PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Correa (ranked 3427 p4p, 302 weight class) and Winston Cooper (ranked 4467 p4p, 355 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Correa
vs
Cooper

178 cm
28
157 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

175 cm
25
152 lbs
8 - 11 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcos Correa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Winston Cooper!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Correa tries to keep at a distance but Cooper has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cooper prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cooper prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cooper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cooper is leaning against Correa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cooper stops a takedown attempt from Correa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Correa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cooper gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Correa.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cooper.
Correa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cooper is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cooper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cooper.
Correa looking for a takedown.
Cooper will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Correa up against the cage.
Cooper works on Correa's body with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Cooper.
Correa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cooper.
A short right from Cooper on the inside.
Correa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cooper pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Correa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cooper is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Correa has Cooper pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cooper manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Correa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cooper gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Correa is breathing heavily.
Cooper lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Marcos Correa has been cut.
Cooper lands a nice elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cooper.
Correa goes for a takedown attempt but Cooper pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Marcos Correa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Cooper closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Cooper.
A left hand lands to the body for Cooper.
Cooper lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Correa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cooper after a bit of a struggle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cooper lands an elbow just above Correa 's eye.
Correa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cooper is defending well.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cooper.
Cooper lands with a left to the head.
Cooper lands an elbow that stopped Correa in his tracks for a moment.
Cooper lands a right hand.
Cooper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Correa.
Cooper lands an uppercut.
Correa wants a takedown.
Cooper stalling in the clinch.
Cooper prevents the takedown attempt.
Correa is looking for a takedown.
Cooper gets underhooks to prevent Correa's takedown attempt.
Cooper lands a nice elbow.
Cooper lands an elbow just above Correa 's eye.
Cooper lands an elbow inside that Correa shrugs off.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cooper - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cooper is leaning against Correa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cooper gets underhooks to prevent Correa's takedown attempt.
Cooper scores with a hook to the body.
Correa wants a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cooper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cooper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Correa backwards.
Cooper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Correa wants to take the fight to the mat but Cooper manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cooper scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cooper lands an elbow just above Correa 's eye.
Cooper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Correa.
Cooper lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cooper comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
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!
Nice elbow from Cooper.
Cooper gets through Correa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Correa has Cooper pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cooper manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short uppercut from Cooper.
Correa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cooper fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Cooper takes the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Cooper.
Correa wants a takedown.
Nice body punch from Cooper - that landed with a thud.
Cooper stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A right handed body shot lands from Cooper.
Cooper gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Correa.
Cooper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cooper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cooper lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Correa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cooper gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cooper.
Cooper lands with a left to the head.
Cooper lands a right hand.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cooper.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Cooper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcos Correa's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Cooper closes the distance and clinches.
Correa wants a takedown.
Correa being controlled against the cage.
Correa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cooper avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Correa tries for a takedown but Cooper manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Correa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cooper lands an elbow inside.
Cooper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cooper lands a body shot.
Correa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cooper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cooper prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cooper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cooper comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cooper presses Correa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cooper works on Correa's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooper comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cooper gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper pushes Correa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cooper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cooper stalls.
Correa wants a takedown but no success here.
Cooper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Correa backwards.
Correa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cooper pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A hook to the body from Cooper.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cooper.
Cooper gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cooper works on Correa's body with a couple of short punches.
Cooper lands a damaging elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Cooper.
The referee calls for Cooper to work.
Cooper lands a nice elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Cooper.
Cooper lands an elbow inside.

Correa is rocked!
Winston Cooper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper lands an elbow that stopped Correa in his tracks for a moment.
Oh Correa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot in the inside from Cooper.
Cooper stops a takedown attempt from Correa.
Cooper lands a body shot.
Cooper lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cooper lands a nice elbow.
Cooper lands a shoulder strike.
Cooper works on Correa's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cooper.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cooper.
Cooper pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cooper gets through Correa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cooper lands a body punch.
Cooper lands a shoulder strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cooper.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Cooper.
Cooper pushes Correa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Cooper.
Cooper creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Correa's defenses.
Correa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cooper pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Correa! Cooper unloads with more strikes and Correa sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Winston Cooper!
A very excited looking Winston Cooper rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.