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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Cooke (ranked 24344 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov (ranked 5860 p4p, 0 weight class). MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has chosen https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4V90AmXnguw as his entrance music. Douglas Cooke has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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140 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Douglas Cooke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries to bum rush Cooke with a series of wild strikes but Cooke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cooke fails with a takedown attempt.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cooke ducks under a wild hook from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov throws a chopping leg kick but Cooke manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cooke has closed the distance and engaged MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov in a clinch.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cooke blocks an uppercut.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov manages to end up in side control.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cooke is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cooke rolls with the submission and now he's on top in MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's guard! Nice work there by Cooke!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cooke wants to stand but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cooke thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is looking for a triangle but Cooke pushes his legs off easily.
Cooke wants to stand but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is controlling his posture from full guard.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has control of Cooke's left arm, preventing Cooke from doing any damage.
Cooke will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cooke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cooke is controlling him.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cooke has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is proving hard to escape from.
Cooke looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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.
Cooke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cooke postures up and lands a big shot to MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's brow.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has Cooke pulled in close to control his posture.
Cooke drops back looking for a leg! MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov manages to kick Cooke off! Cooke jumps back into MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's guard.
Cooke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cooke throwing strikes from guard but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov blocks nicely.
Cooke landing with the ground and pound.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov pulls Cooke in close to prevent any damage.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooke stands up from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's guard - Cooke perhaps looking for a knockout.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has taken the fight to the clinch.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has Cooke pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cooke tumbling to the mat - MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov dives into Cooke's guard.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov throws an elbow that misses. Cooke uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's guard. Nice move by Cooke!
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov pulls Cooke in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cooke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cooke is one step ahead there.
Cooke is looking to stand up but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov won't let him.
Cooke with a flurry of punches that miss.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is on top in guard.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov throws an elbow that misses. Cooke uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's guard. Nice move by Cooke!
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cooke lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Some wild striking there from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
Cooke seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cooke really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov misses with a hook. Cooke ducked under it nicely.
Cooke was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cooke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cooke gets tackled into the cage by MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov maintains the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cooke changes levels and goes for a takedown here. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Cooke is looking to counter with a body kick.
A punch combination from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov misses.
It looked like Cooke was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cooke.
Cooke sets himself, and MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov steps forward looking for the clinch! Cooke avoids it this time.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov throws a right hand that Cooke ducks under and follows up with a left that Cooke also avoids with ease.
Sloppy strikes from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov misses with a straight left.
Cooke moves into the clinch successfully.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has picked Cooke up - he's going for a ride! MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov throws a strike but Cooke avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov trying to control but Cooke is working from the bottom.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cooke keeping moving, preventing MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov defends well.
Cooke is trying to control the position but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov postures up.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov postures up in Cooke's guard and throws a big left but Cooke blocks it.
Cooke being controlled here, momentarily.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cooke is looking to stand up but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into Cooke's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov postures up in Cooke's guard and throws a big left but Cooke blocks it.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cooke is keeping the position for now.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Cooke keeps moving.
Cooke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cooke is keeping the position for now.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is fighting to break Cooke's control of his arms but Cooke is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
Cooke controls MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov momentarily but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov frees himself.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Cooke has wrist control.
Cooke keeping moving, preventing MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Douglas Cooke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov misses with a few strikes there.
Cooke throws a quick counter kick to the body but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov avoids it.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov rushes Cooke and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cooke up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cooke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooke closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov to the mat! MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov manages to get full guard.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov pulls Cooke in to control the position.
Cooke wants to stand and escape but instead MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Cooke is trying to control the position but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov postures up.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cooke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov distracts Cooke with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cooke is rocked!
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Oh Cooke is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Cooke has wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov postures up and lands a big shot to Cooke's brow.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov trying to control but Cooke is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov landing some decent shots from guard.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Cooke's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov!
After winning the bout, Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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hype
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