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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clemente Cooley (ranked 25557 p4p, 0 weight class) and Margiris Adamonis (ranked 5599 p4p, 495 weight class). Adamonis is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mick Gordon - Rip & Tear. Margiris Adamonis has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Clemente Cooley's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Clemente Cooley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Margiris Adamonis!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Adamonis defends it nicely.
Cooley avoids the head kick by Adamonis.
Adamonis throws a right hand that Cooley ducks under and follows up with a left that Cooley also avoids with ease.
Clemente Cooley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adamonis works the jab nicely.
Adamonis throws a head kick but Cooley moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adamonis, pushing him back against the cage.
Adamonis tries a knee to the head but Cooley blocks it.
Adamonis dodges an elbow strike from Cooley.
Adamonis lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Clemente Cooley has been cut.
Cooley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Adamonis to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamonis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cooley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cooley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cooley fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clemente Cooley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adamonis with a knee to the head.
Adamonis misses with an elbow over the top.
Cooley is trying to pull guard but Adamonis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Adamonis misses with a knee to the head.
Adamonis landing knees to the head.
Cooley avoids the elbow strike from Adamonis, against the cage.
Adamonis tries to land a knee to the head but Cooley blocks with his arms.
Adamonis misses with an elbow strike.
Adamonis lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cooley can't break the clinch.
Cooley prevents a body shot from Adamonis.
Adamonis tries a knee to the head but Cooley blocks it.
Adamonis lands a nice shot to the body.
Cooley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adamonis throws a head kick that misses.
Adamonis looks winded!
Cooley scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Adamonis throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Cooley rushes Adamonis and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adamonis missing with knees to the body.
Adamonis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cooley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Adamonis misses with a knee to the head.
Cooley could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Adamonis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cooley.
Adamonis misses with a knee strike.
Cooley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cooley breaks the clinch.
Adamonis tries to keep at a distance but Cooley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cooley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Adamonis smiles and moves away.
Adamonis looks to land a combination but Cooley avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Adamonis avoids it really well and circles away.
Adamonis is looking for the big counter here.
Adamonis fakes the leg kick and cracks Cooley in the body.
Cooley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cooley rushes Adamonis and presses him up against the cage.
Adamonis trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Margiris Adamonis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clemente Cooley's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cooley shoots for a double leg takedown but Adamonis sprawls well. He's pushed Cooley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Adamonis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adamonis throws a head kick that Cooley semi-blocks.
Adamonis gets a clinch.
Adamonis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Adamonis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cooley avoids it.
Adamonis tries to land a knee to the head but Cooley blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adamonis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cooley blocks an uppercut.
Cooley tries to pull guard but Adamonis won't allow it.
Adamonis is breathing heavily.
Adamonis throws an elbow that misses.
Cooley fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clemente Cooley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamonis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Adamonis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cooleys head.
Adamonis looking to throw knees to the head but Cooley is blocking nicely.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Adamonis. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Adamonis has a couple of punches blocked by Cooley.
Adamonis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cooley wants to take the fight to the mat but Adamonis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Adamonis looking to throw knees to the head but Cooley is blocking nicely.
Cooley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cooley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adamonis lands an elbow inside that Cooley shrugs off.
Adamonis tries to land a knee to the head but Cooley blocks with his arms.
Adamonis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cooley successfully pulls guard.
Cooley pushes Adamonis off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Cooley has closed the distance and engaged Adamonis in a clinch.
Margiris Adamonis 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!
Cooley lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cooley seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Adamonis is looking to escape.
Cooley seems to be working for a kimura but Adamonis defends the submission attempt.
Cooley drops an elbow to the side of Adamonis's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adamonis wants to get back to his feet.
Cooley working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cooley is trying to work for a kimura but Adamonis is defending well.
Adamonis is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four 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.
Cooley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Adamonis defending well though.
Cooley wants to work for an arm triangle but Adamonis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cooley lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cooley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Adamonis defends it well.
Adamonis looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Margiris Adamonis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Clemente Cooley'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Adamonis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cooley avoiding damage as Adamonis throws knees to the body.
Cooley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Adamonis smiles and moves away.
Adamonis tries to bum rush Cooley with a series of wild strikes but Cooley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cooley is looking for a counter combo.
Cooley has Adamonis up against the cage in a clinch.
Cooley managing to block the knees to the body from Adamonis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adamonis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cooley.
Adamonis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Adamonis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cooley blocks it with crossed arms.
Adamonis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamonis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Adamonis cracks Cooley with a nice body shot.
Cooley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Adamonis with a knee to the head.
Adamonis gets through Cooley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cooley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Adamonis prevents the takedown attempt.
Cooley dodges an elbow strike from Adamonis.
Cooley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Adamonis has him pressed against the cage.
Adamonis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Adamonis blocks a body shot from Cooley.
Cooley is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Adamonis can't fight it off and eventually Cooley manages to take the fight to the floor. Adamonis looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adamonis wants to stand but Cooley is controlling the position.
Cooley working some strikes from top position.
Adamonis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cooley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooley lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cooley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooley cracks Adamonis with a solid left hand.
Adamonis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cooley gets to his feet - Adamonis follows without any prompting.
Adamonis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Adamonis wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clemente Cooley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cooley with a poor takedown
and Adamonis counters with a right hand to the body.
Cooley blocks a head kick by Adamonis.
Cooley lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooley tries for a takedown but Adamonis circles away easily
and Adamonis counters with a head kick. That will keep Cooley thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nice takedown defense from Adamonis. No joy for Cooley on that attempt.
Cooley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Adamonis defends it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adamonis throws a head kick that half lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Margiris Adamonis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Adamonis 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Margiris Adamonis!
Margiris Adamonis was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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