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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Cole (ranked 54 p4p, 9 weight class) and Russian Obama (ranked 72 p4p, 12 weight class). Cole's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I Won't Back Down. The crowd seem to be enjoying Obama's choice of entrance music: 5 minutes Alone. Russian Obama has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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191 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Russian Obama!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cole.
Cole wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obama.
Obama pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cole is out of range and Obama settles back down.
Cole wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cole takes one on the button.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Obama, right into the meat.
Obama tries to work over Cole's front leg with a kick but Cole checks it.
Cole swings for the body but Obama moves out of range.
Obama throws out a counter right but Cole avoids it with no problem.
Cole shoots in for a takedown but Obama shows good takedown defense.
Cole checks the leg kick.
Obama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Obama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cole manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Obama, pushing him back against the cage.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
Obama tries a body shot but Cole blocks it.
Obama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obama lands a left hand.
Cole taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Cole.
Obama misses with a body punch.
Obama stops a takedown attempt from Cole.
Obama can't find room to land a body shot as Cole controls the action.
Obama stops a takedown attempt from Cole.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cole lands a left hand that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
Cole lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cole's elbow.
Obama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cole misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Cole.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
Obama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right hook to the body lands for Cole.
Obama gets through Cole's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cole takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Cole scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cole presses Obama against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The referee calls for Cole to work.
Cole tries to score a body lock takedown but Obama shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cole working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Obama prevents a body shot from Cole.
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Obama's elbow.
Obama blocks a body shot from Cole.
Obama lands a nice uppercut.
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Obama controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obama.
Cole blocks an uppercut.
Obama working aggressively here.
Cole trying to land knees to the body.
Cole makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Obama lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Cole.
Cole misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Russian Obama has been cut.
A short right from Cole.
Cole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cole is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Obama is defending well for now.
Obama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Cole on the inside.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cole swings wildly with an uppercut but Obama uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Obama.
Obama lands a shoulder strike.
Obama tries a body shot but Cole blocks it.
Obama blocks a body shot from Cole.
Cole breaks from the clinch.
Cole moves out of range of the body kick from Obama.
Cole avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Obama misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obama gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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!
Cole scoring with some ground and pound.
Obama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Obama working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cole.
Obama wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cole scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Obama utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole is fighting to break Obama's control of his arms but Obama is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've been hearing that Cole has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Cole postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cole postures up and lands a big shot to Obama's brow.
Cole has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cole stands up over Obama, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Obama looking to control.
Obama is pulling down on Cole's head to control his posture.
Obama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cole makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
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 Michael Cole will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Russian Obama'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.
Obama takes one to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Obama.
Cole throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Obama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cole misses with a body shot.
Obama is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cole with a body shot.
Obama throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obama. Cole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obama throws a leg kick but Cole checks it.
A big right from Obama misses.
Obama connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Obama throws the left hand but Cole avoids the punch easily.
Cole went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama swings for the body but Cole moves out of range.
Cole gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Obama misses with an attempted mid kick.
Obama tests Cole's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Obama thuds his right hand into Cole's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cole, as that shot connected.
Obama takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cole digs a good hook to Obama's body.
A big left from Obama misses.
Obama misses the shot to the body.
Cole connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Obama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice side step and Obama releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Obama throws out a loose jab but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donk. Cole catches Obama right on the button with a cross.
Nice defenses there by Cole.
Russian Obama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Obama thows a body kick. Cole tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Obama misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Obama does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cole jabs at Obama's body.
Cole takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cole walks into a left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Obama.
Obama looks to land a body kick but Cole moved away.
Cole closes the distance and pushes Obama back into the cage.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Cole.
Cole misses with a punch to the body.
Cole blocks an uppercut.
Obama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cole blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Cole.
Obama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obama misses with a punch to the body.
Obama digs a right hand underneath Cole's ribcage. Cole let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Obama misses with a punch to the body.
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Obama.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Obama.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from Obama on the inside.
Obama prevents the takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Obama.
Obama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Obama misses with the head strike.
Obama tries a body shot but Cole blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cole.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cole's elbow.
Cole drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Obama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole goes for a takedown attempt but Obama pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Obama feints and then cracks Cole's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cole down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Obama.
Russian Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Cole blocks the leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cole takes a swing at Obama's ribcage but misses.
Cole takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Obama.
Cole has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Obama finds it's way round the side to connect with Cole's head.
Obama has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Obama stuffs the takedown attempt from Cole. Cole gets slowly back to his feet.
Russian Obama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick lands from Obama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russian Obama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Russian Obama's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A bone on bone clash there as Cole blocks the leg kick.
Obama throws a hook but Cole avoids it easily.
Obama throws a body kick that misses.
Cole is looking to counter the offense by Obama and move into the clinch.
Cole moves into the clinch.
Obama tries to throw a body punch but Cole avoids it by throwing Obama back against the cage.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Cole.
Obama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Obama fails to land.
Cole has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Obama is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cole works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Obama cracks Cole with a nice body shot.
Obama scores with a shot to the side of Cole's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole gets through Obama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cole tries to stall but Obama uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Obama lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cole's elbow.
Obama lands an uppercut.
Obama gets through Cole's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cole is rocked!
Cole misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oh Cole is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short uppercut from Obama.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Obama.
Obama misses with some punches.
Obama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Obama working aggressively here.
Obama can't find room to land a body shot as Cole controls the action.
Cole misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cole seems to have got his legs back now.
Obama lands a body punch.
Cole blocks an uppercut.
Cole blocks an uppercut.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cole's elbow.
Cole looking to slow down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obama lands with a left to the head.
Obama lands a body shot in the clinch.
Obama is working Cole over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Obama.
A short uppercut from Obama.
Russian Obama seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
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 right handed body shot lands from Obama.
Cole lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cole stalling in the clinch.
Obama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cole goes for a takedown in the clinch but Obama prevents it.
Cole changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Obama fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cole shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Obama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Obama scores with a body shot.
Obama throws a looping overhand right but Cole ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole takes a jab right on the kisser.
Obama scores with the left hand. Cole knows he should have avoided that one.
Cole defending well as Obama loads up on a big left hand.
Obama throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cole.
Obama cracks Cole with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cole blocks a leg kick.
Obama tests Cole's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cole shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Obama sprawls well. Obama wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cole gets slowly back to his feet.
Obama connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obama stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Obama wants it to stay on the feet.
Obama misses with a straight right.
Cole throws a shot from downtown. Obama moves away and avoids it.
Obama throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cole on 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!
Obama throws an overhand right that lands on Cole's shoulder, as Cole tries to avoid the shot.
Cole takes one to the chin there.
Obama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obama jabs Cole to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Obama swings widly with a right hand
and Obama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cole slips a jab from Obama.
Cole tries to counter by clinching up but Obama breaks away and moves out of range.
Obama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cole.
Obama takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Obama lands a nice shot that snaps Cole's head back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russian Obama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Obama 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russian Obama!
Russian Obama decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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hype
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