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Event:
PKL 1.6
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Cobb tries to clinch but Boxer is having none of it.
Boxer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cobb takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cobb has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Boxer.
Boxer looks to land a right hand but Cobb moved out of range.
And Cobb responds with a good body kick, but Boxer manages to step out the way in time.#CL2#
Boxer gets tackled into the ropes by Cobb. Cobb maintains the clinch. #BC#
Boxer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boxer scores with a punch to the head.
Boxer misses with an uppercut. Cobb saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cobb! But no joy.
Boxer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boxer lands a body shot.
Boxer tries a head kick but it misses.
Cobb moves forwards but Boxer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cobb throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Boxer.
Good shot there by Boxer.
Cobb lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Cobb wants to slow Boxer down by chopping away at his legs.
Boxer throwing a counter right hand but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Boxer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boxer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cobb looks to land a left hand but Boxer moved out of range nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boxer.
Boxer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boxer scores with a decent looking hook.
Cobb takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cobb looks to land a body kick but Boxer moved away.
Cobb checks a leg kick.
Boxer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cobb tries to work over Boxer's front leg with a kick but Boxer checks it.
Boxer misses with a looping left.
Cobb cracks Boxer with a good jab.
Boxer throws a big shot that misses.
Boxer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cobb's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boxer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Cobb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boxer.
A combination from Boxer does no damage.
Cobb lands a nice shot that snaps Boxer's head back.
Boxer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Cobb was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cobb fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Boxer is out of range.
Boxer lands the left hand.
Boxer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boxer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cobb thumps Boxer with a low kick.
Cobb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boxer throws out the jab.
Kick Boxer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobb tries to land a front kick but Boxer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cobb. Boxer shrugs it off though.
Boxer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boxer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cobb counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cobb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kick Boxer dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Boxer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cobb swings for the body but Boxer moves out of range.
Boxer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cobb misses with a body kick.
Cobb needs to keep his hands up - Boxer had a free shot at his head there.
Cobb tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Boxer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boxer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cobb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boxer manages to avoid it.
Boxer looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.
Cobb was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cobb blocks a head kick by Boxer.
Cobb steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Boxer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Cobb misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb blocks a head kick by Boxer.
Nice straight punches there by Boxer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boxer.
Boxer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cobb can do to turn this around?
Cobb takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Boxer swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Boxer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobb.#T1#
Boxer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boxer scores with a nice right hand.
Cobb lands a body shot.
Boxer moves out of range as Cobb throws a body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Cobb. That snapped Boxer's head back.
Boxer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big left from Boxer misses.
Cobb looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cobb moves out of range of the strikes.
Cobb lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boxer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boxer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boxer tries to bum rush Cobb with a series of wild strikes but Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kick Boxer is winning the standup battle so far.
Boxer moves away from the strike by Cobb.
Boxer with a hook.
Boxer punishes Cobb's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Boxer moves out of range of the body kick from Cobb.
#T2#
Cobb's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boxer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cobb scrambles back to his feet.
A lazy body kick from Cobb
letting Boxer counter with a right hand.
Boxer throws a jab but it's blocked by Cobb.
Boxer ducks right into an uppercut from Cobb.
Boxer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boxer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boxer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cobb. Cobb circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boxer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Boxer blocks the leg kick.
Cobb misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boxer looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.
Cobb throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boxer.
Cobb throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cobb lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Boxer misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Cobb moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kick Boxer dominated that second round.
That's time! Boxer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jab by Boxer.
Coco Cobb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cobb tries to land a leg kick but Boxer saw it coming and moves away.
Boxer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cobb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boxer looks to land a right hand but Cobb moved out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boxer.
Cobb takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cobb takes one on the button.
Cobb tries to land a leg kick but Boxer saw it coming and moves away.
Boxer punishes Cobb's body with a nice straight punch.
Boxer checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxer misses with a lunging right hand
and Cobb counters with an outside leg kick.
Boxer misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Boxer misses
and Cobb counters with a body kick that stops Boxer in his tracks momentarily.
Cobb avoids the head kick by Boxer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cobb scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Cobb lands a head shot.
Cobb lands a front kick.
Cobb throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cobb throws the left hand but Boxer avoids the punch easily.
Cobb misses with a body kick.
Boxer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cobb is looking to land body kicks.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cobb crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Boxer - the referee stops the clock and Cobb gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Boxer. Cobb manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kick Boxer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cobb is looking to chop away at Boxer's legs.
Boxer throws a shot from downtown. Cobb moves away and avoids it.
Cobb drops his hands momentarily and Boxer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boxer throws a body punch but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Boxer's head backwards.
Cobb has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cobb throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Boxer misses its target.
Boxer staying out of range there.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobb throws the kick towards the body but Boxer avoids it.
Boxer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boxer throws a good cross that connects.
Cobb misses with an attempted mid kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boxer.
Cobb avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cobb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boxer.
Cobb moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Cobb clinches up with Boxer and pushes him back against the ropes.
Cobb misses with the head strike.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
Cobb lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boxer tries to break the clinch but Cobb is controlling the position.
Cobb missing with knees to the body.
Cobb scores with a shot to the side of Boxer's head.
Cobb misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Coco Cobb comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boxer 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kick Boxer!
Kick Boxer thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Coco Cobb spoke after the fight, saying 'Eleventeen times I askcha u name...and this what I get?'.
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Event:
PKL 1.5
Date: Sep 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Matoshin is just out of range.
Matoshin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cobb takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Cobb moves into the clinch successfully.
Cobb lands a body punch.
Matoshin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Matoshin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cobb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Matoshin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Matoshin scores with a shot to the side of Cobb's head. #BC2#
Matoshin breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Cobb instigates a clinch.
Matoshin blocks a body shot from Cobb.
Matoshin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matoshin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Matoshin on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matoshin tries to circle away but Cobb has him pinned against the ropes.
Matoshin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
Matoshin is leaning against Cobb and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Matoshin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Matoshin wants to break free but Cobb has control.
A short left from Matoshin.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Matoshin.
Cobb lands a shoulder strike.
Cobb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cobb can't find room to land a body shot as Matoshin controls the action.
Cobb is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matoshin is defending well for now.
Matoshin tries to circle away but Cobb has him pinned against the ropes.
Cobb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cobb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matoshin tries to break free but Cobb pushes him back against the ropes.
Cobb tries a body shot but Matoshin blocks it.
Matoshin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Cobb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cobb looks to throw the jab but Matoshin is out of range.
Matoshin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matoshin just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb throws a series of punches but Matoshin moves out of range.
Matoshin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cobb can pounce on him.
#T2#
Matoshin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matoshin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cobb gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matoshin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobb scores with a nice head shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cobb.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matoshin throws a leg kick which misses Cobb's front leg but catches the back leg as Cobb tries to avoid it.
Matoshin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Matoshin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cobb is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cobb misses with a body kick.
Cobb throws a head kick but Matoshin moves out of range.
Cobb misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cobb lands with a hook. Matoshin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Matoshin misses with a looping left.
Cobb takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Toshi Matoshin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cobb connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cobb throws a wild body kick that Matoshin sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matoshin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Cobb gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matoshin.
Matoshin struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Matoshin lands a nice uppercut.
Matoshin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cobb misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb.
Matoshin lands an uppercut.
Matoshin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cobb works on Matoshin's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matoshin lands an uppercut.
Matoshin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cobb can't find room to land a body shot as Matoshin controls the action.
Matoshin throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb. #T1#
Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matoshin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cobb struggles to land a body shot inside as Matoshin controls his hands.
Matoshin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
Matoshin misses with some punches.
Matoshin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Matoshin breaks from the clinch.
Matoshin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cobb motions for Matoshin to come forward. Cobb throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matoshin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matoshin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb throws a leg kick but Matoshin checks it.
Matoshin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cobb misses with a hook.
Cobb takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Some wild striking there from Matoshin.
#T2#
Matoshin throws a hook but Cobb blocks it.
Cobb on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matoshin. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
A solid body kick from Cobb.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobb cracks Matoshin with a good jab.
Cobb lands with a hook. Matoshin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cobb avoids the head kick by Matoshin.
Cobb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matoshin.
Matoshin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matoshin blocks a leg kick.
Cobb misses with a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cobb.
An inside leg kick from Cobb misses.
Cobb throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cobb moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMatoshin.
Matoshin throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshi Matoshin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A low kick from Matoshin is predictable there
and Matoshin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Coco Cobb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cobb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matoshin.
A jab from Matoshin misses.
Cobb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a fast counter high kick but Cobb manages to duck under it in time.
Cobb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cobb looks to land a left hand but Matoshin moved out of range nicely.
Cobb moves away from the strike by Matoshin.
Cobb avoids a kick to the body.
Cobb ducks under a wild hook from Matoshin.
Matoshin scores with a jab to the body.
Cobb throws a push kick but Matoshin slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matoshin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matoshin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matoshin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cobb tries to clinch but Matoshin moves out of range.
Matoshin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Cobb takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cobb is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cobb takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cobb misses the shot to the body.
Matoshin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cobb on the side of the head.
Cobb misses with a straight left.
Both fighters circling a little - Matoshin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cobb lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matoshin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cobb throws a series of punches but Matoshin avoids them all with ease.
Matoshin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Matoshin lands a really nice looking cross but Cobb seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobb on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cobb dodges the punch combination from Matoshin.
#T2#
Cobb misses with the body kick
and Matoshin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cobb moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cobb misses with a straight right.
Matoshin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matoshin throws a jab when Cobb was well out of range.
Cobb motions for Matoshin to come forward. Cobb throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cobb fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matoshin is out of range.
Cobb throws a jab but it's blocked by Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a hook but Cobb avoids it easily.
Cobb throwing a counter right hand but Matoshin manages to avoid it.
Matoshin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cobb if he has to take too many more of those.
Matoshin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cobb momentarily.
Cobb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cobb takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toshi Matoshin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Matoshin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshi Matoshin!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Toshi Matoshin made sure he mentioned Sully's Bar & Grill, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Coco Cobb was interviewed post fight and said 'Eleventeen times I askcha u name...and this what I get?'.
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Event:
PKL 1.4
Date: Sep 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Vamoosh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vamoosh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cobb's sensitive parts.
Cobb ducks right into an uppercut from Vamoosh.
Cobb misses with a low kick.
Cobb cracks Vamoosh with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vamoosh connects with a nice looking jab.
Vamoosh throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobb moves out of range of the body kick from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh punishes Cobb's body with a nice straight punch.
Cobb throws a body kick that misses
and Cobb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vamoosh misses with a wild body shot.
Vamoosh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vamoosh throws a leg kick but Cobb sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vamoosh throws a sloppy head kick and Cobb moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Vamoosh clinches.
Vamoosh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cobb presses Vamoosh against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Vamoosh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cobb or not.
Vamoosh takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vamoosh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vamoosh's elbow.
Cobb is working Vamoosh over against the ropes.
Vamoosh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
A short right from Vamoosh.
Cobb tries to throw a body punch but Vamoosh avoids it by throwing Cobb back against the ropes.
Cobb tries to break free but Vamoosh pushes him back against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobb.
Vamoosh working aggressively here.
Vamoosh tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cobb obliges.
Cobb scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vamoosh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cobb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cobb lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vamoosh misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Vamoosh throws a head punch that misses.
Vamoosh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cobb struggles to land a body shot inside as Vamoosh controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Vamoosh fails to land.
A short right from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Cobb breaks the clinch.
Vamoosh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cobb.
Vamoosh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vamoosh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobb.
Cobb throws a leg kick but Vamoosh sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cobb walks into a jab.
Vamoosh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ravi Vamoosh dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Vamoosh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobb.
Vamoosh fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cobb just manages to avoid it.
Cobb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vamoosh checks a leg kick nicely.
Vamoosh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cobb can do to turn this around?
Vamoosh tries to clinch up but Cobb circles away and keeps his distance.
Cobb slips a straight right by Vamoosh.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vamoosh checks a leg kick.
Vamoosh throws a poor cross that misses
#CL2#
and Cobb counters by clinching up.
Vamoosh prevents a body shot from Cobb.
Cobb is working Vamoosh over against the ropes.
Vamoosh prevents a body shot from Cobb.
Cobb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cobb tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vamoosh avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vamoosh avoids it.
Vamoosh throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cobb blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Cobb breaks the clinch.
Cobb takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cobb misses with an uppercut.
Cobb takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Cobb on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vamoosh throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd cheers as Vamoosh lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cobb doesn't seem phased though.
Vamoosh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cobb counters with a body kick.
Cobb goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ravi Vamoosh is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Vamoosh misses
and Cobb counters with a good low kick that Vamoosh was not able to check.
Cobb thows a leg kick but Vamoosh checks it
and Vamoosh counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cobb misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vamoosh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vamoosh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cobb.
Cobb turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vamoosh smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cobb throws a right hand that misses
letting Vamoosh counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vamoosh throws a shot from downtown. Cobb moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cobb! But no joy.
Vamoosh lands a really nice looking cross but Cobb seems unphased.
It looks like Vamoosh has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Vamoosh thumps Cobb with a low kick.#T2#
Vamoosh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobb.
Cobb on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cobb takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vamoosh throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cobb counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cobb misses with a shot to the body
and Vamoosh counters with a stiff right hand.
Cobb keeps Vamoosh at a distance using the push kick. #CL2#
Vamoosh gets tackled into the ropes by Cobb. Cobb maintains the clinch.
Cobb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vamoosh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vamoosh lands with a right to the head.
Vamoosh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vamoosh managing to block the knees to the body from Cobb.
Ravi Vamoosh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vamoosh tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Cobb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vamoosh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobb moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ravi Vamoosh dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cobb moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Coco Cobb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vamoosh is looking to clinch but Cobb is avoiding it.
Vamoosh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cobb's calf.
Vamoosh scores with a shot to the body.
Vamoosh checks a leg kick nicely.
Cobb takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vamoosh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobb.
Vamoosh lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Cobb closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Vamoosh tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it.
Vamoosh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cobb lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Vamoosh.
Vamoosh misses with some punches.
Vamoosh misses with a punch to the body.
Vamoosh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cobbs head. #T1#
Vamoosh working aggressively here.
Vamoosh blocks a body shot from Cobb.
A body shot lands from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh stalls.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vamoosh.
Cobb misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vamoosh tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cobb trying to land knees to the body.
Cobb scores with a shoulder strike.
Cobb misses with the head strike.
Cobb misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb blocks a body shot from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh managing to block the knees to the body from Cobb.
Vamoosh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Vamoosh blocks an uppercut.
Cobb tries to throw a body punch but Vamoosh avoids it by throwing Cobb back against the ropes. #T2#
Nice body punch from Vamoosh - that landed with a thud.
Vamoosh can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action.
Cobb tries to work over Vamoosh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Vamoosh.
Nice body punch from Cobb - that landed with a thud.
Vamoosh misses with a body punch.
Vamoosh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Vamoosh blocks an uppercut.
Cobb trying to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Cobb as the two fighters clinch.
Vamoosh lands with a short shot to the head.
Vamoosh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vamoosh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vamoosh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vamoosh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobb struggles to land a body shot inside as Vamoosh controls his hands.
Vamoosh throws a head punch that misses.
Ravi Vamoosh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vamoosh lands a nice shot to the body.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ravi Vamoosh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vamoosh has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ravi Vamoosh!
During a confident post fight interview, Ravi Vamoosh thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Coco Cobb stepped up to the mic, saying 'Eleventeen times I askcha u name...and this what I get?'.
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Event:
PKL 1.3
Date: Sep 08, 2017 |
#R1#
A lazy left from McGee finds it's target.
McGee cracks Cobb with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cobb fakes the leg kick and cracks McGee in the body.
McGee lands a head kick. Cobb smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cobb throws a push kick but McGee slaps the foot to one side.
Cobb moves out of range of the body kick from McGee.
McGee moves out of range of the body kick from Cobb.
Cobb connects with a single shot there.
Cobb tries to land a front kick but McGee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cobb throws a shot from downtown. McGee moves away and avoids it.
Cobb keeps McGee at a distance using the push kick.
Cobb throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGee.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cobb! But no joy.
McGee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cobb's calf.
McGee finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGee tries to clinch there but Cobb circles away.
McGee tries to land a leg kick but Cobb saw it coming and moves away.
#T1#
Good leg kick by McGee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cobb pivots, looking for a leg kick but McGee is out of range and Cobb settles back down.
Cobb cracks McGee with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cobb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGee.
Cobb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGee manages to avoid it.
McGee throws a big shot that misses.
McGee misses with a low kick.
Cobb on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGee. McGee obviously looking to wear him down.
McGee throws a leg kick but Cobb checks it.
Cobb connects with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by McGee as he connects with a hook.
McGee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cobb lands a nice looking kick to the body. McGee takes a step back to recover.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cobb lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McGee has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McGee and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
As Cobb backs away, McGee returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cobb is looking to score with low kicks.
McGee throws the kick towards the body but Cobb avoids it.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobb pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobb throws out the jab.
Cobb looks to land a right hand but McGee moved out of range.
Cobb chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cobb keeps McGee at a distance using the push kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Cobb.
Cobb thuds his shin into the meat of McGee's side.
McGee lands a glancing blow to the side of Cobb's head.
Nice straight punches there by Cobb. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cobb.
Cobb looks to throw the jab but McGee is out of range. #CL#
McGee pushes Cobb up against the ropes in a clinch.
McGee tries to land a knee to the head but Cobb blocks with his arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb can't find room to land a body shot as McGee controls the action.
McGee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cobb has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cobb is defending well for now.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but McGee uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Coco Cobb will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
McGee clinches with his opponent.
McGee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cobb is defending well for now.
Cobb misses with a body punch.
Cobb avoids a wild elbow strike from McGee.
McGee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McGee trying to land knees to the body.
McGee lands a knee to the body.
McGee tries a knee to the head but Cobb blocks it.
McGee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGee blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Cobb.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGee blocks an uppercut.
McGee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGee pushes off an throws an elbow but Cobb leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Cobb managing to block the knees to the body from McGee.
Cobb can't find room to land a body shot as McGee controls the action.
#T1#
Cobb struggles to land a body shot inside as McGee controls his hands.
Cobb struggles to land a body shot inside as McGee controls his hands.
Cobb scores with a hook to the body.
McGee missing with knees to the body.
Cobb managing to block the knees to the body from McGee.
Cobb working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGee landing knees to the body.
Cobb crunches a lovely knee into McGee's ribcage.
McGee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cobb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGee misses with a knee strike.
McGee missing with knees to the body.
Cobb digs a right hand underneath McGee's ribcage. McGee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cobb's defenses.
McGee has Cobb pressed against the ropes, preventing Cobb from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cobb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cobb misses with the head strike.
Cobb unloads a knee to the mid-section. McGee lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T2#
Cobb with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but McGee uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cobb has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cobb scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Clarence McGee has been cut.
McGee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cobb in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McGee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McGee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cobb is defending well for now.
Cobb pushes McGee back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
McGee misses with an elbow over the top.
McGee tries to land knees in the clinch but Cobb avoids the damage to the body.
Cobb blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cobb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cobb tries a body shot but McGee blocks it.
Knees to the body from McGee.
A short left from Cobb.
McGee lands a nice knee to the body.
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 Clarence McGee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Clarence McGee's cut.
That's time! McGee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
McGee throws a big shot that misses.
McGee throws a head kick but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGee moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#CL#
McGee clinches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McGee tries a knee to the head but Cobb blocks it.
McGee lands an elbow just above Cobb 's eye.
McGee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cobb has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cobb can't find room to land a body shot as McGee controls the action.
McGee blocks a body shot from Cobb.
McGee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cobb in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Clarence McGee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb unloads a knee to the mid-section. McGee lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGee missing with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
McGee utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cobb tries to throw a body punch but McGee avoids it by throwing Cobb back against the ropes.
Cobb tries to work over McGee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cobb lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGee blocking some punches.
Cobb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cobb tries to throw a body punch but McGee avoids it by throwing Cobb back against the ropes.
McGee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cobb tries a body shot but McGee blocks it.
McGee tries to land knees in the clinch but Cobb avoids the damage to the body.
McGee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cobb avoids it.
Cobb is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGee is defending well for now.
Cobb struggles to land a body shot inside as McGee controls his hands.
Cobb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cobb blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
Cobb trying to land knees to the body.
McGee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cobb misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGee.
McGee scores a nice knee to the body.
McGee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, McGee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cobb's brow.
McGee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobb scores with a shoulder strike.
Cobb on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cobb tries to throw a body punch but McGee avoids it by throwing Cobb back against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Cobb's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cobb lands with a light punch inside.
Cobb takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cobb can't find room to land a body shot as McGee controls the action.
Cobb tries to land knees in the clinch but McGee avoids the damage to the body.
Cobb lands with a short shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Coco Cobb.
I think Cobb 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Coco Cobb!
Coco Cobb gave a mention to MayheM sportswear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
PKL 1.2
Date: Sep 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Shamkhalaev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Shamkhalaev throws out a loose jab but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shamkhalaev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cobb fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shamkhalaev checks it well.
Shamkhalaev lands a nice looking body kick.
Cobb throws a body kick that misses.
Shamkhalaev moves out of range of the body kick from Cobb.
Shamkhalaev takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
That kick from Shamkhalaev tenderised Cobb's leg. Cobb is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shamkhalaev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cobb pushes Shamkhalaev away with a front kick.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cobb is looking to land body kicks.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shamkhalaev throws a low kick but Cobb moves out of range easily.
Shamkhalaev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Cobb misses the target.
Cobb checks a low kick from Shamkhalaev.#T1#
Shamkhalaev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shamkhalaev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cobb is able to avoid easily.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamkhalaev avoids the head kick by Cobb.
Cobb throws the kick towards the body but Shamkhalaev avoids it.
Shamkhalaev counters with a body kick.
Shamkhalaev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cobb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shamkhalaev throws a leg kick that misses.
Shamkhalaev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cobb pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shamkhalaev throws a sloppy head kick and Cobb moves out of range easily.
Shamkhalaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobb.
Shamkhalaev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cobb in his tracks.
Shamkhalaev throws a half hearted mid kick.
And Cobb counters with a quick kick to the body but Shamkhalaev blocks it.
Shamkhalaev avoids the head kick by Cobb.
Cobb pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shamkhalaev is out of range and Cobb settles back down.
Shamkhalaev throws out a counter right but Cobb avoids it with no problem.
Shamkhalaev loads up on a big right hand but Cobb slips the punch.
Cobb throws a front kick aimed at Shamkhalaev's knee but Shamkhalaev avoids it well. #T2#
Shamkhalaev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A good leg kick by Shamkhalaev.
A head kick misses from Cobb.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamkhalaev tries to land a front kick but Cobb steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cobb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cobb.
Cobb throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev throws a leg kick but Cobb checks it.
Cobb throws a front kick that sends Shamkhalaev stumbling back into the ropes.
Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Shamkhalaev responds with a good body kick, but Cobb manages to step out the way in time.
Cobb throws a wild body kick that Shamkhalaev sees coming a mile off.
Shamkhalaev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev avoids the head kick by Cobb.
Cobb looks for the body kick but Shamkhalaev saw that one coming.
Shamkhalaev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice jab there from Shamkhalaev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Cobb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shamkhalaev.
Cobb looks to land a body kick but Shamkhalaev moved away.
Shamkhalaev misses with a head kick.
Shamkhalaev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shamkhalaev misses with a leg kick
and Cobb finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Shamkhalaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Cobb thinks about countering with a body kick.
Shamkhalaev swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb cracks the inside of Shamkhalaev's front leg.
Cobb misses with a kick to the body.
Shamkhalaev avoids the head kick by Cobb.
Cobb misses with a hook. Shamkhalaev ducked under it nicely.
Cobb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb checks the leg kick.
Shamkhalaev moves out of range of the body kick from Cobb.
Cobb blocks a leg kick.
Shamkhalaev blocks the body kick.
Shamkhalaev throws a poor cross that misses
and Cobb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cobb scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Shamkhalaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamkhalaev takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
Cobb connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shamkhalaev lands a jab to Cobb's midsection.
Cobb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shamkhalaev feints a counter leg kick.
Cobb is looking to land body kicks.
Coco Cobb is winning the standup battle so far.
Shamkhalaev lands with a good body shot.
Shamkhalaev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cobb takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses
and Shamkhalaev counters with a leg kick.
Shamkhalaev throws a shot from downtown. Cobb moves away and avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Cobb blocks the leg kick.
Shamkhalaev blocks the body kick.
Cobb looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cobb tries to land a leg kick but Shamkhalaev saw it coming and moves away.
Shamkhalaev swings widly with a right hand
and Cobb counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T2#
Cobb avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shamkhalaev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cobb.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobb looks to land a right hand but Shamkhalaev moved out of range.
Cobb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cobb looks for the body kick but Shamkhalaev saw that one coming.
Cobb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shamkhalaev throws a looping overhand right but Cobb ducks down to avoid it.
Shamkhalaev catches Cobb with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shamkhalaev looks to throw the jab but Cobb is out of range.
Shamkhalaev throws a push kick but Cobb slaps the foot to one side.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses.
Shamkhalaev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shamkhalaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobb is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shamkhalaev shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cobb eats them both and turns towards Shamkhalaev to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cobb throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shamkhalaev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cobb wants to land a leg kick but Shamkhalaev is out of range.
Cobb ducks under a wild hook from Shamkhalaev.
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 Coco Cobb will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cobb staying out of range there.
Shamkhalaev feints and then cracks Cobb's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cobb down.
Cobb looks to land a body kick but Shamkhalaev moved away.
Shamkhalaev moves out of range of the body kick from Cobb.
Shamkhalaev blocks a head kick by Cobb.
Shamkhalaev tries to land a leg kick but Cobb saw it coming and moves away.
Shamkhalaev misses with a leg kick.
Cobb throws a quick counter head kick but Shamkhalaev was just out of range.
Shamkhalaev connects with a leg kick. Cobb looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shamkhalaev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shamkhalaev throws a leg kick but Cobb sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shamkhalaev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A head kick misses from Cobb.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb blocks a leg kick.
Cobb throws a sloppy head kick and Shamkhalaev moves out of range easily.
Cobb tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb blocks a leg kick.
Shamkhalaev cracks Cobb with a good jab.#T1#
Cobb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamkhalaev throws out the jab.
Shamkhalaev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shamkhalaev looks to land a body kick but Cobb moved away.
Shamkhalaev motions for Cobb to come forward. Shamkhalaev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb tries a head kick but it misses.
Shamkhalaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Cobb lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cobb throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cobb tries to land a leg kick but Shamkhalaev saw it coming and moves away.
#CL#
Cobb moves into the clinch successfully.
Cobb looking to throw knees to the head but Shamkhalaev is blocking nicely.
Shamkhalaev pushes off an throws an elbow but Cobb leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Shamkhalaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobb tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shamkhalaev avoids it.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Shamkhalaev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shamkhalaev creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shamkhalaev has a couple of punches blocked by Cobb.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cobb lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamkhalaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shamkhalaev trying to land knees to the body.
Cobb lands a hook that snaps the head of Shamkhalaev backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobb lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cobb lands a shot to the body.
Shamkhalaev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cobb.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb.
Shamkhalaev tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it.
Cobb misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev lands a shoulder strike.
Cobb on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shamkhalaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamkhalaev looking to slow down the pace here.
Cobb landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
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 Coco Cobb.
I think Cobb 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
PKL 1.1
Date: Aug 25, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Wonha rushes Cobb and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Wonha lands a damaging elbow.
We've been informed that Cobb has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wonha lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wonha is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Wonha throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from Wonha.
Wonha blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wonha creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wonha scores with a hook to the body.
I was talking to Wonha's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wonha taking a breather.
Cobb blocks the elbow strike.
Wonha avoiding damage as Cobb throws knees to the body.
Wonha looking to throw knees to the head but Cobb is blocking nicely.
Cobb tries a body shot but Wonha blocks it.
Wonha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Wonha blocks a body shot from Cobb.
Wonha avoiding damage as Cobb throws knees to the body.
Cobb can't find room to land a body shot as Wonha controls the action.
Cobb misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wonha.
Cobb misses with a body punch.
Wonha lands a right hand. #T1#
Wonha struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Wonha avoiding damage as Cobb throws knees to the body.
Wonha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cobb tries to land a knee to the head but Wonha blocks with his arms.
Wonha lands an elbow just above Cobb 's eye.
Wonha holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Cobb tries a body shot but Wonha blocks it.
Wonha tries to land knees in the clinch but Cobb avoids the damage to the body.
The referee calls for Wonha to work.
Cobb lands a body shot. #BC2#
Cobb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cobb throws a body punch but Wonha moves out of range.
Cobb lands a front kick.
Cobb takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wonha walks into a straight right hand from Cobb.
Cobb misses with a kick to the body.
#T2#
Cobb throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wonha moves out of range of the body kick from Cobb.
#CL#
Wonha has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobb tries to throw a body punch but Wonha avoids it by throwing Cobb back against the ropes.
Wonha gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cobb misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wonha.
Wonha avoiding damage as Cobb throws knees to the body.
Wonha avoiding damage as Cobb throws knees to the body.
Cobb avoids a wild elbow strike from Wonha.
Wonha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wonha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wonha struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Wonha pushes off an throws an elbow but Cobb leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Wonha is struggling to control the position.
Cobb is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wonha is defending well for now.
Wonha lands an elbow inside.
Wonha avoiding damage as Cobb throws knees to the body.
Cobb blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Incheol Wonha dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Wonha swinging wildly here.
Wonha swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Wonha swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cobb throws a head kick but Wonha moves out of range.
Wonha throws a body punch but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb swats away the attempt to clinch by Wonha.
Wonha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cobb can do to turn this around?
That kick from Wonha tenderised Cobb's leg. Cobb is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cobb lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wonha will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses
and Wonha makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wonha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cobb paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cobb thinks about the counter body kick.
Wonha takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cobb thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wonha if he has to take too many more of those.
Wonha shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Cobb throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Wonha is just out of range.
Cobb throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wonha's head.
Cobb lands with a nice body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wonha crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cobb - the referee stops the clock and Wonha gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cobb. Wonha manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cobb misses the body punch
and Wonha counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cobb throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cobb connects with an inside leg kick.
Wonha is looking to wear down Cobb with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wonha tries to clinch there but Cobb circles away.
Cobb takes a swing at Wonha's ribcage but misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Cobb checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cobb throws a big counter head kick but Wonha avoids it with no problem.
Cobb connects with a jab.
Cobb lands a right hook to the body.
Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab from Wonha.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wonha moves in looking to clinch but Cobb pushes him off.#T2#
Cobb chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Incheol Wonha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wonha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cobb avoids the body shot from Wonha.
Wonha looks to land a body kick but Cobb moved away.
Wonha missing with a left hand there. Cobb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cobb throws a body kick that misses.
Wonha swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses.
Cobb goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cobb motions for Wonha to come forward. Cobb throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Cobb tries to get set, Wonha tries to push him back and clinch up but Cobb manages to avoid the attempt.
Cobb chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wonha moves in looking to clinch but Cobb pushes him off.
Wonha has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cobb.
Cobb throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coco Cobb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cobb throws a body shot but no joy.
As Cobb looks to move away, Wonha throws a big counter combo but Cobb just gets out of the way.
Wonha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cobb walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wonha checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cobb takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wonha avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cobb delivers a nice body kick.
Cobb lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cobb scores with a leg kick.
Cobb fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wonha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wonha swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cobb.
Wonha changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wonha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wonha will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cobb thows a body kick. Wonha tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cobb scores with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobb connects with a single shot there.
Wonha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from Wonha.#T1#
Wonha chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cobb can pounce on him.
Wonha avoids the head kick by Cobb.
Cobb fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobb misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wonha sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cobb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cobb thinks about the counter body kick.
Cobb scores with a push kick.
Cobb looks for the body kick but Wonha saw that one coming.
Wonha connects with a nice looking jab.
Wonha lands a body shot.
Cobb moves out of range of the strikes.
Wonha just misses with a punch to the body.
Good work by Cobb as he checks the leg kick.
Cobb dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wonha. That did some damage!#T2#
Wonha throws the left hand but Cobb avoids the punch easily.
Cobb throws a wild body kick that Wonha sees coming a mile off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobb ducks under a wild hook from Wonha.
Wonha misses with a hook to the body
and Cobb counters with a good low kick that Wonha was not able to check.
Cobb takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cobb lands a head kick!
Wonha misses with a body shot.
Cobb blocks a low kick nicely.
Wonha lands a really nice looking cross but Cobb seems unphased.
Cobb throws a sloppy head kick and Wonha moves out of range easily.
Coco Cobb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cobb throws a sloppy head kick and Wonha moves out of range easily.
Cobb lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wonha's sensitive parts.
Wonha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Cobb lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Coco Cobb comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cobb 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coco Cobb!
Coco Cobb managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, MayheM sportswear, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Syn 509 - Cabrera vs Wayne II
Date: Mar 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Correa throws a shot to the body.
Correa digs a good hook to Cobb's body.
Cobb misses with a low kick as Correa jumps back.
Correa misses with a body shot.
Correa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobb misses with a head kick.
Correa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cobb throws a sloppy head kick and Correa moves out of range easily.
Cobb misses with an uppercut. Correa saw that one coming.
Cobb loads up on a big right hand but Correa slips the punch.
Cobb misses with a head kick.
Cobb fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Correa.
Cobb shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cobb stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cobb with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Correa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Cobb tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobb throws a head kick that misses
and Cobb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Correa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cobb lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Correa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Correa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cobb throws a head kick but Correa moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Correa.
Cobb tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cobb. That's going to slow Correa down.
Correa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Correa throws a hook to the side of Cobb's head but Cobb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick from Cobb misses.
Correa lands an overhand right.
Cobb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Correa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
Correa throws a body punch but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Correa.
Correa slips under a jab.
Correa misses with a body shot
letting Cobb counter with a right hand. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Correa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobb scores with a jab. Correa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cobb moves away from the strike by Correa.
Cobb wants to clinch up but Correa keeps it at a distance.
Cobb throws a sloppy head kick and Correa moves out of range easily.
Correa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cobb fails with an attempt to clinch.
Correa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Correa throws a hook but Cobb avoids it easily.
Cobb throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cobb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Correa misses.
Correa staying out of range there.
Cobb throws a leg kick
and Correa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Coco Cobb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Correa throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobb tries a head kick but it misses.
Cobb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Correa.
Correa lands a nice looking body shot.
#T3#
Cobb throws a head kick but Correa moves out of range.
Cobb tries a head kick but it misses.
Cobb lands with a kick to the ribs.
Correa takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
Correa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb thows a leg kick but Correa checks it
enabling Correa to counter with a crisp jab.
Cobb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Correa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slow jab from Correa misses its intended target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cobb.
Correa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cobb rather than just go for the knockout.
Correa blocks a head kick by Cobb.
Correa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Correa slips under a jab from Cobb.
Correa with the counter takedown but Cobb avoids it easily.
Cobb attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cobb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Correa.
Cobb misses with a low kick.
Correa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Correa lands a slapping body shot.
Correa misses with a body shot
and Cobb counters with a slapping leg kick. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Correa checks a leg kick nicely.
Cobb listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Correa misses with a straight right.
Correa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Correa digs a good body shot into Cobb's ribs.
Cobb connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Correa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cobb counters with a head kick.
Correa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cobb. Cobb obviously looking to wear him down.
Correa misses with a hook. Cobb ducked under it nicely.
Correa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cobb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Correa misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Correa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cobb wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jose Correa will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Cobb moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cobb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cobb connects with a high kick.
Correa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses.
Cobb goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cobb looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cobb tries a head kick but it misses.
Correa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cobb. That's going to slow Correa down.
Cobb throws a sloppy head kick and Correa moves out of range easily.
Correa scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobb takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Correa moves out of range of the body kick.
Correa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cobb throws a lazy uppercut
and Correa counters with a left and a right that stings Cobb. #T1#
Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Correa.
Correa with a nice cross.
Correa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cobb.
Correa misses with a few strikes there.
Correa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Correa with a jab.
Cobb lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cobb takes a swing at Correa's ribcage but misses.
Correa ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Correa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobb.
Correa checks a low kick from Cobb.
Cobb moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cobb throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Correa.
Cobb throws a head kick but Correa moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobb keeps the fight on the outside.
Cobb looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T2#
Correa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cobb looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Correa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cobb goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cobb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Correa.
Correa misses the shot to the body.
Cobb tries a head kick but it misses.
Cobb throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Correa lands with a right hand.
Jose Correa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Correa throws a series of punches but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Correa has Cobb up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Correa.
Correa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Correa has a couple of punches blocked by Cobb.
Correa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Correa working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land.
Cobb tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cobb creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Correa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cobb is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobb.
Correa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Correa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Correa misses with some punches.
Correa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Correa.
Cobb tries to pull guard but Correa won't allow it.
Correa misses with a punch on the inside.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
Correa misses with some punches.
Cobb tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Correa avoids it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cobb.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobb. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Correa.
Correa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Correa misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Correa swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Correa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Correa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Correa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Correa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land.
Cobb misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Correa.
Correa takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Correa to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Coco Cobb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cobb tries to pull guard but Correa holds him up against the cage and eventually Cobb drops back down to his feet.
Correa pushes Cobb back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Correa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Cobb plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Correa keeps the fight on the outside.
Correa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb lands a nice looking kick to the body. Correa takes a step back to recover.
Cobb throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Correa on the side of the head.
Correa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobb sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Cobb takes the fight into the clinch.
Cobb is trying to pull guard but Correa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Correa misses with a punch on the inside.
Cobb landing knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cobb tries a body shot but Correa blocks it.
Correa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD#
Cobb jumps into guard, dragging Correa to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Correa lands a couple of digs.
Correa scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Correa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Correa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Cobb looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Correa postures up and lands a big shot to Cobb's brow.
Correa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Correa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Cobb working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Correa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Correa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Cobb escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Correa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Cobb has his foot on Correa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Correa works his way back into a safe position though.
Correa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Correa lands an elbow. #T2#
Correa in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cobb on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cobb is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cobb gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Correa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Correa working Cobb over with strikes.
Cobb wants to improve his position but Correa is controlling well.
Cobb gets back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Correa is in close to Cobb's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Correa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Cobb looking for a guillotine here but Correa defends easily.
#SUB#
Cobb looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Cobb keeping moving, preventing Correa from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Cobb looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jose Correa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Correa stands and throws Cobb's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Correa creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cobb is not content to let Correa control the position.
Correa has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Cobb is looking to improve his position but Correa isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Correa scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Correa lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cobb hang on?
Correa loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Cobb scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Correa land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Correa stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Correa!
Jose Correa thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Coco Cobb was interviewed post fight and said 'Eleventeen times I askcha u name...and this what I get?'.
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Syn 504 - Rocker vs Cabrera II
Date: Feb 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Cobb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Murray misses the target.
Murray lands an overhand right.
Cobb looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Murray throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cobb avoids it.
Murray lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murray connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cobb throws a head kick but Murray moves out of range.
Murray throws a jab but it's blocked by Cobb. #TD2#
Cobb decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Cobb seems to be working for a kimura but Murray defends the submission attempt.
Murray is trying to stand up here but Cobb is controlling him well. #T1#
Cobb thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murray 's head.
Murray is not content to let Cobb control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cobb tries to pass to full mount but Murray defends it.
Cobb prevents Murray from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Cobb is looking for a kimura but Murray is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cobb to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Cobb is looking for a kimura but Murray is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cobb to get the leverage.
Cobb is looking to take a break and control but Murray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cobb is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cobb thows a huge punch but Murray dodges it nicely.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Cobb is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Murray sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Cobb is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Cobb seems to be working for a kimura but Murray defends the submission attempt.
Cobb prevents Murray from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Cobb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Murray on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cobb with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cobb shoots for a takedown but Murray saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Murray throws out a leg kick but Cobb moves out of range and Murray only half commits.
Cobb is looking to land body kicks.
A slow jab from Murray misses its intended target.
Nice straight punches there by Murray . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murray .
Murray looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murray misses with a low kick. #TD2#
Cobb decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cobb not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cobb throwing shots but Murray is blocking nicely.
Murray is not content to let Cobb control the position.#T4##SUB2#
Cobb is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Murray doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cobb. #SUB2#
Cobb is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Cobb is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cobb wants to pass to mount but Murray is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coco Cobb dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cobb has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cobb there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cobb throws a sloppy head kick and Murray moves out of range easily.
Cobb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cobb throws a big shot that misses.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Cobb.
Murray takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Murray scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cobb throws a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb pushes Murray away with a front kick.
Murray scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murray looks to throw the jab but Cobb is out of range.
Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murray .
Cobb tries a quick counter leg kick but Murray is wise to it.
Murray blocks a head kick by Cobb.
#T1#
Cobb throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cobb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cobb lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Murray has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Murray and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Murray avoids the head kick by Cobb.
Murray looks to land a right hand but Cobb moved out of range.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cobb tries to land a leg kick but Murray saw it coming and moves away.
Murray is looking to counter punch.
Chad Murray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Murray misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Murray crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cobb - the referee stops the clock and Murray gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cobb. Murray manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Murray tries to score with a low kick but Cobb moves his leg out of the way.
A jab from Murray misses.
Cobb fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Murray avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Cobb moves into the clinch.#T2#
A shot in the inside from Murray .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murray . #TD2#
Cobb jumps guard and drags Murray to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Our spies down at at Bully Busters inform us that Cobb has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Cobb working for a triangle but Murray defends it easily.
#SU#
Murray stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cobb avoids the body shot from Murray .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobb throws a sloppy head kick
and Murray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cobb tries a head kick but it misses.
Cobb throws a poor cross that misses
and Murray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cobb misses with a body shot.
Chad Murray is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Cobb.
Murray throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Murray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murray throws a hook to the side of Cobb's head but Cobb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Murray misses the target.
Cobb tries a head kick but it misses.
Murray scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Murray throws a body shot but no joy.
Murray missing with a left hand there. Cobb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murray moves out of range as Cobb throws a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Murray misses the target.
Cobb tries to land a front kick but Murray steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Murray blocks a head kick by Cobb.
Jab by Cobb.
Cobb tries to score with a low kick but Murray moves his leg out of the way.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Murray .
Cobb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb scores with a nice strike.
Cobb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cobb slips a jab from Murray .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobb.
Cobb throws a big shot that misses.
Murray thinks about countering with a body kick.
Cobb throws a push kick but Murray slaps the foot to one side.
And Murray counters with a quick kick to the body but Cobb blocks it.
Cobb avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Coco Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobb tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Murray looks to throw the jab but Cobb is out of range.
A clash of legs there as Cobb blocks the low kick.
Cobb steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Murray avoids the head kick by Cobb.
Murray throws a hook to the side of Cobb's head but Cobb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Coco Cobb will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Cobb thumps Murray with a low kick.
Cobb misses with a low kick as Murray jumps back.
Murray is looking to land body kicks.
Murray is looking to slow Cobb down with leg kicks.
Murray throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murray takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cobb throws a poor cross that misses
and Murray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murray connects with a looping right hand.
Cobb does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A telegraphed right hand from Murray misses the target.
Murray blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray misses with an uppercut. Cobb saw that one coming.
Murray misses with a hook.
Cobb attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2#
Cobb closes the distance and pushes Murray back into the cage.#T1#
Cobb lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murray lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cobb backwards. #TD2#
Cobb jumps guard and drags Murray to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Murray got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cobb has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murray has managed to get both his arms back between Cobb's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Cobb looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Cobb looking for a guillotine here but Murray defends easily.
Cobb takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SU#
Murray stands up from Cobb's guard - Murray perhaps looking for a knockout.
Murray throws a looping overhand right but Cobb ducks down to avoid it.
Murray connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cobb. Cobb circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Murray lands a nice looking body shot.
#TD2#
Cobb fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Murray sprawls well initially but Cobb persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Coco Cobb is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobb wants to pass the guard but Murray is defending well.
Cobb prevents Murray from standing back up.
Still in half guard, Cobb seems content to control.#ES#
Murray manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Cobb keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Murray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murray wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
Cobb tries to throw a body punch but Murray avoids it by throwing Cobb back against the cage.
Murray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cobb lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chad Murray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Murray works on Cobb's body with a couple of short punches.
Cobb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murray tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cobb tries to pull guard but Murray won't allow it.
Murray wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cobb has him pressed against the cage.
Murray lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murray misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb tries to pull guard but Murray forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Murray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murray lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murray misses with some punches.
Murray working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cobb tries to pull guard but Murray won't allow it.
Chad Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coco Cobb.
Cobb prevents Murray from breaking the clinch.#T4#
Murray can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action.
Chad Murray has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Murray is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Murray lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Murray misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Murray .
Murray can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action.
Murray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Murray throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murray creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobb blocks a body shot from Murray .
Murray working aggressively here.
Cobb jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Murray walks away with a smile on his face. Cobb gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cobb throws a sloppy head kick and Murray moves out of range easily.
Cobb goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Murray showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cobb 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 Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Murray !
Our winner, Chad Murray , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Coco Cobb was interviewed post fight and said 'Eleventeen times I askcha u name...and this what I get?'.
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Event:
Syn 494 - Holiday Melee
Date: Dec 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Boulpiquante is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cobb fires out a quick counter leg kick but Boulpiquante just manages to avoid it.
Cobb stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cobb wants it to stay on the feet.
Cobb misses with a kick to the body.
Cobb thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Boulpiquante if he has to take too many more of those.
Boulpiquante takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cobb digs a good body shot into Boulpiquante's ribs.
Cobb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boulpiquante was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobb.
Cobb misses with a head kick.
Cobb tries to work over Boulpiquante's front leg with a kick but Boulpiquante checks it.
Boulpiquante throws a counter combo.
Boulpiquante needs to keep his hands up - Cobb had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Cobb moves into range and clinches up with Boulpiquante.
Boulpiquante's coach down at England Fight Club MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Boulpiquante's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Boulpiquante scores with a shot to the side of Cobb's head.
Cobb stalling the fight.
#TD#
Cobb has clasped his hands together around Boulpiquante's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boulpiquante is looking to reverse the position.
Boulpiquante is trying to control Cobb's posture but Cobb avoids it.
Cobb trying to control the position but Boulpiquante is working away. #T1#
Boulpiquante manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cobb's best efforts.
Cobb missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cobb throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Boulpiquante looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cobb is looking for a kimura here.
Boulpiquante is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Boulpiquante looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Boulpiquante looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB2#
Boulpiquante actively working from the bottom here.
Cobb working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Cobb is looking for a kimura here.
Boulpiquante moves into full guard.
Cobb is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Boulpiquante is looking for a triangle but Cobb pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Boulpiquante looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cobb is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cobb wants to pass the guard but Boulpiquante is keeping the position.
Cobb definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Cobb got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boulpiquante has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cobb has managed to get both his arms back between Boulpiquante's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB2#
Boulpiquante working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cobb doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cobb manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cobb trying to control the position from guard on top but Boulpiquante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Boulpiquante is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cobb is aware though and is defending well.
Cobb 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.#SUB#
Cobb thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cobb working some strikes from top position.
Cobb is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cobb is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cobb's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cobb passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cobb is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boulpiquante is just riding it out for now. Cobb eventually gives up the hold. #T4##SUB2#
Boulpiquante has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Cobb escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Cobb!
Cobb fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Boulpiquante tries to bench press Cobb off him but Cobb keeps the position.
Cobb has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Boulpiquante!
Boulpiquante can't escape the position.
Cobb can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boulpiquante is looking to escape.
Boulpiquante really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boulpiquante wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coco Cobb dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Boulpiquante stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cobb.
Cobb throws a head kick that half lands.
Boulpiquante shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cobb pinned against the cage. Cobb gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cobb will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Boulpiquante is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD2#
Boulpiquante shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cobb has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Cobb throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Boulpiquante drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boulpiquante jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cobb escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boulpiquante gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cobb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1##SUB#
Cobb working for a triangle but Boulpiquante defends it easily.
Boulpiquante wants to pass the guard but Cobb is keeping the position.
Cobb wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Cobb is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Boulpiquante is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Cobb had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boulpiquante defends it easily.
Cobb trying to keep a closed guard but Boulpiquante is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Boulpiquante is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cobb is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cobb has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T2#
Cobb trying to control the position from guard on top but Boulpiquante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cobb connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Boulpiquante is looking for a triangle but Cobb pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Boulpiquante looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cobb passes into half guard.
Cobb working Boulpiquante over with strikes.
Cobb throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Cobb is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cobb is trying to control. Boulpiquante wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3##SUB2#
Boulpiquante looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Boulpiquante looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Boulpiquante actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Boulpiquante is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cobb pulls his head out easily.
Cobb perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cobb wants to control but Boulpiquante is keeping him busy.
Boulpiquante taking some punishment here, with Cobb in his half guard.
Cobb thows a huge punch but Boulpiquante dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Boulpiquante actively working from the bottom here.
Cobb wants to free his trapped foot but Boulpiquante is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cobb scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4##SUB#
Cobb is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boulpiquante has hold of Cobb's hands but Cobb slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Boulpiquante is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cobb pulls his head out easily.
Cobb is trying to control the action in half guard but Boulpiquante is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cobb is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Boulpiquante is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boulpiquante won't allow Cobb to pass to mount.
Cobb is nestled in close to Boulpiquante, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Cobb is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Boulpiquante with the active half guard here but Cobb passes nicely into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boulpiquante on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coco Cobb dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Cobb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boulpiquante shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boulpiquante misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boulpiquante throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cobb's waist but Cobb gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boulpiquante off to one side.
Coco Cobb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante.
Boulpiquante shoots in looking for a takedown. Cobb tries to sprawl out of it but Boulpiquante 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 swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boulpiquante.
Coco Cobb is winning the standup battle so far.
Cobb misses with a kick to the body.
Cobb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boulpiquante can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulpiquante goes for a double leg but Cobb avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cobb continues to drive forward.#CL#
Cobb gets a clinch. #TD#
Cobb drags the fight down to the ground.
Cobb wants to sweep here but Boulpiquante controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Cobb looking for a guillotine here but Boulpiquante defends easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Boulpiquante drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boulpiquante jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Cobb looking for a guillotine here but Boulpiquante defends easily.
Cobb has Boulpiquante pulled in close to control his posture.
Cobb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boulpiquante postures up.
#SUB#
Cobb has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boulpiquante can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Boulpiquante drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boulpiquante jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Boulpiquante drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cobb manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Boulpiquante has Cobb in his guard.#REVR#
Coco Cobb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Cobb controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Boulpiquante escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cobb gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cobb works over Boulpiquante with some ground and pound from guard.
Cobb is pushing down on Boulpiquante's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boulpiquante is fighting to maintain full guard but Cobb has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cobb looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boulpiquante wants to improve his position but Cobb is controlling well.
Cobb wants to control but Boulpiquante is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB2#
Boulpiquante actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Boulpiquante looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boulpiquante takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cobb takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Boulpiquante looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cobb in particular looking to stall.
Cobb has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cobb tries to pass to full mount but Boulpiquante defends it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cobb content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cobb wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boulpiquante keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boulpiquante throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Cobb counters by clinching up.
Boulpiquante has a couple of punches blocked by Cobb.
Cobb missing with knees to the body.
Cobb trying to land knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boulpiquante avoiding damage as Cobb throws knees to the body.
Boulpiquante misses with the head strike.
Boulpiquante swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Coco Cobb showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cobb has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coco Cobb!
Coco Cobb took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Pitt Nutrition 160Q! 10% Laundry plus fees!!! for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Syn 487 - Olympics Rd. 1
Date: Nov 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Bruyne throws a low kick, looking for Cobb's leg but Cobb calmly moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Cobb on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bruyne scores with a spinning back kick!
Bruyne lands a jab.
Cobb tries a head kick but it misses.
Bruyne takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
Cobb connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bruyne throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cobb on the side of the head.
Bruyne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobb.
Cobb steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Cobb plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cobb throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bruyne lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bruyne misses with a straight left.
Bruyne fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cobb is out of range.
Bruyne misses with a body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cobb has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Cobb lands a head shot.
Cobb misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cobb checks a low kick from Bruyne.#T1#
Bruyne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bruyne swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cobb finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Cobb takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cobb is trying to counter with his kicks.
Cobb explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bruyne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Some bone on bone action there as Bruyne checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bruyne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Bruyne is looking to counter punch.
Bruyne misses with a wild body shot.
Bruyne connects with a body shot.
Bruyne avoids the head kick by Cobb.
Bruyne works Cobb's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Bruyne has taken the fight to the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Cobb.
Cobb is trying to stall.
#BC#
Bruyne breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Cobb throws a sloppy head kick and Bruyne moves out of range easily.
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 misses with the body kick
and Cobb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bruyne has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cobb.
Cobb on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cobb attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bruyne looks for the body kick but Cobb saw that one coming.
Cobb throws a sloppy head kick and Bruyne moves out of range easily.
Bruyne misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bruyne lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bruyne looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bruyne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Cobb throws a sloppy head kick and Bruyne moves out of range easily.
A jab from Cobb misses.
Bruyne is looking to counter punch.
Nice jab there from Cobb.
Cobb moves away from the strike by Bruyne.
Cobb tries a head kick but it misses.
Bruyne is looking to counter the offense by Cobb and move into the clinch.#T3#
Cobb throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cobb throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cobb drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bruyne just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bruyne on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cobb. Cobb obviously looking to wear him down.
Cobb throws a looping overhand right but Bruyne ducks down to avoid it.
Bruyne throws out a loose jab but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bruyne looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cobb tries to work over Bruyne's front leg with a kick but Bruyne checks it.
Cobb throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cobb misses with a straight left.
Cobb moves out of range of the body kick from Bruyne.
Cobb wants to slow Bruyne down by chopping away at his legs.
Cobb throws a head kick but Bruyne moves out of range.
#T4#
Bruyne looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.
Bruyne tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cobb swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bruyne stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bruyne is looking to wear down Cobb with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cobb throws a wild body kick that Bruyne sees coming a mile off.
Bruyne takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
Cobb misses with a straight left.
Bruyne lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bruyne takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cobb scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bruyne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bruyne throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cobb wants to counter with a clinch but Bruyne pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb checks the leg kick.
Cobb clobbers Bruyne with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Bruyne has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#CL#
Bruyne gets a clinch.
Cobb stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
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 De Bruyne will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Cobb's corner calls for a 1-2. Cobb obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bruyne connects with a nice looking jab.
Bruyne throws a series of punches but Cobb avoids them all with ease.
Cobb looks for the body kick but Bruyne saw that one coming.
Bruyne tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cobb is able to avoid easily.
Nice defenses there by Bruyne.
Cobb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bruyne.
Nice body kick from Cobb.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bruyne.
Bruyne scoring well with a low kick there.
Bruyne will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bruyne counters with a low kick, right behind Cobb 's knee.
Cobb explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A clash of legs there as Bruyne blocks the low kick.
De Bruyne is winning the standup battle so far.
Bruyne connects with a leg kick. Cobb looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bruyne moves out of range of the body kick from Cobb.
#T1#
Bruyne throws a body punch but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb swats away the attempt to clinch by Bruyne.
Bruyne fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cobb checks it well.
Cobb appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bruyne misses with a wild body shot.
Cobb drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cobb misses with a kick to the body.
Bruyne seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cobb ducks under a wild hook from Bruyne.
Cobb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bruyne scores with a jab. Cobb acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bruyne misses with a hook. Cobb ducked under it nicely.
Cobb walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bruyne checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cobb throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Bruyne instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Cobb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Cobb tries to work over Bruyne's front leg with a kick but Bruyne checks it.
Bruyne swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cobb wants to land a leg kick but Bruyne is out of range.
Bruyne throws a hook but Cobb blocks it.
Cobb goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bruyne lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cobb. That's going to slow Bruyne down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Bruyne misses.
Bruyne stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bruyne misses with a body kick.
Cobb tries a head kick but it misses.
Cobb throws a half hearted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bruyne. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bruyne misses with a hook. Cobb ducked under it nicely.
Cobb has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bruyne finds it's way round the side to connect with Cobb's head.
Cobb misses with a body kick. #T3#
Cobb takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cobb avoids the body shot from Bruyne.
Cobb shapes to counter with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Cobb.
Bruyne is looking to score with low kicks.
Cobb moves out of range of the body kick from Bruyne.
Bruyne moves out of range of the leg kick from Cobb.
Bruyne swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb connects with a leg kick. Bruyne looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL#
Bruyne clinches with his opponent.
Cobb missing with knees to the body.
Cobb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bruyne.
Cobb wants to stall.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Bruyne.
#T4#
Cobb wants to stall.
Bruyne lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cobb trying to control the position but instead, Bruyne has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cobb into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bruyne. #BC#
Bruyne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bruyne throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bruyne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cobb stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Bruyne misses the jab.
Bruyne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bruyne misses with a jab to the body
and Cobb counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bruyne shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bruyne tries to clinch but Cobb is having none of it.
Bruyne misses with an uppercut. Cobb saw that one coming.
Cobb misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
De Bruyne dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cobb looks to land a left hand but Bruyne moved out of range nicely.
Cobb misses with a straight right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bruyne. That's going to slow Cobb down.
Bruyne looks to land a left hand but Cobb moved out of range nicely.
Bruyne throws a lazy right hand but Cobb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cobb throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bruyne swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bruyne avoids a kick to the body.
Bruyne checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
Bruyne drives through and clinches with Cobb against the cage.
Bruyne lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cobb.
Bruyne misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Bruyne as the two fighters clinch.
Cobb manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cobb throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bruyne works on Cobb's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Bruyne lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
De Bruyne has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bruyne misses with a punch to the body.
Bruyne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cobb can do to turn this around?
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cobb crunches a lovely knee into Bruyne's ribcage.
Bruyne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bruyne stalling the fight.
Bruyne blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bruyne swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bruyne scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bruyne can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobb.
Bruyne lands a hook that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Cobb holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cobb putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bruyne in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T2#
Cobb misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bruyne.
Bruyne is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cobb is keeping busy.
Cobb crunches a lovely knee into Bruyne's ribcage.
Bruyne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bruyne lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cobb misses with the head strike.
Cobb looking to stall.
#BC2#
Cobb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cobb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bruyne manages to avoid it.
A jab from Bruyne does it's job there.
Cobb jabs Bruyne right on the nose. Bruyne blinks but takes it well.
Bruyne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cobb misses with a low kick.
Bruyne connects with a body shot that sends Cobb's belly button to the back.#T3#
Cobb throws a low kick but Bruyne moves out of range easily.
Bruyne feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cobb's calf.
Bruyne throws a body punch but Cobb moves out of range.
Bruyne blocks a leg kick.
Bruyne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Bruyne.
Cobb steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bruyne.
Bruyne tries to land a leg kick but Cobb saw it coming and moves away.
Cobb looks to land a body kick but Bruyne moved away.
Bruyne walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bruyne throws the kick towards the body but Cobb avoids it.
Bruyne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bruyne tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Cobb misses.
Coco Cobb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Bruyne throws a low kick, looking for Cobb's leg but Cobb calmly moves out of range.
Cobb connects with a solid leg kick.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bruyne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bruyne blocks a jab.
Cobb thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bruyne if he has to take too many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bruyne fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cobb is out of range.
Bruyne doesn't manage to clinch there - Cobb circles away.
Bruyne catches Cobb with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bruyne takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
Cobb throws a big counter head kick but Bruyne avoids it with no problem.
Cobb connects with a leg kick. Bruyne looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cobb avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Bruyne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bruyne misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cobb wants to counter the offense by Bruyne and move into the clinch position.
And that's the end of the fight!
De Bruyne showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bruyne has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... De Bruyne!
A very excited looking De Bruyne made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Coco Cobb spoke after the fight, saying 'Eleventeen times I askcha u name...and this what I get?'.
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Event:
Syn 481 - Bustamante vs Norton
Date: Nov 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Whitaker Jr misses with a low kick.
Whitaker Jr throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cobb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cobb avoids the body shot from Whitaker Jr.
Cobb has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cobb getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cobb misses with a body shot.
Coco Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobb is looking to score with low kicks.
Cobb takes one on the button.
Whitaker Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cobb counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Whitaker Jr thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cobb lands a nice hook to Whitaker Jr's body. Whitaker Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Whitaker Jr thows a leg kick but Cobb checks it
letting Cobb counter with a right hand.
Cobb lands a really nice looking cross but Whitaker Jr seems unphased.
#T1#
Cobb takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Whitaker Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Whitaker Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cobb moves into range and connects with a jab.
Whitaker Jr throws a solid leg kick but Cobb takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Whitaker Jr.
Cobb slips under a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cobb checks a leg kick.
Cobb blocks the body kick.
Cobb scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Whitaker Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Cobb throws a body punch but Whitaker Jr moves out of range.
Whitaker Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cobb.
Cobb bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cobb misses the shot to the body.
Coco Cobb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Whitaker Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Cobb does it's job there.
Cobb ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice cross by Cobb.
Whitaker Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.
Cobb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Whitaker Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Cobb moves out of range easily.
Cobb throws a big counter head kick but Whitaker Jr avoids it with no problem.
Whitaker Jr misses with a body shot.
Whitaker Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Cobb.
#T3#
Cobb works Whitaker Jr's body with a nice hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Whitaker Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cobb has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cobb and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little jabbing left from Cobb on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Whitaker Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Whitaker Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cobb connects with a body shot.
Cobb tries to land a leg kick but Whitaker Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Whitaker Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jab, jab by Cobb - just one landing.
Whitaker Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cobb takes a swing at Whitaker Jr's ribcage but misses.
Cobb walks into a left hand.
Cobb takes one to the chin there.
Cobb looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cobb.
Cobb closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whitaker Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Whitaker Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cobb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Whitaker Jr misses with a low kick.
Whitaker Jr walks into a jab.
Whitaker Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Whitaker Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cobb throws a right hand that misses
and Whitaker Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Cobb.
A swing and a miss from Whitaker Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coco Cobb dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Whitaker Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Whitaker Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cobb lands with an uppercut that bounces Whitaker Jr off the cage and back into range.
Cobb throws a solid leg kick but Whitaker Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cobb.
Whitaker Jr throws a right and a left that Cobb avoids nicely.
Cobb lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Whitaker Jr misses with a straight right.
Whitaker Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cobb. Cobb obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cobb connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cobb takes one on the button.
Whitaker Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Cobb.#T1#
Cobb misses with a hook to the body
and Whitaker Jr counters with a good, hard body kick but Cobb shrugs it off.
Whitaker Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Whitaker Jr defending well as Cobb loads up on a big left hand.
Cobb scores with a jab to the head.
Whitaker Jr takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cobb takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Whitaker Jr misses the jab.
Cobb swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Whitaker Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cobb takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Whitaker Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Whitaker Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Cobb is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whitaker Jr throws a shot from downtown. Cobb moves away and avoids it.
Cobb is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cobb throws a jab when Whitaker Jr was well out of range.
Whitaker Jr motions for Cobb to come forward. Whitaker Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb throws the left hand but Whitaker Jr avoids the punch easily.
Cobb misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Whitaker Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cobb swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Whitaker Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cobb tries a low kick but Whitaker Jr avoids it.
It looked like Whitaker Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cobb.#T3#
Cobb misses with a wild body shot.
Whitaker Jr throwing a counter right hand but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Cobb lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Whitaker Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobb.
Whitaker Jr ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Cobb slips under a jab.
Whitaker Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good standup being displayed there by Whitaker Jr as he connects with a hook.
Cobb throws a front kick aimed at Whitaker Jr's knee but Whitaker Jr avoids it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Whitaker Jr. That snapped Cobb's head back.
Whitaker Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Whitaker Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cobb is fending him off so far but Whitaker Jr persists. Nope, Cobb circles away and we're back to standing.#T4#
Good work by Whitaker Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Whitaker Jr is just out of range.
Whitaker Jr walks into a straight right hand from Cobb.
Whitaker Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Whitaker Jr misses the jab.
Cobb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whitaker Jr.
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 jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Whitaker Jr throws a combination that misses
enabling Cobb to counter with a crisp jab.
Cobb misses with a looping right.
Cobb lets loose with a powerful body kick. Whitaker Jr will feel that in the morning.
Whitaker Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coco Cobb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cobb checks a low kick from Whitaker Jr.
It seemed like Cobb was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Whitaker Jr cracks Cobb with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cobb moves away from the strike by Whitaker Jr.
Cobb lands with a nice body punch.
Whitaker Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Whitaker Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Whitaker Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Whitaker Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Whitaker Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobb.
Cobb lands a jab to the head.
Coco Cobb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cobb takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T1#
Whitaker Jr moves forwards but Cobb connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cobb keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Whitaker Jr thows a leg kick but Cobb checks it
and Cobb counters with a straight right hand.
Whitaker Jr misses with a body punch
and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Whitaker Jr throws a leg kick which misses Cobb's front leg but catches the back leg as Cobb tries to avoid it.
Cobb checks a low kick from Whitaker Jr.
A nice leg kick lands there from Whitaker Jr.
Whitaker Jr misses with a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Cobb blocks the leg kick.
Cobb lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Whitaker Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cobb counters with a good low kick that Whitaker Jr was not able to check.
Pernell Whitaker Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cobb misses with a looping right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cobb, as that shot connected.
Cobb has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Cobb.
Whitaker Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cobb.
Whitaker Jr blocks a head kick by Cobb.
Whitaker Jr walks into a straight right hand from Cobb.
Whitaker Jr wants to land a leg kick but Cobb is out of range.
Cobb looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cobb looks to land a left hand but Whitaker Jr moved out of range nicely.
Whitaker Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Whitaker Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Coco Cobb is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Whitaker Jr tries to work over Cobb's front leg with a kick but Cobb checks it.
Whitaker Jr throws a leg kick
and Cobb counters with a head kick. That will keep Whitaker Jr thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Cobb lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A lazy body kick from Whitaker Jr
and Cobb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cobb scores with a jab to the body.
Whitaker Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good leg kick by Whitaker Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cobb throws out a powerful jab.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Whitaker Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Cobb releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Whitaker Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whitaker Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Good work by Cobb as he checks the leg kick.
Cobb lands a really nice looking cross but Whitaker Jr seems unphased.
Whitaker Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cobb throws a body shot but no joy.
Whitaker Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Whitaker Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Whitaker Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Whitaker Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Whitaker Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cobb.
Cobb lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Coco Cobb comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cobb has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coco Cobb!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Coco Cobb waved his t-shirt featuring Pitt Nutrition 160Q! 10% Laundry plus fees!!!'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Ascension 1012
Date: Oct 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Cobb throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobb defending well as Xiii loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Xiii shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Xiii thows a huge punch but Cobb dodges it nicely.
Xiii trying to mount his opponent but Cobb defends it.
Cobb is trying to stand up here but Xiii is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb is trying to control but can't.
Cobb is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Cobb moves into full guard.
Cobb seems keen to control Xiii's posture.#T1#
Cobb's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Xiii with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xiii is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cobb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cobb ducks under a wild hook from Xiii.
Cobb looks to land a left hand but Xiii moved out of range nicely.
Cobb definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Xiii blocks a head kick by Cobb.
Cobb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiii manages to avoid it.
Xiii takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Xiii listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cobb misses with a left hand
and Xiii counters with a stiff right hand.
Xiii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cobb.
Xiii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cobb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xiii.
Cobb on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Xiii. Xiii obviously looking to wear him down.
Donk. Xiii catches Cobb right on the button with a cross.#T3#
A head kick misses from Cobb.
Xiii avoids the body shot from Cobb.
Cobb misses with a kick to the body.
Xiii takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
A clash of legs there as Xiii blocks the low kick.
Xiii moves forwards but Cobb connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cobb checks a leg kick.
Xiii thows a leg kick but Cobb checks it
and Cobb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cobb shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cobb misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xiii! But no joy.
Xiii keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cobb drops his hands momentarily and Xiii takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiii moves away.
Cobb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cobb gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Xiii takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xiii misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Cobb tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiii takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
Cobb is looking to wear down Xiii with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cobb moves out of range of the body kick.
Cobb motions for Xiii to come forward. Cobb throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb scores with a jab. Xiii acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Xiii moves out of range of the body kick from Cobb.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wedge Xiii will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cobb's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Both fighters circling a little - Cobb finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cobb throws a body punch but Xiii moves out of range.
Xiii has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Xiii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xiii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Xiii punishes Cobb's body with a nice straight punch.
Cobb throws a shot from downtown. Xiii moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Xiii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cobb misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Xiii counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cobb is looking for a sweep. Xiii is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cobb trying to control from the bottom.
Cobb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Xiii prevents Cobb from standing back up.
#T1#
Xiii trying to control from half guard but Cobb is working away.
Xiii missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Xiii controlling the action here.
Xiii 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.
Xiii throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cobb trying to control from the bottom.
Cobb is trying to stand up here but Xiii is controlling him well.
Xiii not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cobb is staying active underneath Xiii, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cobb wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Xiii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Xiii digs a good body shot into Cobb's ribs.
A head kick misses from Cobb.
Xiii throws a hook but Cobb avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Cobb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Xiii shoots in looking for a takedown but Cobb manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Xiii's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Xiii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb throwing a counter right hand but Xiii manages to avoid it.
Xiii tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cobb sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Xiii somewhat.
Xiii misses with an uppercut. Cobb saw that one coming.
Coco Cobb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xiii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T3#
A low kick from Cobb misses
and Xiii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cobb throws a leg kick but Xiii moved away.
Xiii uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cobb has time to react.
Cobb uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cobb throws an off balance right hand
and Xiii counters with a nice uppercut.
Cobb feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Xiii's calf.
Nice body punch from Cobb.
A clash of legs there as Xiii blocks the low kick.
Good leg kick by Cobb there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cobb fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cobb scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobb looks to throw the jab but Xiii is out of range.
Cobb cracks the inside of Xiii's front leg.
Xiii lands a nice hook to Cobb's body. Cobb takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cobb throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cobb throws a head kick but Xiii moves out of range.
Xiii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Xiii moves out of range as Cobb throws a body kick.
Cobb throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Xiii misses with a looping left.
Cobb throws a half hearted mid kick.
Xiii scores with the left hand. Cobb knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wedge Xiii will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Cobb throws a head kick but Xiii moves out of range.
Xiii throws out a counter right but Cobb avoids it with no problem.
Cobb throws the left hand but Xiii avoids the punch easily.
Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Xiii.
Cobb swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Cobb blocks the leg kick.
Cobb throws a hook to the side of Xiii's head but Xiii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cobb walks into a straight right hand from Xiii.
Cobb misses the shot to the body.
Coco Cobb is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xiii.
Cobb throws a sloppy head kick and Xiii moves out of range easily.
Xiii missing with a left hand there. Cobb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Xiii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xiii fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cobb on the side of the head.
Cobb throws a sloppy head kick and Xiii moves out of range easily.
Xiii misses with a looping left.
Cobb misses the shot to the body.
Xiii feints a counter leg kick.
The fighters circling - Xiii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cobb throws a lazy right hand but Xiii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Cobb 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Xiii throws a lazy right hand but Cobb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xiii lands a jab to the head.
Cobb takes one to the side of the head.
Wedge Xiii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A big right from Cobb misses.
Xiii throws a chopping leg kick but Cobb manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cobb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xiii connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cobb's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiii drops his hands momentarily and Cobb takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cobb throws a body punch but Xiii moves out of range.
Cobb misses with a head kick.
Xiii with the counter takedown but Cobb avoids it easily.
Xiii tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Cobb walks into a left hand.
Cobb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Cobb counters with a quick kick to the body but Xiii blocks it.
Xiii drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cobb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xiii.
Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Xiii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xiii tried to score with a low kick but Cobb checks it.
Xiii thumps Cobb with a low kick.
Xiii uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cobb has time to react.
Xiii lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cobb misses with a wild body shot.
Xiii throws out a counter right but Cobb avoids it with no problem.
Coco Cobb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Xiii darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cobb takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobb. Xiii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xiii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobb.
Cobb throwing a counter right hand but Xiii manages to avoid it.
Xiii avoids the head kick by Cobb.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobb is looking to score with low kicks.
Xiii goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Xiii just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCobb.
A chopping leg kick lands by Xiii.
Xiii scores with a jab. Cobb acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xiii. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb throws a low kick but Xiii avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wedge Xiii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Xiii has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Wedge Xiii!
A very excited looking Wedge Xiii made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Coco Cobb was interviewed post fight and said 'Eleventeen times I askcha u name...and this what I get?'.
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Event:
Ascension 4
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Allen misses with a hook to the body
and Cobb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cobb pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Allen connects with a jab.
Allen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cobb throws a wild body kick that Allen sees coming a mile off.
A shot to the liver by Cobb. Beautiful body shot.
Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coco Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobb scores with the left hand. Allen knows he should have avoided that one.
Cobb connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Allen's hands.
Cobb gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Allen counters with a nice leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Allen blocks the low kick.
Cobb throws a low kick but it's checked well by Allen.
Allen throws a hook but Cobb blocks it.
Allen misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cobb.
Cobb throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cobb throws a low kick but it's checked well by Allen.#T1#
Cobb moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cobb - that will leave a mark!
Allen throws a leg kick but Cobb sees it coming and moves out of range.
Coco Cobb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Allen throws a leg kick
and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Allen scores with the left hand. Cobb knows he should have avoided that one.
Allen is looking to score with low kicks.
Allen throws an overhand right that lands on Cobb's shoulder, as Cobb tries to avoid the shot.
Nice straight punches there by Allen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Allen.
Allen throws a chopping leg kick but Cobb manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Allen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cobb looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Allen connects with a body shot that sends Cobb's belly button to the back.
Allen moves out of range of the body kick from Cobb.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cobb definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cobb is looking to land body kicks.
Cobb misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Cobb scores with a crisp jab that stopped Allen in his tracks.
Cobb does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cobb cracks Allen with an open hand slap.
Cobb throws a nice head kick!
A nice leg kick lands there from Allen.
Cobb swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cobb lands a high kick!
Cobb connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Allen's hands.
Cobb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Allen cracks a nice hook into Cobb's ribs.
Cobb scores with a head kick.
Cobb throws a leg kick but Allen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Allen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cobb can pounce on him.
Allen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cobb if he has to take too many more of those.
Allen misses with a jab to the body
and Cobb counters with a nice low kick that buckles Allen's knee momentarily.
Allen pushes Cobb away with a front kick.
Cobb is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cobb is breathing heavily.#T3#
Allen misses with a low kick.
Allen cracks Cobb with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cobb lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cobb slips a straight right by Allen.
Allen misses with a wild body shot.
Cobb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Allen.
A good leg kick by Cobb.
Allen tries to land a leg kick but Cobb saw it coming and moves away.
Cobb tried to counter with a leg kick but Allen avoided it.
Allen looks for the body kick but Cobb saw that one coming.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses.
Cobb with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Allen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cobb counters with a leg kick.
Cobb feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Allen's calf.
Cobb slips a straight right by Allen.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Allen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cobb.
Cobb throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allen scores with a leg kick.
Cobb misses with a body kick.
Allen works the jab nicely.
Cobb cracks the inside of Allen's front leg.
Allen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses.
Cobb staying out of range there.
Allen blocks a leg kick.
Allen feints a counter leg kick.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cobb throws a body punch but Allen moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Allen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Allen checks a leg kick.
Allen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coco Cobb dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Cobb tries a head kick but it misses.
Allen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cobb is looking to land body kicks.
A clash of legs there as Allen blocks the low kick.
Allen misses with a wild body shot.
Cobb shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cobb is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cobb chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Allen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Allen throws a shot from downtown. Cobb moves away and avoids it.
Allen throws the kick towards the body but Cobb avoids it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Allen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cobb has got the better of the exchanges.
Allen misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Allen just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cobb throws a front kick aimed at Allen's knee but Allen avoids it well.
Allen throws out a counter right but Cobb avoids it with no problem.
Cobb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coco Cobb is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Cobb throws a leg kick but Allen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Allen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cobb with a body shot.
Cobb lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cobb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Allen! But no joy.
Cobb lands a head kick!
Allen throws a good cross that connects.
Cobb misses with an uppercut.
Cobb misses with a low kick.
Cobb scores with a punch to the head.
Allen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cobb does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cobb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Allen.
Allen tries a quick counter leg kick but Cobb is wise to it.
Allen throws out a leg kick but Cobb moves out of range and Allen only half commits.
Cobb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Allen.
Cobb checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T2#
Allen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Cobb.
Allen avoids the body shot from Cobb.
Allen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cobb takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Allen slips a jab from Cobb.
Allen is looking to land body kicks.
Allen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cobb's waist but Cobb gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Allen off to one side.
Cobb pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cobb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Allen throws out the jab.
Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Allen is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Allen. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Cobb.
Allen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cobb does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cobb tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Allen throws a leg kick but Cobb sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Allen is looking to slow Cobb down with leg kicks.
Allen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cobb is out of range.
Cobb throws a jab when Allen was well out of range.
Cobb is looking to slow Allen down with leg kicks.
Cobb scores with a crisp jab that stopped Allen in his tracks.
Cobb misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cobb. That's going to slow Allen down.
Cobb throws a leg kick but Allen moved away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cobb.
Cobb thows a leg kick but Allen checks it
and Allen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jab by Allen.
Allen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cobb. Cobb circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Allen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A solid body kick from Cobb. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobb throws a leg kick but Allen checks it.
It seemed like Allen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Allen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cobb will feel that in the morning.
Cobb scores with a head kick.
Allen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cobb's head backwards.
Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobb misses with a body shot.
Cobb misses with a head kick.
Cobb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cobb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cobb tries to land a front kick but Allen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cobb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Allen can do to turn this around?
Allen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Allen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Allen jabs Cobb to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Allen thows a leg kick but Cobb checks it
and Cobb counters with a stiff right hand.
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 Coco Cobb will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Cobb takes a swing at Allen's ribcage but misses.
Cobb slips under a jab from Allen.
Cobb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Allen manages to avoid it.
Allen tries to score with a low kick but Cobb moves his leg out of the way.
Cobb lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Allen misses the shot to the body.
Cobb throwing a counter right hand but Allen manages to avoid it.
Allen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cobb. Cobb obviously looking to wear him down.
Cobb checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Cobb wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
An inside leg kick from Cobb misses.
The fighters circling - Allen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cobb throws a body kick that misses.
Cobb lands a nice shot that snaps Allen's head back.
Cobb throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Allen avoids the head kick by Cobb.
#T1#
Cobb throws a hook but Allen blocks it.
Cobb wants to land a leg kick but Allen is out of range.
Cobb moves out of range of the strikes.
Allen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cobb throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cobb lands with a shot to the body.
Allen cracks the inside of Cobb's front leg.
Allen slips a jab from Cobb.
Cobb takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cobb lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Allen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Allen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Allen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cobb misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick lands from Allen.
Allen checks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Allen. That's going to slow Cobb down.
Jab from Allen.
Gracie Allen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cobb throws a poor cross that misses
and Allen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
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!
Allen misses the jab.
Cobb works Allen's body with a nice hook.
Allen misses the jab.
Allen lunges at Cobb with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cobb's hand.
Allen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Allen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Allen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cobb. Cobb circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jab, jab by Cobb - just one landing.
Cobb checks a leg kick.
Allen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cobb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Allen.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Cobb blocks the low kick.
Cobb is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Cobb takes a swing at Allen's ribcage but misses.
Allen misses with a body punch
and Cobb counters with an inside leg kick.
Cobb plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Allen looks to land a right hand but Cobb moved out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cobb.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cobb.
Cobb moves out of range of the body kick.
Cobb slips a straight right by Allen.
Allen takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
Allen lands a jab.
Cobb on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC2#
Cobb is rocked!
Cobb swings for the body but Allen moves out of range.
Oh Cobb is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cobb dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Allen. That did some damage!
Coco Cobb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cobb seems to have got his legs back now.
A big right from Allen misses. #T4#
Allen throws a leg kick
and Cobb counters with a good low kick that Allen was not able to check.
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!
An inside leg kick from Cobb misses.
Allen throws a looping overhand right but Cobb ducks down to avoid it.
Cobb moves out of range of the leg kick from Allen.
Cobb connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cobb scores with a decent looking hook.
Cobb lands a nice shot that snaps Allen's head back.
Allen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from Allen.
Cobb plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Allen misses with a straight left.
Allen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Allen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Allen backs away, Cobb returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Allen loads up on a big right hand but Cobb slips the punch.
Cobb thows a body kick. Allen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
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 Coco Cobb.
Well Cobb has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coco Cobb!
Coco Cobb gave a mention to Perkele! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Gracie Allen had this to say: 'After two months waiting i get fight like this. Hopefully next fight is opposite, higher ranked opp and fight early. '.
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Event:
EPL Semi Final
Date: Jul 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Barbosa is looking to clinch.
Barbosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbosa misses the target.
Barbosa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cobb connects with an inside leg kick.
Barbosa takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
Cobb throws a wild body kick that Barbosa sees coming a mile off.
Cobb moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
Cobb throws a leg kick but Barbosa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cobb checks a low kick from Barbosa.
Barbosa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cobb can pounce on him.
Cobb lands with a slapping head kick.
Barbosa avoids the head kick by Cobb.
Cobb misses with a low kick.
Barbosa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cobb checks it well.
Cobb throws a leg kick
and Barbosa counters with a leg kick.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb lands the 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!
Cobb throws a head kick but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa throws a head kick that Cobb semi-blocks.
#T1#
Cobb buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cobb staying out of range there.
Barbosa scores with a nice head shot.
Cobb throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barbosa blocks a head kick by Cobb.
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Cobb's shoulder, as Cobb tries to avoid the shot.
Cobb ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Cobb connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick misses from Cobb.
Cobb checks a low kick from Barbosa.
Barbosa stuns Cobb with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cobb looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barbosa misses with a head kick.
Barbosa misses with a left hand
and Cobb counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cobb blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
Cobb fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barbosa.
Barbosa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cobb has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Cobb. That's going to slow Barbosa down.
Cobb scoring well with a low kick there.
Cobb throws a head kick but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa misses with a head kick.
Cobb looks to throw the jab but Barbosa is out of range.
Barbosa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Barbosa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cobb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cobb throws a sloppy head kick
and Barbosa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cobb fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cobb throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barbosa counters with a thumping low kick.
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cobb thows a leg kick but Barbosa checks it
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut.
Cobb feints and then cracks Barbosa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barbosa down. #CL#
Barbosa pushes Cobb up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cobb lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Cobb throws a wild body kick that Barbosa sees coming a mile off.
Barbosa wants to clinch but Cobb slips to the side
and Cobb counters with a head kick.
Barbosa checks the leg kick nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb lands a head kick. Barbosa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cobb throws a head kick but Barbosa moves out of range.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses.
Barbosa takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Coco Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobb throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cobb shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice shot by Cobb.
Cobb misses with a low kick as Barbosa jumps back.
Cobb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Barbosa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A leg kick checked by Barbosa.
Barbosa moves out of range of the leg kick from Cobb.
Barbosa jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Cobb wants to slow Barbosa down by chopping away at his legs.
Cobb will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T4#
Barbosa blocks a low kick nicely.
Barbosa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but Cobb checks it.
Cobb walks into a left hand.
Cobb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cobb thows a leg kick but Barbosa checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cobb - that will leave a mark!
Barbosa wants to land a leg kick but Cobb is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barbosa.
A swing and a miss from Barbosa.
Barbosa looks to land a combination but Cobb avoids it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barbosa checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch lands to the side of Barbosa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barbosa blocks a head kick by Cobb.
Barbosa tries to clinch but Cobb is having none of it.
Barbosa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coco Cobb dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cobb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb throws a sloppy head kick
and Barbosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barbosa checks a leg kick.
We've been informed that Cobb has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cobb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Cobb lands a leg kick that knocks Barbosa off balance momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Cobb.
Cobb throws a sloppy head kick
and Barbosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barbosa connects with a body shot that sends Cobb's belly button to the back.
Cobb tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbosa lands a slapping body shot.
Cobb is looking to chop away at Barbosa's legs.
Cobb connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Barbosa forces Cobb back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobb trying to land knees to the body.
Cobb unloads a knee to the mid-section. Barbosa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC#
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Barbosa takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
Cobb fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barbosa.
Barbosa swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb tries a quick counter leg kick but Barbosa is wise to it.
Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Cobb dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barbosa. That did some damage!
Cobb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A leg kick checked by Cobb.
Cobb keeps the fight on the outside.
Barbosa throws out a loose jab but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb misses with a low kick as Barbosa jumps back.
Barbosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cobb.
Barbosa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cobb has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cobb lands a slapping body shot.
Barbosa lands a nice looking body shot.
Barbosa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Cobb does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cobb buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa catches Cobb with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cobb throws a lazy head kick
and Barbosa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cobb thinking.
Barbosa blocks a head kick by Cobb.
Cobb thumps Barbosa with a low kick.
Cobb throws a head kick but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cobb.
Barbosa blocks a head kick by Cobb.
Cobb misses with a body kick.
Barbosa is looking to counter punch.
Barbosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbosa blocks a low kick nicely.
A head kick misses from Barbosa.
A leg kick checked by Barbosa.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobb moves away.#T3#
Cobb lands a nice shot to the body.
A low kick from Cobb is predictable there
and Barbosa counters with a two punch combo.
Cobb throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cobb stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cobb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barbosa wants to clinch but Cobb slips to the side
and Cobb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barbosa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cobb throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Cobb is looking to land body kicks.
Barbosa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cobb finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Cobb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coco Cobb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cobb misses with a body kick.
Barbosa checks the leg kick.
Barbosa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa avoids the head kick by Cobb.
Barbosa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cobb throws a sloppy head kick
and Cobb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Barbosa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barbosa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cobb under the eye.
Cobb throws a chopping leg kick but Barbosa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cobb misses with a kick to the body.
Cobb slips under a jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a low kick.
Cobb shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cobb walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barbosa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cobb fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barbosa checks it well.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbosa throws a series of strikes that have Cobb backpedaling.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barbosa checks it well.
Cobb swats away the attempt to clinch by Barbosa.
Barbosa connects with a crisp jab.
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 Alfredo Barbosa will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Cobb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
Cobb looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barbosa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cobb throws a chopping leg kick but Barbosa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cobb throws a low kick but Barbosa moves out of range easily.
It looked like Barbosa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cobb.
Cobb misses with a body kick.
Cobb dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barbosa. That did some damage!
Cobb misses with a head kick.
Barbosa is looking to score with low kicks.
Barbosa takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL#
Barbosa clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cobb lands a nice looking kick to the body. Barbosa takes a step back to recover.
Barbosa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Cobb.
Cobb tries to work over Barbosa's front leg with a kick but Barbosa checks it.
Cobb throws a leg kick but Barbosa checks it. #T1#
A low kick from Cobb is predictable there
and Barbosa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Barbosa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cobb or not.
Cobb utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC#
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barbosa is looking to land body kicks.
A swing and a miss from Barbosa.
That kick from Cobb tenderised Barbosa's leg. Barbosa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barbosa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Barbosa throws a hook but Cobb blocks it.
Cobb looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Cobb showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barbosa.
Cobb misses with a kick to the body.
Barbosa takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobb misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Cobb throws a head kick that misses.
Cobb will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barbosa thinks about countering with a body kick.
Cobb connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cobb throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barbosa connects with a solid leg kick.
Cobb's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cobb slips under a jab.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barbosa.
Barbosa avoids the head kick by Cobb.
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Cobb moves away and avoids it.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barbosa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Barbosa cracks the inside of Cobb's front leg. #T3#
Barbosa lands a nice hook to Cobb's body. Cobb takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barbosa misses with a looping right.
Cobb throws a leg kick but Barbosa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barbosa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barbosa darts in trying to clinch
and Cobb counters with a nice low kick that buckles Barbosa's knee momentarily.
Cobb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cobb thows a leg kick but Barbosa checks it
letting Barbosa counter with a right hand.
Cobb fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barbosa is out of range.
It looked like Barbosa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cobb throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cobb throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barbosa connects with a body shot that sends Cobb's belly button to the back.
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch but Cobb swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cobb walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4##CL#
Barbosa has closed the distance and engaged Cobb in a clinch.
#BC#
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cobb. That's going to slow Barbosa down.
Cobb takes a kick to the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Barbosa blocks the low kick.
Cobb just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBarbosa.
Barbosa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cobb doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cobb.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.
Barbosa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barbosa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cobb thumps Barbosa with a low kick.
Barbosa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cobb moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cobb lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cobb throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cobb throws a sloppy head kick and Barbosa moves out of range easily.
Cobb throws a chopping leg kick but Barbosa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Coco Cobb.
I think Cobb 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coco Cobb!
Coco Cobb gave a mention to Perkele! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Ascension 354
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Cobb thumps Xiii with a low kick.
Cobb definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Xiii.
Cobb tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Xiii wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Xiii lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cobb down.
Xiii working the head with strikes.
Cobb wants to control but Xiii postures up.
Cobb holds on to Xiii's head and controls the position momentarily.
Xiii tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cobb is trying to control Xiii's posture but Xiii avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiii throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Xiii working away.#T1#
Cobb takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Xiii cracks Cobb with a big right hand but Cobb just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Xiii throws an elbow but Cobb slips to the side and avoids it well.
Xiii throws a strike aimed at the side of Cobb's head but Cobb avoids it well.
Cobb is trying to improve his position.
Xiii gets to mount! Cobb was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Cobb taking shots to the head.
Xiii is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Xiii looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Xiii lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T2#
Xiii scoring with strikes but Cobb is staying in there.
Xiii wants to control the pace but Cobb is squirming around nicely.
Cobb is trying desperately to improve position.
Xiii is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cobb can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BOOM! Xiii connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Xiii landing shots from mount. #ROC2#
Cobb is rocked!
Cobb wants to control but Xiii is having none of it.
Oh Cobb is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Xiii unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Cobb wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Xiii celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wedge Xiii!
An out of breath Wedge Xiii thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Ascension 347
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Cobb throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Yoshimune counter with a right hand.
Cobb throws the kick towards the body but Yoshimune avoids it.
Cobb throws a poor cross that misses
and Yoshimune connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cobb throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yoshimune.
Cobb lands a high kick!
A bone on bone clash there as Yoshimune blocks the leg kick.
Yoshimune checks a low kick from Cobb.
Yoshimune doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Yoshimune closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cobb turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cobb looks to land a body kick but Yoshimune moved away.
Cobb tries a head kick but it misses.
Yoshimune is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Yoshimune drops his hands momentarily and Cobb takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Cobb tenderised Yoshimune's leg. Yoshimune is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cobb walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yoshimune checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cobb throws a low kick but Yoshimune avoids it.#T1#
Yoshimune moves out of range of the body kick from Cobb.
Cobb tries to land a body kick
and Yoshimune counters with a straight right hand.
Yoshimune misses the jab.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice uppercut there from Yoshimune.
Yoshimune throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cobb throws a push kick but Yoshimune slaps the foot to one side.
Yoshimune throws out a counter right but Cobb avoids it with no problem.
Yoshimune avoids the head kick by Cobb.
Cobb throws a low kick but Yoshimune moves out of range easily.
Yoshimune now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yoshimune.
Cobb throws a big shot that misses.
Yoshimune throws out a counter right but Cobb avoids it with no problem.
Cobb throws a low kick but Yoshimune avoids it.#T2#
Cobb lands with a shot to the body.
Yoshimune has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cobb.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yoshimune on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cobb. Cobb obviously looking to wear him down.
A good leg kick by Cobb.
Yoshimune tried to score with a low kick but Cobb checks it.
Cobb throws a sloppy head kick and Yoshimune moves out of range easily.
Yoshimune looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yoshimune does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cobb connects with a single shot there.
Cobb walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yoshimune checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cobb throws a body punch but Yoshimune moves out of range.
Cobb throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yoshimune.
Cobb misses with a body kick.
Yoshimune on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Cobb throws a sloppy head kick and Yoshimune moves out of range easily.
Yoshimune flicks out a counter leg kick but Cobb steps away.
Cobb lands a head kick. Yoshimune smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Good work by Yoshimune as he checks the leg kick.
Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yoshimune sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yoshimune is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Cobb lands with a nice body kick.
A slow jab from Yoshimune misses its intended target.
Cobb fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yoshimune takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cobb buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cobb.
Yoshimune is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Yoshimune takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Coco Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobb is looking to score with low kicks.
Yoshimune looks to land a right hand but Cobb moved out of range.#T4#
Cobb throws the left hand but Yoshimune avoids the punch easily.
Yoshimune is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Good leg kick by Cobb there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yoshimune stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cobb.
Cobb scores with a kick to the midsection.
Yoshimune misses with the combination.
A slow jab from Cobb misses its intended target.
Cobb lands with a cross.
Yoshimune misses with the combination.
Cobb misses with a low kick.
Yoshimune bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cobb goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coco Cobb dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Cobb lands with a kick to the temple. Yoshimune shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cobb scoring well with a low kick there.
#KD#
Cobb lands a big head kick that sends Yoshimune tumbling to the mat! Cobb takes a step backwards and waves Yoshimune back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Yoshimune is rocked!
Yoshimune's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cobb cracks Yoshimune on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Yoshimune falls backwards against the cage. Cobb follows up with more strikes that drop Yoshimune to his knees. Cobb keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Yoshimune! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Coco Cobb!
Coco Cobb decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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