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Event:
GAMT 68 Gonzalez v Johnson
Date: Sep 17, 2017 |
#R1# Hjelmslev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cooper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Hjelmslev throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Cooper swinging wildly here.
Hjelmslev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Cooper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Hjelmslev loads up on a big right hand but Cooper slips the punch. Hjelmslev throws a hook but Cooper blocks it. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cooper checks a leg kick. Cooper scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Cooper avoids a low kick by using good footwork. It seemed like Cooper was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Cooper dodges the punch combination from Hjelmslev.
Cooper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Cooper bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Hjelmslev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cooper manages to avoid it. Hjelmslev misses with a right hand and Cooper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hjelmslev. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hjelmslev throws a low kick, looking for Cooper's leg but Cooper calmly moves out of range. Hjelmslev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cooper on the side of the head. Hjelmslev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hjelmslev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cooper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1# A jab from Hjelmslev finds it's way through Cooper's defenses. Cooper thuds a left hand into Hjelmslev's body. Cooper scores with a head kick. Hjelmslev tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Hjelmslev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC2# Hjelmslev is rocked! Cooper punishes Hjelmslev's body with a nice straight punch. Cooper scores with a jab. Oh Hjelmslev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Ragnar Hjelmslev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cooper scores with a one two! Hjelmslev had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. A big left from Hjelmslev misses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hjelmslev looks to land a left hand but Cooper moved out of range nicely. Hjelmslev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. A big left from Hjelmslev misses. Cooper jabs Hjelmslev to the body, keeping him at a distance. Hjelmslev seems to have got his legs back now. Hjelmslev pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hjelmslev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cooper. Cooper slips under a jab from Hjelmslev. Hjelmslev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hjelmslev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cooper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2# Cooper paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Cooper ducks under a wild hook from Hjelmslev. Cooper lands a body shot.
Hjelmslev throws out a loose jab but Cooper uses good head movement to avoid it. Hjelmslev misses with a leg kick and Cooper counters with a straight right hand. Hjelmslev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice uppercut there from Cooper. Hjelmslev throws a lazy right hand but Cooper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Hjelmslev throws a right hand that Cooper ducks under and follows up with a left that Cooper also avoids with ease. Hjelmslev throws a leg kick and Cooper counters with a lovely straight right hand! Cooper lands a really nice looking cross but Hjelmslev seems unphased.
Cooper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hjelmslev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Cooper closes the distance and catches Hjelmslev with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Hjelmslev is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Hjelmslev is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Hjelmslev is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Cooper takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Vincent Cooper! Vincent Cooper decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. Ragnar Hjelmslev was interviewed post fight and said 'Well that about sucks. Fuck that shit, I quit this human punching bag rap. Guess that porn star thing will come in handy as a new career.'.
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Event:
GAMT 64 Kang v Chan Chai
Date: Aug 27, 2017 |
#R1# A big left from Cooper misses. Gonzalez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gonzalez throws a big shot that misses. A little feinted left hand from Cooper on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Gonzalez connects with the punch. Gonzalez misses with a double jab.
Cooper is looking to counter punch. Cooper misses with a right hand and Gonzalez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Gonzalez lands a jab. Cooper lands with a good body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cooper swings widly with a right hand
and Gonzalez counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Cooper takes one on the button. Gonzalez misses with a wild body shot. Anthony Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Gonzalez throws a right hand that Cooper ducks under and follows up with a left that Cooper also avoids with ease. Cooper with a body punch. A glancing blow. Cooper definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Gonzalez throws a hook but Cooper avoids it easily. Cooper throws a quick counter head kick but Gonzalez was just out of range. Gonzalez staying out of range there. Gonzalez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gonzalez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. The fighters circling - Cooper throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Gonzalez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Gonzalez throws an off balance right hand
and Cooper counters with a lovely straight right hand! Cooper scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Cooper gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gonzalez. Cooper moves out of range of the strikes.#T2# Gonzalez pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Cooper slips under a jab. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cooper crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gonzalez - the referee stops the clock and Cooper gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gonzalez. Cooper manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice body kick there by Cooper. Cooper moves out of range as Gonzalez throws a body kick.
Nice jab there from Cooper. Gonzalez misses with a lunging right hand
and Cooper counters with a straight right hand. A punch combination from Gonzalez misses. A little feinted left hand from Cooper on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Cooper dodges the punch combination from Gonzalez.
Cooper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Cooper throws out a token jab with nothing on it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Gonzalez dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Gonzalez throws a shot from downtown. Cooper moves away and avoids it. Cooper swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gonzalez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Gonzalez throws a hook but Cooper blocks it. Cooper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonzalez was well out of range. Poor timing from Cooper. Gonzalez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Gonzalez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cooper. Gonzalez misses the jab. An attempted straight right counter from Cooper misses the target. Gonzalez throws a shot from downtown. Cooper moves away and avoids it. Cooper dodges the punch combination from Gonzalez.
Cooper throws a big counter combination but Gonzalez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gonzalez misses with a double jab
and Cooper counters with a straight right hand. Gonzalez throws a body kick that misses and Cooper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1# Gonzalez connects with a leg kick. Cooper looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Cooper takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cooper scores with a nice strike. Cooper stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gonzalez. Gonzalez pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Cooper is looking to counter punch. Gonzalez has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Cooper dodges the punch combination from Gonzalez.
Cooper swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Gonzalez lands an overhand right. Cooper looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gonzalez misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T2# Cooper misses with a hook
and Gonzalez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Gonzalez throws a sloppy head kick and Cooper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Gonzalez tries to bum rush Cooper with a series of wild strikes but Cooper uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Cooper swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. This has been an exciting period of action! Gonzalez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. A jab from Gonzalez misses. Cooper scores with the left hand. Gonzalez knows he should have avoided that one. Cooper tests Gonzalez's chin there with a solid looking shot. Good exchange - Gonzalez coming out on top. Cooper throws a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Gonzalez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Cooper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R3# Cooper lands with a cross. Cooper is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. A telegraphed right hand from Cooper misses the target. Gonzalez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Cooper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Gonzalez scores with a decent looking hook. Anthony Gonzalez seems to be getting the better of the standup. Gonzalez looks to land a right hand but Cooper moved out of range. Gonzalez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cooper counters with a lovely shot to the body. Gonzalez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A left lands for Gonzalez. A decent looking cross lands there for Gonzalez. Gonzalez tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1# Nice straight punches there by Gonzalez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gonzalez. Nice uppercut there from Gonzalez. Cooper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gonzalez misses with a hook
and Cooper counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Gonzalez thows a left - swing and a miss! Cooper moves out of range as Gonzalez strikes. Cooper throwing a counter right hand but Gonzalez manages to avoid it. Cooper pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Despite the aggression on Gonzalez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Cooper misses with a hook. Gonzalez ducked under it nicely. Gonzalez misses with a head kick.
Gonzalez misses with a leg kick enabling Cooper to counter with a crisp jab. Gonzalez throws a series of punches but Cooper avoids them all with ease. #T2# Gonzalez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Gonzalez throws a lazy body kick and Cooper counters with a nice body shot. Cooper fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cooper takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Cooper throws an overhand right that lands on Gonzalez's shoulder, as Gonzalez tries to avoid the shot. Gonzalez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooper was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonzalez. Cooper appears to be looking for a big counter. Gonzalez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. It looked like Cooper was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Gonzalez throws a lazy uppercut
and Cooper counters with a right hand to the body. Cooper throws a leg kick and Gonzalez counters with a series of strikes. Cooper will be more careful next time no doubt. A big left from Gonzalez misses. Cooper pushing out the jab but it's not landing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Gonzalez really 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. #R4# Gonzalez looks to land a combination but Cooper avoids it well. Gonzalez throws a hook to the side of Cooper's head but Cooper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Cooper throws the left hand but Gonzalez avoids the punch easily. Cooper throws an overhand right that lands on Gonzalez's shoulder, as Gonzalez tries to avoid the shot. Gonzalez feints a counter leg kick. Gonzalez throws a poor cross that misses
and Cooper counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Cooper jabbing away but nothing is landing. Gonzalez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cooper with a body shot. Cooper connects with a jab. Good standup being displayed there by Gonzalez as he connects with a hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gonzalez lands a jab to the nose. Cooper throws the kick towards the body but Gonzalez avoids it. Gonzalez is looking for the big counter here. Cooper's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cooper duly obliges. #T1# Gonzalez throws a body kick that misses. An attempted straight right counter from Cooper misses the target. Cooper throws a body punch but Gonzalez moves out of range. Gonzalez misses with a lunging right hand
and Gonzalez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Gonzalez throws a right hand that Cooper ducks under and follows up with a left that Cooper also avoids with ease. Cooper takes one on the button. A nice inside leg kick there by Gonzalez. That's going to slow Cooper down. Cooper on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Gonzalez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cooper swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Cooper blocks a leg kick. Cooper jabs Gonzalez right on the nose. Gonzalez blinks but takes it well. Cooper looks to land a left hand but Gonzalez moved out of range nicely.#T2# Cooper misses with a leg kick and Gonzalez counters with a lovely straight right hand! Cooper throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Gonzalez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. This has been an exciting period of action! Cooper has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gonzalez finds it's way round the side to connect with Cooper's head. Cooper misses with a shot to the body and Gonzalez counters with a two punch combo. Cooper looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Jab by Gonzalez.#ROC2# Cooper is rocked! Gonzalez misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Cooper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Oh Cooper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Gonzalez plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Cooper swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Cooper face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anthony Gonzalez! An out of breath and clearly excited Anthony Gonzalez thanked Cartel Elite Supps for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Venom Fight Night 5
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1# Cooper throws a head kick that misses. Cooper stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luca. Cooper throws a lazy head kick and Luca counters with a stiff right hand. Some bone on bone action there as Luca checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Luca lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Luca darts in trying to clinch and Cooper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Cooper throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cooper lands a lovely overhand right. Cooper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Cooper thinks about countering with a body kick. Cooper on the wrong end of a nice jab. 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! Cooper slips under a jab from Luca. An attempted straight right counter from Cooper misses the target. Luca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cooper swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1# Cooper darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Luca throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Cooper tried to counter with a leg kick but Luca avoided it. Luca connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Luca thows a left - swing and a miss! Luca doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Luca throws a lazy uppercut
and Cooper counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Luca throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Luca misses the shot to the body. Luca throws the left hand but Cooper avoids the punch easily. Cooper is looking for a counter combo.#CL2# Luca darts in and clinches Cooper up against the ropes. Cooper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luca will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cooper up against the ropes.#BC2# Luca pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2# Cooper tries a head kick but it misses.
Cooper jabs Luca to the body, keeping him at a distance. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Luca scores with a nice right hand.
Luca lands with a nice body kick. Johnny Luca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The fight stays on the outside here - Luca looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Cooper scores with a crisp jab that stopped Luca in his tracks. Cooper swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Luca. Cooper misses with a double jab.
Luca tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cooper paws at him with a jab and circles away. Cooper throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
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 Vincent Cooper will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Luca avoids the head kick by Cooper.
Luca smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Cooper definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Luca tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Luca misses with an uppercut. Cooper saw that one coming. Cooper lands with an overhand left. Luca lands a body shot.
Luca pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cooper slips under a jab from Luca. Luca takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cooper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luca. And Cooper counters with a quick kick to the body but Luca blocks it. Cooper throws a solid leg kick but Luca takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cooper. Luca chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Luca closes the distance looking to clinch enabling Cooper to counter with a crisp jab. #T1# Cooper throws a sloppy head kick and Luca moves out of range easily. Luca misses with a series of wild punches.
Cooper lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Luca misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Luca stuns Cooper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Luca throws a lazy head kick and Cooper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Cooper misses with a wild combination.
Luca swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2# Luca fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Nice cross by Luca. Luca tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Cooper lands an overhand right. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cooper moves out of range of the body kick. Cooper checks a leg kick. Cooper has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Luca finds it's way round the side to connect with Cooper's head. Luca misses with a series of wild punches.
Cooper scores with a jab to the body. Luca has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Luca there as he acknowledges the shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johnny Luca will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Cooper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R3# Cooper connects with a crisp jab. Luca misses with a few strikes there.
Luca takes a body punch but keeps moving. Luca displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cooper throws out the jab. Luca is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cooper. A little feinted left hand from Cooper on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Cooper throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Cooper staying out of range there.#KD2# Luca looks low and kicks high, catching Cooper right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!#CUT2# It looks like Vincent Cooper has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Luca avoids the head kick by Cooper.
Cooper blocks a head kick by Luca.
Cooper throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Cooper throws a lazy uppercut
and Cooper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Luca lands a nice shot that snaps Cooper's head back.
#ROC2# Cooper is rocked!#T1# Luca ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Cooper out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Luca! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Johnny Luca made sure he mentioned Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
GAMT Venom Fight Night 4
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
#R1# Cooper is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Cooper slips a jab from Lodbrok. Cooper just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Lodbrok misses. Cooper is looking to counter punch. Lodbrok throws a leg kick but Cooper sees it coming and checks it nicely. Lodbrok swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lodbrok wants to clinch. Cooper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Cooper misses with a two punch combination.
Lodbrok throws a counter combo. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lodbrok misses with a jab to the body
and Lodbrok takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Lodbrok closes the distance but Cooper moves to the side and Cooper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Lodbrok throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1# Cooper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Lodbrok throws a right and a left that Cooper avoids nicely. Cooper appears to be looking for a big counter. A cross from Lodbrok lands. Lodbrok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooper moves away. Cooper throws a counter high kick but Lodbrok was just alert enough to avoid it. Lodbrok getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Lodbrok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooper was well out of range. Poor timing from Lodbrok. Cooper lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cooper blocks a jab. Lodbrok's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cooper connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lodbrok scrambles back to his feet. Cooper throws a leg kick which misses Lodbrok's front leg but catches the back leg as Lodbrok tries to avoid it. Lodbrok slips under a jab from Cooper. Lodbrok steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cooper. Cooper slips a jab from Lodbrok. A head kick from Cooper lands but Lodbrok takes it in his stride. #T2# 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! Cooper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lodbrok stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Lodbrok closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Lodbrok misses with a two punch combination.
Cooper defending well as Lodbrok loads up on a big left hand. Cooper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lodbrok misses the body punch and Cooper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Cooper throws a hook but Lodbrok blocks it. Lodbrok lands a body shot.
Lodbrok throws a poor cross that misses
and Cooper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. It looks like Cooper has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Lodbrok scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Lodbrok throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2# Lodbrok forces Cooper back against the ropes and clinches. Lodbrok throws a head punch that misses. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lodbrok. 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 Vincent Cooper will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. #R2# A looping hook to the body misses from Lodbrok. Cooper does a little dance to reset his feet. Lodbrok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cooper. Lodbrok swings and misses with a shot to the body and Cooper counters with a lovely straight right hand! Cooper moves out of range of the strikes. Cooper swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Vincent Cooper is winning the standup battle so far. Lodbrok thuds a left hand into Cooper's body. Lodbrok swings widly with a right hand
and Cooper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Cooper fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lodbrok has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Nice straight punches there by Lodbrok. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lodbrok. Lodbrok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooper moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A jab from Cooper finds it's way through Lodbrok's defenses. Lodbrok misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cooper counters with a straight right hand. Lodbrok moves out of range of the leg kick from Cooper. Lodbrok is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cooper rather than just go for the knockout. The fighters circle momentarily. Lodbrok darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1# Cooper punishes Lodbrok's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2# Lodbrok has managed to clinch.
Lodbrok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Cooper misses with a hook from the clinch. Lodbrok misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Cooper looking to slow down the pace here. Lodbrok working aggressively here.
Lodbrok throws a punch but it's blocked by Cooper. Cooper tries to throw a body punch but Lodbrok avoids it by throwing Cooper back against the ropes. A head punch blocked on the inside by Lodbrok. Cooper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cooper throws a head punch that misses. Cooper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cooper scores with an uppercut up the middle. A hook to the body from Cooper.
Cooper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Lodbrok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lodbrok scores with a shot to the side of Cooper's head. #T2# Cooper taking a breather. Cooper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lodbrok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cooper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lodbrok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lodbrok looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Lodbrok working some nice short punches in the clinch. Cooper tries a body shot but Lodbrok blocks it.
Cooper working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lodbrok. Lodbrok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Cooper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Cooper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cooper holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Cooper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lodbrok backwards. Cooper digs a right hand into Lodbrok's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lodbrok's gas tank. Lodbrok misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cooper. Cooper presses Lodbrok against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Cooper tries to throw a body punch but Lodbrok avoids it by throwing Cooper back against the ropes. Cooper is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. A head punch blocked on the inside by Cooper. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Cooper dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R3# Cooper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lodbrok throws out the jab. Lodbrok turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. A jab from Lodbrok finds it's way through Cooper's defenses. Lodbrok tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Cooper has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cooper there as he acknowledges the shot. Cooper misses with an uppercut
and Lodbrok counters with a straight right hand. Lodbrok misses with a wild body shot. A jab from Lodbrok misses. Lodbrok swings for the body but Cooper moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Cooper misses the target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lodbrok fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cooper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Lodbrok misses the body punch and Cooper counters with a straight right hand. Cooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lodbrok moves away. Lodbrok throws a looping overhand right but Cooper ducks down to avoid it. #T1# Lodbrok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooper moves away. Cooper with a hook. Nice straight punches there by Cooper. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cooper. Lodbrok fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Lodbrok lunges at Cooper with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cooper's hand. Lodbrok throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cooper misses with a body shot
and Lodbrok counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Cooper connects with a jab. Lodbrok throws a head kick that misses and Lodbrok takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Cooper scores with a kick to the body.
Cooper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lodbrok let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Lodbrok throws a combination that misses and Cooper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Lodbrok takes a swing at Cooper's ribcage but misses. Cooper slips a jab from Lodbrok. Cooper lands a nice shot that snaps Lodbrok's head back.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lodbrok. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cooper - that will leave a mark!
Cooper lands with a good body shot. Cooper walks into a jab. Lodbrok misses with a lunging right hand
and Cooper counters with a stiff right hand. Lodbrok drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lodbrok tries a head kick but it misses.
Lodbrok needs to keep his hands up - Cooper had a free shot at his head there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ragnar Lodbrok just about did enough to take it. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R4# Lodbrok misses with a hook. Cooper finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lodbrok swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Cooper swings for the body but Lodbrok moves out of range.
Lodbrok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lodbrok throws a body punch but Cooper moves out of range. Cooper went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Lodbrok throws a body shot but no joy. Lodbrok throws an off balance right hand
and Cooper counters with a stiff right hand. Lodbrok tries to clinch but fails miserably and Cooper counters with a lovely straight right hand! Cooper misses with a low kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cooper slips a jab from Lodbrok. Lodbrok misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lodbrok looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1# Cooper feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lodbroks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Lodbrok swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cooper counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Lodbrok connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Lodbrok throws a lazy right hand but Cooper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Cooper has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lodbrok finds it's way round the side to connect with Cooper's head. Lodbrok misses with a few strikes there.
Cooper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lodbrok ducks under a wild hook from Cooper. Lodbrok comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Lodbrok misses the body punch and Cooper counters with a nice uppercut. Lodbrok has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cooper bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Jab by Cooper.#ROC# Lodbrok is rocked! Cooper thuds a left hand into Lodbrok's body. Lodbrok is still on wobbly legs! Can Cooper finish him? Jab, jab by Lodbrok - just one landing. Lodbrok seems to have recovered his senses. Lodbrok moves out of range of the body kick from Cooper.
Lodbrok takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lodbrok! But no joy. Lodbrok throws a hook to the side of Cooper's head but Cooper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Cooper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lodbrok. Lodbrok walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. A jab from Lodbrok does it's job there. Lodbrok connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Cooper lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. A jab from Lodbrok misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Vincent Cooper will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R5# Lodbrok swings and misses with a shot to the body and Cooper counters with a lovely straight right hand! Vincent Cooper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Lodbrok swinging wildly here.
Cooper moves out of range of the body kick. Cooper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Lodbrok is looking to clinch but Cooper is avoiding it.
Cooper scores with the left hand. Lodbrok knows he should have avoided that one. Nice cross by Lodbrok. Cooper throws a nice head kick!
Ragnar Lodbrok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lodbrok throws a shot from downtown. Cooper moves away and avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lodbrok throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cooper stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Lodbrok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooper moves away. Cooper swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Cooper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lodbrok looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Cooper connects with a single shot there.#T1# A left lands for Cooper. Lodbrok misses with a double jab
and Cooper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Lodbrok 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. Lodbrok throws an off balance right hand
enabling Cooper to counter with a crisp jab. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cooper, right into the meat.
Ragnar Lodbrok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Cooper moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. A big right from Lodbrok misses. Lodbrok throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Cooper counters with a nice uppercut. Lodbrok takes one to the side of the head.
#CL2# Cooper gets tackled into the ropes by Lodbrok. Lodbrok maintains the clinch. #T2# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lodbrok. Cooper blocks a body shot from Lodbrok. Lodbrok pushes Cooper back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cooper takes a shot to the head. A short uppercut from Lodbrok. Lodbrok tries to throw a body punch but Cooper avoids it by throwing Lodbrok back against the ropes. Lodbrok misses with some punches.
Cooper trying to stall but Lodbrok improves his position.
Lodbrok blocking some punches.
Cooper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cooper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lodbrok. Lodbrok blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cooper. Cooper tries a body shot but Lodbrok blocks it.
Lodbrok misses with some punches.
A short left from Cooper. Still in the clinch, Cooper scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight! Vincent Cooper showed his dominance in that final round. I think Cooper 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:48 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Vincent Cooper! After winning the bout, Vincent Cooper thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
GKNY 118 - Man vs Funk II
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1# Cooper bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Cooper throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it. McGuire is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Cooper moves out of range of the body kick. Cooper throws a push kick but McGuire slaps the foot to one side. McGuire changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cooper tries to avoid it but McGuire manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cooper to the ground. Cooper escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Cooper thows a leg kick but McGuire checks it and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. McGuire takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cooper throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily. Vincent Cooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McGuire checks a leg kick. Cooper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily. Jab by McGuire. Cooper moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Cooper lands a nice looking body kick. Cooper has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Whirl's Old School Boxing Club in the buildup to the fight. Cooper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. McGuire stuns Cooper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. 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! Cooper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cooper misses with a hook
and McGuire counters with a straight right hand. Cooper throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range. McGuire takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGuire feints a counter leg kick. Cooper throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1# Cooper sizes up McGuire with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGuire 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 Cooper has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cooper and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. McGuire with a nice cross. Cooper looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely. Cooper throws a wild body kick that McGuire sees coming a mile off. McGuire swings for the body but Cooper moves out of range.
McGuire slips under a jab. McGuire misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cooper throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. McGuire misses the jab. Cooper walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGuire checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. A nice leg kick lands there from Cooper. Cooper misses with a leg kick and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Cooper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. McGuire lands with a nice body punch. McGuire connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cooper. Cooper circles away out of range and recomposes himself. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! McGuire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cooper has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2# Cooper feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McGuire's calf. McGuire throws out a loose jab but Cooper uses good head movement to avoid it. A slapping leg kick lands for Cooper.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cooper.
McGuire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Cooper throws a good cross that connects.
McGuire lands with a right hand. A bone on bone clash there as Cooper blocks the leg kick.
Cooper scores with a jab to the head.
McGuire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. McGuire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cooper's sensitive parts. Cooper throws a big shot that misses. McGuire throws a nice outside leg kick. Cooper chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Cooper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Cooper checks a low kick from McGuire. Nice uppercut there from McGuire. Cooper fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3# McGuire shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Cooper throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it. McGuire counters with a body kick. Cooper tests McGuire's chin there with a solid looking shot. McGuire misses with a body kick. The fighters circle momentarily. McGuire darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Cooper tries to land a front kick but McGuire steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. McGuire is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cooper had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Cooper's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGuire under the eye. Cooper darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Cooper throws a chopping leg kick but McGuire manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Cooper misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely. McGuire tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Cooper lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Cooper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it. McGuire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cooper's sensitive parts. Cooper lands with a good body shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cooper misses with a low kick as McGuire jumps back. McGuire moves out of range of the body kick. Cooper looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.#T4# McGuire lands a jab to the nose. Cooper looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range. McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss! Cooper misses with a looping left. Cooper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cooper checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. McGuire scores with a spinning back kick! McGuire lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cooper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cooper blocks a jab. Cooper misses with a low kick as McGuire jumps back. Cooper scores with a hook. Cooper misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A head kick misses from McGuire. Nice defenses there by McGuire. Cooper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Cooper counters with a nice body kick. 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 Vincent Cooper will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# McGuire takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cooper pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Cooper moves into range and connects with a jab. McGuire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. McGuire misses with an attempted mid kick.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Cooper sees it coming and checks it nicely. Cooper misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming. Cooper walks into a stiff left hand from McGuire. Cooper throws a head kick that half lands.
McGuire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cooper checks it well. McGuire connects with a jab. Cooper throws a head kick but McGuire moves out of range.
Cooper throws a chopping leg kick but McGuire manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cooper. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGuire, right into the meat.
McGuire throws a nice looking combination but Cooper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. McGuire is looking to clinch. #T1# Cooper lands a jab to McGuire's midsection. Cooper tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGuire is able to avoid easily. McGuire scores with the left hand. Cooper knows he should have avoided that one. Cooper chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Cooper down. Cooper tests McGuire's chin there with a solid looking shot. McGuire lands a front kick. McGuire shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cooper as he avoids it easily. McGuire looks to throw the jab but Cooper is out of range. McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Cooper. McGuire throws a leg kick but Cooper moved away. McGuire takes a body punch but keeps moving. Cooper connects with an inside leg kick. Cooper changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. 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! Cooper throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. McGuire misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T2# Cooper moves forwards but McGuire connects with a nice, crisp jab. McGuire slips a jab and a cross from Cooper.
Cooper misses with the body kick letting McGuire counter with a right hand. #ROC2# Cooper is rocked! Cooper looks up at the clock. Bad move! McGuire lands a right hand from hell, dropping Cooper. McGuire pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike McGuire! Mike McGuire is the new welterweight champion! Mike McGuire made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.
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Event:
GKNY 114 - Knight vs Wills
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1# Cooper checks a leg kick. Campbell thumps Cooper with a low kick. Campbell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cooper has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Campbell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Campbell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Campbell throws a head kick that misses. Campbell scores with a nice head shot. Campbell with a hook. Campbell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A head kick misses from Campbell. Campbell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Campbell throws a leg kick but Cooper sees it coming and moves out of range. Cooper is looking for the big counter here. Cooper defending well as Campbell loads up on a big left hand. Campbell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Campbell throws a poor cross that misses
and Cooper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Campbell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cooper scoring well with a low kick there.
Campbell feints and then cracks Cooper's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cooper down. #T1# Cooper throws a body punch but Campbell moves out of range. Campbell changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Nice shot lands for Cooper. Cooper lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Campbell moves forwards but Cooper connects with a nice, crisp jab. Campbell moves out of range of the body kick from Cooper.
Campbell feinted with a counter takedown. Cooper cracks the inside of Campbell's front leg. Cooper lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Cooper throws a low kick but it's checked well by Campbell. Cooper stuffs the takedown attempt from Campbell. Campbell gets slowly back to his feet. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cooper! But no joy. A looping hook to the body misses from Cooper. Campbell does a little dance to reset his feet. Cooper is looking to chop away at Campbell's legs. Campbell changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Cooper stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cooper wants it to stay on the feet. Cooper only half commits to the counter leg kick. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him. A slapping body kick lands there for Cooper. Campbell just misses with a punch to the body.
Cooper thuds a left hand into Campbell's body.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Campbell crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cooper - the referee stops the clock and Campbell gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cooper. Campbell manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Cooper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Campbell. Cooper moves out of range of the strikes. Cooper connects with a looping right hand.
Campbell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cooper. Cooper obviously looking to wear him down.
Cooper throws an off balance right hand
and Campbell counters with a lovely straight right hand! Campbell throws out a powerful jab. Cooper takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Cooper checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Campbell dodges the punch combination from Cooper.
Cooper connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Campbell momentarily.
Cooper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. An attempted straight right counter from Campbell misses the target. A nice inside leg kick there by Campbell. That's going to slow Cooper down. Cooper throws a low kick but it's checked well by Campbell.#T3# Cooper connects with a solid leg kick. Campbell avoids a kick to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Campbell misses its target. Cooper scores with a nice head shot.#TD# Campbell dives in and scores a takedown into Cooper's guard.#ES2# Cooper has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Campbell off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Campbell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cooper darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Campbell throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cooper jabs Campbell to the body, keeping him at a distance. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cooper moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Cooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Campbell moves away. Campbell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Cooper throws a jab when Campbell was well out of range. Campbell on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Vincent Cooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4# Campbell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Cooper connects with a solid leg kick. Campbell staying out of range there. Campbell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cooper throws a lazy right hand but Campbell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Cooper tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Campbell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD# Campbell dives in and scores a takedown into Cooper's guard. Cooper working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Campbell. Cooper keeping moving, preventing Campbell from controlling successfully. Cooper wants to get back to his feet but Campbell is in a dominant position and won't allow it. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Campbell trying to control but Cooper is working from the bottom. Cooper is looking to stand up but Campbell isn't so interested in that idea. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Cooper dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. #R2# Cooper tries a low kick but Campbell avoids it. Campbell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cooper momentarily.
Cooper throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD# and Campbell counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cooper won't be happy with that. #ES2# Cooper bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Campbell throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Campbell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cooper lands a nice leg kick that just misses Campbell's sensitive parts. Cooper lands a nice leg kick that just misses Campbell's sensitive parts. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Campbell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooper was well out of range. Poor timing from Campbell. Campbell slips under a jab from Cooper. Cooper has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Campbell misses with a body shot.
Campbell tries to bum rush Cooper with a series of wild strikes but Cooper uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Cooper misses with a left hand and Campbell counters with a left to the body. Cooper on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Campbell is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Campbell needs to keep his hands up - Cooper had a free shot at his head there. Cooper checks a low kick from Campbell.#T1# The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Campbell checks a leg kick. Cooper pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Cooper connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Cooper throws a hook but Campbell avoids it easily. Cooper moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Campbell walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cooper. Campbell 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. Cooper 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. Campbell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good shot there by Cooper. Campbell avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Cooper throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD# and Campbell counters with a nice double leg into guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cooper wants to get back to his feet but Campbell is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Cooper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2# Cooper keeping moving, preventing Campbell from controlling successfully. #ES2# Cooper has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Campbell is pushing him up against the ropes, looking to control the position. Cooper prevents a body shot from Campbell. Cooper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Cooper working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Campbell. Campbell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cooper's elbow. Cooper digs a right hand into Campbell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Campbell's gas tank. Still in the clinch, Cooper scores with a nice short uppercut. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cooper. Cooper misses with a hook from the clinch. Cooper swings wildly with an uppercut but Campbell uses good head movement to avoid it. Cooper is trying to stall.
Campbell misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3# Campbell misses with a short punch on the inside. Campbell has a couple of punches blocked by Cooper.
Cooper working some nice short punches in the clinch. Cooper misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cooper. Campbell scores with a shot to the side of Cooper's head. Cooper cracks Campbell with a nice body shot. Cooper tries to work over Campbell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cooper as Campbell tries to tie him up. Campbell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cooper avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Cooper blocks an uppercut.
Campbell works on Cooper's body with a couple of short punches. Cooper is working Campbell over against the ropes. Cooper is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Campbell is keeping busy. Cooper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Campbell's elbow. Cooper gets through Campbell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Campbell. Cooper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Cooper scores with a hook to the body. Cooper tries to throw a body punch but Campbell avoids it by throwing Cooper back against the ropes. Campbell misses with a short punch on the inside. Cooper working some nice short punches in the clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Campbell misses with a short punch on the inside. Campbell swings wildly with an uppercut but Cooper uses good head movement to avoid it. Cooper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Campbell's elbow. Cooper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Campbell looking to slow down the pace here. Cooper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Campbell scores with an uppercut up the middle. Campbell can't get the takedown.
Campbell has a couple of punches blocked by Cooper.
A nice left hand lands by Cooper.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Cooper 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# Cooper stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Cooper lands an overhand right.#TD# Campbell bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Cooper is trying to get back to his feet. Campbell misses with the ground and pound. Campbell prevents Cooper from escaping the position. Cooper taking punishment in the form of punches.
Campbell cracks Cooper with a big elbow. Cooper is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Campbell has just dragged him back down to the mat. Campbell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cooper keeps working. Campbell landing strikes. Campbell landing strikes. #T1# Campbell misses with the ground and pound. Cooper regains half guard, as Campbell was trying to land strikes. Cooper is trying to stand back up but Campbell is controlling him
#SUB# Campbell wants to work for an arm triangle but Cooper is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB# Campbell wants to work for an arm triangle but Cooper is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cooper pushes Campbell off looking to stand but Campbell dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Cooper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Campbell. Cooper is looking to escape. Campbell trying to pass the guard but Cooper defending well. Cooper is trying to stand.
#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Campbell wants to take a breather but Cooper is having none of it. Cooper is trying to stand.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Cooper throws a front kick aimed at Campbell's knee but Campbell avoids it well. Campbell tries to move into range but Cooper moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Campbell motions for Cooper to come forward. Campbell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Cooper throws a quick inside leg kick. Cooper throws a front kick that sends Campbell stumbling back into the ropes. Cooper misses with a left hand and Campbell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Cooper avoids the body shot from Campbell.
Cooper misses with a low kick. Cooper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Campbell sees it coming and avoids it easily. Cooper throws a right and a left that Campbell avoids nicely. Cooper scores with a jab to the body.#T3# Campbell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Cooper digs a good hook to Campbell's body.
Campbell ducks right into an uppercut from Cooper. Cooper attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Campbell attempts a counter takedown but Cooper avoids it well and moves away. Campbell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cooper throws out the jab. Campbell appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Campbell scores with the left hand. Cooper knows he should have avoided that one. Cooper throws a nice looking combination but Campbell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Cooper misses with a hook. Campbell ducked under it nicely. #TD# Campbell closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cooper's guard. Campbell with a flurry of punches that miss. Cooper is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4# Campbell is working Cooper over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Campbell throwing strikes from guard but Cooper blocks nicely. Cooper is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Campbell is controlling him. Campbell with a flurry of punches that miss. Cooper wants to stand up but Campbell is controlling him. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. 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!#SUB# Campbell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Donk. Campbell catches Cooper right on the button with a cross. Campbell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Cooper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Campbell was well out of range. Poor timing from Cooper. Campbell blocks a low kick nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Vincent Cooper just about did enough to take it. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R4# Campbell walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cooper. Cooper misses with a low kick. Cooper misses with a hook. Cooper moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Cooper misses with a wild body shot. Cooper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cooper throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Campbell lands a right hook to the body.
Cooper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Cooper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters circling - Campbell throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Cooper lands a front kick. Cooper staying out of range there. A little jabbing left from Cooper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Campbell darts in looking for a takedown but Cooper gets double underhooks and turns Campbell into the ropes. #T1# An inside leg kick lands from Cooper. Campbell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cooper. Cooper obviously looking to wear him down.
Campbell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cooper.
Cooper misses with a low kick as Campbell jumps back. Campbell looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Campbell misses with a hook. Cooper appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Campbell misses with a body kick. The fighters circling - Campbell throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD# Campbell drives through with a takedown into guard. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Cooper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES2# Cooper is scooting his butt against the ropes and has managed to get back to his feet. Campbell presses him back against the ropes, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Campbell misses with a hook from the clinch. Cooper looking to stall.
Vincent Cooper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Cooper content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Campbell lands with a left to the head. #T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cooper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Campbell's elbow. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cooper. Cooper gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Campbell.
Campbell throws a head punch that misses. Campbell wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him. Campbell throws a punch but it's blocked by Cooper. Cooper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cooper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Cooper lands with a right to the head. Cooper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Campbell backwards. Cooper misses with a punch to the body.
Cooper misses with some punches.
Cooper misses with some punches.
Cooper throws a head punch that misses. #T3# Cooper gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Campbell.
Cooper lands with a short head shot on the inside. Campbell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Campbell will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Cooper is defending well against a takedown attempt. Cooper misses with a hook from the clinch. Cooper throws a head punch that misses. Cooper effectively controlling the action here. Campbell working aggressively here.
Campbell trying to stall but Cooper improves his position.
Cooper misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Cooper.
Nice body punch from Campbell - that landed with a thud.
Campbell blocks a body shot from Cooper. A head punch blocked on the inside by Campbell. #T4# Campbell tries to work over Cooper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Cooper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Campbell's elbow. Campbell throws a head punch that misses. Cooper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cooper prevents a body shot from Campbell. Campbell throws a head punch that misses. Cooper takes a shot to the head. Campbell blocks an uppercut.
Cooper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Campbell is looking for a takedown. A hook to the body from Cooper.
Cooper lands a nice uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Campbell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cooper throws a head punch that misses. Cooper is looking to control Campbell's arms but Campbell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cooper has his back to the ropes. Campbell blocking some punches.
Campbell is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cooper is defending well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Cooper dominated that fourth round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R5# Cooper throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Campbell half committed to a counter leg kick. Campbell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cooper throws a right and a left that both miss. Cooper throws a leg kick that is checked and Campbell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Campbell takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Cooper throws a body shot but no joy. Campbell drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cooper sprawls and moves away. Decent striking displayed by Cooper there. Cooper looks to land a combination but Campbell avoids it well. Cooper misses with a hook. Campbell ducked under it nicely. Cooper throws a body shot but no joy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters circling - Campbell throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Cooper gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Campbell. Campbell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cooper. Cooper scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T1# Cooper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Campbell throws a poor cross that misses
and Cooper counters with a stiff right hand. Cooper misses with a lunging right hand
and Campbell counters with a straight right hand. Campbell throws an overhand right that lands on Cooper's shoulder, as Cooper tries to avoid the shot. Cooper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Cooper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cooper tries to move into range but Campbell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Cooper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Campbell manages to avoid it. Left hook, right uppercut from Campbell. Cooper looks to land a combination but Campbell avoids it well. Campbell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cooper circles away. Campbell needs to keep his hands up - Cooper had a free shot at his head there. Cooper dips to his left and cracks Campbell with an uppercut! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cooper is looking to land body kicks. Campbell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vincent Cooper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Campbell checks a leg kick. Campbell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Vincent Cooper seems to be getting the better of the standup. Cooper throws the kick towards the body but Campbell avoids it. Cooper missing with a left hand there. Campbell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Campbell blocks the body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Campbell 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 Cooper has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cooper and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Cooper throws a front kick aimed at Campbell's knee but Campbell avoids it well. Campbell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Campbell swings away with a leg kick that misses. Campbell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Campbell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cooper scores with a hook. Cooper feints and then cracks Campbell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Campbell down. Campbell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Cooper counters with a body kick.#T3# Cooper slips under a jab. Cooper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Cooper scores with a jab to the body. A solid body kick from Cooper. Cooper lands a nice leg kick that just misses Campbell's sensitive parts. Nice shot lands for Cooper. Campbell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cooper. Cooper looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Campbell tries to counter with a takedown but Cooper is quick to defend against it. A clash of legs there as Campbell blocks the low kick. Nice uppercut there from Cooper. Campbell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cooper defends it nicely. Campbell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Campbell there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4# Cooper throws a body punch but Campbell moves out of range. Campbell attempts a counter takedown but Cooper avoids it well and moves away. Campbell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cooper but Cooper pushes him off and we're back to square one. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him. Campbell looks to throw the jab but Cooper is out of range. Campbell defending well as Cooper loads up on a big left hand. It looked like Campbell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Cooper missing with a left hand there. Campbell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Cooper misses with a straight right. The fighters circle momentarily. Cooper darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Campbell misses with a takedown and Cooper counters with a stiff right hand. Campbell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cooper defends it nicely. A little jabbing left from Cooper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight! Vincent Cooper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Cooper winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 46:49 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 45:50 Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Cooper! Vincent Cooper is the new welterweight champion! Vincent Cooper seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
GKNY 110 - New Year's Eve
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1# Blinder throws a one two combo.
#CL# Blinder forces Cooper back against the cage and clinches. Cooper misses with some punches.
Blinder missing with knees to the body.
Cooper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cooper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cooper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A right hook to the body lands for Cooper.
Blinder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Cooper prevents Blinder from breaking the clinch. Cooper has Blinder pressed against the cage.
Cooper blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Cooper misses with a punch to the body.
Blinder missing with knees to the body.
Cooper lands a nice uppercut. Cooper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Blinder has a couple of punches blocked by Cooper.
Cooper has a couple of punches blocked by Blinder.
Cooper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blinder swings wildly with an uppercut but Cooper uses good head movement to avoid it. Blinder changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cooper fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1# Blinder misses with the combination.
Cooper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cooper throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Blinder on the side of the head. Blinder avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Blinder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooper moves away. Blinder shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cooper as he avoids it easily. We've been told by Blinder's head coaches at Abobomination Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Cooper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Cooper dodges the punch combination from Blinder.
Cooper swinging wildly here.
Blinder keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A big left from Cooper misses. Cooper 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. Cooper lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Cooper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blinder throws a big counter combination but Cooper scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Blinder chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cooper can pounce on him.
#CL# Blinder has closed the distance and engaged Cooper in a clinch.
Cooper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blinder's elbow. Blinder goes for a takedown attempt but Cooper pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peaky Blinder. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2# 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! Cooper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blinder manages to avoid it. Cooper connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blinder momentarily.
Cooper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blinder sees it coming and avoids it easily. Blinder avoids a kick to the body.
Blinder throws a series of punches but Cooper moves out of range. Cooper throws out a counter right but Blinder avoids it with no problem. Cooper misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL# Blinder gets in close and instigates a clinch. Blinder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blinder scores with a shot to the side of Cooper's head. Blinder can't break the clinch.
Cooper controlling the action here for a moment.
Blinder working hard to break the clinch. Cooper keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blinder's efforts to push away. Cooper lands a shoulder strike. Cooper lands with a left to the head. Cooper misses with the head strike.
Blinder blocks an uppercut.
#T3##BC# Blinder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blinder on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cooper misses with a body kick. The fighters circle momentarily. Cooper darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Blinder avoids a kick to the body.
Cooper misses with a kick to the body.
Vincent Cooper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Cooper doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Blinder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Cooper scores with a leg kick.
Blinder with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cooper to score with a decent uppercut. Blinder throws a series of punches but Cooper moves out of range. Cooper throws out a counter right but Blinder avoids it with no problem.#CL# Cooper tries to keep at a distance but Blinder has taken the fight into the clinch. Cooper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Blinder lands a knee to the head.
#CUT# It looks like Vincent Cooper has been cut. Cooper scores with a shoulder strike. A nice left hand lands by Blinder.
Cooper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Blinder goes for a takedown attempt but Cooper pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T4# Blinder blocks a jab. Cooper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cooper feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Blinder's calf. Cooper circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blinder tries to close the distance and clinch but Cooper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Blinder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cooper swats him away and circles back towards the center. Cooper sizes up Blinder with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Cooper blocks a leg kick. Cooper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blinder circles away quickly and effectively. Cooper slips a jab and a cross from Blinder.
Cooper misses with a body kick. The crowd cheers as Cooper lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blinder doesn't seem phased though. A big left from Blinder misses. Cooper tests Blinder's chin there with a solid looking shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cooper works Blinder's body with a nice hook. Blinder shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cooper as he avoids it easily. Blinder throws a series of punches but Cooper moves out of range. Blinder on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Cooper dominated that round. The cut man is working on Vincent Cooper's cut. 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# Cooper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blinder tries to clinch up and Cooper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Peaky Blinder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Blinder throws a front kick that sends Cooper stumbling back into the cage. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Blinder crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cooper - the referee stops the clock and Blinder gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cooper. Blinder manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Blinder crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cooper - the referee stops the clock and Blinder gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cooper. Blinder manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Cooper slips under a jab from Blinder. Cooper scores with a jab. Blinder acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Blinder goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Blinder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cooper swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL# Blinder moves into the clinch. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Cooper in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Cooper throws a punch but it's blocked by Blinder. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Cooper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Blinder obliges. Blinder misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cooper.
Blinder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cooper is trying to maintain a safe position but Blinder gets an underhook and turns Cooper into the cage. Cooper avoiding damage as Blinder throws knees to the body.
Blinder lands a left hand.
#T1# Cooper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blinder backwards. Blinder throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cooper blocks it with crossed arms. Cooper working some nice short punches in the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cooper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC# Blinder breaks the clinch.
Cooper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blinder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Jab, jab by Blinder - just one landing. No luck with that takedown attempt from Blinder. Good standup being displayed there by Cooper as he connects with a hook. Cooper throws out a loose jab but Blinder uses good head movement to avoid it. Cooper cracks a nice hook into Blinder's ribs. Vincent Cooper seems to be getting the better of the standup. Cooper scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cooper throws the kick towards the body but Blinder avoids it. Blinder is looking to counter the offense by Cooper and move into the clinch. Blinder throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cooper. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cooper. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cooper, as that shot connected.
#T2# Blinder takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Blinder feints a jab promting Cooper to slip. Blinder then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cooper slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Cooper looks to land a body kick but Blinder moved away. Blinder has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cooper. Blinder scores with a jab to the body. Blinder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cooper swats him away and circles back towards the center. Blinder keeps Cooper at a distance using the push kick. Blinder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cooper.
Good leg kick by Cooper there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Blinder throws a right and a left that Cooper avoids nicely. Cooper lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Blinder backs up against the cage.
Cooper throws a leg kick that misses. Cooper throws a wild body kick that Blinder sees coming a mile off. Blinder blocks a leg kick. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cooper - that will leave a mark!
Blinder fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cooper connects with a leg kick. Blinder looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Blinder walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3# A chopping leg kick lands by Cooper. Blinder takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. A jab from Cooper finds it's way through Blinder's defenses. Blinder takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice body kick there by Cooper. Blinder fails to land with a series of punches.
Cooper dips to his left and cracks Blinder with an uppercut! Blinder throws a nice head kick!
Cooper thows a left - swing and a miss! Cooper cracks Blinder with a good jab. Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL# Blinder moves into the clinch. 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! Blinder tries a knee to the head but Cooper blocks it.
#BC# Blinder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blinder moves in looking to clinch but Cooper pushes him off. Blinder stalks Cooper and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cooper's face. Cooper staggers backwards, shaken. Blinder misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Blinder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4# Cooper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blinder.
Blinder throws out a loose jab but Cooper uses good head movement to avoid it. Blinder throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A thudding body kick lands there by Cooper!
Cooper moves out of range as Blinder strikes. Cooper throws out a counter right but Blinder avoids it with no problem. Blinder avoids a kick to the body.
Blinder falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cooper counters with a solid body kick. Cooper scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. The fight stays on the outside here - Blinder looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Cooper scores with a nice body kick.
Cooper lands with a right hand. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cooper lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blinder at a distance.
Cooper is looking to slow Blinder down with leg kicks. Blinder shoots in for a double leg but Cooper sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Cooper has been the more effective fighter overall so far. An inside leg kick from Cooper misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Cooper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Vincent Cooper's cut. That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Cooper fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Blinder fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blinder misses with the combination.
Cooper lands the left hand. Blinder throws a wild body kick that Cooper sees coming a mile off. Cooper lets loose with a powerful body kick. Blinder will feel that in the morning. Blinder takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Blinder goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Cooper misses with a wild body shot. Blinder's corner calls for a 1-2. Blinder obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Blinder throws a hook but Cooper blocks it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Blinder tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cooper swivels and escapes. Blinder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cooper paws at him with a jab and circles away. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Cooper misses with an uppercut. Blinder saw that one coming. Blinder tries a head kick but it misses.
Cooper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blinder.
Blinder will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Blinder gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1# Cooper goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Blinder thinks about countering with a body kick. Blinder looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Cooper throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jab from Cooper.#TD# Blinder throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cooper was covering up waiting for the punch and Blinder finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2# Cooper manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Cooper lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cooper avoids a kick to the body.
Cooper lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Blinder closes the distance looking to clinch and Cooper counters with a nice uppercut. A cross from Cooper lands. Cooper throws a big shot that misses. A head kick misses from Blinder. #CL# Blinder forces Cooper back against the cage and clinches. Peaky Blinder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Vincent Cooper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Cooper lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blinder or not. Cooper lands with a light punch inside. Cooper working some nice short punches in the clinch. Cooper dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Blinder wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Cooper scores with an uppercut up the middle. Blinder wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Cooper scores with a nice short uppercut. Blinder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cooper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cooper works on Blinder's body with a couple of short punches. Cooper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cooper avoiding damage as Blinder throws knees to the body.
Vincent Cooper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Cooper lands a nice shot to the body. #T3# Cooper prevents Blinder from breaking the clinch. Cooper misses with a short punch on the inside. Blinder is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Blinder tries to pull guard but Cooper forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Cooper scores with a hook to the body. Blinder is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cooper is defending well for now. Blinder misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cooper.
Cooper working some nice short punches in the clinch. Cooper lands a hook to the side of the head. Cooper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A short right from Cooper on the inside. #ROC2# Blinder is rocked! Cooper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cooper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cooper lands a shoulder strike. Blinder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blinder throws a knee to the head but misses.
Blinder tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T4# Blinder digs a right hand underneath Cooper's ribcage. Cooper let out a lung full of air as it connected. Cooper effectively controlling the action here. Blinder tries to land a knee to the head but Cooper blocks with his arms.
Blinder working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cooper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Cooper lands with a right to the head. Oh Blinder is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A nice right hand lands inside from Cooper. Blinder goes for a takedown attempt but Cooper pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peaky Blinder. That's going to take a lot out of him. Blinder throws a sloppy head kick and Cooper moves out of range easily. Cooper throws out a loose jab but Blinder uses good head movement to avoid it. Blinder seems to have got his legs back now. Cooper lands a right hook to the body.
Cooper is looking to slow Blinder down with leg kicks. A head kick misses from Blinder. Blinder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooper was well out of range. Poor timing from Blinder.
And that's the end of the fight! Vincent Cooper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Cooper 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Cooper! Vincent Cooper decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
GKNY 101-Durden vs Shamkhalaev
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1# Reilly throws a head kick that misses. Cooper lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Reilly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been told by Reilly's head coaches at LOD: Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Cooper throws the kick towards the body but Reilly avoids it. Cooper just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromReilly. Reilly keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Reilly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cooper throws out the jab. Reilly thinks about countering with a head kick. Reilly feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cooper's calf. Reilly takes a body punch but keeps moving. Reilly walks into a left hand. A jab from Reilly finds it's way through Cooper's defenses. Reilly wants to land a leg kick but Cooper is out of range. Cooper dips to his left and cracks Reilly with an uppercut! Reilly just misses with a punch to the body.
Cooper looks to land a left hand but Reilly moved out of range nicely. Reilly slips a jab and a cross from Cooper.
Reilly ducks right into an uppercut from Cooper. 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! Good work by Cooper as he checks the leg kick. Cooper takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cooper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reilly stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Reilly scores with a decent looking hook.#T1# A jab from Cooper does it's job there. Cooper throws a leg kick but Reilly moved away. Cooper goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Cooper connects with a crisp jab. Cooper throws a right and a left that Reilly avoids nicely. Cooper slips under a jab from Reilly. Reilly loads up on a big right hand but Cooper slips the punch. Vincent Cooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Reilly throws a hook to the side of Cooper's head but Cooper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Cooper throws a body punch but Reilly moves out of range. Cooper misses with a body kick. Cooper throws a push kick but Reilly slaps the foot to one side. Cooper throws a half hearted mid kick. Reilly misses with a looping left. Cooper looks to land a left hand but Reilly moved out of range nicely. Cooper thumps Reilly with a low kick. Cooper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reilly. Cooper misses with a leg kick. #T2# Cooper dips to his left and cracks Reilly with an uppercut! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A telegraphed right hand from Cooper misses the target. Reilly throws a big shot that misses. Reilly fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cooper is out of range. Cooper is trying to counter with his kicks. A looping hook to the body misses from Cooper. Reilly does a little dance to reset his feet. Reilly lands a head kick!
#CUT# It looks like Vincent Cooper has been cut. That kick from Reilly tenderised Cooper's leg. Cooper is trying to keep his angry face on. Reilly throws a sloppy head kick and Cooper moves out of range easily. Reilly throws a hook but Cooper avoids it easily. Cooper scores with a nice head shot. Reilly throws a leg kick but Cooper checks it. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cooper! But no joy. Cooper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Cooper throws a chopping leg kick but Reilly manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Cooper connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reilly momentarily.
Cooper avoids the head kick by Reilly.
Cooper thumps Reilly with a low kick. Reilly takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T3# Reilly throws a nice outside leg kick. Cooper throws a lazy right hand but Reilly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Reilly checks a low kick from Cooper. Reilly takes one on the button. Reilly looks to land a left hand but Cooper moved out of range nicely. Cooper fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Nice shot lands for Reilly. A jab from Cooper misses. The fighters circling - Cooper throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Cooper throws a body punch but Reilly moves out of range. Cooper throws a leg kick but Reilly checks it. Cooper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reilly. Cooper takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Reilly lands a lovely overhand right. Cooper throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cooper 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. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Reilly lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4# Reilly misses with an uppercut. Cooper cracks Reilly with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Some bone on bone action there as Reilly checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Cooper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reilly needs to keep his hands up - Cooper had a free shot at his head there. Reilly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooper was well out of range. Poor timing from Reilly. Reilly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cooper. Reilly pushes Cooper away with a front kick. A shot to the liver by Reilly. Beautiful body shot. Reilly moves out of range of the body kick from Cooper.
Cooper blocks a jab. Cooper misses with a head kick.
Cooper throws a jab when Reilly was well out of range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Reilly throws a sloppy head kick and Cooper moves out of range easily. Cooper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reilly counters with a stiff right hand. Reilly throws a push kick but Cooper slaps the foot to one side. Cooper pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vincent Cooper will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Vincent Cooper's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Cooper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reilly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cooper. Cooper tries to score with a low kick but Reilly moves his leg out of the way. Cooper blocks a head kick by Reilly.
Cooper throws a head kick that misses. Reilly swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Reilly cracks the inside of Cooper's front leg. Good work by Reilly as he checks the leg kick. Cooper stuns Reilly with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Reilly throws a hook but Cooper avoids it easily. Reilly throws a head kick that misses. Cooper shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Cooper takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reilly ducks under a wild hook from Cooper. Reilly is looking for a counter combo. Cooper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reilly. Reilly scores with a decent looking hook. A slow jab from Reilly misses its intended target. Reilly blocks a jab.#T1# Cooper looks to score with a jab to the body but Reilly is just out of range. Cooper walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Reilly misses with a body kick. Cooper let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Cooper just misses with a punch to the body.
Cooper throws a push kick but Reilly slaps the foot to one side. Vincent Cooper seems to be getting the better of the standup. Reilly lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Cooper moves out of range of the leg kick from Reilly. Reilly blocks a jab. Reilly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Cooper finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cooper jabs at Reilly's body. Cooper looks to land a right hand but Reilly moved out of range. Reilly comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. The fighters circling - Cooper throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Cooper staying out of range there. Reilly takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from Cooper. #T2# Reilly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Cooper misses with a straight left. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cooper goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Cooper looks to land a combination but Reilly avoids it well. Cooper fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reilly is out of range. Cooper looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Reilly tries a head kick but it misses.
Reilly throws a looping overhand right but Cooper ducks down to avoid it. Reilly throws a body kick that misses. Reilly loads up on a big right hand but Cooper slips the punch. Reilly takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reilly missing with a left hand there. Cooper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A nice combination there by Reilly.
Reilly throws a hook but Cooper blocks it. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Reilly 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 Cooper has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cooper and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Reilly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3# Cooper throws a leg kick which misses Reilly's front leg but catches the back leg as Reilly tries to avoid it. Cooper wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Reilly listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Reilly jabbing away but nothing is landing. Cooper motions for Reilly to come forward. Cooper throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Cooper throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reilly on the side of the head. Reilly throws a head kick that misses. Cooper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reilly looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Cooper misses with a wild combination.
Reilly misses with an uppercut. Reilly is looking to slow Cooper down with leg kicks. Reilly blocks a head kick by Cooper.
Reilly blocks a jab. Cooper checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cooper moves out of range of the strikes. Cooper has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reilly.#T4# 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! That kick from Cooper tenderised Reilly's leg. Reilly is trying to keep his angry face on. Reilly lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Good leg kick by Cooper there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Reilly fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cooper on the side of the head. Cooper lands with a nice body punch. Cooper misses with a low kick.
Cooper misses with a kick to the body.
Cooper's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Cooper lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Cooper misses with a low kick. Reilly walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cooper checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Reilly blocks the body kick.
Reilly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cooper throws a hook but Reilly blocks it. Cooper throws a combination. Reilly tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Reilly throws a sloppy head kick and Cooper moves out of range easily. Cooper only half commits to the counter leg kick. Cooper jabs Reilly to the body, keeping him at a distance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vincent Cooper will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Vincent Cooper's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# A lazy left from Cooper finds it's target. Reilly fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Reilly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reilly misses with a head kick.
Cooper throws the kick towards the body but Reilly avoids it. Reilly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cooper. Cooper on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cooper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reilly throws out the jab. Cooper looks to throw the jab but Reilly is out of range. Reilly throws a sloppy head kick and Cooper moves out of range easily. Cooper tries to move into range but Reilly moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reilly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cooper.
Reilly has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Reilly there as he acknowledges the shot. Cooper connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cooper checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. A jab from Cooper finds it's way through Reilly's defenses. Cooper throws a solid leg kick but Reilly takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cooper.#T1# Reilly on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cooper throws a lazy uppercut
and Reilly counters with a lovely straight right hand! Reilly throws a big shot that misses. Reilly cracks the inside of Cooper's front leg. Reilly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cooper misses the shot to the body. Cooper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cooper scores with a spinning back kick! Reilly feints and then cracks Cooper's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cooper down. Reilly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reilly has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Reilly throws a head kick that misses. Nice jab there from Reilly. 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! Cooper missing with a left hand there. Reilly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Cooper misses with a body punch
and Reilly counters with a stiff right hand. Reilly tries a head kick but it misses.
Frank Reilly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Vincent Cooper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Reilly throws a looping overhand right but Cooper ducks down to avoid it. Reilly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Cooper misses with an uppercut. Reilly saw that one coming. Cooper looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Reilly seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Reilly throws a shot from downtown. Cooper moves away and avoids it. Reilly misses with a hook. Cooper ducked under it nicely. Cooper connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Cooper throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cooper slips under a jab. Reilly misses with a body shot.
Cooper is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Cooper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reilly fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cooper just manages to avoid it. Cooper wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Cooper thumps Reilly with a low kick. Reilly looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Cooper needs to keep his hands up - Reilly had a free shot at his head there.#T3# Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cooper. Reilly shrugs it off though. Reilly scores with a nice strike. Cooper feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Reillys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Cooper throws out a loose jab but Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it. Cooper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reilly.
Cooper lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Cooper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cooper thows a left - swing and a miss! Reilly walks into a left hand. Cooper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reilly. Cooper misses with a wild combination.
Cooper ducks under a wild hook from Reilly. Cooper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reilly stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Cooper throws a jab but it's blocked by Reilly. #T4# Reilly fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cooper. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A head kick misses from Reilly. Reilly tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Reilly. Reilly moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCooper. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Cooper lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Cooper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reilly moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Reilly swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Cooper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reilly. Reilly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cooper sees it coming and avoids it easily. Cooper checks a leg kick. Reilly on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Cooper works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Cooper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reilly. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Reilly throws a quick inside leg kick. The fighters circling - Reilly throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Reilly throws out a loose jab but Cooper uses good head movement to avoid it. Cooper lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Reilly backs up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Vincent Cooper. Well Cooper 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Cooper! Vincent Cooper decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
UGD 23:Escobarre Vs Ragnar
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1# Man catches Cooper with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Man lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2# It looks like Vincent Cooper has been cut. Man 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. Man connects with a body shot. We've been told by Cooper's head coaches at LOD Amsterdam Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Man takes a swing at Cooper's ribcage but misses. It appears Cooper was looking to counter with a kick there. Cooper goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Cooper 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.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Cooper. Man throws a head kick that Cooper semi-blocks.
Man tries to work over Cooper's front leg with a kick but Cooper checks it. An attempted straight right counter from Cooper misses the target. Vincent Cooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cooper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Cooper. Man scores with a leg kick.
Cooper getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nice shot lands for Cooper. Cooper connects with a nice looking jab.
Cooper is looking to land body kicks. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Man. Cooper goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Cooper avoids the body shot from Man.
A big right from Man misses. Man 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. #T1# Cooper misses with a double jab.
Cooper is looking to chop away at Man's legs. Man throws the kick towards the body but Cooper avoids it. Man connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Cooper throws a big shot that misses. Cooper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cooper lets loose with a powerful body kick. Man will feel that in the morning. Cooper's jab looks to have found its range, popping Man under the eye. Cooper cracks Man with a right hand to the side of the head. Cooper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Cooper checks the leg kick nicely there.
Man looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Man scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Man throws a push kick but Cooper slaps the foot to one side. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cooper takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cooper is looking to counter punch. Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cooper throws out the jab. Man lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2# A big right from Man misses. Man ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Cooper misses with a wild body shot. Man slips under a jab. Man was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Cooper throws a low kick but Man avoids it. Cooper looks for the body kick but Man saw that one coming. Cooper scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Man throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Man looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Man scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cooper doesn't seem bothered though. Man on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cooper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Man. Man scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Cooper throws a right hand that Man ducks under and follows up with a left that Man also avoids with ease. Cooper looks to land a right hand but Man moved out of range. Man avoids a kick to the body.
Man throws a body kick that misses. #T3# Some bone on bone action there as Cooper checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cooper connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Cooper lands a lovely overhand right. Cooper looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Cooper fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Cooper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A shot to the body from Man misses and Cooper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Cooper throws a lazy right hand but Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Man misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice uppercut there from Cooper. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Man lands with a thumping leg kick.
Man 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. Man lands with a good body shot. Cooper throws a body shot but no joy. Cooper misses the jab.#T4# Cooper throws a wild body kick that Man sees coming a mile off. Man tries to bum rush Cooper with a series of wild strikes but Cooper uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Some wild striking there from Man.
Man throws a leg kick but Cooper moved away. Cooper just misses with a punch to the body.
Cooper lands with a kick to the ribs.
Man dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Cooper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Man moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Man connects with a right hand. Cooper shakes it off. Cooper misses with a body kick. Man swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Cooper takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cooper connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Man's hands. Man misses with a double jab.
Man is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cooper rather than just go for the knockout. Man uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cooper has time to react. Man steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cooper. That one must have hurt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fook Man will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Vincent Cooper's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Man moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Man takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cooper lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Man tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Man lands a really nice looking cross but Cooper seems unphased.
Man misses the shot to the body. Man throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Cooper throws out a powerful jab. Cooper avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Cooper quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Cooper with a nice cross. Cooper jabs Man right on the nose. Man blinks but takes it well. Cooper moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cooper looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range. Cooper works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Man takes one to the side of the head.
Man throws a hook but Cooper avoids it easily. Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Cooper is just out of range. Cooper misses with a looping left.#T1# Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Man backs away, Cooper returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Man checks the leg kick nicely there.
Man cracks a nice hook into Cooper's ribs. Man misses with a low kick. Man tries to land a front kick but Cooper steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Cooper jabs at Man's body. Vincent Cooper is winning the standup battle so far. Cooper throws a front kick that sends Man stumbling back into the cage. Man scores with a nice right hand.
Man walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cooper checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Cooper lands a jab to the head.
Cooper tries to bum rush Man with a series of wild strikes but Man uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Cooper throws a jab when Man was well out of range. Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cooper.
Cooper scores with a jab to the body. Cooper comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Man moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2# Man thows a leg kick but Cooper checks it and Cooper counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Man misses with a body shot.
Cooper moves out of range as Man throws a body kick.
Man throws a head kick but Cooper moves out of range.
Cooper just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Cooper misses the target. Man looks to land a right hand but Cooper moved out of range. Cooper throwing a counter right hand but Man manages to avoid it. Man swings for the body but Cooper moves out of range.
Cooper checks a leg kick. Cooper misses with a hook. Man looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cooper lands a jab to Man's midsection. Man moves out of range of the body kick. Man connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC2# Cooper is rocked! An inside leg kick lands from Man. Man on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cooper. Cooper obviously looking to wear him down.
Man dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3# Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cooper. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Man, as that shot connected.
Oh Cooper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Ouch! a nice leg kick from Man, right into the meat.
Cooper is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Man doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Cooper crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Cooper's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fook Man! Our winner, Fook Man, 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.
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Event:
UGD 20:Escobarre Vs Sturm
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1# A solid body kick from Cooper. Cooper has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Zavurov is landing a low percentage of strikes. A nice inside leg kick there by Cooper. That's going to slow Zavurov down. #CL# Zavurov closes the distance and pushes Cooper back into the cage. Zavurov misses with a short punch on the inside. Our sources have told us that Zavurov has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. Cooper stalling.
A head punch on the inside from Zavurov fails to land. Cooper lands a body punch in the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Cooper. Cooper lands a shoulder strike. Zavurov misses with some punches.
Cooper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Zavurov throws a punch but it's blocked by Cooper. Cooper lands a left hand.
Zavurov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Zavurov lands with a right to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cooper lands with a light punch inside. Cooper misses with a body punch.
Cooper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Cooper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zavurov misses with a hook from the clinch. Cooper lands with a light punch inside. Cooper tries a body shot but Zavurov blocks it.
Zavurov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1# Zavurov has a couple of punches blocked by Cooper.
Cooper blocking some punches.
Cooper is leaning against Zavurov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Cooper digs a right hand into Zavurov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zavurov's gas tank. A head punch blocked on the inside by Cooper. Zavurov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Cooper.
Zavurov wants to stall.
Cooper pushes Zavurov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Zavurov is breathing heavily. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zavurov. Zavurov misses with a hook from the clinch. Zavurov misses with some punches.
Zavurov is trying to push Cooper away but Cooper has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Zavurov is trying to stall.
Zavurov swings wildly with an uppercut but Cooper uses good head movement to avoid it. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zavurov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A head punch on the inside from Zavurov fails to land. Cooper has Zavurov pushed against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Cooper. #T2# Cooper leaning his opponent against the cage. Cooper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zavurov backwards. A quick uppercut on the inside from Cooper. Cooper scores with a shoulder strike. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cooper takes a shot to the head. Cooper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Zavurov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cooper backwards. Cooper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zavurov misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zavurov. Cooper just leaning against Zavurov, taking a breather. Cooper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zavurov prevents a body shot from Cooper. Cooper lands a shoulder strike. Zavurov lands a damaging elbow. #CUT# It looks like Vincent Cooper has been cut. Zavurov has a couple of punches blocked by Cooper.
Cooper slows down the pace here.
Cooper struggles to land a body shot inside as Zavurov controls his hands.
#T3# Come on Cooper - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cooper tries to throw a body punch but Zavurov avoids it by throwing Cooper back against the cage. Zavurov lands a left hand.
A short right from Zavurov. Cooper will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zavurov up against the cage. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. The crowd are getting on Cooper's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch. Cooper misses with the head strike.
Zavurov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cooper up against the cage. Zavurov misses with a short punch on the inside. Zavurov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cooper to keep the fight standing. Cooper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zavurovs head. Cooper lands a shot to the body.#T4# Zavurov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zavurov throws a punch but it's blocked by Cooper. A hook to the body from Cooper.
Cooper lands a body punch. Zavurov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. A battle for position here, against the cage. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. A right hand to the body from Cooper.
A hook to the body from Cooper.
Zavurov misses with a punch to the body.
Cooper lands with a left to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Zavurov throws a head punch that misses. Cooper pushes Zavurov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Cooper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zavurov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zavurov working aggressively here.
Cooper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zavurov's elbow. Cooper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zavurov backwards. Zavurov misses with the head strike.
Cooper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zavurov backwards. A shot in the inside from Cooper. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Cooper dominated that round. The cut man is working on Vincent Cooper's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Cooper lands a really nice looking cross but Zavurov seems unphased.
Shamil Zavurov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Zavurov wants to clinch up but Cooper keeps it at a distance. Zavurov avoids the body shot from Cooper.
Zavurov moves in looking to clinch but Cooper pushes him off. Cooper connects with a leg kick. Zavurov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Cooper scores with a jab to the head.
Cooper scores with a body shot.
Zavurov is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Cooper scores with the left hand. Zavurov knows he should have avoided that one. The crowd cheers as Zavurov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cooper doesn't seem phased though. Zavurov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cooper paws at him with a jab and circles away. Zavurov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. And Cooper responds with a good body kick, but Zavurov manages to step out the way in time. Cooper keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zavurov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cooper. Cooper obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action! Zavurov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zavurov there as he acknowledges the shot. A nice inside leg kick there by Cooper. That's going to slow Zavurov down. Zavurov tries to clinch but Cooper moves out of range. The fight stays on the outside here - Zavurov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL# Zavurov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1# Zavurov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Zavurov lands an elbow just above Cooper 's eye. Cooper has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Cooper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zavurov. Cooper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zavurov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cooper is defending well for now. Zavurov misses with the head strike.
Cooper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cooper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Cooper.
Cooper tries a body shot but Zavurov blocks it.
Zavurov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cooper works on Zavurov's body with a couple of short punches. Zavurov blocks a body shot from Cooper. Zavurov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Cooper misses with a punch on the inside.
Cooper blocking some punches.
Zavurov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cooper tries to work over Zavurov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2# Cooper misses with a punch to the body.
Cooper cracks Zavurov with a nice body shot. Good body shot from Cooper.
A short body shot lands from Cooper as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Zavurov blocks a body shot from Cooper. A head punch on the inside from Zavurov fails to land. Cooper lands with a right to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zavurov. Vincent Cooper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. A body shot lands from Cooper.
A short right from Cooper. Cooper scores with an uppercut up the middle. Cooper lands an uppercut. Cooper gets through Zavurov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Cooper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zavurov. Cooper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cooper digs a right hand underneath Zavurov's ribcage. Zavurov let out a lung full of air as it connected. Cooper controlling the action here for a moment.
A hook to the body from Cooper.
Cooper lands a nice shot to the body. #T3# Cooper lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zavurov or not. Cooper lands on the inside with an uppercut. A left hand lands to the body for Cooper.
Cooper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Cooper. Cooper working some nice short punches in the clinch. A body shot lands from Cooper.
A nice left hand lands by Cooper.
A nice left hand lands by Cooper.
Cooper lands with a right to the head. #ROC2# Zavurov is rocked! Cooper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Oh Zavurov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Cooper throws a big uppercut that drops Zavurov! More strikes from Cooper and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Zavurov lies dazed against the cage as Cooper celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent Cooper! In his post fight interview, Vincent Cooper started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
UGD 16:Poole Vs Angelo
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1# Cooper throws a shot from downtown. Stark moves away and avoids it. Cooper throws a looping overhand right but Stark ducks down to avoid it. Stark wants to counter with a clinch but Cooper pushes him away. Cooper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stark punishes Cooper's body with a nice straight punch. Stark slips under a jab. As Cooper backs off Stark throws a huge counter combo but Cooper manages to avoid it all. A head kick misses from Stark. Cooper feints and then cracks Stark's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stark down. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stark. Cooper blocks a head kick by Stark.
Cooper misses with a kick to the body #TD2# and Stark counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Cooper wants to stand up but Stark is controlling him. Stark wants to control from the top but Cooper keeps moving. Cooper wants to stand but Stark is controlling the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Stark wants to control from the top but Cooper keeps moving. #ES# Cooper has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Stark off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Stark tries to clinch up. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cooper. Cooper attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Stark tries to counter by closing the distance. Stark misses with a straight left. Cooper lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Cooper cracks the inside of Stark's front leg. Stark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Stark fails with a takedown attempt.#T2# Stark fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Cooper misses with a body shot.
Cooper misses with a two punch combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Cooper checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Stark takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. We've been told by Cooper's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Stark on the wrong end of a nice hook. A left lands for Stark. Stark shoots in looking for a takedown. Cooper tries to sprawl out of it but Stark keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cooper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Vincent Cooper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Stark. Cooper looks to land a right hand but Stark moved out of range.#CL# Cooper takes the fight into the clinch. Cooper lands a nice uppercut. A short right from Cooper. #T3# A nice left hand lands by Cooper.
Cooper is leaning against Stark and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A head punch on the inside from Cooper fails to land. Cooper scores with a hook to the body. Cooper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Cooper lands a hook that snaps the head of Stark backwards. Cooper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC# Stark is rocked! Cooper lands a body punch. Stark prevents a body shot from Cooper. Cooper tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cooper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A short left from Cooper. Stark wants a takedown.
#T4# A nice right hand lands inside from Cooper. Stark is still on wobbly legs! Can Cooper finish him? 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! Stark blocking some punches.
Cooper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A body shot lands from Cooper.
Cooper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stark's elbow. Cooper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stark tries a body shot but Cooper blocks it.
Cooper tries a body shot but Stark blocks it.
Cooper lands a nice uppercut. A short left from Cooper. Cooper is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Cooper creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Stark's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Stark drops to his knees and Cooper pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent Cooper! In his post fight interview, Vincent Cooper started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2016 |
#R1# Cooper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie. Cooper throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie. Gracie blocks a head kick by Cooper.
Cooper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Gracie lands a jab to Cooper's midsection. Cooper checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cooper is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Cooper is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2# It looks like Holden Gracie has been cut. Gracie connects with a leg kick. Cooper looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Gracie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Cooper digs a good body shot into Gracie's ribs. Gracie throws a nice inside leg kick. Gracie throws a body kick that misses. Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Cooper throws out a counter right but Gracie avoids it with no problem. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cooper misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Gracie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Cooper wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Gracie misses the jab. Cooper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cooper. That kick from Gracie tenderised Cooper's leg. Cooper is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1# A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Cooper does a little dance to reset his feet. Cooper lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Gracie misses with a kick to the body.
Cooper defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand. Cooper misses with a low kick. A low kick from Cooper misses and Gracie counters with a good, hard body kick but Cooper shrugs it off. Gracie connects with an inside leg kick. Gracie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cooper moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gracie 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. Cooper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Gracie scores with a punch to the head. Cooper throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it. Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cooper.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cooper. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gracie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Gracie throws a chopping leg kick but Cooper manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Cooper throws a body shot but no joy. #T2# Gracie swings for the body but Cooper moves out of range.
Cooper feints and then cracks Gracie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracie down. Vincent Cooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cooper scores with the left hand. Gracie knows he should have avoided that one. Gracie checks a leg kick nicely. Cooper throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily. Gracie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cooper. Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving. Cooper fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie. Cooper takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Cooper throws a leg kick but Gracie checks it. Gracie moves out of range of the body kick from Cooper.
Gracie scores with a jab. Cooper acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2# Cooper closes the distance and clinches. Gracie effectively controlling the action here. A short uppercut from Cooper. Cooper lands a left hand.
#T3# Gracie scores with an uppercut up the middle. A head punch blocked on the inside by Cooper. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie. Cooper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Cooper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards. Gracie throws a head punch that misses. Cooper misses with a hook from the clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Cooper. Cooper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Cooper scores with an uppercut up the middle. Cooper swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch blocked on the inside by Cooper. Cooper misses with a short punch on the inside. Cooper prevents a body shot from Gracie. #T4# Cooper blocks an uppercut.
Cooper misses with a punch on the inside.
Cooper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie working aggressively here.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside. Cooper digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cooper tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Cooper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Gracie.
Cooper misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie. Cooper lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cooper is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Cooper digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank. Nice body punch from Cooper. Gracie lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Cooper dominated that round. The cut man is working on Holden Gracie's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Cooper walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Cooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away. Cooper throws a nice head kick!
Vincent Cooper seems to be getting the better of the standup. Cooper takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick. Cooper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it. Gracie scores with a leg kick.
Cooper scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Gracie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooper was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie. Cooper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Cooper. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gracie defending well as Cooper loads up on a big left hand. Gracie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cooper stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Gracie looks to land a left hand but Cooper moved out of range nicely. Gracie avoids the body shot from Cooper.
Nice body kick from Cooper.#T1# A slow jab from Cooper misses its intended target. As Cooper backs away, Gracie returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Cooper scores with a shot to the body.
Cooper has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Gracie throws a body shot but no joy. Gracie tries to land a leg kick but Cooper saw it coming and moves away.
A slow jab from Cooper misses its intended target. Gracie swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Gracie throws a nice outside leg kick. Gracie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gracie there as he acknowledges the shot. Cooper misses with a left hand and Gracie makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. A head kick misses from Cooper. Gracie avoids the head kick by Cooper.
Gracie takes one to the side of the head.
Cooper moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Good standup being displayed there by Gracie as he connects with a hook. Cooper lands a jab to Gracie's midsection. This has been an exciting period of action! Cooper finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cooper takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2# Gracie misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cooper's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Gracie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Gracie swings for the body but Cooper moves out of range.
Cooper was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Gracie moves out of range of the body kick. Cooper thumps Gracie with a low kick. Cooper just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Cooper.
Cooper misses with a wild body shot. Cooper with a body punch. A glancing blow. Gracie throws the kick towards the body but Cooper avoids it. Cooper tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Gracie cracks Cooper with a right hand to the side of the head. Nice shot lands for Gracie. Gracie scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Cooper plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! A decent looking cross lands there for Gracie.#T3# Cooper moves out of range of the leg kick from Gracie. Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cooper. Gracie walks into a stiff left hand from Cooper. Gracie digs a good body shot into Cooper's ribs. Gracie misses with a wild body shot. Gracie misses with a looping right. Gracie on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2# Holden Gracie's cut is getting worse. Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Cooper. Cooper throws a lazy head kick and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand! Gracie lands with a right hand. Gracie scores with a shot to the body.
Jab from Gracie. Cooper cracks Gracie with a good jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cooper throws a chopping leg kick but Gracie manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Gracie moves out of range of the body kick from Cooper.
Cooper pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4# Cooper 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. Cooper 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.
Cooper gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Jab by Gracie.#ROC# Cooper is rocked! Cooper throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Gracie counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Holden Gracie! An out of breath Holden Gracie 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2016 |
#R1# Enano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Cooper lands a head kick!
#CUT# It looks like Canijo Enano has been cut.#KD# Cooper lands a big head kick that sends Enano tumbling to the mat! Cooper takes a step backwards and waves Enano back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC# Enano is rocked! Cooper seems to be stalking Enano here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Enano drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vincent Cooper! Our winner, Vincent Cooper, 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.
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Event:
Causing Havoc 63
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1# Akerman walks into a left hand. #CL2# Cooper moves into range and clinches up with Akerman. Akerman working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Akerman scores with a nice short uppercut. Cooper misses with a body punch.
Cooper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akerman tries to throw a body punch but Cooper avoids it by throwing Akerman back against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Cooper. Cooper scores with a shoulder strike. Cooper lands a shoulder strike. Akerman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cooper lands a right hand. Akerman blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Cooper.
Akerman has a couple of punches blocked by Cooper.
Akerman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cooper backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Both guys are working to get underhooks. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cooper. Cooper blocking some punches.
#T1# A short right from Akerman on the inside. Cooper working aggressively here.
Cooper working some nice short punches in the clinch. Akerman misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Akerman scores with a nice short uppercut. A short uppercut from Akerman. Akerman effectively controlling the action here. Cooper can't find room to land a body shot as Akerman controls the action.
Akerman digs a right hand into Cooper's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cooper's gas tank. Cooper has a couple of punches blocked by Akerman.
Akerman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Akerman working aggressively here.
Akerman misses with some punches.
Akerman lands an uppercut. A short right hand to the side of the head by Akerman. This has been an exciting period of action! The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T2# Akerman working aggressively here.
#BC# Akerman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Akerman lands with a shot to the body. Cooper scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Akerman doesn't seem bothered though. Cooper moves out of range of the strikes. Akerman cracks Cooper with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Akerman dips to his left and cracks Cooper with an uppercut! Cooper is looking to slow Akerman down with leg kicks. Akerman lands an overhand right. A head kick misses from Akerman. Cooper was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. A telegraphed right hand from Cooper misses the target. Akerman just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Cooper misses the target. Akerman throws a quick inside leg kick. Cooper throws a hook to the side of Akerman's head but Akerman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A good leg kick by Akerman. #T3# Cooper throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Vincent Cooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cooper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akerman counters with an inside leg kick. Akerman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Akerman throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cooper avoids it. Cooper smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2# It looks like Linus Akerman has been cut. Cooper checks the leg kick. Cooper on the wrong end of a nice jab. Cooper dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Cooper misses the shot to the body. As Cooper backs away, Akerman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Cooper takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Akerman lands the left hand. Cooper dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Cooper will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cooper on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action! Cooper moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Cooper swings for the body but Akerman moves out of range.
#T4# Akerman scores with a kick to the midsection. Cooper misses with a body punch
and Akerman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Akerman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cooper. That did some damage! A decent looking body kick lands there for Akerman. Cooper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Akerman feinted there with a counter leg kick. Akerman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Nice jab there from Akerman. Akerman throws a half hearted mid kick. Cooper scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL# Akerman closes the distance and clinches. Cooper takes a shot to the head. #ROC# Cooper is rocked! Cooper struggles to land a body shot inside as Akerman controls his hands.
Cooper is still on wobbly legs! Can Akerman finish him? Akerman lands a hook to the side of the head. Akerman creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Cooper with a big uppercut! Cooper tries to clinch up but Akerman pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Cooper to the mat! Cooper covers up and Akerman unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Linus Akerman!
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Event:
Causing Havoc 57
Date: Mar 25, 2016 |
#R1# Cooper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Brooks avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Cooper scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brooks in his tracks. Cooper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brooks.
Cooper works Brooks's body with a nice hook. Brooks connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Brooks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Cooper looks to score with a jab to the body but Brooks is just out of range.#CL# Brooks forces Cooper back against the cage and clinches. Cooper tries to throw a body punch but Brooks avoids it by throwing Cooper back against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brooks. A head punch on the inside from Brooks fails to land. A short body shot lands from Brooks as the two fighters clinch.
Brooks lands a hook that snaps the head of Cooper backwards. Cooper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Cooper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Brooks controlling the action here for a moment.
Cooper blocking some punches.
#T1# A short left from Cooper. Brooks misses with a short punch on the inside. Cooper scores with a shot to the side of Brooks's head. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cooper. Cooper lands with a left to the head. Cooper just leaning against Brooks, taking a breather. Brooks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cooper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cooper lands on the inside with an uppercut. Brooks blocks a body shot from Cooper. Brooks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Brooks tries to work over Cooper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Brooks throws a head punch that misses. Brooks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brooks scores with an uppercut up the middle. Brooks lands a body punch in the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cooper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cooper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brooks pressing his opponent against the cage. #T2# Brooks scores with an uppercut up the middle. Cooper lands an uppercut. Brooks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cooper misses with the head strike.
Brooks throws a head punch that misses. A short right from Cooper on the inside. Brooks looking to stall.
Cooper lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2# Cooper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Cooper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Brooks misses with a head kick.
Brooks misses with a shot to the body and Cooper counters with a straight right hand.#CL# Brooks pushes Cooper up against the cage in a clinch. Brooks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cooper backwards. A right hook to the body lands for Brooks.
#T3# A short right from Cooper on the inside. Brooks is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Cooper. Cooper swings wildly with an uppercut but Brooks uses good head movement to avoid it. Cooper has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Brooks seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cooper can turn it around. Cooper blocks a body shot from Brooks. Brooks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cooper's elbow. Brooks misses with an elbow strike.
Brooks gets through Cooper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Brooks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brooks swings wildly with an uppercut but Cooper uses good head movement to avoid it. Brooks scores with a shoulder strike. Cooper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brooks lands with a short head shot on the inside. Cooper can't find room to land a body shot as Brooks controls the action.
Cooper blocks an uppercut.
Brooks misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4# A quick uppercut on the inside from Cooper. Brooks misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cooper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Brooks swings wildly with an uppercut but Cooper uses good head movement to avoid it. 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! Brooks prevents a body shot from Cooper. Cooper lands an uppercut. Brooks letting Cooper take a breather here. Cooper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cooper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cooper struggles to land a body shot inside as Brooks controls his hands.
Cooper lands a hook to the side of the head. Brooks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Brooks. Brooks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brooks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Cooper lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vincent Cooper 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# Brooks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Cooper releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Brooks blocks a jab. Brooks with a hook. Cooper darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Eric Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Brooks has managed to clinch.
Cooper blocks a body shot from Brooks. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Cooper in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Brooks blocks a body shot from Cooper. Cooper pushes Brooks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Brooks. Brooks working aggressively here.
Cooper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brooks backwards. A right hand to the body from Cooper.
Cooper lands a right hand. #ROC2# Brooks is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A right hand to the body from Cooper.
Brooks throws a punch but it's blocked by Cooper. Brooks struggles to land a body shot inside as Cooper controls his hands.
Brooks lands with a left to the head. Cooper tries a body shot but Brooks blocks it.
Cooper blocks an uppercut.
#T1# Brooks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Brooks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Brooks has a couple of punches blocked by Cooper.
Cooper tries to work over Brooks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Brooks digs a right hand into Cooper's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cooper's gas tank. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cooper. A body shot lands from Brooks.
Cooper prevents a body shot from Brooks. Cooper misses with a punch to the body.
Cooper digs a right hand into Brooks's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brooks's gas tank. Brooks misses with a punch to the body.
Cooper blocking some punches.
Cooper lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Cooper struggles to land a body shot inside as Brooks controls his hands.
Cooper blocks an uppercut.
Brooks working aggressively here.
Cooper tries a body shot but Brooks blocks it.
Cooper lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2# Brooks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cooper lands a shot to the body. Cooper stalling in the clinch.
Cooper lands with a right to the head. Cooper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brooks tries a body shot but Cooper blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A body shot lands from Cooper.
Cooper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brooks backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brooks. Cooper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cooper tries to work over Brooks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Brooks throws a punch but it's blocked by Cooper. A head punch blocked on the inside by Cooper. Brooks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brooks misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Cooper. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brooks. Cooper digs a right hand underneath Brooks's ribcage. Brooks let out a lung full of air as it connected. Vincent Cooper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3# Brooks is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cooper is keeping busy. Brooks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Brooks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cooper prevents a body shot from Brooks. Cooper digs a right hand underneath Brooks's ribcage. Brooks let out a lung full of air as it connected. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cooper. Brooks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cooper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brooks stalling in the clinch but Cooper improves position. Brooks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cooper lands a body punch. Cooper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Brooks can't find room to land a body shot as Cooper controls the action.
Cooper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cooper digs a right hand underneath Brooks's ribcage. Brooks let out a lung full of air as it connected. Cooper pushes Brooks back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Cooper works on Brooks's body with a couple of short punches.#T4# Brooks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cooper pushes Brooks back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Cooper lands with a left to the head. Cooper lands a hook to the side of the head. Still in the clinch, Cooper scores with a nice short uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cooper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Oh Brooks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Cooper lands a nice uppercut. Cooper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A short uppercut from Cooper. Cooper creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Brooks's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Brooks drops to his knees and Cooper pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent Cooper! A relieved looking Vincent Cooper thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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