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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Vincent Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ragnar Lodbrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Insanely flexible
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vincent Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ragnar Lodbrok!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cooper slips a jab from Lodbrok.
Cooper just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Lodbrok misses.
Cooper is looking to counter punch.
Lodbrok throws a leg kick but Cooper sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lodbrok swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lodbrok wants to clinch.
Cooper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cooper misses with a two punch combination.
Lodbrok throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lodbrok misses with a jab to the body
and Lodbrok takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lodbrok closes the distance but Cooper moves to the side
and Cooper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lodbrok throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lodbrok throws a right and a left that Cooper avoids nicely.
Cooper appears to be looking for a big counter.
A cross from Lodbrok lands.
Lodbrok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooper moves away.
Cooper throws a counter high kick but Lodbrok was just alert enough to avoid it.
Lodbrok getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lodbrok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooper was well out of range. Poor timing from Lodbrok.
Cooper lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cooper blocks a jab.
Lodbrok's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cooper connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lodbrok scrambles back to his feet.
Cooper throws a leg kick which misses Lodbrok's front leg but catches the back leg as Lodbrok tries to avoid it.
Lodbrok slips under a jab from Cooper.
Lodbrok steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cooper.
Cooper slips a jab from Lodbrok.
A head kick from Cooper lands but Lodbrok takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Cooper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lodbrok stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lodbrok closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lodbrok misses with a two punch combination.
Cooper defending well as Lodbrok loads up on a big left hand.
Cooper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lodbrok misses the body punch
and Cooper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cooper throws a hook but Lodbrok blocks it.
Lodbrok lands a body shot.
Lodbrok throws a poor cross that misses
and Cooper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Cooper has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lodbrok scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lodbrok throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lodbrok forces Cooper back against the ropes and clinches.
Lodbrok throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lodbrok.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vincent Cooper will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lodbrok. Cooper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lodbrok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cooper.
Lodbrok swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cooper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cooper moves out of range of the strikes.
Cooper swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vincent Cooper is winning the standup battle so far.
Lodbrok thuds a left hand into Cooper's body.
Lodbrok swings widly with a right hand
and Cooper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cooper fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lodbrok has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice straight punches there by Lodbrok. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lodbrok.
Lodbrok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooper moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Cooper finds it's way through Lodbrok's defenses.
Lodbrok misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cooper counters with a straight right hand.
Lodbrok moves out of range of the leg kick from Cooper.
Lodbrok is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cooper rather than just go for the knockout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lodbrok darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper punishes Lodbrok's body with a nice straight punch.
Lodbrok has managed to clinch.
Lodbrok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cooper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lodbrok misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cooper looking to slow down the pace here.
Lodbrok working aggressively here.
Lodbrok throws a punch but it's blocked by Cooper.
Cooper tries to throw a body punch but Lodbrok avoids it by throwing Cooper back against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lodbrok.
Cooper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cooper throws a head punch that misses.
Cooper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cooper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Cooper.
Cooper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lodbrok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lodbrok scores with a shot to the side of Cooper's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper taking a breather.
Cooper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lodbrok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cooper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lodbrok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lodbrok looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lodbrok working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cooper tries a body shot but Lodbrok blocks it.
Cooper working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lodbrok.
Lodbrok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Cooper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cooper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cooper holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Cooper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lodbrok backwards.
Cooper digs a right hand into Lodbrok's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lodbrok's gas tank.
Lodbrok misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cooper.
Cooper presses Lodbrok against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cooper tries to throw a body punch but Lodbrok avoids it by throwing Cooper back against the ropes.
Cooper is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cooper.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Cooper dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cooper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lodbrok throws out the jab.
Lodbrok turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Lodbrok finds it's way through Cooper's defenses.
Lodbrok tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cooper has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cooper there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cooper misses with an uppercut
and Lodbrok counters with a straight right hand.
Lodbrok misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Lodbrok misses.
Lodbrok swings for the body but Cooper moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Cooper misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lodbrok fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cooper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lodbrok misses the body punch
and Cooper counters with a straight right hand.
Cooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lodbrok moves away.
Lodbrok throws a looping overhand right but Cooper ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lodbrok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooper moves away.
Cooper with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Cooper. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cooper.
Lodbrok fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lodbrok lunges at Cooper with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cooper's hand.
Lodbrok throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cooper misses with a body shot
and Lodbrok counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cooper connects with a jab.
Lodbrok throws a head kick that misses
and Lodbrok takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cooper scores with a kick to the body.
Cooper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lodbrok let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lodbrok throws a combination that misses
and Cooper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lodbrok takes a swing at Cooper's ribcage but misses.
Cooper slips a jab from Lodbrok.
Cooper lands a nice shot that snaps Lodbrok's head back.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lodbrok.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cooper - that will leave a mark!
Cooper lands with a good body shot.
Cooper walks into a jab.
Lodbrok misses with a lunging right hand
and Cooper counters with a stiff right hand.
Lodbrok drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lodbrok tries a head kick but it misses.
Lodbrok needs to keep his hands up - Cooper had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ragnar Lodbrok just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lodbrok misses with a hook.
Cooper finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lodbrok swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cooper swings for the body but Lodbrok moves out of range.
Lodbrok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lodbrok throws a body punch but Cooper moves out of range.
Cooper went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lodbrok throws a body shot but no joy.
Lodbrok throws an off balance right hand
and Cooper counters with a stiff right hand.
Lodbrok tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cooper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cooper misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper slips a jab from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lodbrok looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lodbroks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lodbrok swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cooper counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lodbrok connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lodbrok throws a lazy right hand but Cooper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cooper has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lodbrok finds it's way round the side to connect with Cooper's head.
Lodbrok misses with a few strikes there.
Cooper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lodbrok ducks under a wild hook from Cooper.
Lodbrok comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lodbrok misses the body punch
and Cooper counters with a nice uppercut.
Lodbrok has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooper bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jab by Cooper.
Lodbrok is rocked!
Cooper thuds a left hand into Lodbrok's body.
Lodbrok is still on wobbly legs! Can Cooper finish him?
Jab, jab by Lodbrok - just one landing.
Lodbrok seems to have recovered his senses.
Lodbrok moves out of range of the body kick from Cooper.
Lodbrok takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lodbrok! But no joy.
Lodbrok throws a hook to the side of Cooper's head but Cooper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cooper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab from Lodbrok does it's job there.
Lodbrok connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cooper lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Lodbrok misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Vincent Cooper will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Lodbrok swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cooper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vincent Cooper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lodbrok swinging wildly here.
Cooper moves out of range of the body kick.
Cooper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lodbrok is looking to clinch but Cooper is avoiding it.
Cooper scores with the left hand. Lodbrok knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice cross by Lodbrok.
Cooper throws a nice head kick!
Ragnar Lodbrok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lodbrok throws a shot from downtown. Cooper moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lodbrok throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cooper stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lodbrok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooper moves away.
Cooper swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cooper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lodbrok looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cooper connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Cooper.
Lodbrok misses with a double jab
and Cooper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lodbrok on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lodbrok throws an off balance right hand
enabling Cooper to counter with a crisp jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cooper, right into the meat.
Ragnar Lodbrok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cooper moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big right from Lodbrok misses.
Lodbrok throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cooper counters with a nice uppercut.
Lodbrok takes one to the side of the head.
Cooper gets tackled into the ropes by Lodbrok. Lodbrok maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lodbrok.
Cooper blocks a body shot from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok pushes Cooper back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cooper takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok tries to throw a body punch but Cooper avoids it by throwing Lodbrok back against the ropes.
Lodbrok misses with some punches.
Cooper trying to stall but Lodbrok improves his position.
Lodbrok blocking some punches.
Cooper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cooper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lodbrok.
Lodbrok blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cooper.
Cooper tries a body shot but Lodbrok blocks it.
Lodbrok misses with some punches.
A short left from Cooper.
Still in the clinch, Cooper scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent Cooper showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cooper has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Vincent Cooper!
After winning the bout, Vincent Cooper thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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