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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Emmanuel Cotton (ranked 24917 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haki Howler (ranked 6325 p4p, 0 weight class). Haki Howler will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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193 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Emmanuel Cotton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Haki Howler!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cotton throws a nice looking combination but Howler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Howler throws a head kick but Cotton moves out of range.
Howler throws a head kick but Cotton moves out of range.
Cotton avoids the head kick by Howler.
Cotton tries to clinch but Howler moves out of range.
Cotton clinches.
Cotton has a couple of punches blocked by Howler.
Cotton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cotton has Howler pulled in close to control his posture.
Cotton working for a triangle but Howler defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howler gets to his feet - Cotton follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howler throws a head kick that misses.
Howler lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Emmanuel Cotton has been cut.
Howler throws a head kick that misses.
Cotton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cotton is looking to clinch.
Howler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cotton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Howler.
Cotton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Howler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cotton avoids the head kick by Howler.
Cotton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cotton doesn't manage to clinch there - Howler circles away.
Howler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cotton.
Howler throws a head kick but Cotton moves out of range.
Howler looks winded!
Cotton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cotton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Howler is just riding it out for now. Cotton eventually gives up the hold.
Cotton decides to stand up.
Howler misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cotton shoots in and drives through. Howler sprawls well.
Howler throws a head kick that misses.
Cotton shoots in but no luck this time.
Howler misses with a head kick.
Howler throws a sloppy head kick and Cotton moves out of range easily.
Cotton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Howler throws a counter combo.
Cotton tries to clinch but Howler is having none of it.
Howler gets tackled into the cage by Cotton. Cotton maintains the clinch.
Cotton is trying to pull guard but Howler turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emmanuel Cotton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cotton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Howler.
Cotton blocks a head kick by Howler.
Cotton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Howler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Howler unleashes a big counter combination but Cotton bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howler gets caught flat footed, as Cotton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Howler wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Cotton manages to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howler is defending against the submission attempts here by Cotton.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cotton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Haki Howler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emmanuel Cotton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cotton is looking to clinch but Howler is avoiding it.
Howler tries a head kick but it misses.
Howler throws a head kick but Cotton moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Howler.
Howler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cotton is looking for a counter combo.
Howler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cotton tries to clinch but Howler is having none of it.
Cotton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Emmanuel Cotton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cotton throws a series of strikes that have Howler backpedaling.
Howler throws a head kick but Cotton moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotton thuds a left hand into Howler's body.
Howler throws a sloppy head kick and Cotton moves out of range easily.
Howler is breathing heavily.
Cotton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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!
Cotton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cotton landing with the ground and pound.
Howler is looking to stand back up but Cotton counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Howler.
Howler is trying to stand.
Emmanuel Cotton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cotton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Howler sees it coming and defends easily.
Cotton is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Howler wants to get back to his feet.
Cotton stands up from half guard.
Howler stuffs the takedown.
Howler stuffs the takedown.
As Cotton backs off Howler throws a huge counter combo but Cotton manages to avoid it all.
Cotton avoids the head kick by Howler.
Cotton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Howler manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cotton stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cotton moves into the clinch.
Cotton fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emmanuel Cotton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cotton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Howler pulls his leg out and moves away.
Howler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cotton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cotton prevents Howler from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cotton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cotton gets to his feet. Howler looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cotton closes the distance and clinches up with Howler, looking for a takedown. Cotton pushes Howler against the cage but Howler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Howler throws a sloppy head kick and Cotton moves out of range easily.
Howler misses with a head kick.
Cotton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Howler misses with a head kick.
Haki Howler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cotton fails with a takedown attempt.
Cotton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Howler tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cotton is in Howler's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emmanuel Cotton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Emmanuel Cotton'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Howler throws a head kick but Cotton moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Howler.
Howler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cotton is looking to clinch.
Howler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cotton has closed the distance and engaged Howler in a clinch.
Cotton is trying to drag Howler to the mat but Howler just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cotton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Howler walks away with a smile on his face. Cotton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Howler wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotton is trying to work for a kimura but Howler is defending well.
Cotton seems to be looking for submissions.
Cotton wants to work for an arm triangle but Howler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cotton seems to be looking for submissions.
Howler pushes Cotton off looking to stand but Cotton dives back in and keeps control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from Howler.
Cotton appears to be looking for a big counter.
Howler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cotton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Howler on his heels. He'll look to pass Howler's guard now, I'm sure.
Howler wants to get back to his feet but Cotton passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howler wants to stand back up but Cotton manages to pass into side control.
Cotton decides to stand back up. Cotton steps back and let's Howler get back to his feet.
Cotton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cotton stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cotton darts in and clinches Howler up against the cage.
Cotton fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emmanuel Cotton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cotton wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cotton manages to break the clinch.
Howler throws a sloppy head kick and Cotton moves out of range easily.
Cotton tries to close the distance and clinch but Howler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Howler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cotton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Howler is fending him off so far but Cotton persists. Nope, Howler circles away and we're back to standing.
Howler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cotton tries to clinch but Howler moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cotton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cotton tries to clinch there but Howler circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick misses from Howler.
Cotton blocks a head kick by Howler.
Cotton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Howler gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Emmanuel Cotton.
I think Cotton 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emmanuel Cotton!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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