.
Sexyama lands a shoulder strike. Cotchin controlling the action here for a moment.
Sexyama scores with a shoulder strike. Sexyama wants to stall.
Cotchin takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A shot in the inside from Sexyama. Sexyama misses with a punch to the body.
Sexyama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cotchin backwards. Cotchin blocks a body shot from Sexyama. Sexyama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cotchin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Sexyama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Sexyama on the inside. Cotchin misses with a punch to the body.
Sexyama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Cotchin misses with a hook from the clinch. Sexyama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Sexyama. Sexyama tries to work over Cotchin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Sexyama struggles to land a body shot inside as Cotchin controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Cotchin.
Sexyama misses with a punch to the body.
Sexyama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cotchin's elbow. Sexyama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshihiro Sexyama dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cotchin lands a front kick. Sexyama tries to clinch but Cotchin is having none of it. Sexyama has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Cotchin takes a swing at Sexyama's ribcage but misses. Cotchin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sexyama looks to land a left hand but Cotchin moved out of range nicely. A big left from Sexyama misses. Sexyama fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. A head kick misses from Cotchin. Cotchin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sexyama. Yoshihiro Sexyama seems to be getting the better of the standup. Sexyama fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cotchin, pushing him back against the cage. Cotchin scores with a hook to the body. Cotchin misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head punch blocked on the inside by Sexyama. Sexyama misses with a punch to the body.
Cotchin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Sexyama is trying to stall.
Sexyama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sexyama is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Sexyama tries a body shot but Cotchin blocks it.
Cotchin struggles to land a body shot inside as Sexyama controls his hands.
Cotchin scores with a shoulder strike. Cotchin scores with an uppercut up the middle. Cotchin prevents a body shot from Sexyama. Sexyama misses with a body punch.
Sexyama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sexyama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sexyama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sexyama misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Sexyama on the inside. Sexyama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sexyama misses with a punch to the body.
Cotchin lands with a short head shot on the inside. Cotchin lands on the inside with an uppercut. Cotchin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sexyama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cotchin has a couple of punches blocked by Sexyama.
A right handed body shot lands from Cotchin.
Cotchin gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cotchin throwing strikes from guard but Sexyama blocks nicely. Cotchin prevents Sexyama from getting back to his feet. Cotchin postures up.
Sexyama is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Cotchin wants to control from the top but Sexyama keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Cotchin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Sexyama wants to sweep here but Cotchin controlling him for the moment. Sexyama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. A chopping leg kick lands by Sexyama. Sexyama has a takedown stuffed. Cotchin scores with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sexyama pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cotchin is out of range and Sexyama settles back down. A big left from Sexyama misses. Sexyama thows a left - swing and a miss! Sexyama misses with an uppercut. Sexyama misses the jab. Cotchin moves out of range as Sexyama strikes. Sexyama throws a jab when Cotchin was well out of range. Cotchin checks a leg kick nicely. A big left from Cotchin misses. Sexyama looking to score a takedown here. Cotchin is defending well but Sexyama drives through and ends up in Cotchin's guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cotchin can't keep his opponent in guard - Sexyama advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Cotchin trying to control here.
Cotchin is pressing down on Sexyama's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. 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 Trent Cotchin will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sexyama takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Sexyama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cotchin manages to avoid it. Sexyama throws a front kick that sends Cotchin stumbling back into the cage. Cotchin slips a straight right by Sexyama. Cotchin looks to land a body kick but Sexyama moved away. Cotchin throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Sexyama takes one on the button. Sexyama moves out of range as Cotchin strikes. Cotchin leaves Sexyama with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Cotchin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sexyama. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sexyama lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cotchin circles away quickly and effectively. Cotchin throws a wild body kick that Sexyama sees coming a mile off. Cotchin thumps Sexyama with a low kick. Sexyama slips a straight right by Cotchin. Cotchin thumps Sexyama with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sexyama chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cotchin. Cotchin connects with a high kick. Cotchin throws a push kick but Sexyama slaps the foot to one side. Sexyama swings away with a leg kick that misses. Cotchin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sexyama blocks a head kick by Cotchin.
Sexyama throws out a powerful jab. Cotchin slips under a jab. Cotchin connects with a jab. Sexyama pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cotchin is out of range and Sexyama settles back down. Cotchin tests Sexyama's chin there with a solid looking shot. Cotchin's corner calls for a 1-2. Cotchin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Sexyama blocks a leg kick. Sexyama goes for a double leg but Cotchin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cotchin continues to drive forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sexyama misses with a punch to the body.
Cotchin lands a shoulder strike.
Sexyama is rocked! Cotchin lands a left hand.
Sexyama is still on wobbly legs! Can Cotchin finish him? Sexyama throws a punch but it's blocked by Cotchin. Cotchin dips a shoulder and cracks Sexyama with a mighty uppercut! Sexyama falls back against the cage and Cotchin unloads with a barrage of strikes! Sexyama is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Cotchin screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trent Cotchin! Our winner, Trent Cotchin, 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. The defeated Yoshihiro Sexyama had this to say: 'It was obviousl...'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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