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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wolfgang �bensplikt (ranked 2855 p4p, 322 weight class) and Fanta Coco (ranked 3079 p4p, 343 weight class). �bensplikt comes to the cage accompanied by More Than Nothing. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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285 lbs
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230 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wolfgang �bensplikt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fanta Coco!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Coco does it's job there.
Coco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Coco lands a nice leg kick that just misses �bensplikt's sensitive parts.
Coco ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from �bensplikt.
Coco looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Coco connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed �bensplikt momentarily.
�bensplikt tries for a takedown but Coco sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Coco's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Coco's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wolfgang �bensplikt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coco throws out a powerful jab.
�bensplikt drives through with a takedown into 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!
�bensplikt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Coco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from �bensplikt.
�bensplikt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Coco's head.
�bensplikt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Coco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Coco can do anything to dispel that myth.
�bensplikt is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
�bensplikt is looking to work some ground and pound but Coco has wrist control.
Coco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with �bensplikt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
�bensplikt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
�bensplikt trying to control the position from guard on top but Coco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
�bensplikt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
�bensplikt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Coco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
�bensplikt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Coco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Coco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from �bensplikt.
�bensplikt drops back looking for a leg! Coco is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Coco manages to kick �bensplikt off! �bensplikt jumps back into Coco's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
�bensplikt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
�bensplikt trying to control but Coco is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Coco looks to throw the jab but �bensplikt is out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from �bensplikt is defended easily by Coco.
�bensplikt shoots and misses
and Coco counters with a straight right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Coco as he connects with a hook.
�bensplikt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Coco tries to counter with a clinch but �bensplikt shakes him off and moves away.
Wolfgang �bensplikt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
�bensplikt shoots in but no luck this time.
Coco throws out a counter right but �bensplikt avoids it with no problem.
�bensplikt closes the distance and clinches up with Coco, looking for a takedown. �bensplikt pushes Coco against the cage but Coco circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coco scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Coco scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Coco lands with a straight right. �bensplikt didn't see that one coming.
Coco connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Wolfgang �bensplikt has been cut.
�bensplikt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Coco counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Coco connects with the punch.
�bensplikt shoots in for a takedown but Coco shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
�bensplikt gets a double leg takedown into Coco's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
�bensplikt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Coco keeping moving, preventing �bensplikt from controlling successfully.
Coco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
�bensplikt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
�bensplikt postures up in Coco's guard and throws a big left but Coco blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
�bensplikt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Coco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
�bensplikt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Coco is trying to keep �bensplikt in close.
�bensplikt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
�bensplikt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Coco's head.
�bensplikt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
�bensplikt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Fanta Coco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wolfgang �bensplikt's cut.
That's time! �bensplikt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
�bensplikt shoots for a takedown but Coco saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
�bensplikt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
�bensplikt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
�bensplikt dives in and scores a takedown into Coco's guard.
�bensplikt trying to control the position from guard on top but Coco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
�bensplikt postures up in Coco's guard and throws a big left but Coco blocks it.
Coco keeping moving, preventing �bensplikt from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
�bensplikt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Coco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from �bensplikt.
�bensplikt wants to control from the top but Coco keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
�bensplikt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
�bensplikt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Coco's head.
�bensplikt throws a big right hand that misses.
�bensplikt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
�bensplikt with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
�bensplikt throwing strikes but missing.
Coco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells �bensplikt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
�bensplikt wants to control from the top but Coco keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
�bensplikt slips nicely into half guard.
�bensplikt looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Coco with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
�bensplikt wants to take a breather but Coco is having none of it.
�bensplikt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Coco is refusing to be controlled, as �bensplikt sits in half guard.
Coco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. �bensplikt is working away from the top position though.
�bensplikt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coco keeps working.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
�bensplikt shoots in but Coco avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wolfgang �bensplikt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from �bensplikt.
Coco lands a slapping body shot.
�bensplikt fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Coco to the ground. �bensplikt is now in Coco's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as �bensplikt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
�bensplikt throwing strikes from guard but Coco blocks nicely.
�bensplikt has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Coco keeping moving, preventing �bensplikt from controlling successfully.
�bensplikt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
�bensplikt 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.
�bensplikt trying to control but Coco is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
�bensplikt passes Coco's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Coco is not content to let �bensplikt control the position.
�bensplikt performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
�bensplikt lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfgang �bensplikt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wolfgang �bensplikt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Coco throws a nice looking combination but �bensplikt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Coco connects with a nice looking jab.
�bensplikt shoots in for a double leg but Coco sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A left lands for Coco.
�bensplikt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
�bensplikt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Coco finds it's way round the side to connect with �bensplikt's head.
Coco's jab looks to have found its range, popping �bensplikt under the eye.
�bensplikt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wolfgang �bensplikt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
�bensplikt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Coco circles away.
Coco looks like he wants to counter punch here.
�bensplikt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
�bensplikt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
�bensplikt fails with a takedown attempt.
Coco throws out a counter right but �bensplikt avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut lands for Coco. That snapped �bensplikt's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
�bensplikt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Coco circles away.
Fanta Coco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
�bensplikt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Coco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
�bensplikt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fanta Coco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
�bensplikt fails with the takedown
and Coco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
�bensplikt tries to move into range but Coco moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Coco. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Coco tests �bensplikt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
�bensplikt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Coco circles away.
Coco throws a head kick that misses.
Coco bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Coco bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of �bensplikt's head.
Coco lands with a nice combination. �bensplikt backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from �bensplikt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
�bensplikt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Coco lands with a good body shot.
Coco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
�bensplikt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Coco lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Coco.
Coco swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by �bensplikt.
�bensplikt misses with a takedown
enabling Coco to counter with a crisp jab.
�bensplikt misses with a takedown
and �bensplikt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Coco drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks �bensplikt right on the button. �bensplikt goes down! Coco follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Coco gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fanta Coco!
An out of breath Fanta Coco thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Wolfgang �bensplikt spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations.'.
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