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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Corey Fry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kopo Ariel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Corey Fry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kopo Ariel!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ariel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fry tries to clinch but Ariel is having none of it.
A jab lands there for Fry.
Ariel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ariel misses with a takedown attempt - Fry sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Corey Fry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kopo Ariel.
Ariel lands with a kick to the temple. Fry shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fry is rocked!
Ariel rushes Fry and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fry wants a takedown but no success here.
Fry has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ariel after a bit of a struggle.
Fry has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ariel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fry has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ariel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fry stops a takedown attempt from Ariel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ariel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fry.
Fry tries to break free but Ariel pushes him back against the cage.
Fry content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ariel ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ariel no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fry really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fry prevents Ariel from getting back to his feet.
Fry preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ariel looking for a guillotine here but Fry defends easily.
Ariel is controlling Fry's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ariel will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ariel working for a triangle but Fry defends it easily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ariel 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.
Ariel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fry is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ariel is defending well.
Ariel gets control of Fry's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ariel will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ariel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ariel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ariel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ariel controlling from the top position.
Ariel postures up in Fry's guard and throws a big left but Fry blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fry is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ariel dives into side control.
Fry is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ariel off and has taken his back!
Ariel tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ariel looks winded!
Ariel breaks Fry's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kopo Ariel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fry works over Ariel's head and body with a nice combination.
Kopo Ariel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ariel darts in and clinches Fry up against the cage.
Ariel breaks from the clinch.
Fry looks to score with a jab to the body but Ariel is just out of range.
Fry blocks a head kick by Ariel.
Ariel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fry defends well and Ariel ends up having to push Fry into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fry is looking to counter with head kicks.
A left and a right from Ariel both land. Nice combination.
Fry moves into the clinch successfully.
Ariel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fry drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ariel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ariel clobbers Fry with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ariel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ariel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fry as he jumps to the side.
Corey Fry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ariel with a poor takedown
and Fry makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Corey Fry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kopo Ariel.
Ariel is breathing heavily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fry.
Ariel shoots in for a takedown but Fry shows good takedown defense.
Fry thinks about countering with a body kick.
Corey Fry is winning the standup battle so far.
Ariel fails with the takedown.
Fry moves into the clinch.
Ariel prevents the takedown attempt.
Fry tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ariel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fry gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fry taking a breather.
Fry keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ariel's efforts to push away.
Fry is trying to drag Ariel to the mat but Ariel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short uppercut from Ariel.
Fry tries to score a body lock takedown but Ariel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fry is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ariel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ariel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ariel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ariel clinches up against the cage.
Ariel scores with a shot to the side of Fry's head.
Ariel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ariel breaks the clinch.
Ariel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fry counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fry gets a clinch.
Ariel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fry is looking to clinch but Ariel is avoiding it.
Ariel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fry sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fry scores with a sloppy right hand. Ariel should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ariel shoots in for a takedown but Fry shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fry has managed to clinch.
Kopo Ariel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ariel tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ariel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fry.
Ariel gets underhooks to prevent Fry's takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ariel.
Ariel tries for a takedown but Fry manages to get underhooks.
Ariel wants a takedown but no success here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fry has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ariel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fry is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fry is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ariel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
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 Corey Fry will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ariel fails with a takedown attempt.
Ariel with a poor takedown
and Fry counters with a straight right hand.
Ariel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fry as he jumps to the side.
Corey Fry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kopo Ariel.
Fry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ariel manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ariel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fry is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fry tries to score a body lock takedown but Ariel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ariel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ariel pulls Fry into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ariel has his foot on Fry's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fry works his way back into a safe position though.
Ariel has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Fry has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Fry tries for a takedown but Ariel manages to get underhooks.
Ariel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fry backwards.
Fry wants a takedown.
Fry tries for a takedown but Ariel manages to get underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Ariel.
Fry is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ariel has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fry after a bit of a struggle.
Ariel pulls Fry into guard.
Ariel controls Fry momentarily but Fry frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fry has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ariel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ariel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kopo Ariel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fry gets to his feet. Ariel looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fry wants to clinch up but Ariel keeps it at a distance.
Ariel misses with a takedown attempt - Fry sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ariel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fry as he jumps to the side.
Fry changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ariel throws a right hand that Fry ducks under and follows up with a left that Fry also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Fry.
Ariel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fry was well out of range. Poor timing from Ariel.
Ariel closes the distance and clinches up with Fry, looking for a takedown. Ariel pushes Fry against the cage but Fry circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ariel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fry gets a clinch.
Fry looking to stall.
Fry drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fry can't get the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fry changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ariel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kopo Ariel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ariel 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kopo Ariel!
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