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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davos Seaworth (ranked 4129 p4p, 504 weight class) and Wallace Cobb (ranked 4345 p4p, 527 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Seaworth might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Oakhelm - Of Wood and Blood. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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219 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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205 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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Excellent MT
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Davos Seaworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wallace Cobb!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobb misses with an uppercut. Seaworth saw that one coming.
Cobb has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Seaworth is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cobb throws out a loose jab but Seaworth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seaworth shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Davos Seaworth has been cut.
Seaworth has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cobb misses with a hook
so Seaworth counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cobb scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Seaworth moves away from the strike by Cobb.
Cobb throws a looping overhand right but Seaworth ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Seaworth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cobb swings widly with a right hand
and Seaworth decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cobb's 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!
Seaworth lands a couple of digs.
Seaworth with a nice head shot there.
Cobb is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Seaworth content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Seaworth is in close to Cobb's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seaworth prevents Cobb from getting back to his feet.
Seaworth content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Seaworth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Seaworth won't allow Cobb to get back to his feet.
Cobb pushes Seaworth off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Cobb misses with a straight left.
Wallace Cobb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch lands to the side of Seaworth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wallace Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seaworth takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
Cobb throws a jab but it's blocked by Seaworth.
Cobb throws an off balance right hand
and Seaworth counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Seaworth.
Cobb is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seaworth postures up in Cobb's guard and throws a big left but Cobb blocks it.
Seaworth is working Cobb over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seaworth stops Cobb from standing up.
Seaworth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Seaworth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cobb keeping moving, preventing Seaworth from controlling successfully.
Seaworth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cobb is looking to stand back up but Seaworth counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cobb.
Ground and pound from Seaworth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seaworth thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cobb's head.
Seaworth stops Cobb from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cobb can do anything to dispel that myth.
Seaworth missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Seaworth scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Seaworth is nestled in close to Cobb, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Seaworth throws a strike but Cobb avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seaworth lands a couple of digs.
Seaworth 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.
Cobb has momentary wrist control but Seaworth slips an elbow through the middle.
Seaworth lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seaworth postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cobb is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Seaworth is controlling him.
Seaworth throws a big right hand that misses.
Cobb really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Seaworth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Seaworth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Seaworth stops Cobb from standing up.
Cobb utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cobb has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Seaworth has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Cobb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Seaworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Seaworth moves away from the strike by Cobb.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seaworth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobb throws out the jab.
Seaworth misses with a wild body shot.
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 Davos Seaworth will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Davos Seaworth's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Seaworth drops his hands momentarily and Cobb takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Seaworth looks to land a combination but Cobb avoids it well.
Cobb throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Seaworth to counter with a crisp jab.
Cobb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cobb misses with a left hand
and Seaworth counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cobb!
Cobb wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Seaworth creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cobb sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cobb is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ground and pound from Seaworth seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sloppy strikes there by Seaworth.
Seaworth landing strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobb is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Seaworth has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Seaworth working the ground and pound.
Seaworth scoring with punches and elbows.
Seaworth working the ground and pound.
Seaworth creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cobb takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Seaworth misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Cobb wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Cobb throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Seaworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seaworth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobb throws a big shot that misses.
Seaworth moves out of range of the strikes.
Seaworth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Seaworth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Seaworth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Seaworth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wallace Cobb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Seaworth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobb.
Seaworth moves out of range of the strikes.
Seaworth attempts a counter takedown but Cobb avoids it well and moves away.
Cobb throws a jab but it's blocked by Seaworth.
Cobb misses with an uppercut. Seaworth saw that one coming.
Seaworth walks into a straight right hand from Cobb.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cobb darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Davos Seaworth's cut is getting worse.
Seaworth slips a jab from Cobb.
Cobb walks into a stiff left hand from Seaworth.
Cobb swings widly with a right hand
and Seaworth counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cobb won't be happy with that.
Seaworth is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cobb's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cobb pushes Seaworth away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Seaworth gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seaworth throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Cobb is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Seaworth cracks Cobb with a big right hand but Cobb just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Cobb takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Seaworth is chipping away with strikes.
Cobb is pushing Seaworth's head away, looking to escape. Seaworth manages to hold on to the position though.
Cobb managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Seaworth.
Seaworth throws an elbow but Cobb slips to the side and avoids it well.
Cobb dodges the ground and pound from Seaworth.
Seaworth lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cobb down.
Seaworth wants to control but Cobb is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobb sneaks out the side door and pushes Seaworth away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Seaworth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Cobb lands a nice shot that snaps Seaworth's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seaworth defending well as Cobb loads up on a big left hand.
Seaworth feinted with a counter takedown.
Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seaworth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Cobb misses.
Seaworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobb.
Cobb misses with a lunging right hand
and Seaworth counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Seaworth is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Seaworth prevents Cobb from standing back up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Seaworth lands a nice short elbow.
Cobb pushes Seaworth off looking to stand but Seaworth dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Davos Seaworth will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Davos Seaworth's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Cobb throws a jab but it's blocked by Seaworth.
A jab from Cobb misses.
Seaworth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cobb misses with a looping left.
Seaworth drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cobb sprawls and moves away.
Cobb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Seaworth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobb.
Cobb throws a lazy uppercut
and Seaworth counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cobb is looking to stand back up but Seaworth counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cobb.
Seaworth working Cobb over with strikes.
Seaworth takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Seaworth lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Seaworth slips a nice elbow through Cobb's hands, connecting with Cobb's forehead.
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!
Cobb makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Cobb might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seaworth.
Cobb scores with a jab.
Seaworth throws a body punch but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Seaworth is looking to wear down Cobb with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cobb stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cobb wants it to stay on the feet.
Seaworth shoots in looking for a takedown. Cobb tries to sprawl out of it but Seaworth keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cobb manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cobb looks to land a left hand but Seaworth moved out of range nicely.
Seaworth looks to throw the jab but Cobb is out of range.
Seaworth lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cobb misses with a left hand
enabling Seaworth to counter with a crisp jab.
Cobb misses with a hook. Seaworth ducked under it nicely.
Cobb throws a shot from downtown. Seaworth moves away and avoids it.
Seaworth needs to keep his hands up - Cobb had a free shot at his head there.
Cobb throws a hook but Seaworth avoids it easily.
Wallace Cobb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seaworth slips a straight right by Cobb.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Seaworth.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davos Seaworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Seaworth is defended easily by Cobb.
Cobb looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cobb misses with a right hand
and Seaworth counters with a takedown into side control.
Cobb explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Seaworth.
Cobb misses with a hook.
Cobb misses with a straight left.
Seaworth slips a straight right by Cobb.
Cobb lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Davos Seaworth's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A jab from Cobb misses.
Cobb misses with a left hand
and Seaworth counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cobb takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seaworth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Seaworth is trying to control. Cobb wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cobb is trying to stand.
Seaworth looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cobb with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Seaworth not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Seaworth scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cobb avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Seaworth.
Cobb is looking to escape.
Davos Seaworth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cobb has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Seaworth is on him like a limpet, forcing Cobb back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seaworth is trying to force a seperation but Cobb has the dominant position.
Seaworth is trying to break free.
Cobb prevents Seaworth from breaking the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cobb has Seaworth pressed against the cage, preventing Seaworth from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Seaworth breaks from the clinch.
Cobb misses with a lunging right hand
and Seaworth counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Seaworth takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Seaworth there.
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!
Seaworth is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cobb looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Seaworth lands with a punch from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wallace Cobb.
I think Seaworth 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davos Seaworth!
During a confident post fight interview, Davos Seaworth thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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