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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rico Cole (ranked 1691 p4p, 209 weight class) and Dog The Multi Hunter (ranked 2273 p4p, 261 weight class). Cole comes to the cage accompanied by Gerardo's Rico Suave. The Multi Hunter is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hardwired - Metallica. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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168 lbs
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155 lbs
21 - 8 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rico Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Dog The Multi Hunter!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Multi Hunter misses with a leg kick.
Cole bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cole throws a looping overhand right but The Multi Hunter ducks down to avoid it.
The Multi Hunter throws a lazy right hand but Cole sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Cole was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cole moves away from the strike by The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cole swivels and escapes.
The Multi Hunter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cole.
The Multi Hunter throws a hook but Cole avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Cole. That snapped The Multi Hunter's head back.
Cole has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xtreme Foaming Shortcakes in the buildup to the fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The Multi Hunter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The Multi Hunter throws a body shot but no joy.
The Multi Hunter needs to keep his hands up - Cole had a free shot at his head there.
Cole misses with an uppercut.
Cole catches The Multi Hunter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The Multi Hunter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cole stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cole is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Multi Hunter throws a sloppy head kick and Cole moves out of range easily.
The Multi Hunter thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Multi Hunter slips a straight right by Cole.
The Multi Hunter changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The Multi Hunter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cole looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Multi Hunter misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Multi Hunter throws a leg kick that misses.
Cole looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The Multi Hunter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cole throws an overhand right that lands on The Multi Hunter's shoulder, as The Multi Hunter tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Cole throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cole ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cole takes a swing at The Multi Hunter's ribcage but misses.
Cole misses with a body shot.
The Multi Hunter lands a right hook to the body.
Cole throws a right and a left that The Multi Hunter avoids nicely.
Cole lands a lovely overhand right.
A big left from Cole misses.
Good exchange - The Multi Hunter coming out on top.
The Multi Hunter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The Multi Hunter throws a front kick aimed at Cole's knee but Cole avoids it well.
The Multi Hunter thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Multi Hunter throws an overhand right that lands on Cole's shoulder, as Cole tries to avoid the shot.
Cole throws a jab when The Multi Hunter was well out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by The Multi Hunter.
Cole blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Multi Hunter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Multi Hunter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cole just misses with a punch to the body.
Cole is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A left lands for Cole.
The Multi Hunter misses with a low kick.
Cole keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The Multi Hunter thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Multi Hunter throws a chopping leg kick but Cole manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A swing and a miss from The Multi Hunter.
Good shot there by The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter missing with a left hand there. Cole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cole ducks under a wild hook from The Multi Hunter.
Rico Cole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Multi Hunter defending well as Cole loads up on a big left hand.
Cole jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A leg kick checked by Cole.
Cole throws a body punch but The Multi Hunter moves out of range.
The Multi Hunter cracks the inside of Cole's front leg.
Cole throws a big shot that misses.
The Multi Hunter throws out a loose jab but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Multi Hunter lands a jab to the nose.
Cole looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cole comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Multi Hunter misses with a looping right.
The Multi Hunter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Multi Hunter tries to move into range but Cole moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from The Multi Hunter misses the target.
A jab lands there for The Multi Hunter.
A big left from Cole misses.
The Multi Hunter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cole.
The Multi Hunter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Multi Hunter throws out a leg kick but Cole moves out of range and The Multi Hunter only half commits.
The Multi Hunter slips under a jab.
The Multi Hunter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cole.
The Multi Hunter walks into a left hand.
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!
The Multi Hunter moves out of range as Cole strikes.
The Multi Hunter feints a counter leg kick.
The Multi Hunter slips a straight right by Cole.
The Multi Hunter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The Multi Hunter throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Multi Hunter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cole.
The Multi Hunter throws a hook but Cole blocks it.
The Multi Hunter misses with a left hand
letting Cole counter with a right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Cole blocks the leg kick.
The Multi Hunter moves out of range as Cole strikes.
Cole throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Multi Hunter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cole misses with a wild body shot.
Cole misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Multi Hunter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The Multi Hunter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cole looks to throw the jab but The Multi Hunter is out of range.
Cole dips to his left and cracks The Multi Hunter with an uppercut!
Cole looks to land a right hand but The Multi Hunter moved out of range.
The Multi Hunter swings for the body but Cole moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Multi Hunter throws a hook but Cole blocks it.
The Multi Hunter misses with a wild body shot.
Cole is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The Multi Hunter checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cole misses with a shot to the body
and The Multi Hunter counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dog The Multi Hunter will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cole checks a low kick from The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter ducks under a wild hook from Cole.
An inside leg kick lands from The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter misses with an uppercut.
The Multi Hunter lands a nice hook to Cole's body. Cole takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Multi Hunter staying out of range there.
The Multi Hunter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cole manages to avoid it.
Cole missing with a left hand there. The Multi Hunter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cole missing with a left hand there. The Multi Hunter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cole turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cole throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Multi Hunter is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cole.
Cole misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Multi Hunter.
Cole avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cole misses with a straight right.
It seemed like The Multi Hunter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cole avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rico Cole is winning the standup battle so far.
The Multi Hunter decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Multi Hunter is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. The Multi Hunter is working away from the top position though.
Cole gets full guard.
Cole working a defensive guard here.
The Multi Hunter trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
The Multi Hunter wants to pass the guard but Cole is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The Multi Hunter trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
The Multi Hunter tries to free his leg and advance position but Cole is retaining full guard.
The Multi Hunter keeps trying to improve his position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cole throws a body punch but The Multi Hunter moves out of range.
The Multi Hunter tries a quick counter leg kick but Cole is wise to it.
The Multi Hunter misses with a looping right.
The Multi Hunter throws a head kick that misses.
The Multi Hunter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cole sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cole appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cole misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from The Multi Hunter misses.
The Multi Hunter scores with a shot to the body.
The Multi Hunter throws a jab when Cole was well out of range.
The Multi Hunter moves out of range of the strikes.
Cole scores with a jab to the head.
Cole connects with a crisp jab.
The Multi Hunter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cole gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows The Multi Hunter to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The Multi Hunter won't allow Cole to sweep him here.
Cole can't keep his opponent in guard - The Multi Hunter advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The Multi Hunter is looking to advance position but Cole won't allow it.
Cole controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Multi Hunter seems to be working for a kimura but Cole defends the submission attempt.
Cole is pressing down on The Multi Hunter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Multi Hunter tries to free his leg and advance position but Cole is retaining full guard.
The Multi Hunter being controlled here momentarily.
Cole not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dog The Multi Hunter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cole pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cole will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A lazy left from Cole finds it's target.
Cole scores with a jab to the head.
The Multi Hunter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The Multi Hunter throws a body punch but Cole moves out of range.
The Multi Hunter connects with a crisp jab.
Cole avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fighters circling - Cole throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Multi Hunter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Cole checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Multi Hunter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The Multi Hunter thumps Cole with a low kick.
Cole is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The Multi Hunter moves out of range as Cole strikes.
The Multi Hunter moves out of range of the strikes.
Cole keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Cole there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The Multi Hunter closes the distance and pushes Cole back into the cage.
Cole breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cole scores with a nice head shot.
The Multi Hunter instigates a clinch.
Cole breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cole.
The Multi Hunter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cole stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cole wants it to stay on the feet.
Cole uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The Multi Hunter goes for a double leg but Cole avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cole continues to drive forward.
The Multi Hunter thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Multi Hunter throws a low kick but Cole avoids it.
Cole throws a lazy uppercut
and The Multi Hunter counters with a leg kick.
Cole throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Multi Hunter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cole.
Cole moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromThe Multi Hunter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cole bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cole throws a sloppy head kick and The Multi Hunter moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Cole as The Multi Hunter shoots in.
Rico Cole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dog The Multi Hunter.
Cole ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cole jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cole moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Cole wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The Multi Hunter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The Multi Hunter digs a good body shot into Cole's ribs.
Cole throws a jab when The Multi Hunter was well out of range.
The Multi Hunter throws a low kick, looking for Cole's leg but Cole calmly moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Cole.
Cole takes a swing at The Multi Hunter's ribcage but misses.
The Multi Hunter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The Multi Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cole paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cole throws a leg kick but The Multi Hunter checks it.
The Multi Hunter slips under a jab.
The Multi Hunter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cole manages to avoid it.
Cole moves out of range as The Multi Hunter strikes.
Cole looks to land a right hand but The Multi Hunter moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole tests The Multi Hunter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter swings widly with a right hand
and Cole counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cole misses with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Cole blocks the leg kick.
Cole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good work by Cole as he checks the leg kick.
The Multi Hunter throws a chopping leg kick but Cole manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cole.
Cole slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The Multi Hunter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The Multi Hunter throws the left hand but Cole avoids the punch easily.
The Multi Hunter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The Multi Hunter shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cole makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cole jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cole misses the jab.
Cole smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The Multi Hunter slips a straight right by Cole.
The Multi Hunter cracks Cole with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cole connects with a single shot there.
Nice takedown defense from Cole. No joy for The Multi Hunter on that attempt.
Rico Cole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cole slaps away a takedown attempt from The Multi Hunter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The Multi Hunter moves out of range of the strikes.
The Multi Hunter throws a lazy uppercut
and Cole cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cole keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter slips under a jab from Cole.
A solid body kick from The Multi Hunter.
Cole jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rico Cole showed his dominance in that final round.
I think The Multi Hunter has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dog The Multi Hunter!
A relieved looking Dog The Multi Hunter thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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hype
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