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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Koops Aquino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elizabeth Of England (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Aquino might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to RAWR. Of England is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Theme tune to Islam. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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184 cm
29
191 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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199 cm
23
199 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Koops Aquino! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Elizabeth Of England! The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Of England cracks Aquino with a good jab.
It looks like Koops Aquino has been cut. Of England throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Of England misses with an uppercut
and Aquino moves into the clinch. Of England breaks the clinch.
Aquino takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Of England connects with a crisp jab. Aquino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Of England. Of England waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aquino. Nice defenses there by Aquino. Of England clobbers Aquino with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Aquino connects with a solid leg kick. Aquino slips a straight right by Of England. Aquino tries to counter by clinching up but Of England breaks away and moves out of range. Of England throws a looping overhand right but Aquino ducks down to avoid it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Of England slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Aquino moves into the clinch successfully.
Of England lands a body punch. Of England tries to stall but Aquino uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Aquino is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Of England tries to throw a body punch but Aquino avoids it by throwing Of England back against the cage. Aquino comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Elizabeth Of England has been cut. Of England's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Aquino clinches up against the cage. Of England escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aquino defending well as Of England loads up on a big left hand. Aquino tries to close the distance and clinch but Of England swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Aquino slips a straight right by Of England. Aquino has managed to clinch.
Aquino with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Of England managing to block the knees to the body from Aquino.
Aquino lands an elbow inside. Aquino trying to land knees to the body.
Of England misses with a short punch on the inside. Aquino with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Of England scores with a shoulder strike. This has been an exciting period of action! Aquino lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Aquino throws a knee to the head but misses.
Of England breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been told by Aquino's head coaches at RisingStarMMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Of England blocks a head kick by Aquino.
A looping hook to the body misses from Of England. Aquino does a little dance to reset his feet. Aquino looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Aquino avoids the head kick by Of England.
Of England throws the left hand but Aquino avoids the punch easily. Aquino looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Aquino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Of England misses the jab. Of England moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Aquino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Of England misses with a looping right. Of England misses with a body shot.
Aquino takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Of England connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Of England looks to throw the jab but Aquino is out of range. Of England scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Aquino slips a jab from Of England. Aquino tries to clinch up but Of England circles away and keeps his distance. Of England is looking for the big counter here. Aquino slips a straight right by Of England. Aquino is looking to clinch but Of England is avoiding it.
Aquino lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aquino throws a sloppy head kick and Of England moves out of range easily. Of England blocks a head kick by Aquino.
Aquino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Of England. Aquino moves out of range of the strikes. As Of England looks to move away, Aquino throws a big counter combo bu Of England just gets out of the way. Of England swings for the body but Aquino moves out of range.
Of England throws a hook but Aquino blocks it. Of England throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Of England throws a right hand that misses
and Aquino counters with a nice low kick that buckles Of England's knee momentarily. Of England throws a jab but it's blocked by Aquino. Of England lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Of England cracks Aquino with a good jab. Elizabeth Of England seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Good leg kick by Aquino there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Of England gets tackled into the cage by Aquino. Aquino maintains the clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Aquino misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Of England.
Aquino prevents a body shot from Of England. Of England avoiding damage as Aquino throws knees to the body.
Of England misses with a knee strike.
Of England working some nice short punches in the clinch. Aquino prevents a body shot from Of England. Of England tries to break the clinch but Aquino is controlling the position. Of England has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. A head punch on the inside from Of England fails to land. Aquino lands a good knee to the midsection. Of England won't want to take too many of those. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Aquino lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Aquino dodges an elbow strike from Of England.
Of England pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elizabeth Of England dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Aquino slips a jab from Of England. Aquino lands a nice leg kick that just misses Of England's sensitive parts. Aquino has closed the distance and engaged Of England in a clinch.
Of England pushes off an throws an elbow but Aquino leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Of England lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aquino pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Aquino lands an elbow inside that Of England shrugs off.
That has opened up Elizabeth Of England's cut even more. Of England landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Aquino lands a knee to the body.
Of England makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Of England misses with a short punch on the inside. Of England pushes Aquino back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Aquino misses with an elbow strike.
Aquino takes a shot to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Aquino is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Of England is defending well for now. Aquino tries to land a knee to the head but Of England blocks with his arms.
A frustrated look appears on Of England's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Aquino using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Of England has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Of England blocks an elbow strike. Aquino missing with knees to the body.
Aquino is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Of England is defending well for now. Of England dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Of England has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Of England wants to break the clinch but can't.
Of England pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Elizabeth Of England seems to be getting the better of the standup. Of England jabbing away but nothing is landing. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Aquino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Of England. That did some damage! Of England lands with a cross. Aquino tries to close the distance and clinch but Of England swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Aquino has managed to clinch.
Of England tries to land a knee to the head but Aquino blocks with his arms.
Aquino unloads a knee to the mid-section. Of England's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Of England misses with an uppercut. Of England misses with a looping left. Aquino tries to clinch but Of England is having none of it. Of England pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Nice defenses there by Aquino. Aquino tries to clinch there but Of England circles away.
Of England is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Of England throws an overhand right that lands on Aquino's shoulder, as Aquino tries to avoid the shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Aquino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Of England manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A big left from Of England misses. Aquino moves away from the strike by Of England. Donk. Of England catches Aquino right on the button with a cross. Aquino slips a jab from Of England. Aquino went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Of England swats away the attempt to clinch by Aquino. Of England swings for the body but Aquino moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Aquino tries to close the distance and clinch but Of England swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Of England swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Aquino rushes Of England and presses him up against the cage. Aquino lands an elbow inside that Of England shrugs off. Koops Aquino has scored more points in the clinch so far. Of England wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Aquino's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Aquino throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Of England blocks it with crossed arms. Of England scores with a nice hook to the head. Aquino lands an elbow inside that Of England shrugs off. Of England stalling in the clinch.
Of England swings wildly with an uppercut but Aquino uses good head movement to avoid it. Aquino missing with knees to the body.
Aquino tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Of England fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Of England takes an elbow to the temple.
The cut above Elizabeth Of England's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Aquino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aquino with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Of England stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
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! A knee to the head by Aquino.
Of England can't break the clinch.
Knees to the body from Aquino.
Of England is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Aquino lands an elbow inside. Of England blocks an elbow strike from Aquino.
Aquino tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Aquino throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Of England blocks it with crossed arms. Aquino tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Of England blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Of England swings wildly with an uppercut but Aquino uses good head movement to avoid 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 Koops Aquino will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Aquino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Aquino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Of England throws a head kick but Aquino moves out of range.
Aquino tries to close the distance and clinch but Of England swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Of England looks to land a left hand but Aquino moved out of range nicely. Aquino avoids the body shot from Of England.
Of England with a hook. Of England misses with a wild body shot. Aquino takes one to the chin there. Of England misses with a hook. Aquino tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Of England manages to circle out of the way. Aquino throws a sloppy head kick and Of England moves out of range easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Aquino avoids the head kick by Of England.
Aquino instigates a clinch. Aquino has Of England pressed against the cage, preventing Of England from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Of England lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aquino backwards. Aquino creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Aquino lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Of England manages to break the clinch.
Aquino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Of England. Aquino tries to clinch but Of England moves out of range. Of England throws a body shot but no joy. Aquino slips a jab from Of England. Aquino throws a big counter combination but Of England scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Aquino ducks under a wild hook from Of England. Of England bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Of England connects with a solid leg kick. Of England connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. A jab from Of England misses. Aquino tries to move into range but Of England moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Of England misses with a straight left. As Of England tries to get set, Aquino tries to push him back and clinch up but Of England manages to avoid the attempt. Aquino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Aquino moves out of range of the body kick. Aquino appears to be looking for a big counter. Of England swats away the attempt to clinch by Aquino. Of England misses with a hook. Nice defenses there by Aquino. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Of England misses with a straight left. Of England keeps the fight on the outside. Of England swings for the body but Aquino moves out of range.
Aquino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Of England manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Of England throws a big shot that misses. Of England circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aquino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Of England. Aquino goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Of England misses with a hook. Aquino ducked under it nicely. Of England missing with a left hand there. Aquino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Aquino throws a big counter combination but Of England scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Good standup being displayed there by Of England as he connects with a hook. Of England throws a body punch but Aquino moves out of range. Aquino is looking for a counter combo. Of England throws a looping overhand right but Aquino ducks down to avoid it. Of England might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Aquino tries to close the distance and clinch but Of England swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Of England swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Of England throws a jab but it's blocked by Aquino. Of England swats away the attempt to clinch by Aquino. Aquino shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Of England misses with a looping right. Of England throws the left hand but Aquino avoids the punch easily. Aquino tries to clinch but Of England moves out of range. Of England lands a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Of England throws a hook to the side of Aquino's head but Aquino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Aquino tries to clinch up but Of England circles away and keeps his distance. Of England keeps the fight on the outside. A big left from Of England misses. Aquino tries to counter by clinching up but Of England breaks away and moves out of range. Of England misses with an uppercut. Aquino saw that one coming. Of England blocks a head kick by Aquino.
Aquino takes one on the button. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Aquino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Of England. Aquino wants to clinch. Of England throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Of England misses with an uppercut. Of England misses with a hook. Aquino ducked under it nicely. Aquino is looking for a counter combo.
And that's the end of the fight! Elizabeth Of England comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Of England has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elizabeth Of England! Elizabeth Of England made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Allah Au AKBAAARRRRRRRR, Allah Au AKBAAARRRRRRRR, Allah Au AKBAAARRRRRRRR, Allah Au AKBAAARRRRRRRR, '.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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