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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luk Cockhold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Obcd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mr Obcd has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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206 lbs
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204 lbs
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Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
0 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Luk Cockhold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Obcd!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cockhold misses with a takedown
and Obcd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Obcd's coach down at Power Quest was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Obcd's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Obcd tries to clinch there but Cockhold circles away.
Obcd has managed to clinch.
Cockhold drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cockhold takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Luk Cockhold has been cut.
Cockhold manages to pull guard.
Cockhold wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obcd gets to his feet - Cockhold follows without any prompting.
Obcd tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cockhold counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cockhold throwing shots but Obcd is blocking nicely.
Obcd keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cockhold is looking to take a break and control but Obcd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Obcd looks winded!
Obcd controlling the position well.
Obcd is looking to improve his position.
Cockhold is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Obcd defends it well.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Obcd won't allow Cockhold to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cockhold is keen to just control but Obcd is a slippery customer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Obcd clinches up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Obcd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obcd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cockhold misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luk Cockhold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Obcd looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Obcd tries to clinch but Cockhold is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cockhold tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cockhold tries to score a power double leg takedown but Obcd sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cockhold somewhat.
A head kick misses from Cockhold.
Cockhold misses with a takedown
and Obcd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Obcd closes the distance and clinches.
Obcd is trying to stall.
The referee is keeping an eye on Obcd - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cockhold tries to stall but Obcd uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obcd lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Obcd stalling in the clinch but Cockhold improves position.
Obcd can't break the clinch.
Cockhold is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Obcd is defending well.
Cockhold is trying to pull guard but Obcd turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Obcd lands an elbow inside that Cockhold shrugs off.
Obcd utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Obcd has clasped his hands together around Cockhold's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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!
Cockhold wants to control but Obcd postures up.
Cockhold tries to bench press Obcd off him but Obcd keeps the position.
Cockhold explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Cockhold shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Obcd defends it nicely.
Obcd is trying to counter with his kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Obcd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luk Cockhold's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cockhold throws a push kick but Obcd slaps the foot to one side.
Cockhold tries a head kick but it misses.
Obcd doesn't manage to clinch there - Cockhold circles away.
Cockhold swats away the attempt to clinch by Obcd.
Cockhold shoots in but Obcd avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Obcd is looking to clinch but Cockhold is avoiding it.
Cockhold misses with a body shot.
Mr Obcd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obcd darts in looking for a takedown but Cockhold gets double underhooks and turns Obcd into the cage.
Cockhold will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It seemed like Obcd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Obcd is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Cockhold. No joy for Obcd on that attempt.
Cockhold lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cockhold avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cockhold throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Obcd's waist but Obcd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cockhold off to one side.
Cockhold tries to clinch there but Obcd circles away.
Obcd connects with a solid leg kick.
Cockhold closes the distance and pushes Obcd back into the cage.
Cockhold wants to break free but Obcd has control.
Obcd is trying to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Obcd lands an elbow that stopped Cockhold in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Obcd.
Cockhold takes an elbow to the forehead.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cockhold as Obcd tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obcd has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Obcd manages to break the clinch.
Cockhold dives in and grabs Obcd's left leg, looking for a takedown. Obcd pushes down on Cockhold's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luk Cockhold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cockhold doesn't manage to clinch there - Obcd circles away.
Obcd slaps away a takedown attempt from Cockhold, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Obcd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cockhold stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cockhold wants it to stay on the feet.
Cockhold is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cockhold shoots for a takedown but Obcd saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Obcd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cockhold shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cockhold.
Obcd wants to clinch up but Cockhold keeps it at a distance.
Cockhold tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Obcd swivels and escapes.
Obcd stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Obcd wants it to stay on the feet.
Obcd fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cockhold is looking for a counter combo.
Obcd is looking to clinch but Cockhold is avoiding it.
Luk Cockhold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Obcd changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cockhold tries to avoid it but Obcd manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cockhold to the ground. Cockhold escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cockhold tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Obcd defends well and Cockhold ends up having to push Obcd into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cockhold keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cockhold shoots in but no luck this time.
Obcd fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Obcd is trying to break the clinch but Cockhold is controlling him.
Obcd lands an elbow that stopped Cockhold in his tracks for a moment.
Obcd misses with an elbow over the top.
Obcd is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cockhold has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Obcd is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Obcd lands a damaging elbow.
Obcd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Obcd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luk Cockhold's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Obcd as Cockhold shoots in.
Obcd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Obcd tries to clinch up but Cockhold circles away and keeps his distance.
Obcd is looking to clinch.
Cockhold shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Obcd sprawls well. Obcd wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cockhold gets slowly back to his feet.
Obcd rushes Cockhold and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obcd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Obcd moves into the clinch.
Obcd breaks the clinch.
Obcd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Obcd tries to close the distance and clinch but Cockhold swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obcd tries to close the distance and clinch but Cockhold swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Obcd has a takedown stuffed.
Cockhold misses with a double jab.
Cockhold goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cockhold tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Obcd tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cockhold manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cockhold throws a body punch but Obcd moves out of range.
Cockhold wants to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Obcd. No joy for Cockhold on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luk Cockhold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obcd changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cockhold tries to avoid it but Obcd manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cockhold to the ground. Cockhold escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Obcd stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Obcd wants it to stay on the feet.
Cockhold shoots in but Obcd avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cockhold circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cockhold shoots in for a takedown but Obcd shows good takedown defense.
Obcd closes the distance and pushes Cockhold back into the cage.
Obcd lands a nice elbow.
Obcd scores with a knee to the head.
Cockhold is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Obcd lands an elbow just above Cockhold 's eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cockhold is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Obcd gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cockhold looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cockhold takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees to the body from Obcd.
Cockhold has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Obcd avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Obcd lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Obcd scores a nice knee to the body.
Obcd looking to stall.
Cockhold tries to pull guard but Obcd forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Obcd leaning his opponent against the cage.
Obcd lands a damaging elbow.
Mr Obcd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cockhold fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Obcd manages to break the clinch.
Obcd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Obcd stuffs the takedown attempt from Cockhold. Cockhold gets slowly back to his feet.
Obcd wants to clinch up but Cockhold keeps it at a distance.
Cockhold just misses with a punch to the body.
Obcd has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Obcd slows down the pace here.
Cockhold fails to pull guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Obcd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Obcd winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Obcd!
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FIGHT
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