Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CFC 451: Inarritu v Tiotio
Date: Jan 09, 2022

#R1#
Nogueira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cole swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cole throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nogueira is looking to clinch but Cole is avoiding it.
Nogueira tries a head kick but it misses.
Good shot there by Nogueira .
Nogueira moves away from the strike by Cole.
Cole blocks a head kick by Nogueira . #CL2#
Nogueira forces Cole back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira gets through Cole's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nogueira gets through Cole's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nogueira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nogueira lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cole misses with the head strike.
Nogueira lands a hook that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nogueira landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T1#
Nogueira unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Good body shot from Nogueira .
Cole is breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nogueira .
Nogueira throws an elbow but it misses.
Cole misses with a punch on the inside.
Nogueira lands a body shot.
Nogueira throws an elbow but it misses.
Nogueira looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nogueira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nogueira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nogueira presses Cole against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nogueira looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nogueira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#It looks like Michael Cole has been cut.
Nogueira lands a body punch.
Nogueira landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nogueira lands with a short shot to the head.
Nogueira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Nogueira .
Nogueira landing knees to the head. #ROC2#Cole is rocked!
Nogueira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Cole is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cole takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nogueira . #T2#
Cole takes a shot to the head. #KD2#
Nogueira lands a big right hand that sends Cole to the canvas! This could be the beginning of the end for Cole!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nogueira with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SU2#
Nogueira stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #CL2#
Nogueira gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cole seems to have got his legs back now.
Cole is trying to break the clinch but Nogueira is controlling him.
Cole throws a punch but it's blocked by Nogueira . #BC#
Cole breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Nogueira gets a clinch.
Nogueira has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cole seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nogueira can turn it around.
Cole blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cole avoids the elbow strike from Nogueira , against the cage.
Nogueira lands a hook that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Nogueira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cole.
Nogueira pushes Cole back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cole lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Cole lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nogueira backwards.
Nogueira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nogueira lands a nice elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Nogueira .
Cole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nogueira tries to land knees in the clinch but Cole avoids the damage to the body.
Nogueira scores with an uppercut up the middle.#KD2#
Nogueira lands a big knee from the Thai clinch and Cole goes down hard! The ref takes a good look at him but he's still defending himself. Nogueira in side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nogueira tries to score with some ground and pound. Cole controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The referee asks Nogueira politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nogueira prefers to stall for the moment though.#T4#
Nogueira throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Nogueira throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Cole works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Nogueira performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cole avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nogueira .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Nogueira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Cole's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nogueira tries to clinch up.
Cole is looking to counter punch.
Nogueira with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice shot by Nogueira .
Cole swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD2#
and Nogueira counters with a right hand that sends Cole tumbling to the canvas! Can Nogueira finish him? He dives into Cole's guard looking to do just that!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cole avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nogueira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nogueira showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Cole keeping full guard, as Nogueira tries to pass.
Nogueira won't allow Cole to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cole tries to move into range but Nogueira moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cole has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nogueira and Cole are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Nogueira throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Cole into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Nogueira knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Anderson Nogueira !

Event: SYN 842 Bathory vs. Egyptian 2
Date: Oct 17, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Sobieski moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Sobieski breaks the clinch.
Jan Sobieski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole misses with a looping left.
Cole definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sobieski lands with a good body shot.
Cole dodges the punch combination from Sobieski.
The crowd cheers as Sobieski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cole doesn't seem phased though.
Sobieski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cole at a distance.
Sobieski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole ducks right into an uppercut from Sobieski.
Sobieski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sobieski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cole.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sobieski misses with a body kick.#T1#
Sobieski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sobieski pushes Cole away with a front kick.
Sobieski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sobieski lands with a straight right. Cole didn't see that one coming.
Sobieski cracks a nice hook into Cole's ribs.
Cole misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick from Sobieski, right into the meat of the thigh. #TD2#
Cole gets caught napping as Sobieski dives in and scores a takedown. Cole manages to retain guard.
Sobieski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Cole is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cole keeping full guard, as Sobieski tries to pass.
Sobieski content to stall in guard here.
Cole avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Sobieski wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Cole is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sobieski dives in and grabs Cole's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cole pushes down on Sobieski's head and hops out.
Cole throws a jab but it's blocked by Sobieski.
Sobieski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Cole to counter with a crisp jab.
Sobieski catches Cole with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cole takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sobieski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sobieski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sobieski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T4#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sobieski is defended easily by Cole.
Sobieski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cole on the side of the head.
Cole throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sobieski throws a shot from downtown. Cole moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Cole on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sobieski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Coles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cole misses with a few strikes there.
Sobieski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Sobieski dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A slow jab from Cole misses its intended target.
Sobieski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sobieski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sobieski.
Sobieski throws a nice inside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Sobieski.
Sobieski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cole's waist but Cole gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sobieski off to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Cole misses the target.
Sobieski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cole on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobieski looks to land a right hand but Cole moved out of range.
Sobieski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sobieski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sobieski counters with a body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Cole as Sobieski shoots in.
Cole stuffs the takedown.
Michael Cole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Sobieski.#T1#
Sobieski cracks Cole with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sobieski throws a body punch but Cole moves out of range.
Cole checks a leg kick.
Sobieski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That kick from Sobieski tenderised Cole's leg. Cole is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cole throws a big shot that misses.
Sobieski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cole throws out a loose jab but Sobieski uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Sobieski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cole!
Sobieski working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T2#
Cole is not content to let Sobieski control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sobieski sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cole is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Michael Cole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sobieski misses with the ground and pound.
Sobieski sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cole is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sobieski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cole keeps working.
Sobieski scores with a couple of short elbows.#T3#
A lull in the action here.
Cole is looking for a sweep.
My spies in Gunner's School of Combat inform me that Sobieski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Sobieski swings around for an armbar but Cole sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sobieski's guard.
Sobieski can't keep his opponent in guard - Cole advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cole not doing much here.
Sobieski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sobieski tries to roll over but Cole keeps him under control.#T4#
Cole tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Cole is looking to take a break and control but Sobieski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Sobieski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cole pulls his head out easily.
Cole tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sobieski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Sobieski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Sobieski looks to score with a jab to the body but Cole is just out of range.
Cole swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cole rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sobieski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cole just misses with a punch to the body.
Sobieski is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cole with a body shot.
Cole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sobieski throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sobieski throws out a powerful jab.
Sobieski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sobieski jabs Cole to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sobieski is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobieski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cole stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sobieski.
Sobieski pushes Cole away with a front kick.
Cole is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sobieski's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T1#
Cole takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sobieski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jan Sobieski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cole on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sobieski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cole's head backwards.
Cole misses with a hook. Sobieski ducked under it nicely.
Cole scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#It looks like Jan Sobieski has been cut.
Cole takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cole throws out a leg kick but Sobieski moves out of range and Cole only half commits.
Sobieski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cole cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sobieski works over Cole's head and body with a nice combination.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Cole.
Sobieski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sobieski with a jab.
Cole walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sobieski slips a jab from Cole.
Sobieski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sobieski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cole.
Sobieski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cole's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sobieski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cole scrambles back to his feet.
Sobieski checks a leg kick.
Sobieski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sobieski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T3#
Cole misses the jab.
Cole takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sobieski.
Sloppy strikes there by Sobieski.
Sobieski throws an elbow but Cole slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sobieski has control of an arm but Cole manages to advance to Sobieski's back!
I really don't envy Sobieski right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sobieski just trying to survive but Cole is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T4#
Cole lands punches and elbows.
Jan Sobieski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sobieski rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sobieski is trying to control but can't.
Cole working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Sobieski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sobieski 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Sobieski!
After the big win, Jan Sobieski made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors HELLBENT and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: SYN 825 Reilly vs. Mfer
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1#
Pendragon throws a poor cross that misses
and Cole counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Arthur Pendragon has been cut.
Pendragon lands with an uppercut that bounces Cole off the cage and back into range.
Cole looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cole throws the left hand but Pendragon avoids the punch easily.
Pendragon throws out a counter right but Cole avoids it with no problem.
Cole throws a leg kick
enabling Pendragon to counter with a crisp jab.
Pendragon misses the body punch
and Cole counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pendragon thuds his right hand into Cole's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pendragon throws a jab but it's blocked by Cole.
Cole has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cole there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cole misses with a body shot.
Pendragon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cole was well out of range. Poor timing from Pendragon.
Pendragon looks to throw the jab but Cole is out of range.
Cole misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cole fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Pendragon throws a lazy right hand but Cole sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pendragon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pendragon is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pendragon misses with a left hand
and Cole counters with a left to the body.
Pendragon blocks a jab.
Pendragon looks to throw the jab but Cole is out of range.
Cole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Pendragon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cole doesn't seem phased though.
Pendragon 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.
Pendragon misses with a straight right.
Pendragon throws a lazy uppercut
and Cole counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pendragon was well out of range. Poor timing from Cole.
Pendragon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pendragon throws a looping overhand right but Cole ducks down to avoid it.
Cole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Pendragon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cole just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pendragon moves away.
Pendragon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pendragon misses with an uppercut.
Cole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Cole. Those never looked like landing.
Cole shoots in for a double leg but Pendragon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Good exchange - Cole coming out on top.
Pendragon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pendragon connects with a crisp jab.
Cole takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pendragon catches Cole with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC2#Cole is rocked!
Pendragon misses with a left hand
and Cole counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Cole is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cole has his takedown stuffed
and Pendragon counters with a left to the body.
Cole seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Pendragon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cole throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Pendragon to counter with a crisp jab.
Arthur Pendragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole scores with a nice strike.
Pendragon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cole had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Pendragon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cole misses the shot to the body.
Cole takes one to the chin there.
Cole needs to keep his hands up - Pendragon had a free shot at his head there.
Pendragon throws a right hand that misses
and Cole counters with a right hand to the body.
Cole drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cole gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pendragon punishes Cole's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Pendragon finds it's way through Cole's defenses.
Cole staying out of range there.#T4#
Pendragon punishes Cole's body with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Pendragon misses.
Cole was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cole misses with a body shot
and Pendragon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pendragon throws an off balance right hand
and Cole counters with a left to the body.
Cole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pendragon was well out of range. Poor timing from Cole.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cole. Pendragon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cole defending well as Pendragon loads up on a big left hand.
Cole goes for a double leg but Pendragon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pendragon continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cole missing with knees to the body.
Cole misses with a body punch.
Pendragon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cole misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pendragon.
Pendragon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pendragon misses with a body punch.
Cole drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pendragon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pendragon was well out of range. Poor timing from Cole.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Pendragon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arthur Pendragon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Pendragon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pendragon scores with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Pendragon.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pendragon. Cole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cole throws a sloppy body shot
and Pendragon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cole looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cole takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cole throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pendragon.
Pendragon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Pendragon misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Cole misses its target.
Pendragon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab from Pendragon.
The fighters circling - Pendragon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Pendragon! Cole is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arthur Pendragon!
Our winner, Arthur Pendragon, 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.

Event: SYN 816 Whymer vs. Garuda III
Date: Jul 18, 2021

#R1#
Cole will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dungey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cole misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Dungey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cole throws a body shot but no joy.
Dungey throws out a counter right but Cole avoids it with no problem.
Cole looks to score with a jab to the body but Dungey is just out of range.
Cole waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dungey.
Cole misses with a hook to the body
and Dungey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Michael Cole has been cut.
Cole throws a leg kick but Dungey sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dungey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dungey moves away.
Dungey misses with a straight right.
Cole was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Michael Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Dungey throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Cole looks to score with a jab to the body but Dungey is just out of range.
Dungey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Cole fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dungey to the ground. Cole is now in Dungey's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dungey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dungey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cole stops Dungey from standing up.
Cole throws a big right hand that misses.
Dungey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cole prevents Dungey from getting back to his feet.
Cole scoring with some ground and pound.
Cole throwing strikes but missing.
Cole with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Cole scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but Dungey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cole accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cole trying to control but Dungey is working from the bottom.
Cole with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cole throws a big elbow that misses.
Cole throws a big elbow that misses.
Cole throwing strikes but missing.
Dungey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cole.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Cole throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dungey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dungey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dungey wants to stand up but Cole is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cole seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cole misses the jab.
Cole lands a right hook to the body.
Cole slips under a jab.
It looked like Cole was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dungey.
Dungey tries to move into range but Cole moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cole throws an off balance right hand
and Dungey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cole looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dungey is fending him off so far but Cole persists. Nope, Dungey circles away and we're back to standing.
Dungey was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cole swings for the body but Dungey moves out of range.
It seemed like Dungey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Dungey loads up on a big right hand but Cole slips the punch.
Cole shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dungey as he avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Cole blocks the leg kick.
Cole changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dungey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dungey throws an overhand right that lands on Cole's shoulder, as Cole tries to avoid the shot.
Cole jabs Dungey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dungey misses with a leg kick.
Cole lands a leg kick that knocks Dungey off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dungey misses with a hook
letting Cole counter with a right hand.
Cole lands with a nice body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Cole dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Cole's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cole just misses with a punch to the body.
Cole misses with a body shot.
Dungey misses with a right hand
and Cole counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Cole misses
and Dungey counters with a nice uppercut.
Cole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dungey was well out of range. Poor timing from Cole.
Cole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dungey can do to turn this around?
Cole misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dungey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dungey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dungey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dungey is looking for the big counter here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cole.
Cole uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dungey has time to react.#T1#
Cole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dungey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dungey looks to land a right hand but Cole moved out of range.#TD#
Cole drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cole trying to control but Dungey is working from the bottom.
Cole throws a big elbow that misses.
Cole in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cole working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cole throwing strikes from guard but Dungey blocks nicely.
Cole wants to control from the top but Dungey keeps moving. #T2#
Cole throws a strike but Dungey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Cole has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dungey has passed into side control.
Cole is looking to reverse the position.
Cole is working hard here to advance position.
Cole struggling a bit here.
Cole is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Cole struggling a bit here.
Cole sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dungey tries to stand but can't do so whilst Cole controls his leg.
Cole is looking to control Dungey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cole avoid being mounted?
Cole moves into full guard.
Cole looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cole throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dungey counters with a stiff right hand.
Dungey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cole.
Dungey lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cole misses the body punch
and Dungey counters with a nice leg kick.
Cole missing with a left hand there. Dungey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cole misses with a hook to the body
and Dungey counters with a straight right hand.
Cole scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Michael Cole will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Cole's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Cole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dungey misses with a two punch combination.
Michael Cole is winning the standup battle so far.
Cole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cole lands with a good body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cole.
A swing and a miss from Cole.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Cole feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cole throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dungey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cole throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Dungey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cole.
Cole wants to control from the top but Dungey keeps moving.
Cole working some strikes from top position.
Cole looking to sit in guard and control but Dungey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Dungey tries to stand but Cole is controlling from the bottom.
Cole looking for a sweep. Not yet Cole, not yet.
Dungey wants to stand but Cole has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cole controls Dungey momentarily but Dungey frees himself. #T2#
Eric Dungey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cole manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dungey manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Dungey keeping moving, preventing Cole from controlling successfully.
Cole throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cole has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dungey has momentary wrist control but Cole slips an elbow through the middle.
Cole postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Cole with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dungey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dungey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cole throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dungey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cole trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dungey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cole throws a big elbow that misses.
Cole throws a strike but Dungey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Cole has a closed guard, preventing Dungey from standing up.
Cole wants to sweep here but Dungey controlling him for the moment.
Cole pulls Dungey in to control the position. #T4#
Dungey won't allow Cole to sweep him here.
Cole looking to control.
Cole is really struggling to control Dungey but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dungey moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cole throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dungey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Cole backs off Dungey throws a huge counter combo but Cole manages to avoid it all.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cole throws out a loose jab but Dungey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole avoids a punch combination nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Cole showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cole has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Cole!
An out of breath and clearly excited Michael Cole thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: ALPHA-1: Super Series I
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1#
A low kick lands for Ahai.
Ahai scores with a head kick. Cole tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#It looks like Michael Cole has been cut.
Ahai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Cole was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ahai.
Cole just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahai lands with a hook. Cole tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ahai connects with a jab.
Ahai lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ahai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ahai scores with a leg kick.
Ahai throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Ahai.
Ahai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ahai cracks Cole with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Cole misses with an uppercut. Ahai saw that one coming.
Azor Ahai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole missing with a left hand there. Ahai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ahai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ahai connects with a jab.
Cole lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ahai lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ahai pushes Cole away with a front kick.
Cole looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#KD2#
Ahai feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Cole sprawling to the canvas! Cole rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ahai finish him?! #ROC2#Cole is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cole rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ahai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oh Cole is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ahai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cole seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Ahai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cole dodges the punch combination from Ahai.
Ahai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cole.
Cole ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ahai tests Cole's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ahai has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ahai has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL#
Cole rushes Ahai and presses him up against the cage.
Cole misses with a body punch.
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Ahai controls the action.
Ahai is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ahai lands a hook that snaps the head of Cole backwards. #T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Cole.
A short uppercut from Ahai.
Ahai is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ahai pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ahai stalls.
Cole misses with a punch to the body.
Ahai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cole.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ahai managing to block the knees to the body from Cole.
Ahai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cole tries to work over Ahai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ahai tries to work over Cole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ahai prevents a body shot from Cole.
Ahai is trying to break free.#T4#
Ahai is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ahai looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice left hand lands by Cole.
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ahai lands an uppercut.
Ahai wants to stall.
Cole is stalling here.
Cole tries a body shot but Ahai blocks it.
Ahai stalling.
Ahai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cole misses with a punch on the inside.
Ahai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cole tries to throw a body punch but Ahai avoids it by throwing Cole back against the cage.
Ahai trying to stall but Cole improves his position.
Ahai effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Azor Ahai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Cole's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ahai looks to score with a jab to the body but Cole is just out of range.
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahai moves away.
Good exchange - Cole coming out on top.
A shot to the body from Cole misses #KD2#
and Ahai counters with a crisp one two that drops Cole! Ahai thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Cole to his feet! Cole is in big trouble!
Cole misses with a series of wild punches.
Cole staying out of range there.#KD2#
Ahai lands a big right hand that sends Cole crashing to the mat! Ahai stays standing though and waves Cole back to his 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!
Ahai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD2#
Ahai lands a big right hand that sends Cole crashing to the mat! Ahai stays standing though and waves Cole back to his feet!
Ahai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cole.#T1#
Ahai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cole lands a nice looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Cole.
Ahai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cole. #CL#
Cole clinches up with Ahai and pushes him back against the cage.
Ahai trying to control the position but instead, Cole has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ahai into the cage.
Cole lands a hook that snaps the head of Ahai backwards.
Ahai is looking to control Cole's arms but Cole gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ahai has his back to the cage.
Ahai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ahai tries a body shot but Cole blocks it.
Cole misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Cole lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ahai tries to get to full guard but Cole has control of the leg. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cole's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cole's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole trying to control but not successfully.
I really don't envy Cole right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cole is working hard here to advance position.
Ahai just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
You can see the frustration on Cole's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T3#
Ahai has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cole's body.
Cole can't escape the position.
Cole trying to control the action but Ahai just sinks the hooks in.
Ahai has good solid back control here.
Ahai keeps control of the position as Cole tries to break free. #T4#
Ahai not allowing Cole to control his hands.
Good control from Ahai.
Ahai is hanging on to Cole's back as he tries to escape.
Cole might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ahai controls the action.
Ahai has the hooks in. Cole is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Azor Ahai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Cole's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Ahai staying out of range there.
Ahai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cole with a body shot.#TD#
Cole dives in and scores a takedown into Ahai's guard.
Ahai is trying to keep Cole in close.
Cole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cole passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ahai is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ahai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahai is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ahai is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Cole sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ahai is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Azor Ahai has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ahai taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cole lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cole in side control lands a decent elbow.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
An elbow from Cole crashes against the mat.
Cole has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ahai parries the strikes from Cole easily there. Cole is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ahai to escape.
Cole is looking to take a break and control but Ahai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cole happy to just control the position for now.
Michael Cole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cole working away.
Ahai tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The referee warns Ahai that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Cole scoring with strikes but Ahai is staying in there.
Cole lands with some strikes.#ROC#Ahai is rocked!
Ahai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
Cole content just to control the position here.
Azor Ahai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cole breaks from Ahai's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ahai is still in real trouble! Can Cole finish him?
Ahai is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ahai seems to have recovered his senses.
Cole working Ahai over with strikes here.
Cole loads up with a big shot that hurts Ahai! He's pulled Cole in close but Cole has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Ahai survive? More strikes from Cole and Ahai is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Michael Cole!
After the big win, Michael Cole made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: SMASH: Sanchez vs Colucci
Date: Mar 20, 2021

#R1#
McRobbie lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#It looks like Michael Cole has been cut.
McRobbie swings widly with a right hand
and Cole connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice inside leg kick there by McRobbie. That's going to slow Cole down.
Cole looks to land a combination but McRobbie avoids it well.
McRobbie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fighters circling - Cole throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch combination from McRobbie misses.
Cole takes one to the chin there.
McRobbie misses with a left hand
and Cole counters with a nice body shot.
Cole lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McRobbie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Michael Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Cole jabs at McRobbie's body.
Cole misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cole lands with a thumping leg kick.
McRobbie misses with a straight left.
Cole moves out of range as McRobbie strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cole or perhaps it was just good defense by McRobbie, which made it look bad.
McRobbie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cole misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McRobbie avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cole lands a jab to the head. #T2##CL2#
Cole gets tackled into the cage by McRobbie. McRobbie maintains the clinch.
Cole gets through McRobbie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Cole scores with a nice short uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McRobbie has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Cole throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McRobbie looking to throw knees to the head but Cole is blocking nicely.
McRobbie looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cole lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD#
Cole lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cole with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nice strikes from Cole there.
Cole looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cole looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
McRobbie actively working from the bottom here.
Cole looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McRobbie with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Cole is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cole lands with a punch from half guard.
McRobbie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cole scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cole's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McRobbie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McRobbie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cole haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole advances to half guard.
We've been hearing that Cole has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Cole passes to full mount!
Cole lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T4#
Cole wants to control the pace but McRobbie is squirming around nicely.
McRobbie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McRobbie takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
McRobbie taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McRobbie is trying to escape the mount.
Cole landing punches.
McRobbie manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cole lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cole wants to control but McRobbie is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Cole dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Cole's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cole lands a body shot.
Donk. McRobbie catches Cole right on the button with a cross.
McRobbie throws a body punch but Cole moves out of range.
McRobbie misses with the combination.
Cole jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole checks a low kick from McRobbie.
Cole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Cole clinches up against the cage.#T1##TD#
Cole tightens his grip and picks McRobbie up, before dumping him to the ground. McRobbie manages to land in guard.
Cole works over McRobbie with some ground and pound from guard.
McRobbie throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
McRobbie wants to sweep but no luck.
McRobbie has momentary wrist control but Cole slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
McRobbie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cole defends well.
Cole lands a couple of elbows.
McRobbie is striking but Cole is not phased and passes to half guard.
Cole working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McRobbie tries to get to full guard but Cole has control of the leg.
McRobbie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cole scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
McRobbie has hold of Cole's hands but Cole slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cole working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McRobbie misses with some strikes from the bottom.
McRobbie throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
McRobbie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cole pulls his head out easily.
McRobbie is trying to get back to full guard.
Cole lands with a punch from half guard.
McRobbie is looking for a sweep. Cole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Cole is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cole wants to take a breather but McRobbie is having none of it. #T3#
Cole is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cole is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Cole unloading with bombs!
McRobbie is looking to improve his position but Cole isn't that keen on the idea.
Cole lands a big elbow. #ROC#McRobbie is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Cole! McRobbie is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Michael Cole!
An out of breath and clearly excited Michael Cole thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: GAMMA#880 Joosep v Damagon
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1#
Cole blocks a jab.
Cole fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nig just manages to avoid it.
Cole has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nig works Cole's body with a nice hook.
Cole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cole misses the shot to the body.
Cole punishes Nig's body with a nice straight punch.
Nig throws a hook to the side of Cole's head but Cole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cole fails with a takedown attempt.
Nig doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole fails to land with a series of punches.
Cole ducks right into an uppercut from Nig.
Nig misses with a hook. Cole ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Cole.
Cole ducks under a wild hook from Nig.#T1#
Cole bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nig's head backwards.
Nig throws a body punch but Cole moves out of range.
Cole appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nig stuffs the takedown.
Cole ducks under a wild hook from Nig.
An attempted straight right counter from Cole misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Nig there.
Cole moves away from the strike by Nig.
Cole looks to score with a jab to the body but Nig is just out of range.
Cole misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nig counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cole shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nig pinned against the cage. Nig gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nig now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nig works the jab nicely.#T2#
Cole takes one on the button.
Cole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nig is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nig lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole misses with the body kick
and Cole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cole misses with a hook to the body
and Nig counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Cole is rocked!#TD#
Cole throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nig tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cole is in Nig's guard.
Nig wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nig is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cole accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nig is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3#
Nig not doing much here.
Cole is looking to control Nig's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cole avoid being mounted?
Nig not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cole wants to control but Nig passes into side. #SU2#
Nig decides to stand back up.
Cole swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nig counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Nig gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nig's elbow.
Nig struggles to land a body shot inside as Cole controls his hands.
Cole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nig has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cole's elbow.
Cole lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nig throws a punch but it's blocked by Cole.
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nig's elbow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cole blocks a body shot from Nig.
Cole lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nig or not.
Nice body punch from Nig - that landed with a thud.
Nig lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cole lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nig prevents the takedown attempt.
Nig scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cole tries to throw a body punch but Nig avoids it by throwing Cole back against the cage.
Nig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cole's elbow. #TD#
Cole is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Nig can't fight it off and eventually Cole manages to take the fight to the floor. Nig looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Cole goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nig moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cole swings for the body but Nig moves out of range.
Nig appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nig.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cole. Nig does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Cole shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nig is trying to defend but Cole finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nig keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Cole lands with a punch from half guard. #ES2#
Nig manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL2#
Nig has closed the distance and engaged Cole in a clinch.
Nig is working Cole over against the cage.
Nig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nig misses with the head strike.
Nig lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nig lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Nig misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Nig breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nig cracks Cole with a good jab.
Cole misses the body punch
and Cole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Cole is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Cole drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cole has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nig utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cole seems to have got his legs back now.
Nig has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nig utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but Nig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cole throwing strikes from guard but Nig blocks nicely.
Cole wants to control from the top but Nig keeps moving.
Nig working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cole.
Cole throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cole not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Cole tries to free his leg and advance position but Nig is retaining full guard. #T3#
Cole with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nig has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cole is looking to wear down Nig with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cole with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nig counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nig connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Nig closes the distance and pushes Cole back into the cage.
Nig doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cole tries to work over Nig's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cole blocks an elbow strike.
Nig misses with a body punch.
Cole can't get the takedown.
Nig lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Cole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Nig as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nig.
A short right from Nig. #TD#
Cole gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nig is looking for a sweep. Cole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Nig is concentrating on defense, preventing Cole from advancing position.
Cole sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nig defending well though.
Nig blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cole.
Cole is thwarting Nig's attempts to control the position.
Cole missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cole is controlling the pace.
Cole landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nig displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cole.
Nig throws a solid leg kick but Cole takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nig.
Nig lands a leg kick that knocks Cole off balance momentarily.
Nig Nig seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Nig moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Nig.
Nig lands a shoulder strike.
Nig can't find room to land a body shot as Cole controls the action.
Nig lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cole prevents a body shot from Nig.
Nig taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nig lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nig lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cole lands with a light punch inside.
Nig lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cole blocks an uppercut.
Nig lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cole backwards. #T1#
Nig doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nig looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cole misses with a body punch.
Nig's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cole lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nig.
Nig misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Nig pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nig throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cole.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cole.
Cole shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cole lands the left hand.
Cole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nig throws out the jab.
Cole throws a body shot but no joy.
Nig is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cole with a body shot.
Michael Cole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nig scores with a hook to the body. Cole takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cole lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nig scoring well with a low kick there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cole 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 Nig has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nig and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cole misses with the body kick
and Nig counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cole misses the body punch
and Nig counters with a stiff right hand.
Nig misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cole. Nig does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, jab by Nig - just one landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nig.
A cross from Nig lands.
Cole moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nig throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nig. Cole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nig throws a body punch but Cole moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Cole tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cole has his takedown stuffed
and Nig counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nig connects with a solid leg kick.
Nig keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nig Nig is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Good leg kick by Nig.
Cole thows a leg kick but Nig checks it #KD2#
and Nig counters with a nice right hand that sends Cole toppling to the canvas! Cole scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Nig finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nig uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cole.
Cole swings for the body but Nig moves out of range. #CL2#
Nig has managed to clinch.
Cole blocking some punches. #T4#
Nig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cole's elbow.
Cole is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nig pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nig scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cole.
Nig's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Nig manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Nig moves into range and clinches up with Cole.
Nig goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nig lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nig.
Cole lands a hook that snaps the head of Nig backwards.
Nig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cole's elbow. #BC2#
Nig pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cole misses the shot to the body.
Nig lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Cole is predictable there
and Nig counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD2#
Nig lands a big uppercut and Cole crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Cole looks OK. Nig waves Cole back to his feet!

And that's the end of the fight!
Nig Nig comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nig 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nig Nig!
Nig Nig was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: GAMMA#874 Lohmu v Bolleke
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1#
Zexi misses with a jab to the body
and Cole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice body punch from Cole.
Zexi throws a jab when Cole was well out of range.
Zexi throws a hook to the side of Cole's head but Cole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cole fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zexi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cole with a body shot.
Cole takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zexi jabs Cole right on the nose. Cole blinks but takes it well.
Dai Zexi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zexi misses with a straight right.
Zexi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cole is looking to counter punch.
Nice jab there from Zexi.
Cole looks to score with a jab to the body but Zexi is just out of range.#T1#
A left lands for Zexi.
Zexi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zexi misses with a body shot.
Zexi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cole.
Zexi lands a nice shot that snaps Cole's head back.
Zexi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cole moves away.
Zexi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cole.
Cole is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Cole shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cole showed some decent athleticism there.
Cole scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Zexi tries to roll over but Cole keeps him under control.
Cole looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zexi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Cole got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zexi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cole has managed to get both his arms back between Zexi's legs - danger averted.
Cole postures up in Zexi's guard and throws a big left but Zexi blocks it.
Zexi is adopting a defensive guard.
Cole throws a big right hand that misses.
Zexi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Zexi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Zexi is thwarting Cole's attempts to control the position.
Cole is refusing to be controlled, as Zexi sits in half guard.
Zexi working over Cole with some ground and pound. Cole looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cole is trying is best to control the position here.
Cole is looking to improve his position.
Cole is controlling Zexi's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zexi is just content to waste time from the top position. Cole takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Cole manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zexi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Cole scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Zexi working for a triangle but Cole defends it easily. #SUB2#
Zexi looking for a guillotine here but Cole defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dai Zexi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Zexi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cole shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zexi as he jumps to the side.
Dai Zexi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cole slips a straight right by Zexi.
Zexi swings for the body but Cole moves out of range.
Zexi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Zexi closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole working aggressively here.
Zexi lands with a left to the head.
Cole blocking some punches.
Zexi misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Zexi.
Cole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cole tries to throw a body punch but Zexi avoids it by throwing Cole back against the cage. #T1#
Cole takes a shot to the head.
Cole has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zexi after a bit of a struggle.
Cole has Zexi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zexi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cole makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cole drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zexi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cole working aggressively here.
Cole blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zexi cracks Cole with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zexi lands a left hand.
Zexi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Zexi.
Still in the clinch, Zexi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zexi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zexi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zexi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zexi blocks a body shot from Cole.
Zexi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zexi lands a right hand. #ROC2#Cole is rocked!
Zexi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cole or not. #T2#
Zexi lands a body shot. #TD2#
Zexi jumps guard and drags Cole to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dai Zexi has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Zexi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zexi looking for a sweep. Not yet Zexi, not yet.
Zexi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Cole won't allow Zexi to pass to mount.
Zexi is stalling here. Cole is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Zexi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cole has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Cole postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Zexi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cole. #T3#
Zexi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cole off and has taken his back!
A lull in the action here.
Zexi gets his hands free as Cole looks to control.
Zexi scores with strikes from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole trying to control but not successfully.
Zexi throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Zexi is looking to control Cole but Cole is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T4#
Cole rolls, trying to escape but Zexi keeps control of the position.
Cole looking very determined here, making life difficult for Zexi.
Cole manages to reverse the position and now he's in Zexi's guard. Nice work there by Cole.
Cole is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cole preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Zexi working for a triangle but Cole defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dai Zexi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Zexi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zexi gets through Cole's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zexi swings wildly with an uppercut but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zexi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zexi lands a right hand. #TD2#
Zexi lands a takedown into guard.
Cole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zexi is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Cole bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zexi's guard. #REVR#
Cole loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cole throwing strikes but missing.
Cole in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zexi has Cole pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Zexi looking for a guillotine here but Cole defends easily.
Cole stands up over Zexi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Michael Cole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cole working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zexi's head.#SUB2#
Zexi working for a triangle but Cole defends it easily.
Zexi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cole.
Zexi controls Cole momentarily but Cole frees himself.
Cole lands a couple of digs.
Cole chips away with some ground and pound.
Cole loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cole postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Cole connects with a couple of short punches.
Cole works over Zexi with some ground and pound from guard.
Zexi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cole connects with a couple of short punches.
Cole stopping the sweep attempt from Zexi.#SUB2#
Zexi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cole defends it easily.
Cole cracks Zexi with a solid left hand.
Cole postures up in Zexi's guard and throws a big left but Zexi blocks it.
Zexi wants to sweep here but Cole controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Cole working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zexi's head.
Zexi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cole is in close to Zexi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cole postures up.
Cole with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cole accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cole chips away with some ground and pound.
Cole throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zexi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cole.
Zexi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Cole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Michael Cole.
I think Zexi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dai Zexi!
Dai Zexi thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#868 Falcone v Newton
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
Nig misses with an uppercut. Cole saw that one coming.
Cole was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cole gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nig throws an overhand right that lands on Cole's shoulder, as Cole tries to avoid the shot.
Cole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nig throws out the jab.
Cole swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cole tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nig tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cole was well out of range. Poor timing from Nig.
Cole looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nig tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cole is able to avoid easily.
Nig throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Cole misses its target.
Cole gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nig.
Cole tries to score with a low kick but Nig moves his leg out of the way.
Good shot there by Nig.#T1#
Cole with a nice cross.
Cole throws a body punch but Nig moves out of range.
Nig looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nig misses with a hook. Cole ducked under it nicely.
Cole throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nig's waist but Nig gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cole off to one side.
A countering left hand to the body from Nig misses.
Cole ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cole slips under a jab from Nig.
Nig throws a good cross that connects.
Nig scores with a nice strike.
Nig cracks Cole with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nig.#T2#
Nig connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nig throws a body shot but no joy.
Cole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Cole misses with a straight right.
Cole steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nig.
Nig misses with a hook
and Cole counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nig's knee momentarily.
Cole throws a hook but Nig avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Cole throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from Cole misses
and Nig counters with a stiff right hand.
Cole on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nig. Nig obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Nig lands a body shot.
Nig showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cole.
Nig moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nig is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nig is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cole.
Cole tries to counter by clinching up but Nig breaks away and moves out of range.
Cole keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nig.
Cole throws a front kick aimed at Nig's knee but Nig avoids it well.
Nig looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nig misses with an uppercut
and Cole counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Nig.
Nig avoids the body shot from Cole. #T4#
Nig with the inside leg kick.
Nig Nig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nig throws a lazy right hand but Cole sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nig.
Nig fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big left from Nig misses.
Cole attempts a counter takedown but Nig avoids it well and moves away.
Nig misses with a body shot.
Nig cracks a nice hook into Cole's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nig ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nig Nig is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cole appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nig throws a leg kick #TD#
and Cole counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nig is controlling Cole's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cole tries for a takedown but Nig circles away easily
and Nig counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nig swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cole shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nig misses with a body shot.
Nig lands a nice hook to Cole's body. Cole takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nig bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nig's corner calls for a 1-2. Nig obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole has his takedown stuffed
and Nig counters with a stiff right hand.
Nig Nig seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nig fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cole manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Cole misses its target.#T1#
Cole checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nig looks to land a right hand but Cole moved out of range.
Nig misses with a right hand #TD#
and Cole counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cole throws a big elbow that misses.
Cole throws a big right hand that misses.
Cole working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cole might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cole working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cole throws a big right hand that misses.
Cole throws a strike but Nig rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Cole is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Cole looking for a sweep. Not yet Cole, not yet.
Cole has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cole wants to sweep here but Nig controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Nig engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nig must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cole is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nig stays in close to Cole's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nig throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cole sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cole staying out of range there.
Cole swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nig is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cole.
Nig misses with a jab to the body
and Cole counters with a straight right hand.
Nig sizes up Cole with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nig tries a low kick but Cole avoids it.
Nig lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nig jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nig lands an overhand right.
A jab from Nig finds it's way through Cole's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Cole takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nig lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Nig.
Cole looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A bone on bone clash there as Cole blocks the leg kick.
Nig fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cole manages to avoid it.
Cole drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nig sprawls and moves away.
Nig avoids the body shot from Cole.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Cole clinches with his opponent.
Nig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Nig fails to land.
Nig scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cole struggles to land a body shot inside as Nig controls his hands. #T1#
Cole tries to throw a body punch but Nig avoids it by throwing Cole back against the cage.
Cole is trying to stall.
Nig works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Nig pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cole misses with a right hand
and Cole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nig misses with a leg kick.
Cole takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nig throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nig tried to score with a low kick but Cole checks it.
A quick step to the side and Cole tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nig throws a jab when Cole was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Cole misses the target.
Nig misses with a wild body shot.
Nig thuds a left hand into Cole's body.
Michael Cole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A jab from Nig finds it's way through Cole's defenses.
Cole looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nig connects with a right hand. Cole shakes it off.
Nig has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nig thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nig scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nig fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Cole on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cole stuns Nig with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good exchange - Nig coming out on top.
The crowd cheers as Nig lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cole doesn't seem phased though.
Nig ducks under a wild hook from Cole.#T3#
Cole walks into a stiff left hand from Nig.
Nig throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nig sizes up Cole with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A low kick lands for Nig.
Nig swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nig Nig is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cole on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cole throws a jab but it's blocked by Nig.
Nig uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cole misses with an uppercut
and Nig connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some bone on bone action there as Cole checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T4#
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nig swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cole ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cole swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Nig misses the target.
Cole on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Jab from Nig.
Nig misses with a body punch #TD#
and Cole counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Nig sneaks out the side door and pushes Cole away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Cole's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nig connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cole scrambles back to his feet.
Cole throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cole takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nig Nig comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nig 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nig Nig!
A very excited looking Nig Nig rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: GAMMA#863 Falcone v Merel
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacArthur Jnr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MacArthur Jnr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cole sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body shot.
MacArthur Jnr throws a jab when Cole was well out of range.
Cole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacArthur Jnr.
Sloppy strikes from MacArthur Jnr. Those never looked like landing.
And Cole tries to counter it with a takedown but MacArthur Jnr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
MacArthur Jnr throws a good cross that connects.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hook but Cole blocks it.
MacArthur Jnr sets himself, and Cole steps forward looking for the clinch! MacArthur Jnr avoids it this time.
A chopping leg kick lands by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Cole throws a series of punches but MacArthur Jnr avoids them all with ease.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick that misses.
MacArthur Jnr loads up on a big right hand but Cole slips the punch.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
MacArthur Jnr has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
MacArthur Jnr throws out a powerful jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a right hand. Cole shakes it off.
MacArthur Jnr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a hook. Cole ducked under it nicely.
Cole changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cole fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
A nice leg kick from MacArthur Jnr, right into the meat of the thigh.
MacArthur Jnr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cole's sensitive parts.
Cole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacArthur Jnr.
A punch combination from Cole misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacArthur Jnr connects with a high kick.
MacArthur Jnr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
MacArthur Jnr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cole manages to avoid it.
Cole tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
MacArthur Jnr throws a jab when Cole was well out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr throws a leg kick but Cole sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
Cole takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cole tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Robert MacArthur Jnr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - MacArthur Jnr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cole fails with the takedown.
MacArthur Jnr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cole feints the counter takedown.
MacArthur Jnr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacArthur Jnr sets himself, and Cole steps forward looking for the clinch! MacArthur Jnr avoids it this time.
Cole defending well as MacArthur Jnr loads up on a big left hand.
Cole tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
MacArthur Jnr looks to land a right hand but Cole moved out of range.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a looping left.
Cole feints the counter takedown.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Cole tries to counter it with a takedown but MacArthur Jnr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
MacArthur Jnr with a nice cross.#T4#
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Cole counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cole postures up in MacArthur Jnr's guard and throws a big left but MacArthur Jnr blocks it.
Cole works over MacArthur Jnr with some ground and pound from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cole with a nice head shot there.
MacArthur Jnr wants to sweep but no luck.
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but MacArthur Jnr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cole landing some decent shots from guard.
Cole trying to control but MacArthur Jnr is working from the bottom.
MacArthur Jnr wants to sweep but no luck.
Cole in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert MacArthur Jnr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
MacArthur Jnr cracks Cole with an open hand slap.
Cole takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cole tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
MacArthur Jnr throws a push kick but Cole slaps the foot to one side.
Cole is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
MacArthur Jnr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cole is out of range.
MacArthur Jnr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cole ducks under a wild hook from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr throws a big shot that misses.
Robert MacArthur Jnr is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Jnr thumps Cole with a low kick.
MacArthur Jnr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cole defending well as MacArthur Jnr loads up on a big left hand.
Cole throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
MacArthur Jnr throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from MacArthur Jnr finds it's way through Cole's defenses.
That kick from MacArthur Jnr tenderised Cole's leg. Cole is trying to keep his angry face on.
MacArthur Jnr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
MacArthur Jnr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cole manages to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by MacArthur Jnr!
Donk. MacArthur Jnr catches Cole right on the button with a cross.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to score with low kicks.
Cole gets cracked there but stands up to it.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cole.
Cole wants to counter the offense by MacArthur Jnr and move into the clinch position.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body kick.#T2#
Cole 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.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body kick.
MacArthur Jnr digs a good body shot into Cole's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cole shoots for a double leg takedown but MacArthur Jnr sprawls well. He's pushed Cole's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
MacArthur Jnr lands a jab to the head.
Cole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cole takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cole feints the counter takedown.
Cole fails to land the takedown.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacArthur Jnr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cole. That did some damage!#TD2#
Cole is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in MacArthur Jnr's half guard.#T3#
MacArthur Jnr trying to control but Cole postures up.
Cole trying to control the action but MacArthur Jnr is working from the bottom.
Cole is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cole working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
MacArthur Jnr wants to improve his position but Cole is controlling well.
MacArthur Jnr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cole.
MacArthur Jnr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cole distracts MacArthur Jnr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cole engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cole with a flurry of punches that miss.
MacArthur Jnr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
MacArthur Jnr seems keen to control Cole's posture.
Cole throws a big right hand that misses.
Cole cracks MacArthur Jnr with a solid left hand.
Cole working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacArthur Jnr managing to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cole stopping the sweep attempt from MacArthur Jnr.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert MacArthur Jnr dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
MacArthur Jnr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cole. Cole circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
MacArthur Jnr clinches up against the cage.
Cole's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
MacArthur Jnr tries a body shot but Cole blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacArthur Jnr.
Cole lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cole is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cole is trying to stall.
MacArthur Jnr slows down the pace here.
Cole cracks MacArthur Jnr with a nice body shot.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cole scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cole struggles to land a body shot inside as MacArthur Jnr controls his hands.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a right to the head.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Cole changes levels and goes for a takedown here. MacArthur Jnr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cole is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A swing and a miss from MacArthur Jnr.
Cole changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
MacArthur Jnr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cole circles away quickly and effectively.
Cole with the counter takedown but MacArthur Jnr avoids it easily.
MacArthur Jnr lands a front kick.
Cole takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from MacArthur Jnr misses.
Cole steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from MacArthur Jnr.
We've been informed that Cole has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
MacArthur Jnr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cole.
MacArthur Jnr thuds his right hand into Cole's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacArthur Jnr.
Michael Cole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
MacArthur Jnr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cole with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling MacArthur Jnr to score with a decent uppercut.
MacArthur Jnr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cole.
Cole wants to counter the offense by MacArthur Jnr and move into the clinch position.
Cole fails with the takedown
and Cole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Robert MacArthur Jnr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Cole.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cole misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Good work by MacArthur Jnr as he checks the leg kick.
Cole has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
MacArthur Jnr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cole has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
MacArthur Jnr stuffs the takedown attempt from Cole. Cole gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Cole walks into a stiff left hand from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr cracks Cole with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cole slips a straight right by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr cracks Cole with a right hand to the side of the head.
MacArthur Jnr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cole.#TD2#
Cole looking to score a takedown here. MacArthur Jnr is defending well but Cole drives through and ends up in MacArthur Jnr's guard.
MacArthur Jnr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacArthur Jnr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cole tries to free his leg and advance position but MacArthur Jnr is retaining full guard. #T4#
MacArthur Jnr pulls Cole in close to his closed guard and prevents Cole from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cole postures up and lands a big shot to MacArthur Jnr's brow.
Cole lands a couple of decent looking shots.
MacArthur Jnr wants to sweep but no luck.
Cole connects with a couple of short punches.
Cole landing some decent shots from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacArthur Jnr working a defensive guard here.
Cole cracks MacArthur Jnr with a solid left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert MacArthur Jnr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for MacArthur Jnr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert MacArthur Jnr!
After winning the bout, Robert MacArthur Jnr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#856 Horse v Ruas
Date: Oct 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Krampus is fending him off so far but Cole persists. Nope, Krampus circles away and we're back to standing.
Krampus 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.
Krampus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Krampus works the jab nicely.
Krampus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cole tries to counter by clinching up but Krampus breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Cole.
Krampus misses with a two punch combination.
Krampus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
No joy there for Krampus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cole swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Krampus is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Krampus missing with a left hand there. Cole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Krampus.
Cole wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Cole is looking to clinch but Krampus is avoiding it.
Krampus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cole defending well as Krampus loads up on a big left hand.
Krampus motions for Cole to come forward. Krampus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Krampus throws a hook to the side of Cole's head but Cole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krampus throws a solid leg kick but Cole takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Krampus.
Cole drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krampus sprawls and moves away.
Cole takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2#
Krampus shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cole desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Krampus seems to be working for a kimura but Cole defends the submission attempt.#T2##SUB2#
Krampus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Krampus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Krampus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cole does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from Krampus. #T3#
Cole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cole is working hard here to advance position.
Krampus wants to take a breather but Cole is having none of it.
Cole has a hand on Krampus's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Krampus takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Krampus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cole is desperately trying to improve his position but Krampus has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Krampus jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cole manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Cole taking punishment in the form of punches. #T4#
Krampus misses with the ground and pound.
Cole is trying to improve his position.
Krampus wants to control but Cole is keeping him busy.
Krampus working away.
Cole is not content to let Krampus control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Krampus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Krampus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cole is able to avoid easily.
Cole half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dexter Krampus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Krampus misses
and Cole counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Dexter Krampus has been cut.
Krampus misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Cole counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cole seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cole connects with a nice short shot to Krampus's temple.
Cole working Krampus over with strikes.
Cole sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Krampus defending well though.
Krampus tries to roll over but Cole keeps him under control.
Cole lands strikes from half guard.
Cole is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Krampus is not content to let Cole control the position.#T1#
Krampus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cole chips away with some ground and pound.
Cole stands up over Krampus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Krampus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cole trying to control but Krampus is working from the bottom.
Cole might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cole with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Krampus working for a triangle but Cole defends it easily.
Krampus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Cole postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Krampus has momentary wrist control but Cole slips an elbow through the middle.
Cole lands a couple of digs.
Cole trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cole is working Krampus over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole landing some decent shots from guard.
Krampus has momentary wrist control but Cole slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Krampus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Krampus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cole's guard. #REVB#
Cole bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Krampus's guard. #REVR#
Cole works over Krampus with some ground and pound from guard.
Cole connects with a couple of short punches.
Cole landing some decent shots from guard.
Krampus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Krampus trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
Cole controlling the position.#T4#
Krampus pushes down on Cole's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Krampus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Krampus lands strikes from half guard.
Krampus is looking to stall here but Cole recovers full guard.
Cole seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Krampus won't allow Cole to sweep him here.
Cole keeping moving, preventing Krampus from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Cole dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dexter Krampus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Krampus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cole doesn't manage to clinch there - Krampus circles away.
Krampus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cole. #CL#
Cole closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Krampus managing to block the knees to the body from Cole.
Cole scores with a shot to the side of Krampus's head.
Cole misses with some punches.
Cole struggles to land a body shot inside as Krampus controls his hands.
Cole blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krampus lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole misses with some punches.
Krampus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cole.
Krampus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krampus tries to throw a body punch but Cole avoids it by throwing Krampus back against the cage.
Krampus lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Cole tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Krampus avoids it.#TD#
Cole turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Krampus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cole wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cole landing strikes.
Krampus takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Cole lands an elbow.
Cole working away.
Krampus regains half guard.
Krampus is looking for a sweep. Cole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cole slips a nice elbow through Krampus's hands, connecting with Krampus's forehead.
Cole working over Krampus with some ground and pound. Krampus looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Krampus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cole with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cole makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cole lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cole lands a couple of elbows.
Cole throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Krampus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Krampus is trying to keep Cole in close.
Krampus is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cole wants to control from the top but Krampus keeps moving.
Cole stands up over Krampus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Michael Cole overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Krampus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cole can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Cole content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cole makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cole trying to control but Krampus is working from the bottom.
Cole throws a big elbow that misses.
Cole slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Krampus sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Krampus trying to get back to full guard but Cole takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Cole lands a big elbow. #T4#
Krampus slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cole lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cole landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cole slips a nice elbow through Krampus's hands, connecting with Krampus's forehead.
Krampus is looking to control Cole's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Krampus avoid being mounted?
Cole looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cole working the head and body with strikes.
Cole takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole working Krampus over with strikes.
Krampus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC#Krampus is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Cole showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cole has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Cole!
Michael Cole really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: GAMMA#847 Grabber v Spike
Date: Aug 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cole throws a poor cross that misses
and Phoenix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Cole.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cole was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
As Phoenix tries to get set, Cole tries to push him back and clinch up but Phoenix manages to avoid the attempt.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cole moves away.
Cole half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cole misses with a series of wild punches.
Phoenix throws a hook but Cole avoids it easily.
Cole tries to counter with a takedown but Phoenix is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole fails with a takedown attempt.
Cole walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Blake Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Phoenix.
Blake Phoenix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phoenix lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cole takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Phoenix lands a jab.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
We've been hearing reports that Cole has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cole closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice defenses there by Cole.
Cole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cole fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cole takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Cole missing with a left hand there. Phoenix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phoenix wants to counter the offense by Cole and move into the clinch position.
Phoenix ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cole swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cole takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cole on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Phoenix scores with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a nice shot to the body.
Phoenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cole getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3##TD#
Cole closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Phoenix's guard.
Phoenix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cole is one step ahead there.
Cole looking to sit in guard and control but Phoenix gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Phoenix passes Cole's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Phoenix controlling the action here.
Cole is trying to control but can't.
Phoenix looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Cole is concentrating on defense, preventing Phoenix from advancing position.
Phoenix wants to pass the guard but Cole is defending well.
Cole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Phoenix content to control rather than advance.
Cole wants to get back to full guard.
Phoenix content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Phoenix dominated that round.
That's time! Cole's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Cole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phoenix throws a hook to the side of Cole's head but Cole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phoenix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Left hook, right uppercut from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands with a hook. Cole tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Phoenix scores with a jab.
Cole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Phoenix.
Phoenix has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Phoenix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Cole is just out of range.
Cole wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phoenix is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Phoenix swings for the body but Cole moves out of range.
Cole uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cole walks into a left hand.
Phoenix throws a hook but Cole blocks it.
As Phoenix looks to move away, Cole throws a big counter combo but Phoenix just gets out of the way.
Cole ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cole wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Phoenix fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Phoenix throws a jab when Cole was well out of range.
Cole attempts a counter takedown but Phoenix avoids it well and moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Phoenix.#T2#
Phoenix connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cole. Cole circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Phoenix throws a lazy uppercut
and Cole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blake Phoenix seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cole uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
As Phoenix tries to get set, Cole tries to push him back and clinch up but Phoenix manages to avoid the attempt.
Phoenix looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Cole on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cole.
Cole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Cole.
Cole takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cole slips under a jab from Phoenix.
Cole half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Phoenix throws a low kick but Cole avoids it.
Cole scores with a one two! Phoenix had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Phoenix throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Cole holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Phoenix throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coles head.
Cole lands with a left to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cole lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phoenix looking to throw knees to the head but Cole is blocking nicely.
Cole has a couple of punches blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cole gets through Phoenix's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cole lands with a right to the head.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Cole is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T4#
Cole tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phoenix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Cole drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Phoenix gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Cole lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Cole.
Cole lands a body shot.
Michael Cole has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Phoenix lands with a light punch inside.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Phoenix misses with a body punch.
Phoenix has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cole seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Phoenix can turn it around.
Phoenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phoenix gets through Cole's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cole.
Cole tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Phoenix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Phoenix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cole looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
Phoenix gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cole to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Phoenix looking for a sweep. Not yet Phoenix, not yet.
Cole throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Phoenix works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cole throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cole postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole throws an elbow that misses. Phoenix uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cole's guard. Nice move by Phoenix!#REVB#
Cole might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cole keeping moving, preventing Phoenix from controlling successfully.
Cole has his hands on Phoenix's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Phoenix slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Phoenix wants to get up but he can't break Cole's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Phoenix preventing the sweep.
Phoenix is pushing down on Cole's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cole is fighting to maintain full guard but Phoenix has managed to sneak the leg through.
Michael Cole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Phoenix trying to control the action but Cole is working from the bottom.
Cole is looking to control Phoenix's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cole avoid being mounted?
Cole wants to improve his position but Phoenix is controlling well.
Cole is working hard here to advance position.
Cole has his hands clasped together around Phoenix's back. He's all about the action.
Phoenix controlling the action here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Cole saw that one coming.
Cole tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Phoenix manages to circle out of the way.
Phoenix throws a jab when Cole was well out of range.
Cole ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cole was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
Cole was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cole takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cole looks to land a combination. Phoenix sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Phoenix uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cole has time to react.
Cole avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
Cole changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
Phoenix scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Cole misses its target.
Phoenix cracks Cole with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole wants to clinch
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cole gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phoenix throws a lazy uppercut
and Cole counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Phoenix turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Phoenix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Phoenix 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Phoenix!
Blake Phoenix decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#843 Horse v Kodjia
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith Jr throws out the jab.
Cole shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Cole keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice side step and Smith Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cole.
Smith Jr throws an off balance right hand
letting Cole counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Cole checks a leg kick.
Cole is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
Corey Smith Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr misses with a double jab #TD#
and Cole counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cole scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cole working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith Jr's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cole accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cole with a nice head shot there.
Cole loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith Jr trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Cole postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cole with a nice head shot there.
Smith Jr has momentary wrist control but Cole slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Cole stops Smith Jr from standing up.
Cole is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cole connects with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cole connects with a couple of short punches.
Smith Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Smith Jr looking to control.
Cole postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smith Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smith Jr looking to control.
Smith Jr trying to strike off his back.
Cole stands up over Smith Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Cole keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith Jr's head.
Cole is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cole has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smith Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Smith Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cole is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cole landing with the ground and pound.
Cole stops Smith Jr from standing up.
Cole lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cole working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Cole distracts Smith Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cole with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cole wants to control from the top but Smith Jr keeps moving.
Cole working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith Jr's head.
Smith Jr wants to hit a sweep here but Cole passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Smith Jr there!
Cole is in the full mount, landing strikes.
A nice elbow there by Cole.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole with shots to the head and body - Smith Jr looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Cole dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cole avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Cole was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith Jr.
Cole throws a low kick but Smith Jr moves out of range easily.
Cole looks for a takedown but Smith Jr sprawls well.
Smith Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith Jr can do to turn this around?
Smith Jr throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Cole decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smith Jr's guard.
Cole working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cole throws a big elbow that misses.
Cole lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Cole looking to sit in guard and control but Smith Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SU2#
Smith Jr stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Smith Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cole.
Smith Jr tries a low kick but Cole avoids it.#KD2#
Smith Jr lands a big head kick that sends Cole tumbling to the mat! Smith Jr takes a step backwards and waves Cole back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Michael Cole has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith Jr. Cole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cole goes for a double leg but Smith Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith Jr continues to drive forward.
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!
Cole scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith Jr doesn't seem bothered though. #T2##KD2#
Smith Jr cracks Cole with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Smith Jr has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cole to stand back up!#ROC2#Cole is rocked!
Smith Jr misses the shot to the body.
Oh Cole is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cole moves out of range of the strikes.
Cole seems to have got his legs back now.
Cole pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cole with a body shot.
A jab from Smith Jr finds it's way through Cole's defenses. #KD2#
Smith Jr cracks Cole with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Smith Jr has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cole to stand back up!
Cole fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Smith Jr takes a swing at Cole's ribcage but misses.
Smith Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cole slips a straight right by Smith Jr.
Cole slips a jab from Smith Jr.
It looked like Cole was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smith Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smith Jr lands a nice hook to Cole's body. Cole takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cole moves away.
Cole is looking to counter punch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Cole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith Jr.#T4#
Smith Jr throws the left hand but Cole avoids the punch easily.
Cole misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith Jr throws out the jab.
Smith Jr throws a front kick aimed at Cole's knee but Cole avoids it well.
Cole looks for a takedown but Smith Jr sprawls well.
Smith Jr replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Cole blocks it well.
Smith Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Smith Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Cole's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smith Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Cole appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cole tries to clinch but Smith Jr moves away
enabling Smith Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith Jr throws a hook but Cole avoids it easily.
Smith Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Cole tries to clinch up but Smith Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Cole is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr thows a leg kick but Cole checks it #CL#
and Cole counters by clinching up.
Cole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Cole lands a right hand. #T1##BC2#
Smith Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good leg kick by Smith Jr.
Cole lands a body shot.
Corey Smith Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Cole counters by moving into the clinch.
Cole lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cole digs a right hand underneath Smith Jr's ribcage. Smith Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith Jr prevents a body shot from Cole.
Smith Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cole misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cole misses with some punches.
Smith Jr is trying to force a seperation but Cole has the dominant position.
Smith Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Cole is looking for a takedown.#T2#
Smith Jr prevents a body shot from Cole.
Cole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cole is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cole wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Cole has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Smith Jr is trying to keep an underhook but Cole manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith Jr has hold of Cole's hands but Cole slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cole missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cole working the head and body with strikes.
Cole landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cole stops Smith Jr from getting back to his feet.
Cole winds up and cracks Smith Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smith Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smith Jr is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Smith Jr taking some punishment here, with Cole in his half guard. #T3#
Smith Jr is positioning himself well to prevent Cole advancing to mount.
Smith Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smith Jr keeping moving, preventing Cole from controlling successfully.
Smith Jr managing to control the position.
Cole lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cole preventing the sweep. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cole won't allow Smith Jr to sweep him here.
Cole postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cole cracks Smith Jr with a solid left hand.
Cole is working Smith Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smith Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cole landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole postures up in Smith Jr's guard and throws a big left but Smith Jr blocks it.
Michael Cole overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith Jr is looking to stand up but Cole isn't so interested in that idea.
Cole wants to control from the top but Smith Jr keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Cole showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cole has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Cole!
Michael Cole managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.

Event: GAMMA#837 Spike v Horse
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole misses with a series of wild punches.
Sidious counters with a body kick.
Cole misses with a combination
and Sidious counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sidious misses with an uppercut. Cole saw that one coming.
Sidious misses with a left hand
and Cole counters with a nice body shot.
Cole throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sidious counters with a nice body shot.
Sidious throws a lazy uppercut
and Cole counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Sidious.
Cole changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sidious tries to avoid it but Cole manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sidious to the ground. Sidious escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sidious looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sidious lands a lovely overhand right.
Sidious defending well as Cole loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
A jab from Sidious misses.
Sidious throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cole steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sidious.
Sidious looks to land a right hand but Cole moved out of range.
Cole seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sidious uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cole.
Cole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sidious.
Cole getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cole takes a swing at Sidious's ribcage but misses.
Cole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sidious.
Sidious staying out of range there.
Sidious swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Sidious misses with a wild body shot.
Cole avoids the body shot from Sidious.
Nice uppercut there from Sidious.
Cole lands with a nice body punch.
Sidious looks to score with a jab to the body but Cole is just out of range.
Sidious keeps the fight on the outside.
Sidious throws a half hearted mid kick.
Michael Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sidious walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cole has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sidious finds it's way round the side to connect with Cole's head.
Sidious swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Darth Sidious is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sidious lands an overhand right.#T3#
Sidious throws a front kick that sends Cole stumbling back into the cage.
Sidious waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cole.
Cole swings for the body but Sidious moves out of range.
Sidious misses with a hook
and Cole counters with a series of strikes. Sidious will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cole stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sidious.
Cole connects with the punch.
Sidious lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cole circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Cole rushes Sidious and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sidious's elbow.
Sidious prevents a body shot from Cole.
Cole struggles to land a body shot inside as Sidious controls his hands.
Cole swings wildly with an uppercut but Sidious uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Cole.
Cole blocks an uppercut.
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!
Cole misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sidious struggles to land a body shot inside as Cole controls his hands.
Sidious tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cole's elbow.
Cole lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Sidious.
Cole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Sidious.
Sidious is leaning against Cole and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sidious looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cole struggles to land a body shot inside as Sidious controls his hands.
Sidious misses with some punches.
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cole has a couple of punches blocked by Sidious.
Sidious lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Michael Cole has been cut.
Sidious throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sidious pushes Cole back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Darth Sidious will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Cole'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#
Cole fails with an attempt to clinch. #KD2#
Sidious lands a big head kick that sends Cole tumbling to the mat! Sidious takes a step backwards and waves Cole back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Cole is rocked!
Cole fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Cole rushes Sidious and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sidious misses with a body punch.
Sidious misses with an elbow over the top.
Cole leaning against his opponent.
Cole throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sidiouss head.
Sidious misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sidious misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cole lands with a left to the head.
Sidious throws an elbow that misses.
Sidious blocking some punches.
Cole works on Sidious's body with a couple of short punches.
Sidious tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sidious softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Sidious lands a nice elbow.
Sidious lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cole is looking for a takedown.
Sidious stops a takedown attempt from Cole.
Sidious lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sidious doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sidious doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cole takes a shot to the head.
Sidious gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cole.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sidious misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cole lands a body punch.
Sidious can't find room to land a body shot as Cole controls the action.
Cole lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Cole scores with a nice short uppercut.
Darth Sidious seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cole tries a body shot but Sidious blocks it.
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Cole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sidious doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sidious stops a takedown attempt from Cole.
Sidious lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Sidious scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Sidious as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cole misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Cole.
Sidious gets through Cole's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Cole on the inside.
Sidious pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sidious tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cole's elbow.
Cole blocks a body shot from Sidious.
A right hook to the body lands for Sidious.
Sidious misses with a punch to the body.
Sidious misses with a punch to the body.
Sidious lands a nice elbow.
Sidious lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sidious's elbow.
Sidious doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cole misses with a body punch.
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cole lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sidious digs a right hand underneath Cole's ribcage. Cole let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cole working aggressively here.
Sidious tries to throw a body punch but Cole avoids it by throwing Sidious back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sidious.
Sidious lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cole is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cole misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sidious misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cole throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sidiouss head.
Sidious makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Sidious.
Sidious tries to throw a body punch but Cole avoids it by throwing Sidious back against the cage.
Cole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sidious lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Sidious can't find room to land a body shot as Cole controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sidious creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sidious takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cole pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sidious digs a right hand underneath Cole's ribcage. Cole let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cole working aggressively here.
Sidious looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Sidious breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Sidious has knocked Cole down with a huge combo! Sidious steps away and waves a wobbly Cole back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Cole is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sidious throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sidious closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Cole! Sidious dives in looking to finish! Cole is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darth Sidious!
A victorious Darth Sidious thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#833 Paulin v Spike
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole swings for the body but Page moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Page, as that shot connected.
Page lands a nice looking body shot.
Cole rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Page moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Page clinches.
Cole presses Page against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cole creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Franky Page has been cut.
Cole stops a takedown attempt from Page.
Cole tries a body shot but Page blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Page.
Page tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cole's elbow.
Page misses with some punches.
Page lands a hook that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
A short right from Page on the inside.
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Page working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Page is trying to trip Cole. He has hold of a leg but Cole is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Page persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Cole keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully.
Page postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Cole wants to stand up but Page is controlling him.
Cole pulls Page in to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Page's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cole is trying to control the position but Page postures up.
Page cracks Cole with a solid left hand.
Cole pulls Page in close to prevent any damage.
Page wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Page tries to free his leg and advance position but Cole is retaining full guard.
Cole seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Page working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Page trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Page accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cole working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Page.
Cole might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Page connects with a couple of short punches.
Page throwing strikes but missing.
Page is in close to Cole's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Page throws a big elbow that misses.
Cole pulls Page in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Page throws out the jab.
Cole pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Page tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cole was well out of range. Poor timing from Page.
Cole is looking to counter the offense by Page and move into the clinch.
Page shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cole sprawls well. Cole wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Page gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Page defending well as Cole loads up on a big left hand.
Cole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Cole changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Page looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Page takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Cole working the ground and pound but Page is defending the strikes.
Cole looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Page is avoiding damage well.
Cole sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Page is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The strikes coming from Cole are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cole has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Page tries to improve position but can't.
Page manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cole is staying active underneath Page, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Page throwing shots but Cole is blocking nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Page is trying for a kimura here. Cole looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Page wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Franky Page!

Event: GAMMA#828 Paulin v Boagrius
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole moves in looking to clinch but Krampus pushes him off.
Cole lands a nice hook to Krampus's body. Krampus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Krampus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Krampus misses.
Krampus shoots for a double leg takedown but Cole sprawls well. He's pushed Krampus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cole darts in trying to clinch

and Krampus counters with a single leg into guard. Cole didn't expect that.
Krampus working some strikes from top position.
Krampus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Krampus throws a big elbow that misses.
Krampus looking to sit in guard and control but Cole gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cole's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cole throws a strike but Krampus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cole keeping moving, preventing Krampus from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole looking for a sweep. Not yet Cole, not yet.
Krampus wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Krampus has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Cole seems keen to control Krampus's posture.
Krampus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Krampus wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Krampus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cole works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cole has his hands on Krampus's head, controlling the position.
Cole looking for a sweep. Not yet Cole, not yet.
Cole has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Krampus has passed into side control.
Krampus wants to control but Cole is keeping him busy.
Cole is looking for a sweep.
Krampus scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cole defending against the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Krampus.
Krampus working the ground and pound but Cole is defending the strikes.
Cole tries to buck Krampus off but Krampus is having none of it.
Krampus throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Cole sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cole tries to get to full guard but Krampus has control of the leg.
Krampus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cole tries to get to full guard but Krampus has control of the leg.
Cole avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Krampus.
Krampus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cole keeps working.
Krampus is controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krampus scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cole works his way to full guard. Good work.
Krampus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cole is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krampus is looking to escape.
Cole controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Krampus 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.

Krampus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Cole looks to move away, Krampus throws a big counter combo but Cole just gets out of the way.
Krampus blocks a low kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cole. Krampus does a little dance to reset his feet.

Krampus shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Krampus was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Krampus in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole wants to control but Krampus postures up.
Krampus in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cole wants to control but Krampus postures up.
Krampus misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krampus in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
What's Cole going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Cole manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cole is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Cole wants to control but Krampus is keeping him busy.
Cole thows a huge punch but Krampus dodges it nicely.
Cole working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cole seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Krampus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cole not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Krampus is looking to escape.
Cole not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Krampus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cole.

Krampus has one foot on Cole's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Krampus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cole fails with a takedown attempt.
Cole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krampus throws out the jab.
Cole fails to land with a series of punches.
Krampus throws a hook but Cole blocks it.
Cole tries to clinch there but Krampus circles away.
Krampus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cole can do to turn this around?
Krampus avoids the body shot from Cole.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krampus misses with a hook. Cole ducked under it nicely.
Cole lands a jab to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole fails to land the takedown.
Krampus clobbers Cole with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Krampus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Krampus.
Cole sneaks back into half guard.

Krampus wants to work for an arm triangle but Cole is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Krampus throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cole to regain full guard.
Cole manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krampus manages to get himself to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krampus keeping moving, preventing Cole from controlling successfully.
Cole is looking to work some ground and pound but Krampus has wrist control.
Cole trying to control but Krampus is working from the bottom.
Cole cracks Krampus with a solid left hand.
Krampus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cole throws a big elbow that misses.
Cole throws a big right hand that misses.
Dexter Krampus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cole cracks Krampus with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Krampus dominated that second round.
That's time! Krampus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Cole shoots in but no luck this time.
Krampus throws a big shot that misses.
Cole looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krampus manages to avoid it.
Cole loads up on a big right hand but Krampus slips the punch.
Krampus misses the jab.
Cole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cole let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Krampus throws a leg kick but Cole checks it.
Krampus misses with a looping right.
Cole throws a body shot but no joy.
Krampus misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krampus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cole.
Cole steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Krampus.
Dexter Krampus is winning the standup battle so far.
Krampus misses with an uppercut
and Cole counters with a nice uppercut.
Krampus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krampus ducks under a wild hook from Cole.
Cole misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Krampus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cole looks to score with a jab to the body but Krampus is just out of range.
Krampus throws a lazy right hand but Cole sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cole tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cole scores with a shot to the body.

Cole looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Krampus has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Cole is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Krampus tries to break the clinch but Cole is controlling the position.
Cole looking for a takedown.
Krampus can't find room to land a body shot as Cole controls the action.
Krampus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cole misses with a punch on the inside.
Cole lands a left hand that snaps the head of Krampus backwards.
Michael Cole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dexter Krampus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole misses with a body punch.
Cole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Krampus blocks a body shot from Cole.
Krampus prevents a body shot from Cole.
Cole misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cole tries to work over Krampus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cole pushes Krampus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cole tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Krampus avoids it.
Cole throws a head punch that misses.
Krampus tries to work over Cole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cole is working Krampus over against the cage.
Cole misses with the head strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cole gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cole missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Krampus is staying active underneath Cole, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Krampus wants to get back to his feet.
Cole drops an elbow to the side of Krampus's head.
Krampus is not content to let Cole control the position.
Krampus wants to get back to his feet.
Cole sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Krampus defending well though.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole is just content to waste time from the top position. Krampus takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Cole stops Krampus from standing up.
Cole working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Some wild striking there from Cole.
It looked like Krampus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Krampus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Krampus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Cole backs away, Krampus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Krampus moves out of range as Cole strikes.
Cole misses with a left hand
and Krampus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Krampus digs a good body shot into Cole's ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael Cole.
I think Krampus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dexter Krampus!
A less than humble Dexter Krampus misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: GAMMA#823 Rones v Balayan
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
A jab from Smith Jr misses.
Cole throws a right and a left that Smith Jr avoids nicely.
Smith Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smith Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Cole makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smith Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Cole is just out of range.#CL#
Cole closes the distance and clinches.
Smith Jr lands a body punch. #BC2#
Smith Jr breaks from the clinch.
Cole avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole moves away from the strike by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cole.
Cole tries to clinch up
and Smith Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Michael Cole has been cut.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith Jr.
Cole is looking to counter punch.
Cole displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Smith Jr thuds a left hand into Cole's body.
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith Jr moves away.
A swing and a miss from Smith Jr.
Cole swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cole throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith Jr throws out a counter right but Cole avoids it with no problem.
Cole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith Jr.
Cole wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cole throws a right hand that misses
and Smith Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Cole throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith Jr counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
Cole is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Cole.
Cole scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cole with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Cole is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Cole lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cole seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith Jr dodges the punch combination from Cole.
Smith Jr cracks Cole with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cole just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An inside leg kick from Smith Jr misses.
Cole is looking to wear down Smith Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cole throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #KD2#
Smith Jr sends Cole crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Smith Jr is motioning to the referee to let Cole up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Smith Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Cole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Cole.
Smith Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cole moves away.#TD#
Cole shoots in and gets a takedown into Smith Jr's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Smith Jr manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Smith Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cole prevents a body shot from Smith Jr.
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cole stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cole working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cole blocks a body shot from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Smith Jr controls the action.
Smith Jr is trying to break free.
Cole digs a right hand underneath Smith Jr's ribcage. Smith Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith Jr tries to work over Cole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith Jr tries to break the clinch but Cole is controlling the position. #T4#
Smith Jr working aggressively here.
Smith Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Cole is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smith Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Smith Jr tries to work over Cole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith Jr stalling against the cage.
Smith Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cole's elbow.
Cole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Cole.
Smith Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Cole tries to work over Smith Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Smith Jr fails to land.
Cole blocks a body shot from Smith Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Smith Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Smith Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Cole'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#
Smith Jr misses with a hook.#TD#
Cole closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cole misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Smith Jr has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Cole in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cole creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cole landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cole cracks Smith Jr with a big elbow.
Smith Jr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cole's best efforts.
Smith Jr is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole drops an elbow to the side of Smith Jr's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cole is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith Jr keeps working. #T1#
Cole lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cole takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Smith Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Cole sits in half guard.
Smith Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cole scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cole has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smith Jr taking some punishment here, with Cole in his half guard.
Smith Jr is trying to stand.
Cole trying to control from Smith Jr's half guard. Smith Jr has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Smith Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cole in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Cole stopping the sweep attempt from Smith Jr.
Cole landing with the ground and pound.
Cole prevents Smith Jr from getting back to his feet.
Cole is in close to Smith Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cole scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
Smith Jr scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Cole checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T3#
Cole scores with a jab.
Cole darts in looking for a takedown but Smith Jr gets double underhooks and turns Cole into the cage.
Cole tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith Jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Cole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cole lands with a hook. Smith Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Cole bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Smith Jr throws Cole to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Cole steps away.
Smith Jr tries to land a front kick but Cole steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good leg kick by Smith Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #TD#
Cole dives in and scores a takedown into Smith Jr's guard.#ES2#
Smith Jr manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T4#
Smith Jr stalling the fight. #BC2#
Smith Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cole fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Corey Smith Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cole sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Corey Smith Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Cole does it's job there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith Jr.
Cole misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cole shoots in for a double leg but Smith Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith Jr throws a fast counter high kick but Cole manages to duck under it in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot.
Smith Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith Jr dips to his left and cracks Cole with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Michael Cole will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Cole's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith Jr.
Cole throws a right hand that misses
and Smith Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith Jr looks to land a right hand but Cole moved out of range.
Cole tries to counter by clinching up but Smith Jr breaks away and moves out of range.
Cole digs a good body shot into Smith Jr's ribs.
Cole avoids the head kick by Smith Jr.
Cole looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith Jr is just out of range.
Smith Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cole, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cole waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith Jr.#T1#
Cole throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cole takes a swing at Smith Jr's ribcage but misses.
Michael Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith Jr cracks Cole with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cole scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cole tries for a takedown but Smith Jr circles away easily
enabling Smith Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Cole tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cole connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cole tries to land a leg kick but Smith Jr saw it coming and moves away. #T2#
Smith Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cole.
Cole misses with a straight left.
Smith Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cole looks for a takedown but Smith Jr sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cole throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big right from Smith Jr misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Cole closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smith Jr's guard.
Cole postures up in Smith Jr's guard and throws a big left but Smith Jr blocks it.
Smith Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cole is one step ahead there.
Cole postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Smith Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cole's guard. #REVB#
Cole has his hands on Smith Jr's head, controlling the position.
Cole is trying to keep Smith Jr in close.
Smith Jr wanted to stand there but Cole had control of the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cole trying to control the position.
Smith Jr trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cole's guard.
Cole lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole throwing strikes from guard but Smith Jr blocks nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Michael Cole.
I think Cole has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Michael Cole!
Michael Cole gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: GAMMA#818 Bolleke v Slurper
Date: Mar 21, 2020

#R1#
Antoski throws a jab but it's blocked by Cole.
Antoski misses with a straight right.
Cole moves forwards but Antoski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Antoski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Cole defending well as Antoski loads up on a big left hand.
Cole gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cole jabs at Antoski's body.
Antoski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cole.
A little feinted left hand from Antoski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Antoski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cole backs up against the cage. #TD2#
Cole darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Antoski is trying to stand up here but Cole is controlling him well.
Cole winds up and cracks Antoski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Antoski is trying to stand back up but Cole is controlling him
Cole missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cole prevents Antoski from standing back up.
Cole thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Antoski's head.
Cole stops Antoski from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Cole missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #ES#
Antoski kicks Cole off and gets back to his feet.
Antoski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cole.
A little jabbing left from Cole on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Antoski misses with a body shot.
Antoski thuds his right hand into Cole's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Antoski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Antoski lands with an overhand left.
Shawn Antoski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Antoski jabs Cole right on the nose. Cole blinks but takes it well.
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Antoski moves away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Antoski - that will leave a mark!
Cole scores with a crisp jab that stopped Antoski in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Antoski swings for the body but Cole moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Antoski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cole doesn't seem phased though.
Cole lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Antoski at a distance.
Antoski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Antoski punishes Cole's body with a nice straight punch.
Antoski dodges the punch combination from Cole. #T2#
Antoski thumps Cole with a low kick.
Cole darts in trying to clinch
and Antoski counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Antoski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice jab there from Antoski.
Antoski 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.
Antoski lands with a hook. Cole tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD2#
Cole dives in and scores a takedown into Antoski's guard.#ES#
Antoski manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Cole.
Antoski struggles to land a body shot inside as Cole controls his hands.
Cole gets through Antoski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
Cole lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #T3#
Cole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Antoski keeps working.
Antoski is trying to stand up here but Cole is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Antoski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cole.
Antoski is trying to stand up here but Cole is controlling him well.
Cole takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cole trying to control the action but Antoski is working from the bottom.
Antoski looks like he's trying to stand up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cole throws a low kick, looking for Antoski's leg but Antoski calmly moves out of range.
Cole moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cole! But no joy.
Cole shoots in but no luck this time. #T4#
Antoski throws out a loose jab but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Antoski. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Cole has closed the distance and engaged Antoski in a clinch.
Antoski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Antoski scores with a shoulder strike.
Cole goes for a takedown in the clinch but Antoski prevents it.
A short uppercut from Antoski.
A left hand lands to the body for Antoski.
Cole looks winded!
Antoski throws a punch but it's blocked by Cole.
Cole is working Antoski over against the cage.
Antoski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Antoski on the inside.
Antoski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Antoski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cole.
Antoski throws a head punch that misses.
Cole tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Antoski avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Antoski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Antoski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Antoski throws a poor cross that misses
and Cole counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Antoski takes a swing at Cole's ribcage but misses.
Antoski connects with a leg kick. Cole looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Antoski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Antoski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cole shoots in but no luck this time.
Antoski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cole shoots and misses
letting Antoski counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Antoski.
Cole tries to land a front kick but Antoski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Antoski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cole with a lazy takedown attempt
and Antoski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shawn Antoski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Cole.#T1#
Antoski looks to land a right hand but Cole moved out of range.
Antoski misses with a body kick.
Cole staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Antoski.
Antoski is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Antoski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cole manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Antoski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cole doesn't seem phased though.
Cole is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Antoski rather than just go for the knockout.
Antoski takes a swing at Cole's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Cole releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Shawn Antoski is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cole looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Antoski lands a head kick!
Cole misses with a hook.
Antoski misses with a wild body shot.
Antoski lands a head shot.
Cole slips under a jab from Antoski.#T2#
Antoski throws a head kick but Cole moves out of range.
Antoski misses with a hook
and Cole counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Antoski thinking.
Cole misses with a wild body shot.
Antoski lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Antoski walks into a left hand.
Antoski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cole can do to turn this around?
A jab from Cole does it's job there.
Antoski tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Cole counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Antoski kicks Cole off and gets back to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Antoski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Antoski lands a slapping body shot.
Cole takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cole drops his hands momentarily and Antoski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Antoski throws out a loose jab but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cole swings for the body but Antoski moves out of range. #T3#
Antoski scores with a hook.
A good leg kick by Antoski.
Antoski throws a shot from downtown. Cole moves away and avoids it.
Antoski throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Cole counters with a shoot takedown. Antoski fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Antoski is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Cole presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Cole misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cole stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Antoski tries to throw a body punch but Cole avoids it by throwing Antoski back against the cage.
Cole is trying to stall.
A short right from Antoski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cole is trying to drag Antoski to the mat but Antoski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Good body shot from Cole.
Cole lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Antoski backwards. #T4##BC#
Antoski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Cole rushes Antoski and presses him up against the cage.
Cole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cole goes for a takedown attempt but Antoski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cole throws a big shot that misses.
Antoski fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cole just manages to avoid it.
Antoski throws the left hand but Cole avoids the punch easily.
Antoski with a nice cross.
Cole scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Antoski.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cole or perhaps it was just good defense by Antoski, which made it look bad.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cole with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Antoski to score with a decent uppercut.
Antoski misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Antoski dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Antoski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cole on the side of the head.
Cole shoots in but Antoski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Antoski wants to slow Cole down by chopping away at his legs.
Cole throws out a counter right but Antoski avoids it with no problem.
Antoski just misses with a punch to the body.
Antoski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cole doesn't manage to clinch there - Antoski circles away.
Antoski misses with a hook. Cole ducked under it nicely.
Cole throws a big shot that misses.
Cole has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch up but Antoski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Antoski is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Antoski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Antoski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cole's head.
Antoski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cole has time to react.#ROC#
Cole is rocked!
Antoski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cole sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cole thinks about the counter body kick.
Cole is still on wobbly legs! Can Antoski finish him?#T1#
Antoski misses with a looping right.
Cole tries to clinch up.
Cole seems to have recovered his senses.
Antoski slips a jab from Cole.
Antoski lands with a hook. Cole tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Antoski misses the jab.
Cole drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Antoski defends it well.
Cole throws a jab but it's blocked by Antoski.
Antoski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Antoski, as that shot connected.
Nice takedown defense from Antoski. No joy for Cole on that attempt.
Shawn Antoski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Cole.
Antoski misses with a looping right.
A shot to the body from Antoski misses
and Cole counters with a nice body shot.
Cole ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Antoski.
Cole throws out a counter right but Antoski avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Antoski misses.
Cole wants to counter the offense by Antoski and move into the clinch position.
Michael Cole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Antoski misses with a hook.
Antoski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cole looks to score with a jab to the body but Antoski is just out of range.
Antoski looks to throw the jab but Cole is out of range.
Shawn Antoski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Antoski throws a hook but Cole blocks it.
Cole changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cole throws a low kick but Antoski moves out of range easily.
Antoski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cole shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Antoski counters with a one-two to the body.
Cole throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Antoski's waist but Antoski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cole off to one side.
Cole takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cole misses with a body punch
and Antoski counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Antoski. That snapped Cole's head back.
Antoski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Antoski, right into the meat.
Cole thuds his right hand into Antoski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cole lands a body shot.
Antoski throws a shot to the body.
Antoski jabs at Cole's body.
Antoski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cole takes one to the chin there.
Antoski lands a jab.
Cole looks to land a left hand but Antoski moved out of range nicely.
Antoski is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Antoski staying out of range there.
Antoski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #KD#
Antoski lands a big head kick that sends Cole tumbling to the mat! Antoski takes a step backwards and waves Cole back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Cole's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Antoski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cole's sensitive parts.
Antoski avoids the body shot from Cole.
Cole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Antoski was well out of range. Poor timing from Cole.
Antoski swings for the body but Cole moves out of range.
Antoski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #KD#
Antoski cracks Cole with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cole looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Antoski finish him?
Cole scores with a crisp jab that stopped Antoski in his tracks.
Cole shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Antoski sprawls well. Antoski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cole gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cole misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Antoski to counter with a crisp jab.
Antoski lands the left hand.
Antoski flashes Cole a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Cole's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Cole crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Antoski punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shawn Antoski!
After winning the bout, Shawn Antoski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#814 Bolleke v Slurper
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
Turillo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cole blocks the body kick.
Turillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cole takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cole rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turillo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cole misses with a straight left.
It appears Turillo was looking to counter with a kick there.
Cole shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Turillo sprawls well. Turillo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cole gets slowly back to his feet.
Turillo misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Cole counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Turillo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cole landing with the ground and pound.
Cole working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Turillo's head.
Turillo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Cole looking to pass the guard.
Turillo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Cole working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Turillo working a defensive guard here.
Cole's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Turillo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Turillo wants to get back to his feet but Cole is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cole working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Cole is in close to Turillo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cole connects with a couple of short punches.
Cole stops Turillo from standing up.
Cole throws a big right hand that misses.
Turillo is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Song Turillo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cole scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Cole dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cole tried to score with a low kick but Turillo checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Turillo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turillo lands a head kick!
Cole moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Turillo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cole circles away quickly and effectively.
Turillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cole moves away.
Cole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cole just misses with a punch to the body.
Turillo throws a body shot but no joy.
Turillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cole bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Turillo's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turillo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cole.
Turillo punishes Cole's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Turillo.
Cole misses the shot to the body.
Cole darts in looking for a takedown but Turillo gets double underhooks and turns Cole into the cage.
Cole fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Song Turillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Cole.
Turillo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Turillo jabs Cole right on the nose. Cole blinks but takes it well.
Some wild striking there from Cole.
A lazy left from Turillo finds it's target.
Cole avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Some bone on bone action there as Cole checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cole dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cole with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Cole moves in looking to clinch but Turillo pushes him off.
Turillo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cole.
Turillo wants to land a leg kick but Cole is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cole. Turillo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turillo connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cole stuns Turillo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Turillo misses with a body shot
enabling Cole to counter with a crisp jab.
Cole dives in for a single leg takedown but Turillo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Turillo pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Cole has closed the distance and engaged Turillo in a clinch.
Cole lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turillo backwards.
Cole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cole lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Turillo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael Cole will probably get the nod.
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#
Cole fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Turillo avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck for Cole with that takedown attempt.
Turillo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Cole lands with a shot to the body.
Cole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turillo.
Turillo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cole.
Turillo connects with a leg kick. Cole looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole throws a nice looking combination but Turillo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turillo fakes the leg kick and cracks Cole in the body.
Turillo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Turillo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cole was well out of range. Poor timing from Turillo.
Cole changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cole scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Cole takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cole moves out of range of the body kick.
Cole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turillo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cole fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Turillo is out of range.
Turillo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Turillo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turillo lands a nice looking body shot.
Turillo 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cole looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Turillo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cole throws a looping overhand right but Turillo ducks down to avoid it.
Turillo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Cole moves out of range as Turillo strikes.
Cole with a jab.
Turillo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cole will feel that in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Turillo tenderised Cole's leg. Cole is trying to keep his angry face on.
Turillo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cole connects with a body shot that sends Turillo's belly button to the back.
Turillo tried to score with a low kick but Cole checks it.
Turillo misses with an uppercut
and Cole counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Turillo thinking.
Turillo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cole with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Crunch! Turillo slams his shin into Cole's torso.#TD2#
Cole looking to score a takedown here. Turillo is defending well but Cole drives through and ends up in Turillo's guard.#ES#
Turillo pushes Cole off and gets back to his feet.
Turillo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cole was well out of range. Poor timing from Turillo.#T3#
Cole waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turillo.
Turillo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cole lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cole chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turillo can pounce on him.
Cole connects with a body shot.
Cole walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Turillo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Turillo throws a body kick that misses
and Cole cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cole fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turillo misses the jab.
Turillo tries a low kick but Cole avoids it.
Turillo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cole looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turillo throws a body punch but Cole moves out of range.
Turillo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL2#
and Cole counters by moving into the clinch.
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Turillo throws a head punch that misses.
Turillo lands a shoulder strike.
Turillo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cole lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Turillo or not.
A short body shot lands from Cole as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cole misses with the head strike.
Cole lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Turillo misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Cole.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cole just misses with a elbow thrown towards Turillo's brow.
Cole gets through Turillo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Song Turillo has been cut.
Cole scores with a shot to the side of Turillo's head.
Cole misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Turillo as Cole tries to tie him up.
Cole swings wildly with an uppercut but Turillo uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michael Cole will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Song Turillo'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Turillo misses with a lunging right hand
and Cole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cole looks to score with a jab to the body but Turillo is just out of range.
Cole avoids a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Turillo.
Cole misses with an uppercut.
Cole tries to clinch there but Turillo circles away.
Cole lands a body shot.
Cole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turillo manages to avoid it.
Turillo looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Turillo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Turillo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cole takes a step back to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Donk. Turillo catches Cole right on the button with a cross.
Turillo is looking to wear down Cole with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#TD2#
Cole closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Turillo's guard.#ES#
Turillo pushes Cole off and scrambles back to his feet. #T1#
Turillo misses with a wild body shot.
Cole jabs at Turillo's body.
Turillo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cole counters with a left and a right that stings Turillo.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Turillo.
Cole will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A shot to the body from Turillo misses
and Turillo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Turillo.
Turillo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cole throws a body shot but no joy.
Turillo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Cole misses with a straight right.
Cole scores with a hook to the body. Turillo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cole chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turillo can pounce on him.
Cole will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Song Turillo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Turillo throws out a powerful jab.
Turillo misses with a hook. Cole ducked under it nicely.
Turillo thows a body kick. Cole tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cole takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cole lands a nice hook to Turillo's body. Turillo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turillo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Cole has closed the distance and engaged Turillo in a clinch.
Turillo tries a body shot but Cole blocks it.
Turillo swings wildly with an uppercut but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turillo prevents a body shot from Cole.
Cole drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Turillo lands a body shot. #T3#
Turillo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Cole.
Cole digs a right hand underneath Turillo's ribcage. Turillo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Cole.
Cole scores with a shot to the side of Turillo's head.
Turillo can't find room to land a body shot as Cole controls the action.
Cole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turillo blocks the elbow strike.
Cole tries to work over Turillo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cole misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cole.
Cole lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turillo backwards.
Cole looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cole's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cole tries for a takedown. No joy. #T4#
Cole tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Turillo avoids it.
Michael Cole seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Turillo lands a right hand.
Turillo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turillo pushes Cole back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turillo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole missing with knees to the body.
Cole swings wildly with an uppercut but Turillo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turillos head.
Turillo misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cole.
Cole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turillo.
Cole lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turillo is pressed up against the cage. Cole has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Turillo down to the mat. Turillo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Song Turillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Cole.
Turillo tries to land a body kick
and Cole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Michael Cole is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Turillo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael Cole.
I've got Cole 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Cole!
Michael Cole took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: GAMMA#809 Fungus v Tsuruta
Date: Feb 01, 2020

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Cole.
Sokolov avoids the body shot from Cole.
Sokolov loads up on a big right hand but Cole slips the punch.
Cole looks to score with a jab to the body but Sokolov is just out of range.
Konstantin Sokolov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sokolov moves away from the strike by Cole.
Sokolov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cole. Sokolov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cole fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sokolov checks it well.
Cole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sokolov looks to land a combination but Cole avoids it well.
Sokolov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sokolov misses with a looping left.
Cole lunges at Sokolov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sokolov's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokolov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sokolov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cole misses with a body shot.
Sokolov lunges at Cole with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cole's hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cole steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sokolov.
Cole slips a jab from Sokolov.#T1#
Cole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cole lands a body shot.
Cole throws the left hand but Sokolov avoids the punch easily.
Cole swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sokolov throws a right hand that misses
and Cole counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Cole clinches up against the cage.
Sokolov stalling in the clinch but Cole improves position.
Sokolov pushes Cole back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cole misses with a punch to the body.
Sokolov lands a shoulder strike.
Cole is trying to drag Sokolov to the mat but Sokolov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sokolov has Cole pressed against the cage.
Sokolov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cole misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sokolov is leaning against Cole and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Sokolov tries to work over Cole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cole blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cole lands a nice shot to the body.
Cole dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sokolov has a couple of punches blocked by Cole.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cole lands with a right to the head.
Sokolov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knees to the body from Sokolov.
Cole's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Sokolov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sokolov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Sokolov controls the action.
Sokolov stops a takedown attempt from Cole.
Sokolov lands a left hand.
Cole presses Sokolov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Sokolov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#
It looks like Michael Cole has been cut.
Sokolov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cole swings wildly with an uppercut but Sokolov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Cole as the two fighters clinch.
Cole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sokolov stops a takedown attempt from Cole.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from Cole.
Cole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sokolov working aggressively here.
Cole lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Cole lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sokolov taking some punishment here, with Cole in his half guard.
Sokolov moves into full guard.
Cole might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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!
Cole wants to control from the top but Sokolov keeps moving. #T4#
Sokolov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cole.
Cole wants to control from the top but Sokolov keeps moving.
Sokolov looking for a sweep. Not yet Sokolov, not yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cole accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cole wants to control from the top but Sokolov keeps moving.
Cole postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cole in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cole loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cole throws a big elbow that misses.
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 Michael Cole will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Cole's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Cole takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cole throws a shot from downtown. Sokolov moves away and avoids it.
Sokolov throws a series of punches but Cole moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cole.
Sokolov lands with a cross.
Sokolov throws a lazy uppercut
and Cole makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cole misses with a straight right.
Sokolov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sokolov misses with a jab to the body
enabling Cole to counter with a crisp jab.
Sokolov avoids the body shot from Cole.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Sokolov misses.
Sokolov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cole circles away.
Cole was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A jab from Sokolov misses.
Sokolov lands a nice looking body shot.
Michael Cole is winning the standup battle so far.
Sokolov throws the left hand but Cole avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Cole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sokolov was well out of range. Poor timing from Cole.
Sokolov cracks Cole with a right hand to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cole.
Sokolov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cole moves away.
Cole has been working on his balance at Brotherhood MMA (16 ELITE COACHES), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Sokolov.
The fighters circling - Sokolov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cole misses with a body shot.
Sokolov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cole fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sokolov misses with a looping left.
Sokolov throws a looping overhand right but Cole ducks down to avoid it.
Cole needs to keep his hands up - Sokolov had a free shot at his head there.
Sokolov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sokolov throws the left hand but Cole avoids the punch easily.
Sokolov misses with a left hand
and Cole counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Sokolov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Cole shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sokolov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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!
Cole scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cole scoring with some ground and pound.
Cole loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sokolov has momentary wrist control but Cole slips an elbow through the middle.
Sokolov wants to sweep but no luck.
Cole throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sokolov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sokolov trying to control the position here.
Cole looking to sit in guard and control but Sokolov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Sokolov throws a big elbow that misses.
Sokolov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sokolov throws a big elbow that misses.
Cole controlling the position.
Cole's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sokolov postures up and lands a big shot to Cole's brow.
Sokolov is looking to work some ground and pound but Cole has wrist control.
Cole is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sokolov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cole not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cole has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cole dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cole rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sokolov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Sokolov misses.
Cole is looking to wear down Sokolov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cole slips under a jab from Sokolov.
Sokolov throws a lazy right hand but Cole sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sokolov throws an overhand right that lands on Cole's shoulder, as Cole tries to avoid the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Cole there.
Sokolov looks to score with a jab to the body but Cole is just out of range.
Sokolov misses with a double jab
and Cole counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Konstantin Sokolov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Michael Cole's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Cole closes the distance and pushes Sokolov back into the cage.
Cole's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sokolov prevents the takedown attempt.
Cole lands a right hand.
Sokolov tries a knee to the head but Cole blocks it.
Cole lands a shot to the body.
Cole misses with a body punch.
Cole stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sokolov misses with a knee to the head.
Cole lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sokolov backwards.
Cole works on Sokolov's body with a couple of short punches.
Cole lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sokolov backwards.
Sokolov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cole seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sokolov can turn it around.
Cole is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cole is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sokolov is defending well for now.
Sokolov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cole is trying to drag Sokolov to the mat but Sokolov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sokolov throws a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Cole scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
Sokolov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cole is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole is trying to maintain the position but Sokolov is very close to passing his half guard.
Sokolov prevents Cole from improving his position.
Cole is trying to control but Sokolov passes into side control!
Michael Cole overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cole is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sokolov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sokolov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Cole trying to control here.
Cole wants to get back to full guard.
Sokolov is trying to control. Cole wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sokolov thows a huge punch but Cole dodges it nicely.
Cole is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sokolov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sokolov's back!
Cole misses with punches from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sokolov covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Sokolov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Cole lands a shot to the body. #T3#
Cole thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Cole doesn't have the hooks in and Sokolov manages to turn into his guard.
Sokolov being controlled here momentarily.
Cole keeping moving, preventing Sokolov from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cole is on top in guard. #REVR#
Cole wants to pass the guard but Sokolov is keeping the position.
Sokolov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cole. #T4#
Cole postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cole lands a couple of elbows.
Cole connects with a couple of short punches.
Sokolov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cole wants to control from the top but Sokolov keeps moving.
Cole throws an elbow that misses. Sokolov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cole's guard. Nice move by Sokolov!#REVB#
Sokolov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sokolov stopping the sweep attempt from Cole.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Cole showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cole has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: GAMMA#804 Conservative v Spike
Date: Dec 28, 2019

#R1#
Al Din pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Al Din misses with an uppercut.
Al Din throws a body punch but Cole moves out of range.
Cole looks to land a combination but Al Din avoids it well.
Al Din rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cole moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Al Din takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Al Din throws a leg kick but Cole checks it.
Al Din keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#
It looks like Michael Cole has been cut.
Al Din throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cole drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Al Din defends it well.
Cole catches Al Din with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#
It looks like Badr Al Din has been cut.
Cole lunges at Al Din with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Al Din's hand.
Al Din seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cole's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Al Din connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cole scrambles back to his feet.
Al Din tries to work over Cole's front leg with a kick but Cole checks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Din throws a looping overhand right but Cole ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Cole drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cole creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T1#
Cole scoring with punches and elbows.
Al Din tries to buck Cole off but Cole is having none of it.
Cole landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Al Din sneaks back into half guard.
Al Din controlling the position well.
Al Din taking some punishment here, with Cole in his half guard.
Cole working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cole winds up and cracks Al Din with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cole throwing shots but Al Din is blocking nicely.
Al Din moves into full guard.
Cole trying to control but Al Din is working from the bottom. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cole's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Al Din is trying to keep Cole in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cole landing with the ground and pound.
Cole scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cole's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cole wants to control from the top but Al Din keeps moving.
Cole postures up and lands a big shot to Al Din's brow.
Al Din looking to control.
Cole slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Al Din working a defensive guard here.
Cole cracks Al Din with a solid left hand.
Al Din will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Al Din is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cole defends well.
Cole makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Al Din looking for a guillotine here but Cole defends easily.
Cole is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Al Din not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cole trying to control but Al Din is working from the bottom.
Cole sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Al Din throws a jab when Cole was well out of range.
Al Din is looking to slow Cole down with leg kicks.
Al Din swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Al Din thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cole blocks a low kick nicely.
Cole avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Al Din looks to land a combination. Cole sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cole has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Al Din throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cole lands with a right hand.
Al Din throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cole.#CL2#
Cole moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael Cole will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Al Din throws the kick towards the body but Cole avoids it.
Al Din misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Cole counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cole. #SUB#
Al Din is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cole is aware though and is defending well.
Cole keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Al Din's head.
Cole scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cole with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cole working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Al Din's head.
Cole trying to control but Al Din is working from the bottom.
Cole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Al Din looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Cole is defending well. Al Din quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Cole has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Al Din celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Badr Al Din!
Badr Al Din decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#799 Jernit v Barbo
Date: Nov 23, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Cole shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lõhmus manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cole in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cole throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lõhmus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lõhmus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cole throws a big elbow that misses.
Cole in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lõhmus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cole throwing strikes from guard but Lõhmus blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lõhmus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cole throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Cole working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lõhmus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cole is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lõhmus with a body shot.
Cole shoots in looking for a takedown but Lõhmus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cole's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Lõhmus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cole swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lõhmus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cole walks into a jab.
Lõhmus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cole dodges the punch combination from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a wild body kick that Cole sees coming a mile off.
Lõhmus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cole doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lõhmus lands a nice shot that snaps Cole's head back.
Cole just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Lõhmus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lõhmus moves away.
It looked like Lõhmus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lõhmus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cole takes a swing at Lõhmus's ribcage but misses.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick but Cole moved away.
Lõhmus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lõhmus wants it to stay on the feet.
Cole uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lõhmus has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cole bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lõhmus's head backwards.
Cole tries to clinch up but Lõhmus circles away and keeps his distance.
Lõhmus tried to counter with a leg kick but Cole avoided it.
Cole moves out of range of the leg kick from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a jab when Cole was well out of range.#T3#
Cole scores with a hook.
The fighters circling - Cole throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lõhmus went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick
and Cole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cole goes for a double leg but Lõhmus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lõhmus continues to drive forward.
Lõhmus half committed to a counter leg kick.
Joosep Lõhmus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Cole.
Lõhmus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lõhmus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Michael Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lõhmus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cole finds it's way round the side to connect with Lõhmus's head.
A low kick from Cole misses
and Lõhmus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Cole fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lõhmus to the ground. Cole is now in Lõhmus's guard.#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!
Cole with a nice head shot there.
Cole in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lõhmus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole throws a big elbow that misses.
Cole throws a strike but Lõhmus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Cole controlling Lõhmus's posture.
Lõhmus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Cole dominated that round.
That's time! Lõhmus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Cole shoots in for a takedown but Lõhmus shows good takedown defense.
Joosep Lõhmus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cole takes a swing at Lõhmus's ribcage but misses.
Lõhmus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cole.
Cole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lõhmus misses with a wild combination.
Lõhmus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cole.
It looked like Lõhmus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lõhmus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cole punishes Lõhmus's body with a nice straight punch.
Lõhmus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Michael Cole has been cut.
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch but Lõhmus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Cole changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lõhmus tries to avoid it but Cole manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lõhmus to the ground. Lõhmus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Lõhmus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Joosep Lõhmus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Cole.
Cole misses with a jab to the body
and Cole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lõhmus takes a swing at Cole's ribcage but misses.
Lõhmus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cole's coach down at Brotherhood MMA (ELITE COACHES) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cole's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD2#
Lõhmus gets caught flat footed, as Cole shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lõhmus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lõhmus pulls Cole in close to his closed guard and prevents Cole from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cole has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lõhmus working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cole accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Lõhmus managing to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lõhmus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cole loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lõhmus looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cole fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Cole moves into the clinch.#T3##BC#
Lõhmus breaks the clinch.
Cole is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lõhmus rather than just go for the knockout.
Lõhmus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cole counters with a straight right hand.
Lõhmus digs a good body shot into Cole's ribs.
Lõhmus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cole scores with a jab to the body.
Cole tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lõhmus defends well and Cole ends up having to push Lõhmus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A cross from Cole lands.
Cole misses with a takedown attempt - Lõhmus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lõhmus wants to land a leg kick but Cole is out of range. #T4#
Lõhmus circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lõhmus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cole jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big left from Lõhmus misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cole misses the jab.
Cole closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cole moves out of range of the body kick.
Cole wants to counter with a clinch but Lõhmus pushes him away.
Lõhmus throws a big shot that misses.
Cole scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michael Cole will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Michael Cole's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Cole fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cole digs a good hook to Lõhmus's body.
Cole throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cole misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lõhmus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A counter left hand to the body from Lõhmus misses its target.
Cole misses with a wild body shot.
Lõhmus just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Lõhmus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cole.
Lõhmus swats away the attempt to clinch by Cole.
Lõhmus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cole ducks under a wild hook from Lõhmus.
Cole scores with a jab to the head. #CL2#
Cole clinches.
Lõhmus misses with some punches. #BC#
Lõhmus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joosep Lõhmus is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Cole throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Lõhmus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Cole cracks Lõhmus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lõhmus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lõhmus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cole.
Cole throws a jab but it's blocked by Lõhmus.
It looked like Lõhmus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lõhmus cracks Cole with an open hand slap.
A swing and a miss from Lõhmus.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cole closes the distance and clinches up with Lõhmus, looking for a takedown. Cole pushes Lõhmus against the cage but Lõhmus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Joosep Lõhmus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Cole.
Lõhmus throws a chopping leg kick but Cole manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cole throws a body punch but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Lõhmus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cole just manages to avoid it.#T3#
Cole connects with a body shot that sends Lõhmus's belly button to the back.
Lõhmus slips under a jab from Cole.
Lõhmus scores with a body shot.
Cole scores with a jab to the head.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Cole counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cole tries to work over Lõhmus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Lõhmus manages to break the clinch.
Lõhmus thuds his right hand into Cole's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cole throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lõhmus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cole. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lõhmus managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cole.
Lõhmus regains half guard.
Lõhmus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cole seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lõhmus is controlling Cole's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Cole not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lõhmus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Michael Cole is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cole landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Cole comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cole 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Cole!
An out of breath and clearly excited Michael Cole thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: GAMMA#796 Jernit v Ramses
Date: Nov 02, 2019

#R1#
Dolla connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cole. Cole circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Cole tries to keep at a distance but Dolla has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cole scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dolla misses with a punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cole just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dolla's brow.
Cole scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dolla blocks a body shot from Cole.
Cole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Cole.
Dolla looking to slow down the pace here.
Dolla blocks a body shot from Cole.
Dolla has a couple of punches blocked by Cole.
Dolla lands a shoulder strike.
Dolla is pressed up against the cage. Cole has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dolla down to the mat. Dolla avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dolla throws a big shot that misses.
Dolla misses with a looping right.
Dolla lands a jab to the nose.
Cole is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dolla throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cole.#T1##TD#
Cole shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dolla manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Dolla wriggles free and stands up.
Cole has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brotherhood MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Dolla on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dolla lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dolla throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dolla looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dolla takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Cole clinches up against the cage.
Dolla tries a body shot but Cole blocks it.
Cole softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dolla.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dolla.
Cole is leaning against Dolla and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dolla throws a head punch that misses.
Cole stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dolla looks winded!#TD#
Cole lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #T2#
Dolla is trying to stand up here but Cole is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cole connects with a nice short shot to Dolla's temple.
Cole working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nice strikes from Cole there.
Cole scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cole scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cole passes to side control.
Cole scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dolla to see if he's OK.
Dolla is looking for a sweep.
Dolla manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cole's best efforts.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cole lands a nice short elbow.
Cole lands strikes from half guard.
Cole working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cole has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cole looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Cole is trying to control the action in half guard but Dolla is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Dolla is trying to stand up here but Cole is controlling him well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dolla on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dolla looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cole lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Dolla! More strikes land and this one is all over! Cole jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Cole!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Michael Cole waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.
Crenflow Dolla spoke after the fight, saying 'You can't handle the power of the holy spirit. I just didn't get enough sleep last night. Next time you die from the power of JE$U$.'.

Event: GAMMA#793 Fungus v Cole
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Cole shoots in and gets a takedown into Fungus's guard.
Cole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cole looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fungus is on top in guard. #REVR#
Fungus content to stall in guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cole holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fungus tries to free his leg and advance position but Cole is retaining full guard.
Fungus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cole pulls Fungus in to control the position. #T1#
Cole wants to sweep here but Fungus controlling him for the moment.
Fungus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fungus wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Fungus tries to free his leg and advance position but Cole is retaining full guard.
Cole is controlling Fungus's posture.
Cole looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fungus wants to stand but Cole is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fungus just misses with a punch to the body.
Cole swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fungus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Cole.
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch but Fungus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fungus looks to land a right hand but Cole moved out of range.
Fungus lands with a hook. Cole tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fungus throws a jab when Cole was well out of range.
Fungus looks to land a right hand but Cole moved out of range.#CL2#
Cole forces Fungus back against the cage and clinches.
Fungus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fungus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cole has him pressed against the cage.
Fungus is trying to break the clinch but Cole is controlling him.
Cole misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fungus. #T3#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cole working aggressively here.
Cole lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Fungus breaks the clinch.
Cole digs a good hook to Fungus's body.
Cole darts in trying to clinch
and Fungus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cole sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cole scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cole lands a nice looking body shot.
Fungus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cole sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cole fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fungus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Fungus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Fungus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cole walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#
It looks like Michael Cole has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fungus moves away.
Fungus throws a body punch but Cole moves out of range.
Cole with the counter takedown but Fungus avoids it easily.
Cole wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cole slips under a jab.
Cole is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fungus with a body shot.#CL2#
Cole clinches up with Fungus and pushes him back against the cage.
Cole wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cole.
Cole is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fungus pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fungus lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Fungus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cole throws out a loose jab but Fungus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fungus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
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 Foot Fungus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Cole's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Fungus throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fungus tries to land a front kick but Cole steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cole pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fungus is out of range and Cole settles back down.
Cole misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Fungus misses the target.
Fungus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cole shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Fungus counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cole! Fungus lets Cole back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Cole is rocked!
Fungus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Foot Fungus is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fungus looks to land a body kick but Cole moved away.
Fungus is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fungus!
Fungus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cole wants to counter the offense by Fungus and move into the clinch position.
Fungus throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Fungus throws the kick towards the body but Cole avoids it.
Cole feints the counter takedown.
Fungus scores with a hook to the body. Cole takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fungus drops Cole with a straight right hand, right on the button! Fungus follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Foot Fungus!
Foot Fungus retains his light heavyweight title!
Foot Fungus made sure to mention his sponsor, Kato in his post fight interview.

Event: GAMMA#788 Ricard v Kane
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1#
Cole checks a leg kick nicely.
Cole tries to counter with a takedown but MacArthur Jnr is quick to defend against it.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body kick.
MacArthur Jnr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cole.
We've been informed that MacArthur Jnr has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A kick lands to the mid section there for MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MacArthur Jnr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
MacArthur Jnr slips a jab from Cole.
Jab from Cole.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as MacArthur Jnr sprawls well. MacArthur Jnr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cole gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cole.#T1#
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacArthur Jnr moves away.
A little jabbing left from MacArthur Jnr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've been told by Cole's head coaches at Brotherhood MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cole rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cole throws a hook to the side of MacArthur Jnr's head but MacArthur Jnr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacArthur Jnr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cole closes the distance and clinches up with MacArthur Jnr, looking for a takedown. Cole pushes MacArthur Jnr against the cage but MacArthur Jnr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A good leg kick by Cole.
MacArthur Jnr fakes the leg kick and cracks Cole in the body.
Cole tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. MacArthur Jnr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cole misses with a wild body shot.
Cole misses with a jab, cross combination.
MacArthur Jnr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Michael Cole has been cut.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a head kick.
Cole shoots for a takedown but MacArthur Jnr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T2#
MacArthur Jnr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cole doesn't seem bothered though.
Michael Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacArthur Jnr defending well as Cole loads up on a big left hand.
MacArthur Jnr throws out a counter right but Cole avoids it with no problem.
MacArthur Jnr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cole's calf.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cole just misses with a punch to the body.
Cole shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has MacArthur Jnr pinned against the cage. MacArthur Jnr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cole takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
Cole throws a right and a left that MacArthur Jnr avoids nicely.
MacArthur Jnr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cole tries to clinch but MacArthur Jnr moves away #KD2#
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cole! MacArthur Jnr lets Cole back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Cole is rocked!
Cole misses with a low kick.
MacArthur Jnr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacArthur Jnr throws a leg kick
letting Cole counter with a right hand.
MacArthur Jnr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cole moves away from the strike by MacArthur Jnr.
Cole tries for a takedown but MacArthur Jnr circles away easily
letting MacArthur Jnr counter with a right hand.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick that misses.
MacArthur Jnr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cole is able to avoid easily.#T4#
Cole's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cole duly obliges. #TD#
MacArthur Jnr gets caught flat footed, as Cole shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacArthur Jnr pulls Cole in to control the position.
Cole might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cole loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
MacArthur Jnr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cole lands a couple of decent looking shots.
MacArthur Jnr controlling the position.
MacArthur Jnr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacArthur Jnr has control of Cole's left arm, preventing Cole from doing any damage.
Cole trying to control but MacArthur Jnr is working from the bottom.
MacArthur Jnr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert MacArthur Jnr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Cole's cut.
That's time! Cole's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
MacArthur Jnr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cole manages to avoid it.
Cole is looking to counter punch.
Cole misses with an uppercut.
MacArthur Jnr swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Cole counters with a shoot takedown. MacArthur Jnr fights it but they end up in guard.
MacArthur Jnr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cole postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
MacArthur Jnr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cole throwing strikes from guard but MacArthur Jnr blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as MacArthur Jnr holds on and takes a little breather.
Cole chips away with some ground and pound.
Cole working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of MacArthur Jnr's head.#T1#
Cole cracks MacArthur Jnr with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
MacArthur Jnr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MacArthur Jnr working a defensive guard but Cole manages to pass into side control anyway.
Cole scoring with punches from side control.
MacArthur Jnr wants to control but Cole postures up.
Cole lands an elbow.
MacArthur Jnr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cole's best efforts.
Cole throwing shots but MacArthur Jnr is blocking nicely.
MacArthur Jnr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cole scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
MacArthur Jnr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cole pulls his head out easily.
MacArthur Jnr tries to get to full guard but Cole has control of the leg. #T2#
Cole throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
MacArthur Jnr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cole scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cole throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cole has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cole not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
MacArthur Jnr is concentrating on defense, preventing Cole from advancing position.
Cole looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cole throwing shots but MacArthur Jnr is blocking nicely.
MacArthur Jnr gets back to full guard.
MacArthur Jnr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but MacArthur Jnr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
MacArthur Jnr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cole manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
MacArthur Jnr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cole pulls MacArthur Jnr in close to his closed guard and prevents MacArthur Jnr from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cole looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacArthur Jnr is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cole holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
MacArthur Jnr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cole preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cole wants to sweep but no luck.
MacArthur Jnr is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacArthur Jnr.
Cole misses with a left hand
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cole swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Cole dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Cole's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Cole takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Robert MacArthur Jnr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacArthur Jnr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cole.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick that misses.
Cole fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MacArthur Jnr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
MacArthur Jnr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
MacArthur Jnr slips under a jab from Cole.
Cole lands a lovely overhand right.
MacArthur Jnr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Cole bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
MacArthur Jnr can't do much from the bottom here.
MacArthur Jnr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cole. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cole working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1#
Cole scoring with punches and elbows.
MacArthur Jnr can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cole working the ground and pound.
Cole in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cole lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cole is looking to take a break and control but MacArthur Jnr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacArthur Jnr is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Cole cracks MacArthur Jnr with an elbow. That is naaassty.
MacArthur Jnr is looking for a sweep.
I wouldn't like to be where MacArthur Jnr is right now.
You can see the frustration on MacArthur Jnr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cole trying to control the position but MacArthur Jnr is working away.
You can see the frustration on MacArthur Jnr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Cole working the head and body with strikes.
Cole working the ground and pound from side control.#ROC#
MacArthur Jnr is rocked!
MacArthur Jnr wants to control but Cole postures up.
MacArthur Jnr is still in real trouble! Can Cole finish him?
Check out the look on Cole's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
MacArthur Jnr tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cole presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
MacArthur Jnr is trying to escape the mount.
Cole postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks MacArthur Jnr out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Cole goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Michael Cole!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Michael Cole waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: GAMMA#785 Verbeek v Ricard
Date: Aug 17, 2019

#R1#
Nicu throws a shot to the body.
Cole throws a hook to the side of Nicu's head but Nicu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Nicu manages to break the clinch.
Cole throws a chopping leg kick but Nicu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nicu misses with an uppercut.
Cole is looking to counter the offense by Nicu and move into the clinch.
Cole walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#
It looks like Michael Cole has been cut.
Nicu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cole has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nicu tries a head kick but it misses.
Cole closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nicu circles away.
Cole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cole moves out of range of the body kick.
Nicu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cole.
Cole dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Nicu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nicu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nicu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cole on the side of the head.
Nicu thuds a left hand into Cole's body.
Nicu throws a looping overhand right but Cole ducks down to avoid it.
Cole pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cole throws a body punch but Nicu moves out of range.
Nicu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nicu throws a low kick, looking for Cole's leg but Cole calmly moves out of range.
Cole changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nicu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nicu throws a leg kick #TD#
and Cole counters with a shoot takedown. Nicu fights it but they end up in guard.
Cole wants to control from the top but Nicu keeps moving.
Nicu wants to get back to his feet but Cole is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nicu wants to improve his position but instead Cole has moved into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nicu wants to control but Cole is keeping busy.
Nicu is looking to escape.
Cole with the ground and pound but Nicu uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Nicu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cole is one step ahead there.
Cole slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Nicu is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cole has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3#
Nicu is looking for a sweep.
Cole wants to control but Nicu is keeping him busy.
Nicu is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cole has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Nicu tries to buck Cole off but Cole is having none of it.
Cole tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cole controlling the position.
Nicu is trying to buck Cole off.
Cole works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T4#
Cole throws a strike aimed at the side of Nicu's head but Nicu avoids it well.
Cole is looking to take a break and control but Nicu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cole is working Nicu over with some ground and pound from side control.
Cole wants to control but Nicu is keeping him busy.
Nicu pushes Cole away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cole gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Nicu wants to control but Cole postures up.
Nicu is trying to buck Cole off.
Nicu on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cole is staying tight to Nicu's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Nicu tries to bench press Cole off him but Cole keeps the position.
Cole wants to control but Nicu is keeping him busy.
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 Michael Cole will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Cole's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Cole just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Nicu misses its intended target.
Nicu throws the kick towards the body but Cole avoids it.
Nicu thows a leg kick but Cole checks it
and Cole cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cole scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nicu was well out of range. Poor timing from Cole.
Cole connects with a body shot that sends Nicu's belly button to the back.
Cole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nicu can do to turn this around?
Cole takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole scores with a body shot.
Nicu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cole.
Nicu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nicu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cole misses with a takedown attempt
and Nicu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Both fighters circling a little - Nicu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nicu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cole has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nicu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cole with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nicu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice straight punches there by Nicu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nicu.
We've been told by Cole's head coaches at Brotherhood MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cole misses with a body shot. #KD2#
Nicu lands a big uppercut and Cole crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Cole looks OK. Nicu waves Cole back to his feet!#ROC2#
Cole is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicu throws a good cross that connects.
Oh Cole is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD#
Cole shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nicu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cole makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cole seems to have got his legs back now.
Nicu wants to stand but Cole is controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nicu is on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
Nicu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cole swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nicu is looking to pass into half guard but Cole pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cole is in guard.#REVR#
Nicu wants to get back to his feet but Cole is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cole with a nice head shot there.
Cole with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Michael Cole overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cole keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nicu's head.
Cole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nicu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cole is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nicu pulls Cole in to control the position.
Nicu wants to stand up but Cole is controlling him. #T3#
Cole landing some decent shots from guard.
Cole content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cole working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cole wants to control from the top but Nicu keeps moving.
Cole is standing up over Nicu. Nicu looks to escape but Cole dives into side control.
Cole in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ground and pound from Cole seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nicu is trying to get back to his feet.
Cole tries to score with some ground and pound. Nicu controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Nicu is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cole has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nicu is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Cole trying to control the position but Nicu is working away.
Nicu is pushing Cole's head away, looking to escape. Cole manages to hold on to the position though.
Cole working the ground and pound.
Cole cracks Nicu with a big elbow.
Cole in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cole working the head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Nicu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cole connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nicu some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Michael Cole will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Cole's cut.
That's time! Cole's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nicu fakes the leg kick and cracks Cole in the body.
Cole closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nicu circles away.
Nicu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cole is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nicu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cole.
A solid body kick from Nicu.
Nicu looks for the body kick but Cole saw that one coming.
Nicu thuds his right hand into Cole's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD#
Cole changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nicu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nicu pushes Cole away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cole gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cole working away.#T1#
Nicu on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #ES2#
Nicu explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Cole ducks under a wild hook from Nicu.
Cole lands with a straight right. Nicu didn't see that one coming.
Nicu tries a head kick but it misses.
Nicu leaves Cole with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nicu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Cole instigates a clinch.
A short right from Nicu on the inside.
Nicu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cole blocks a body shot from Nicu.
Nicu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cole backwards. #T2#
Cole gets through Nicu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Nicu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A body shot lands from Cole.
Nicu misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nicu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cole has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nicu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cole has Nicu pressed against the cage.
Cole has a couple of punches blocked by Nicu.
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Cole.
Cole blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Nicu tries a body shot but Cole blocks it.
Cole throws a punch but it's blocked by Nicu.
Cole misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cole lands with a right to the head.
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Nicu controls the action.
A short uppercut from Cole.
Cole blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Nicu.
Nicu throws an elbow that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cole. #CUT#
It looks like Iosue Nicu has been cut.
Cole misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cole lands a shot to the body.
Nicu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cole tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nicu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cole pushes Nicu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Cole scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cole is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nicu throws a punch but it's blocked by Cole. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cole lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Nicu fails to land.
Cole lands a hook that snaps the head of Nicu backwards. #ROC#
Nicu is rocked!
Cole lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nicu backwards.
Nicu is still on wobbly legs! Can Cole finish him?
Cole misses with a punch to the body.
Cole misses with the head strike.
Cole blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Cole lands a takedown into guard.
Iosue Nicu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cole landing some decent shots from guard.
Cole stops Nicu from standing up.
Cole lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cole working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nicu's head.
Nicu throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #SUB2#
Nicu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cole postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Nicu covers up, he's hurt! Cole keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Cole and the ref steps in to end the fight! Cole can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Cole!
Michael Cole really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: GAMMA#782 Delsarte v Steel
Date: Jul 27, 2019

#R1#
Cole thows a left - swing and a miss!
Guns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cole keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Guns.
Guns lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Guns digs a good hook to Cole's body. #CL#
Guns gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Guns lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Guns breaks the clinch.
Cole steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Guns.
Guns lands a jab to Cole's midsection.
Cole moves out of range as Guns strikes.
Guns pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Guns misses with a wild body shot. #KD#
Guns catches Cole napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Cole to the canvas! #ROC#
Cole is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Michael Cole has been cut.#T1##SUB#
Guns drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cole dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Guns pulls Cole in close to prevent any damage.
Guns looking for a sweep. Not yet Guns, not yet.
Guns is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Cole is controlling Guns's trapped leg to prevent Guns from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Guns looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cole trying to control here. #T2#
Guns seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Guns is working for a submission of some sort.
Guns wants to control but Cole is keeping him busy.
Cole has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Guns is working away from the top position though.#T3##SUB#
Guns is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cole is just riding it out for now. Guns eventually gives up the hold.
Guns tries to pass to full mount but Cole defends it.
Cole trying to hold on to Guns's head to control him but Guns postures up.
Guns moves into full mount! Cole won't be happy about that!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cole sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T4#
Cole wants to control but Guns is keeping busy.
Guns trying to advance position but Cole counters by regaining guard.
Guns won't allow Cole to sweep him here.
Guns tries to free his leg and advance position but Cole is retaining full guard.
Guns wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Guns is really struggling to control Cole but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Guns tries to free his leg and advance position but Cole is retaining full guard.
Cole is controlling Guns's posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Guns dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Cole'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#
Cole moves out of range of the body kick from Guns.
Guns scores with a shot to the body.
Cole just misses with a punch to the body.
Guns scores with a spinning back kick!
Cole takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice uppercut there from Guns.#KD#
A big head kick from Guns and Cole is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Cole is still in real trouble! Can Guns finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cole swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cole seems to have recovered his senses.
Guns wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Guns slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Guns is working for a submission of some sort. #T1#
Guns tries to pass to full mount but Cole defends it.
Cole is staying active underneath Guns, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Guns trying to pass the guard but Cole defending well.
Guns keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Guns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cole can do to turn this around?
Cole is refusing to be controlled, as Guns sits in half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Guns working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Cole's thigh. Cole counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Guns throws a big elbow that misses.
Cole keeping full guard, as Guns tries to pass.
Guns preventing the sweep.
Cole keeping full guard, as Guns tries to pass.
Guns trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
Cole is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Cole connects with a single shot there.
Guns scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Guns misses with a straight right.
Guns misses with a body shot.
Cole will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cole fails with an attempt to clinch.
Guns thinks about countering with a body kick.
Guns fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Big Guns is winning the standup battle so far.
Guns takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL#
Guns has closed the distance and engaged Cole in a clinch. #T4#
Cole misses with the head strike.
Cole scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Guns wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cole lands a right hand that snaps the head of Guns backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guns tries to land knees in the clinch but Cole avoids the damage to the body.
Cole tries to throw a body punch but Guns avoids it by throwing Cole back against the cage.
Cole trying to land knees to the body.
Guns avoids the elbow strike from Cole, against the cage.
Cole makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Guns.
Cole blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Guns softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Guns misses with a punch to the body.
Cole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Guns.
Cole is trying to stall.
I was talking to Guns's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Guns lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Guns dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Cole's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Guns cracks a nice hook into Cole's ribs.
Guns walks into a straight right hand from Cole.#CL#
Guns closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Guns taking a breather.
Cole stalling in the clinch but Guns improves position.
Guns avoids the elbow strike from Cole, against the cage.
Guns wants to break free but Cole has control.
Guns tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cole avoids it.
Cole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Guns - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Guns breaks from the clinch.
Cole tries to work over Guns's front leg with a kick but Guns checks it.
Guns was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Guns cracks Cole with a good jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Guns.#T1##CL2#
Cole drives through and clinches with Guns against the cage.
Cole dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Guns misses with a body punch.
Cole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Guns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Guns prevents a body shot from Cole.
Cole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cole has Guns pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Guns.
Cole lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cole tries to work over Guns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Guns creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cole's defenses.
Guns lands with a left to the head.
Guns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guns wants to break the clinch but can't.
Michael Cole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cole keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Guns's efforts to push away.
Cole lands a shoulder strike.
Cole throws a head punch that misses.
Cole takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cole.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cole takes an elbow to the forehead.
Guns pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short left from Cole.
Guns trying to stall but Cole improves his position.
Guns lands a body punch.
Cole throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Guns lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cole misses with the head strike.
Big Guns has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Guns softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cole has a couple of punches blocked by Guns.
Guns content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Cole.
Cole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cole blocks the elbow strike.
Guns swings wildly with an uppercut but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Guns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Big Guns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guns manages to avoid it.
Guns connects with a crisp jab.
Cole walks into a jab.
Cole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cole looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Cole.
Big Guns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Cole fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Guns, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Cole misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cole's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cole missing with knees to the body.
Cole misses with a punch on the inside.
Guns blocks a body shot from Cole.
Cole lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Guns blocks an uppercut.
Cole misses with some punches.
Guns blocking some punches.
Cole tries to work over Guns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cole misses with a body punch.
Guns tries to stall but Cole uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Big Guns.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Guns, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Guns!
A victorious Big Guns thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#776 Delsarte v Steel
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1#
Staal throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cole lands with a nice combination. Staal backs away looking to recover.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cole.
Cole steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Staal.
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Staal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd cheers as Staal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cole doesn't seem phased though.
Cole tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cole takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cole lands a jab to the head. #TD#
Cole fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Staal to the ground. Cole is now in Staal's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Staal pulls Cole in close to prevent any damage.
Cole lands a couple of elbows.
Staal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cole has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Cole won't allow Staal to sweep him here.
Staal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cole's guard. #REVB#
Cole not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cole pulls Staal in to control the position.
Staal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Staal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cole is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Staal is one step ahead there. #T2#
Staal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cole keeping full guard, as Staal tries to pass.
Staal preventing the sweep.
Staal throws an elbow that misses. Cole uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Staal's guard. Nice move by Cole!#REVR#
Staal pulls Cole in close to prevent any damage.
Cole won't allow Staal to sweep him here. #T3#
Staal managing to control the position.
Cole postures up in Staal's guard and throws a big left but Staal blocks it.
Cole with a nice head shot there.
Staal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Staal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cole won't allow Staal to sweep him here.
Cole lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Staal has control of Cole's left arm, preventing Cole from doing any damage.
Cole landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Cole preventing the sweep.
Cole slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Staal working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Staal pulls Cole in to control the position.
Cole content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Staal wants to sweep here but Cole controlling him for the moment.
Cole throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cole is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cole throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Staal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Cole dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Staal gets tackled into the cage by Cole. Cole maintains the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Cole.
Cole scores with a shot to the side of Staal's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cole.
Cole struggles to land a body shot inside as Staal controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cole.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Staal.
Cole lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Staal working aggressively here.
Cole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Staal misses with a body punch.
Cole throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole swings wildly with an uppercut but Staal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole misses with a knee strike.
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Cole.
Staal is trying to break free.#T1#
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Staal blocking some punches.
Staal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Staal can do to turn this around?
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cole keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Staal's efforts to push away.
Staal lands with a light punch inside.
Staal presses Cole against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cole misses with a body punch.
Cole is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Staal is keeping busy.
Staal displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cole up against the cage.
Cole takes a shot to the head.
Staal lands a right hand.
Cole lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Cole lands with a light punch inside.
Cole tries to land knees in the clinch but Staal avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Staal is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cole is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Staal to the mat. Staal regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cole working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Staal trying to control the position.
Staal might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cole haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Staal wants to get back to his feet but Cole is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Michael Cole overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Staal is striking from the bottom but Cole uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Cole throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cole is stalling here. Staal is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cole seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Staal has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T3#
Staal happy to just control the position for now.
Cole parries the strikes from Staal easily there. Staal is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cole to escape.
Staal trying to control the action but Cole is working from the bottom.
Staal is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cole is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Staal taking a breather here.
Cole holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Cole defending against the ground and pound.
Cole takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cole manages to get back to half guard.
Cole wants to control but Staal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Cole dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD#
Cole shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Staal manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Staal is trying to control the position but Cole postures up.
Cole throwing strikes but missing.
Staal is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cole trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cole working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cole accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Staal controlling Cole's posture.
Staal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Cole is in close to Staal's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cole working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cole throwing strikes from guard but Staal blocks nicely.
Staal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cole is one step ahead there.
Cole postures up.
Staal is looking to sweep but instead, Cole has passed into half guard. #SUB#
Cole seems to be working for a kimura but Staal defends the submission attempt.
Eric Staal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Staal is trying to get back to full guard.
Staal is trying to maintain the position but Cole is very close to passing his half guard.
Staal moves into full guard.
Cole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Staal keeping moving, preventing Cole from controlling successfully.
Staal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cole stopping the sweep attempt from Staal.#T3#
Staal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cole working some strikes from top position.
Staal is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Staal holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Staal takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
An inside leg kick from Staal misses.
Staal fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cole.
Staal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Cole to counter with a crisp jab.
Staal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Staal tries to counter it with a takedown but Cole pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4##CL#
Cole clinches up against the cage.
Staal goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cole prevents it.
Good body shot from Cole.
Cole makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Cole.
Staal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cole content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cole scores with a shot to the side of Staal's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cole lands a right hand.
Staal managing to block the knees to the body from Cole.
A short right from Cole on the inside. #ROC#
Staal is rocked!
Cole tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Staal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Staal is still on wobbly legs! Can Cole finish him?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cole.
I was talking to Cole's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cole is leaning against Staal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cole is leaning against Staal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cole unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Staal! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Cole is unloading with more strikes now! Staal drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Cole!
Michael Cole really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: GAMMA#773 Marston v Dassler
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
Trucks throws a front kick that sends Cole stumbling back into the cage.
We've been told by Cole's head coaches at Official UFC Performance Institute Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cole fails in his attempt to clinch.
Trucks throws out a counter right but Cole avoids it with no problem.
Trucks throws a lazy uppercut
and Cole counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Trucks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cole avoids a kick to the body.
Cole tries to clinch but Trucks is having none of it.
Derek Trucks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Cole.
Cole swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cole throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cole.
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Trucks controls the action.
Cole lands an elbow just above Trucks 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Derek Trucks has been cut.
Trucks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cole working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Cole.
Cole misses with a body punch. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trucks.
Trucks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trucks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cole pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Trucks.
Cole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trucks misses with a punch on the inside.
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trucks's elbow.
Cole lands a body shot.
Trucks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trucks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cole trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cole.
Trucks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cole tries a body shot but Trucks blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Trucks.
Cole trying to land knees to the body. #T2#
Cole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cole misses with a punch on the inside.
Trucks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trucks takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Cole gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cole sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Trucks defending well though.
Trucks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cole.
Cole not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cole with the ground and pound but Trucks uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Cole with a nice head shot there.
Cole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trucks is keeping the position for now.
Cole throwing strikes from guard but Trucks blocks nicely.
Trucks trying to keep a closed guard but Cole is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Cole landing with the ground and pound.
Cole is looking to work some ground and pound but Trucks has wrist control.
Trucks has control of Cole's left arm, preventing Cole from doing any damage.
Cole with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trucks is keeping the position for now.
Cole scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but Trucks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cole is stalling in the full guard.
Cole throwing strikes from guard but Trucks blocks nicely.
Cole tries to free his leg and advance position but Trucks is retaining full guard.
Trucks trying to keep a closed guard but Cole is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Trucks is looking to chop away at Cole's legs.
Cole slips under a jab from Trucks.
Cole throws a nice looking combination but Trucks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Cole dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derek Trucks's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Trucks gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Trucks is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A head punch on the inside from Trucks fails to land.
Trucks misses with some punches.
Cole lands with a right to the head.
Trucks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trucks can do to turn this around?
Cole misses with an elbow over the top.
Cole misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cole.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Trucks fails to land.
Trucks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cole blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cole blocking some punches.
Trucks has a couple of punches blocked by Cole.
Trucks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Trucks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Trucks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cole misses with the head strike.
Cole pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Trucks misses with some punches.
Cole has a couple of punches blocked by Trucks.
Trucks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cole.
Cole blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Trucks.
A short left from Cole.
Cole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trucks misses with a punch on the inside.
Trucks misses with some punches.
Cole lands a right hand.
Trucks misses with some punches.
Cole tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cole creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cole blocking some punches. #T2#
Trucks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trucks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cole blocks a body shot from Trucks.
A shot in the inside from Trucks.
Cole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trucks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trucks.
Cole lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trucks backwards.
A short left from Cole.
Trucks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Cole on the inside.
Cole pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cole misses with a body punch.
Cole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Michael Cole has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Trucks fails to land.
Trucks throws a punch but it's blocked by Cole.
Trucks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trucks blocking some punches.
Cole misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trucks.
A short right from Cole on the inside.
Trucks throws a punch but it's blocked by Cole.
Stalling in the clinch from Cole.
Cole throws a punch but it's blocked by Trucks.
Trucks lands a left hand.
Cole tries a body shot but Trucks blocks it.
Trucks working aggressively here.
Cole misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Trucks fails to land.
Cole makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cole blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trucks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trucks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trucks blocks a body shot from Cole.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trucks.
A shot in the inside from Trucks.
Trucks misses with a knee to the head.
Cole swings wildly with an uppercut but Trucks uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Cole.
Cole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trucks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trucks prevents a body shot from Cole.
Cole scores with a nice hook to the head.
Trucks misses with some punches.
Trucks lands a nice uppercut.
Trucks lands a nice uppercut.
Cole takes a shot to the head.
Cole lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cole leaning against his opponent.
Cole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cole misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Trucks fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cole.
Cole throws a head punch that misses.
Trucks takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Derek Trucks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Derek Trucks's cut.
That's time! Cole's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Trucks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Trucks misses with an uppercut
and Cole counters with a two punch combo. #ROC#
Trucks is rocked!#CL#
Cole pushes Trucks up against the cage in a clinch.
Cole working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Trucks is still on wobbly legs! Can Cole finish him?
Cole unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Trucks! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Cole is unloading with more strikes now! Trucks drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Cole!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Michael Cole made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: GAMMA#770 Sissypants v Delsart
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Cage rushes Cole and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Cage. #BC2#
Cage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Cole shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cage really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cole. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cole lands strikes from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cole connects with a nice short shot to Cage's temple.
Cage keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cage tries to kick Cole off but Cole keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cole is looking to take a break and control but Cage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole thows a huge punch but Cage dodges it nicely.
Cole winds up and cracks Cage with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cole is trying to control. Cage wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cage has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Cage has hold of Cole's hands but Cole slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Cole looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cage with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cole thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cage keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cage avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cole.
Cole slips a nice elbow through Cage's hands, connecting with Cage's forehead.
Cage blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cole.
Cage tries to get to full guard but Cole has control of the leg.
Cage wants to control but Cole is keeping busy.
Cage tries to roll over but Cole keeps him under control.
Cole trying to control the action but Cage is working from the bottom. #T2#
Cage wants to improve his position but Cole is controlling well.
Cole is stalling here. Cage is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cole seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cage has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Cole's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cole is looking to regain half guard here but Cage keeps moving and retains side control.
Cole wants to control but Cage postures up.
Cage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cole keeps working.
Cole tries to buck Cage off but Cage is having none of it.#T3##SU2#
Cage has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Cole tries to clinch up.
Cage scores with the left hand. Cole knows he should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Cage misses its intended target.
Cage takes a swing at Cole's ribcage but misses.
Cage scores with a jab. Cole acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cage has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cole finds it's way round the side to connect with Cage's head.
Cole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cage manages to avoid it.
Cage is looking to chop away at Cole's legs.
Cage on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Cole wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've been told by Cole's head coaches at Official UFC Performance Institute Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cole moves forwards but Cage connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cage attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
An attempted straight right counter from Cole misses the target.
Cage misses with a wild body shot.
Cage will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Cage tries to get set, Cole tries to push him back and clinch up but Cage manages to avoid the attempt.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Cage misses.
Cole scores with the left hand. Cage knows he should have avoided that one.
Cage throws a hook but Cole blocks it.
Cole takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cage takes a swing at Cole's ribcage but misses.
Tyler Cage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole slips under a jab.#TD2#
Cage shoots in and gets a takedown into Cole's guard.
Cole wants to sweep but no luck.
Cage wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Cole being controlled here, momentarily.
Cole looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tyler Cage will probably get the nod.
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#
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cage lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cole moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cage misses with a straight right.
A punch lands to the side of Cole 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Cage has Cole up against the cage in a clinch.
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Cage controls the action.
Cage struggles to land a body shot inside as Cole controls his hands. #BC2#
Cage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cole connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cage momentarily.
Cage throws a shot from downtown. Cole moves away and avoids it.
Tyler Cage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cole tries to clinch there but Cage circles away.
Cage throws a poor cross that misses
and Cole counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cage tries to bum rush Cole with a series of wild strikes but Cole uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cole was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cage throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
A big left from Cage misses.
Cage lands a right hook to the body.
Cole avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cage misses with a straight right.
Cole tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cage defends well and Cole ends up having to push Cage into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cole.
Cage swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cage scores with a jab. Cole acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cage throws a series of punches but Cole moves out of range.
Cole throws an overhand right that lands on Cage's shoulder, as Cage tries to avoid the shot.
Cole defending well as Cage loads up on a big left hand.
Cage cracks Cole with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cole throws a series of punches but Cage moves out of range.
Cole gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cage.
Cage connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cole steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cage.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy left from Cage finds it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cage. That's going to slow Cole down.
A punch combination from Cole misses.
Cage takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cole takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cage drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cole has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cage finds it's way round the side to connect with Cole's head.
Cole misses with a looping left.
Cage swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab lands there for Cage.
Cage moves out of range as Cole strikes.
Cage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cole.
Cage throws a front kick aimed at Cole's knee but Cole avoids it well.
Cage throws a leg kick which misses Cole's front leg but catches the back leg as Cole tries to avoid it.
Cage lands a really nice looking cross but Cole seems unphased.
Cage misses with a low kick as Cole jumps back.
No joy there for Cage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cage with a jab.#T3#
Cole throws a jab but it's blocked by Cage.
Cage misses with a wild combination.
Cole scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cage throws the left hand but Cole avoids the punch easily.
Nice body punch from Cole.
Cole blocks a jab.
Cole was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cole cracks Cage with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cole throws a shot to the body.
Cole fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cage circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cage lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cole throws a hook to the side of Cage's head but Cage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cage lands a jab to the head.
Cage misses with a straight left. #T4#
Cage swings for the body but Cole moves out of range.
Cage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cole throws the left hand but Cage avoids the punch easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cage, right into the meat.
Cage throws an overhand right that lands on Cole's shoulder, as Cole tries to avoid the shot.
Nice cross by Cole.
Cole tries to clinch but Cage moves out of range.
Cage scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cage slips under a jab from Cole.
The crowd cheers as Cage lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cole doesn't seem phased though.
Cage swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cole counters with a stiff right hand.
Cage on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cole throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cole throws a body punch but Cage moves out of range.
Cole slips a jab from Cage.
Cage misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cole dodges the punch combination from Cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Cage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cage lands a lovely overhand right.
Cole waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cage.
Cage takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Cage instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Cole scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cage goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Cage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cole misses with a double jab.
Cage throws a lazy right hand but Cole sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Cole instigates a clinch.
Cage can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cage backwards. #BC2#
Cage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Cole misses.
Cage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cole.
Cage throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cage swings for the body but Cole moves out of range. #T1#
Cole defending well as Cage loads up on a big left hand.
Cage swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cole looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A cross from Cage lands.
Nice jab there from Cage.
Cole ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cage.
Cole avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cole swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Cage gets tackled into the cage by Cole. Cole maintains the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cole takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cage wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cage swings wildly with an uppercut but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cage misses with a punch to the body.
Cole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cage is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Michael Cole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##BC2#
Cage breaks the clinch.
Cole throws a one two combo. #CUT#
It looks like Tyler Cage has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole loads up on a big right hand but Cage slips the punch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cole lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Cage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cage throws a lazy uppercut
and Cole counters with a right hand to the body.
Cage shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cage throws a jab but it's blocked by Cole.
Cole lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Cage drives through and clinches with Cole against the cage. #BC2#
Cage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cage throws a big shot that misses.
Cage throws a low kick but Cole moves out of range easily.
Cole throws a solid leg kick but Cage takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cole.
Cage doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cage throws a lazy uppercut
and Cole counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cage thinking.
Cage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Cage throws a hook but Cole avoids it easily.
Cage misses with a right hand
and Cole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cole ducks under a wild hook from Cage.
Cole throws a combination. Cage tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#KD#
Cole lands a big uppercut and Cage crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Cage looks OK. Cole waves Cage back to his feet!#ROC#
Cage is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cole lands a right hook to the body.
Cage is still on wobbly legs! Can Cole finish him?
Cole misses the jab.
Cage lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cole's sensitive parts.
Cage seems to have recovered his senses.
Cole throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cage connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cole's hands.
Cage rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Cole counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cole. #ES2#
Cage has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Cole has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Cole works on Cage's body with a couple of short punches.
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cole holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tyler Cage is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4##BC2#
Cage breaks from the clinch.
Cole changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cage tries to avoid it but Cole manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cage to the ground. Cage escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cole avoids the body shot from Cage.
Cage lands a head shot.#CL#
Cole darts in and clinches Cage up against the cage.
Cole keeps control of Cage as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cole trying to land knees to the body.
Cole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cole misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Cole fails to land.
Cole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cage has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cole working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Cole showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cage has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Cage!
Our winner, Tyler Cage, 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.

Event: GAMMA#766 Yeboah v Legions
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
Cole getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sodergren lands a jab to the nose.
Cole is looking to clinch but Sodergren is avoiding it.
Sodergren scores with a nice right hand.
Sodergren throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cole.
Cole looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sodergren scores with a jab to the body.
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from Cole.
Cole moves to clinch but Sodergren breaks away
and Sodergren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sodergren missing with a left hand there. Cole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cole feinted with a counter takedown.
Cole connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice sprawl there from Sodergren as Cole shoots in.
Sodergren looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole throws a body punch but Sodergren moves out of range.
Sodergren lands a nice shot that snaps Cole's head back.
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from Cole.#T1#
Cole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sodergren.
Basten Sodergren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cole throws a series of strikes that have Sodergren backpedaling.
Sodergren misses with a straight left.
Cole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cole wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cole connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sodergren. Sodergren circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sodergren scores with a jab to the head. #TD#
Cole looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Sodergren pushes Cole off and gets back to his 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!
Sodergren connects with a leg kick. Cole looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cole with a hook.
Cole blocks a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sodergren, as that shot connected.
Both fighters circling a little - Sodergren finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T2#
Sodergren throws a shot from downtown. Cole moves away and avoids it.
Sodergren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cole looks to score with a jab to the body but Sodergren is just out of range.
Sodergren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cole moves away.
Cole is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sodergren.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sodergren - that will leave a mark!
Sodergren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sodergren misses with a body shot.
Sodergren shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cole shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sodergren sprawls well. Sodergren wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cole gets slowly back to his feet.
Cole is looking to clinch but Sodergren is avoiding it.
Cole misses with a body punch
and Sodergren counters with a good low kick that Cole was not able to check.
Sodergren throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Sodergren throws a body shot but no joy.
Sodergren finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL2#
Sodergren closes the distance and pushes Cole back into the cage.
Sodergren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cole misses with a punch on the inside.
Cole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cole throws a punch but it's blocked by Sodergren.
Cole misses with some punches.
Sodergren misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Sodergren breaks the clinch.
Cole paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sodergren lands a glancing blow to the side of Cole's head.
Cole is looking to clinch.
Sodergren scores with a leg kick.
Cole takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
Cole keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sodergren.
Sodergren 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole lands with a straight right. Sodergren didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cole. Sodergren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cole takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cole checks a leg kick.
Cole shoots in for a double leg but Sodergren sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sodergren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cole.
A little jabbing left from Sodergren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cole stalks Sodergren and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sodergren's face. Sodergren staggers backwards, shaken.
Cole misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sodergren keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sodergren connects with a crisp jab.
Sodergren lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Basten Sodergren dominated that round.
That's time! Cole's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sodergren moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sodergren misses with a low kick as Cole jumps back.
Sodergren throws a chopping leg kick but Cole manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sodergren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cole is looking to clinch but Sodergren is avoiding it.
Basten Sodergren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sodergren throws out a powerful jab.#ROC2#
Cole is rocked!
A chopping leg kick lands by Sodergren.
Sodergren lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cole's sensitive parts.
Sodergren rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cole moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren throws a head kick that misses
and Cole counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice shot by Cole.
Cole misses the shot to the body.
Sodergren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Basten Sodergren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sodergren throws a leg kick but Cole moved away.
Cole appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cole misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Sodergren lands with an uppercut that bounces Cole off the cage and back into range.
Sodergren paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oh Cole is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cole misses with a body punch
and Sodergren counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Cole badly! Sodergren follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Cole out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Sodergren finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Basten Sodergren!
During a confident post fight interview, Basten Sodergren thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#762 SissyPants v Curry
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
Quin lands a head shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Cole as he connects with a hook.
Cole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quin.
Quin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Quin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Quin throws a shot from downtown. Cole moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Cole.
Cole looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Quin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cole moves away.
Cole throws a hook but Quin avoids it easily.
Cole with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Quin to score with a decent uppercut.
Donk. Cole catches Quin right on the button with a cross.
Quin avoids the body shot from Cole.
Cole slips under a jab from Quin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cole throws a counter combo.
Cole swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Quin attempts a counter takedown but Cole avoids it well and moves away.
Quin looks to throw the jab but Cole is out of range.
Cole drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Quin defends it well.
Quin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Quin misses with a looping right.
Cole is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cole looks to land a right hand but Quin moved out of range.
Cole throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Quin throws out a loose jab but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole misses with a body punch
and Quin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A cross from Quin lands.
Quin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cole cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Quin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quin.
Cole misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Quin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cole has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Quin finds it's way round the side to connect with Cole's head.
A slow jab from Quin misses its intended target.
Cole rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Quin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Michael Cole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quin throws a jab when Cole was well out of range.
Matt Quin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole throws a hook but Quin avoids it easily.#T2#
Quin slips under a 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!
Cole looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Quin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Quin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cole.
Cole blocks a jab.
Quin works the jab nicely.
Quin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cole.
Quin misses with a wild body shot.
Quin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cole with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Quin to score with a decent uppercut.
Quin slips a jab from Cole.
Cole connects with a body shot that sends Quin's belly button to the back.
Quin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cole takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Quin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cole.
Cole keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Quin.#T3#
Quin takes one on the button.
Quin throws a hook to the side of Cole's head but Cole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Quin missing with a left hand there. Cole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Quin misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Cole.
Quin throws a hook but Cole blocks it.
Quin looks to land a right hand but Cole moved out of range.
Cole takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Quin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cole on the side of the head.
Cole gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cole misses with a wild body shot.
Quin misses with an uppercut. Cole saw that one coming.
Quin takes a swing at Cole's ribcage but misses.
Quin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Quin throws a hook but Cole avoids it easily.#T4#
Quin misses with a straight left.
Cole throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Quin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Cole misses.
Cole moves out of range of the strikes.
Quin throws a sloppy body shot
and Cole counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Quin looks to score with a jab to the body but Cole is just out of range.
Quin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cole lands with a shot to the body.
Cole misses with a looping right.
Cole needs to keep his hands up - Quin had a free shot at his head there.
Quin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cole.
Cole gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cole loads up on a big right hand but Quin slips the punch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Quin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Quin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Quin misses with an uppercut. Cole saw that one coming.
Quin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Quin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cole lands an overhand right.
Quin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A jab from Cole misses.
Cole moves out of range of the strikes.
Good exchange - Quin coming out on top.
Quin misses with a lunging right hand
and Cole counters with a series of strikes. Quin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Quin misses with a looping right.
Cole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cole let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Matt Quin is winning the standup battle so far.
Cole throws a jab but it's blocked by Quin.
Cole walks into a 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!
Quin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cole with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cole paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Quin misses the jab.
Cole throws a hook but Quin avoids it easily.
Cole lands with a straight right. Quin didn't see that one coming.
Cole scores with a crisp jab that stopped Quin in his tracks.
Quin misses with an uppercut
and Cole counters with a crisp right that sends Quin to the canvas! Cole follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Cole!
Michael Cole gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: GAMMA#759 Kruger v Sissypants
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Winger is defended easily by Cole.
Cole appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cole cracks Winger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sandayu Winger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winger shoots in looking for a takedown. Cole tries to sprawl out of it but Winger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cole manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cole tries to move into range but Winger 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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Winger.
Cole doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandayu Winger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut lands for Winger. That snapped Cole's head back.
Winger has his takedown stuffed
and Cole counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Winger misses with a takedown attempt - Cole sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cole! But no joy.
Michael Cole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cole.
A little jabbing left from Cole on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Winger throws a poor cross that misses
and Cole connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cole lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Winger tries to counter with a takedown but Cole is quick to defend against it.
Cole uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winger.
Cole steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winger.
Cole throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Winger misses with an uppercut.
Cole throws out a counter right but Winger avoids it with no problem.
Winger misses with a straight right.
Donk. Cole catches Winger right on the button with a cross.
Winger fails to land with a series of punches.
Cole cracks Winger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Winger.
Cole scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#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!
Cole stuffs the takedown attempt from Winger. Winger gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Winger closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cole is looking to improve his position.
Cole keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Winger is keen to just control but Cole is a slippery customer.
Cole makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cole.
Winger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Winger trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cole wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Cole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cole keeping full guard, as Winger tries to pass.
Winger wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Cole is controlling Winger's posture.
Cole is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Winger postures up in Cole's guard and throws a big left but Cole blocks it.
Winger throwing strikes but missing.
Cole is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Winger wants to control but Cole is keeping busy.
Winger has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Winger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Cole. #SUB#
Winger has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Cole escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Cole!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winger tries to buck Cole off but Cole is having none of it.
Cole is looking to take a break and control but Winger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cole tries to advance to mount but Winger denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Cole dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Winger throws a poor cross that misses
and Winger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cole misses with a straight right.
Winger throws an overhand right that lands on Cole's shoulder, as Cole tries to avoid the shot.
Winger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Michael Cole seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Winger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Winger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cole circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice sprawl there from Cole as Winger shoots in.
Cole displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Winger.
Winger sets himself, and Cole steps forward looking for the clinch! Winger avoids it this time.
Cole swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winger misses with a looping left.
Winger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cole.
Cole waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Winger.
Winger changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A jab from Cole finds it's way through Winger's defenses.
Cole lands a head shot.#T1#
Cole waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Winger.
Cole will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD#
Winger shoots in and bounces Cole off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cole can't keep his opponent in guard - Winger advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cole tries to get to full guard but Winger has control of the leg.
Winger tries to pass to full mount but Cole defends it. #T2#
Winger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cole tries to roll over but Winger keeps him under control.#SUB#
Winger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Winger working the head and body with strikes.
Cole is concentrating on defense, preventing Winger from advancing position.
Cole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Winger tries to pass to full mount but Cole defends it.
Cole gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Winger drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cole dives on top into guard.#REVB##T3#
Cole connects with a couple of short punches.
Winger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cole with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cole slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cole cracks Winger with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Winger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cole can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Winger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cole wants to control from the top but Winger keeps moving. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cole with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but Winger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cole with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Winger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cole gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cole postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winger trying to keep a closed guard but Cole is proving a slippery customer.
Cole trying to control but Winger is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Cole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Winger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Winger tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cole defends well and Winger ends up having to push Cole into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A nice side step and Cole releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Winger ducks right into an uppercut from Cole.
Winger misses with a hook.
Winger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Winger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cole.
Cole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winger throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Cole on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Winger shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Winger performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winger tries to pass to full mount but Cole defends it.
Cole makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cole.#T1#
Cole avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Winger trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
Winger tries to free his leg and advance position but Cole is retaining full guard.
Cole is pulling down on Winger's head to control his posture.
Cole wants to sweep here but Winger controlling him for the moment.
Sandayu Winger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cole trying to control the position here.
Cole avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Winger stopping the sweep attempt from Cole.
Winger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cole is keeping the position for now.
Winger cracks Cole with a solid left hand.
Cole looking for a sweep. Not yet Cole, not yet.
Winger trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cole is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cole slips a jab and a cross from Winger.
Cole displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Winger.
It seemed like Cole was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Winger is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Cole.
Cole misses with a looping right.
Cole cracks the inside of Winger's front leg.
Winger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cole as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandayu Winger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cole throws a leg kick but Winger sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cole misses with a body shot.
Winger misses with a hook
and Cole counters with a nice body shot.
Cole closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cole misses with a body shot.
Winger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cole's hands.
Winger fails to land with a series of punches.
Cole appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Winger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cole.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Winger is defended easily by Cole.
Cole looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Winger closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cole circles away.
Cole misses with a hook.
Cole lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cole scores with a jab to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cole. Winger does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Winger darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Winger prevents Cole from improving his position.
Winger wants to take a breather but Cole is having none of it.
Sandayu Winger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Cole is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Winger scoring with strikes to the body and head.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sandayu Winger.
I think Cole has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Cole!
Michael Cole took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: GAMMA#753 DeNeville v Okah 2
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Cole avoids the head kick by Ragnar.
A counter left hand to the body from Cole misses its target.
Ragnar has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cole is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cole throws a body punch but Ragnar moves out of range. #CL#
Cole instigates a clinch.
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ragnar working aggressively here.
Ragnar takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ragnar prevents a body shot from Cole.
Ragnar lands with a light punch inside.
Ragnar presses Cole against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Cole as the two fighters clinch.
Cole lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ragnar or not.
Cole gets through Ragnar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ragnar blocks a body shot from Cole.
Cole lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Bjorn Ragnar has been cut.
Cole gets through Ragnar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragnar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Cole on the inside.
Cole lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Cole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ragnar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Cole tightens his grip and picks Ragnar up, before dumping him to the ground. Ragnar manages to land in guard.
Cole landing with the ground and pound.
Ragnar has control of Cole's left arm, preventing Cole from doing any damage.
Ragnar looking for a sweep. Not yet Ragnar, not yet.
We've been hearing that Cole has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ragnar controlling Cole's posture.
Cole cracks Ragnar with a solid left hand.
Cole chips away with some ground and pound.
Cole lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Cole with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cole throws a big elbow that misses.
Cole is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cole throwing strikes but missing.
Cole has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ragnar is pulling down on Cole's head. It's preventing any offense from Cole, at least for the moment.
Cole is in close to Ragnar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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!
Ragnar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ragnar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cole.
Cole connects with a couple of short punches.
Ragnar pulls Cole in to control the position. #T3#
Cole throws a big elbow that misses.
Cole scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cole controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ragnar wants to sweep but no luck.
Ragnar keeping full guard, as Cole tries to pass.
Cole looking to sit in guard and control but Ragnar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ragnar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cole is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cole trying to control the position.
Cole might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Cole controlling Ragnar's posture.
Cole is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cole controlling the position.
Ragnar preventing the sweep.
Cole is controlling Ragnar's posture.
Ragnar tries to free his leg and advance position but Cole is retaining full guard.
Cole is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cole throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Cole dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Ragnar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ragnar looks to land a right hand but Cole moved out of range.
Cole takes one to the chin there.
Ragnar misses with an uppercut. Cole saw that one coming.
Cole throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ragnar cracks Cole with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cole closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cole throws a jab but it's blocked by Ragnar.
Ragnar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ragnar lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cole takes a step back to recover.
Cole swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Ragnar thumps Cole with a low kick.
Ragnar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cole circles away quickly and effectively.
Cole misses with a wild body shot.
Cole throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ragnar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ragnar can do to turn this around?
Ragnar avoids the body shot from Cole.
Cole looks to throw the jab but Ragnar is out of range.
Ragnar is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Cole throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ragnar counters with a nice uppercut.
Cole lands a nice shot to the body.
Michael Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ragnar, right into the meat. #T2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ragnar - that will leave a mark!
Ragnar misses with a leg kick.
Cole lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnar misses with a body kick.
Ragnar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cole scores with a hook to the body. Ragnar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Cole has managed to clinch.
Cole misses with some punches.
Ragnar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cole lands a shoulder strike.
Cole blocks an elbow strike.
Ragnar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ragnar tries to work over Cole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ragnar working aggressively here. #T3#
Cole blocking some punches.
Cole lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ragnar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cole gets through Ragnar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cole throws a punch but it's blocked by Ragnar. #BC2#
Ragnar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cole lands a right hook to the body.
Ragnar lands with a good body shot.
Cole connects with a nice looking jab.
A swing and a miss from Cole.
Cole takes one to the side of the head.
Cole throws a body punch but Ragnar moves out of range.
Ragnar misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Cole fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ragnar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bjorn Ragnar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cole tries to clinch there but Ragnar circles away.
Ragnar circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Ragnar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ragnar moves away.
Cole checks a low kick from Ragnar.
Ragnar misses with an uppercut.
Cole avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Cole scores with a four punch combination!
Ragnar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bjorn Ragnar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Ragnar's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Cole moves out of range of the body kick from Ragnar.
Ragnar avoids the body shot from Cole.
Ragnar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cole misses with a body shot
and Ragnar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cole swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ragnar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ragnar throws a leg kick but Cole sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cole throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cole is looking to wear down Ragnar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
Cole forces Ragnar back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnar misses with the head strike.
Ragnar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Michael Cole has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cole lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ragnar tries to work over Cole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ragnar throws a punch but it's blocked by Cole.
Cole is looking to control Ragnar's arms but Ragnar gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cole has his back to the cage. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Ragnar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ragnar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ragnar has a couple of punches blocked by Cole.
Ragnar lands a nice uppercut.
Ragnar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ragnar lands a body punch. #TD#
Cole gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ragnar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cole lands a couple of digs.
Cole lands a couple of decent looking shots.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ragnar is on top in guard. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cole keeping moving, preventing Ragnar from controlling successfully. #T2#
Cole wants to sweep here but Ragnar controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole is working hard here to advance position.
Ragnar wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Cole looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cole keeping full guard, as Ragnar tries to pass. #T3#
Ragnar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ragnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ragnar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cole tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ragnar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ragnar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cole was well out of range. Poor timing from Ragnar.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ragnar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cole's sensitive parts.
Bjorn Ragnar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Cole scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cole connects with a nice short shot to Ragnar's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cole lands a nice short elbow.
Cole working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cole is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ragnar tries to get to full guard but Cole has control of the leg.
Cole is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ragnar preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cole lands with a punch from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bjorn Ragnar.
I think Ragnar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Michael Cole!
Michael Cole gave a mention to The Juice Haven in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: GAMMA#748 Bubba v Sissypants
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1#
A jab from Cole misses.
We've been hearing reports that Cole has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cole lands a jab to Guns's midsection.
Cole ducks under a wild hook from Guns.
Guns throws a hook but Cole avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Cole misses the target.
Guns takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Guns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cole.
Guns misses with a looping left.
As Guns looks to move away, Cole throws a big counter combo but Guns just gets out of the way.
Guns loads up on a big right hand but Cole slips the punch.
Guns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cole.
A left lands for Cole.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Cole. Beautiful body shot.
Guns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cole thuds a left hand into Guns's body.
Guns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cole.
Cole appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Guns tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cole connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Guns cracks Cole with an open hand slap.#CUT2#
It looks like Michael Cole has been cut.
Cole jabs Guns to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cole takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cole throws a series of punches but Guns moves out of range.
Guns misses with a few strikes there.
Cole blocks a jab.
Guns looks to throw the jab but Cole is out of range.
Cole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cole scoring well with a low kick there.
Guns misses with a hook.
Guns tries a low kick but Cole avoids it.#T2#
Guns throws a head kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Cole tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Big Guns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cole scores with a shot to the body.
Cole lands a really nice looking cross but Guns seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guns throws a lazy body kick
and Cole counters with a right hand to the body.
Guns works the jab nicely.
Guns uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cole has time to react.
Guns swings for the body but Cole moves out of range.
Cole is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Guns lands a jab to the head.
Guns moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Guns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Guns throws a hook but Cole avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Cole as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Guns, right into the meat.
Guns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cole.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Guns! But no joy.
Guns misses with a looping right.
Guns rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Cole counter with a right hand.
Guns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guns lands a nice looking body shot.
Cole lands a nice shot that snaps Guns's head back.
Big Guns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Guns releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cole dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guns was well out of range. Poor timing from Cole.
Cole misses with a combination
and Guns counters with a nice body shot.
Cole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cole just misses with a punch to the body.
Guns swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Guns is looking to land body kicks.
Guns throws a leg kick
and Guns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Guns! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Big Guns!
During a confident post fight interview, Big Guns thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#744 Asai v Imbula
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Moore fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Cole was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Moore on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cole has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Moore is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cole misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fighters circling - Cole throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moore throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Cole counters with a takedown into side control.
Cole working the ground and pound but Moore is defending the strikes.
Moore tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cole misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Cole throws a strike aimed at the side of Moore's head but Moore avoids it well.
Cole throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T1#
Cole throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Cole is looking to take a break and control but Moore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cole throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Moore avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cole.
Cole misses with the ground and pound.
Cole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moore keeps working.
An elbow from Cole crashes against the mat.
Cole tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cole taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole in side control, throwing shots but Moore defends.
Cole misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Cole postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Cole working the ground and pound but Moore is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Cole is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moore knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cole misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Cole lands with a good body shot.
Cole slips under a jab from Moore.
Moore tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Moore misses with a straight left.
Moore looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cole moves out of range of the strikes.
Cole lands a body shot.
Moore throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cole.
A low kick from Cole misses
and Moore counters with a one-two to the body. #T4#
Cole moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore misses with an uppercut
and Cole connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cole throws a series of punches but Moore avoids them all with ease.
Moore takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cole ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
Cole works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cole tries to bum rush Moore with a series of wild strikes but Moore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cole dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Archie Moore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Moore misses.
Cole misses with a hook to the body
and Moore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Cole dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Cole jabs at Moore's body.
Moore takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moore.
Cole dips to his left and cracks Moore with an uppercut!
Nice shot lands for Cole.
Cole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moore motions for Cole to come forward. Moore throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cole doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cole cracks Moore with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Moore scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cole bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Moore's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moore is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Moore takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cole stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Cole with a lazy takedown attempt
and Moore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moore swings widly with a right hand
and Cole counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC2#
Moore is rocked!
Moore misses with a right hand
and Cole counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Moore is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moore looks to land a right hand but Cole moved out of range.
Cole is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moore sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Moore seems to have got his legs back now.
Moore lands a nice shot to the body.
Cole connects with a nice looking jab.
Cole takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moore takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cole lands with a straight right. Moore didn't see that one coming.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moore throws a body punch but Cole moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cole! But no joy.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cole misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moore stalling in the clinch but Cole improves position. #BC2#
Cole breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moore throws a hook to the side of Cole's head but Cole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cole looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cole clobbers Moore with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Moore throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Cole counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cole trying to control from half guard but Moore is working away.
Cole is looking to advance position but Moore won't allow it. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cole lands a nice short elbow.
Moore is in trouble now - Cole has advanced to mount!
Cole landing strikes from the mount and Moore is in trouble!
Poor strikes thrown by Cole there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Cole can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moore is looking to escape.
Moore avoids a series of strikes thrown by Cole.
Moore takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T4#
Moore holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Cole tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Cole throwing strikes here but Moore is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Moore blocking the ground and pound.
Cole throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Cole looking to finish Moore with some ground and pound. This is bad for Moore!
Cole looking to finish with strikes here!
Cole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cole sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Cole looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Cole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Cole feints and then cracks Moore's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moore down.
The fighters circling - Moore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Despite the aggression on Cole's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Moore closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cole digs a good body shot into Moore's ribs.
Cole works Moore's body with a nice hook.
Cole shoots in looking for a takedown. Moore tries to sprawl out of it but Cole keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moore manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Moore is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Moore checks it well.
Moore takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Cole with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Moore to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Michael Cole has been cut.
Moore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cole feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Moores jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Moore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moore throws a front kick aimed at Cole's knee but Cole avoids it well.
Cole misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Archie Moore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Cole.
Cole lands a glancing blow to the side of Moore's head.
Moore lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cole with a lazy takedown attempt
and Moore counters with a nice leg kick.
Archie Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cole tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moore swivels and escapes.
Moore is looking to counter punch.
Cole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cole fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cole, as that shot connected.
Moore misses with a hook. Cole ducked under it nicely.
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!
Moore on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Moore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cole manages to avoid it.
Cole slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Moore misses with a right hand
and Cole counters with a straight right hand.
Moore takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Moore throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Cole counters with a crisp one two that drops Moore! Cole thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Moore to his feet! Moore is in big trouble!
Moore looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Moore looks to score with a jab to the body but Cole is just out of range.
Cole changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moore tries to avoid it but Cole manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moore to the ground. Moore escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Moore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Moore takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A chopping leg kick lands by Moore.
Moore throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Cole to counter with a crisp jab.
Cole with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Moore throws a lazy right hand but Cole sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cole let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cole throws a body shot but no joy.
Cole connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cole moves away from the strike by Moore.
Moore on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cole scores with a jab to the body.
Moore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cole was well out of range. Poor timing from Moore.
Cole throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moore.
Cole loads up on a big right hand but Moore slips the punch.
Cole scores with a shot to the body.
Cole swings for the body but Moore moves out of range. #CL#
Moore pushes Cole up against the cage in a clinch.
Michael Cole is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Moore misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Cole comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cole 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Cole!
Michael Cole took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, The Juice Haven for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Archie Moore stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ugh'.

Event: GAMMA#741 Ricard v Kent
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Staal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Staal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Cole feints and as Staal raises his hands in defense, Cole changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cole seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cole stopping the sweep attempt from Staal.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cole working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Cole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cole with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cole working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Staal's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Staal is on top in guard. #REVR#
Cole looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cole trying to control the position here. #T1#
Staal wants to pass the guard but Cole is keeping the position.
Cole utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Staal controls from within his opponent's guard.
Staal wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Staal with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Staal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cole swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cole seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Staal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Staal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cole cracks Staal with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Cole as he connects with a hook.
Staal fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Staal feints and then cracks Cole's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cole down.
Staal scores with a punch to the head.
Cole avoids the body shot from Staal.
A countering left hand to the body from Cole misses.#T3#
Staal throws a lazy right hand but Cole sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cole ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Staal throws a lazy right hand but Cole sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Staal slips under a jab from Cole.
Cole throws a low kick but Staal moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cole. Staal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cole closes the distance and clinches up with Staal, looking for a takedown. Cole pushes Staal against the cage but Staal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cole looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Staal misses with a low kick. #TD2#
Cole drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Staal can't do much from the bottom here.
Cole lands an elbow. #T4#
Cole working the head and body with strikes.
Cole tries to advance to mount but can't.
Staal is trying to control Cole's posture but Cole avoids it.
Staal dodges the ground and pound from Cole.
Staal is trying to control Cole's posture but Cole avoids it.
Staal is trying to improve his position.
Staal throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Staal managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cole.
Staal can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Cole dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Staal throws out a loose jab but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A combination from Cole does no damage.
Cole fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Staal is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Staal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Cole misses.
Cole doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Staal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Staal throws out the jab.
Staal shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole shoots for a double leg takedown but Staal sprawls well. He's pushed Cole's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Staal misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cole looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Staal feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cole's calf.
Cole dives in and grabs Staal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Staal pushes down on Cole's head and hops out.
Eric Staal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Cole.
Staal takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Cole takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice defenses there by Staal.
Cole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cole looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Staal scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Staal throws a body punch but Cole moves out of range.
Staal with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Staal lands with an uppercut that bounces Cole off the cage and back into range.
Cole shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Staal as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Staal gets caught flat footed, as Cole shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cole throws a big elbow that misses.
Staal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cole with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Staal looking to control.
Cole throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cole is working Staal over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Staal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Staal wants to get back to his feet but Cole is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Staal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cole throws out the jab.
Staal checks the leg kick.
Staal looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cole lands a lovely overhand right.
Cole connects with a nice looking jab.
Cole scores with a jab. Staal acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Cole scores with a nice right hand.
Staal takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #TD#
Staal shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Staal was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cole manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cole is nestled in close to Staal, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Staal tries to roll over but Cole keeps him under control.
Cole slips a nice elbow through Staal's hands, connecting with Staal's forehead.
Cole working the head and body with strikes. #ROC2#
Staal is rocked!
Cole lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Staal quite badly. Staal pulls Cole in close trying to recover. Cole postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Staal on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Staal doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Cole!
Michael Cole very nearly forgot to thank The Juice Haven amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: GAMMA#738 Simmons v Heimendahl
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
Cole just misses with a punch to the body.
Guns was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Guns tries a head kick but it misses.
Guns lands a slapping body shot.
Cole 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.
Guns tests Cole's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#
It looks like Michael Cole has been cut.
Cole throws a big shot that misses.
Cole dodges the punch combination from Guns.
A looping hook to the body misses from Guns. Cole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Guns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cole manages to avoid it.
Cole misses the jab.
Guns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole lands with a cross.
Guns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cole.
Cole lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cole has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cole misses with an uppercut. Guns saw that one coming.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Guns.
Cole misses with a body shot
and Guns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cole swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Guns counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cole scores with a nice strike.
Guns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cole manages to avoid it.
Guns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cole was well out of range. Poor timing from Guns.
Guns walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cole checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Guns misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Cole was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Big Guns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Guns.
Guns is looking to wear down Cole with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cole on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A swing and a miss from Cole.
Guns rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Cole to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot by Guns.
Cole scores with a nice strike.
Cole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guns. #T2##KD#
Guns drops Cole with a nice combination! Guns dives into Cole's guard, looking to finish! #ROC#
Cole is rocked!
Cole has his hands on Guns's head, controlling the position.
Cole is still in real trouble! Can Guns finish him?
Cole keeping full guard, as Guns tries to pass.
Guns wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Cole seems to have recovered his senses.
Guns is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Cole pulls Guns in close to prevent any damage.
Guns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cole is keeping the position for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Guns throws a strike but Cole rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Cole throws a big elbow that misses.
Cole throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Guns works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cole accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cole won't allow Guns to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Guns is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cole loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Cole stands up over Guns, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but Guns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cole scoring with some ground and pound.
Guns is trying to control the position but Cole postures up.
Cole throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guns manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cole manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Guns wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Guns passes Cole's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Guns tries to pass to full mount but Cole defends it. #SUB#
Guns is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cole sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Guns dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Cole's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Guns slips under a jab.
Guns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cole can do to turn this around?
Guns walks into a jab.
Cole waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Guns.
Cole connects with a body shot.
Guns takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Guns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cole.
Cole dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Guns throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cole shoots in for a takedown but Guns shows good takedown defense.
Cole blocks a head kick by Guns.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cole! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guns swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Guns misses with a hook
and Cole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Guns scores with a jab. Cole acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cole connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Cole tries to move into range but Guns moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD2#
Cole closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Guns keeping control of the position.
Cole throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Cole there.
Guns is looking to improve his position.
Guns moves into full guard.
Guns is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Cole tries to get to full guard but Guns has control of the leg. #T2#
Cole is not content to let Guns control the position.
Guns thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cole's head.
Guns looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Guns stalling.
Cole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Guns wants to pass to mount but Cole is defending the position.
Big Guns overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Guns seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cole does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Guns is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cole is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Guns trying to pass the guard but Cole defending well.
Cole keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cole is in trouble now - Guns has advanced to mount!
Guns is looking to work his way around to Cole's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Cole sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cole is looking for a sweep. Guns is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Guns is keen to just control but Cole is a slippery customer.
Cole wants to get back to full guard.
Guns controlling the action here.#SUB#
Guns is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cole defends it well.
Cole tries to roll over but Guns keeps him under control.
Guns is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cole wants to control but Guns is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michael Cole will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Michael Cole'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cole ducks under a wild hook from Guns.
Cole might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Guns misses with a hook to the body
and Cole cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cole scores with a nice head shot.
Guns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cole.
Cole is trying hard to land a takedown here. Guns sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Guns.
Nice takedown defense from Guns. No joy for Cole on that attempt.
Cole cracks Guns with a good jab.
Guns moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Guns walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Cole drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Guns swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Cole's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Guns!
A victorious Big Guns thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#732 Legions vs Keenan
Date: Sep 15, 2018

#R1#
Verama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cole manages to avoid it.
Verama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Cole throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Verama appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cole changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Verama tries to avoid it but Cole manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Verama to the ground. Verama escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cole swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Verama misses its intended target.
Cole scores with a sloppy right hand. Verama should have avoided that one.
Verama scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cole listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Verama avoids the body shot from Cole.
Verama raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cole throws out a loose jab but Verama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole scores with a nice strike.
Hector Verama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Verama throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cole counters with a series of strikes. Verama will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cole moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Verama misses.
Cole scores with a decent looking hook.
A big right from Cole misses.
Nice sprawl there from Verama as Cole shoots in.
Verama 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.
Cole lands a jab to the head.
Verama throws a wild body kick that Cole sees coming a mile off.
Cole jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Verama tried to score with a low kick but Cole checks it.#CL2#
Verama drives through and clinches with Cole against the cage. #T2#
Cole misses with a hook to the ribs.
Verama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Verama tries to work over Cole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Verama throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Verama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cole misses with a body punch.
Verama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cole blocks an uppercut.
Cole misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Cole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Verama coming out on top.
The fighters circling - Cole throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Verama misses with a body kick.
Cole misses with a kick to the body.
Verama appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Cole shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Verama moves into full guard. #T3#
Verama keeping full guard, as Cole tries to pass.
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but Verama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Verama controlling the position.
Verama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Verama is pulling down on Cole's head. It's preventing any offense from Cole, at least for the moment.
Cole throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Verama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cole controls from within his opponent's guard.
Verama is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Verama bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cole's guard. #REVB#
Verama controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Verama wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Cole dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cole moves out of range of the body kick.
Cole throws a series of punches but Verama moves out of range.
Verama scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Michael Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Cole tenderised Verama's leg. Verama is trying to keep his angry face on.
Verama throws a lazy right hand but Cole sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cole is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cole has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cole there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cole looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cole throws a leg kick
and Verama counters with a thumping low kick.
Cole misses the body punch
and Verama counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cole is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice body punch from Verama.
Cole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Verama. #T1#
Cole misses with a wild body shot.
Verama looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Verama cracks Cole with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cole scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Michael Cole is winning the standup battle so far.
Verama shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cole lands a nice looking body shot.
Cole throws a big shot that misses.
Verama feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Coles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Verama has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Verama manages to avoid it.
Verama looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cole lands with a right hand.
Cole takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
Verama sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Cole to the ground! Verama dives into full mount looking to finish!#ROC2#
Cole is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Michael Cole has been cut.#SUB2#
Verama looking to secure an arm triangle but Cole defends it well.
Oh Cole is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cole is looking to get to half guard.
Verama controlling the position easily from mount.
Cole seems to have got his legs back now.
Cole is trying to escape the mount.
Verama sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3##SUB2#
Verama goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Cole is on top in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cole accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cole is working Verama over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Michael Cole overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cole landing with the ground and pound.
Verama looking to control.
Cole is pushing down on Verama's leg trying to pass to half guard. Verama is fighting to maintain full guard but Cole has managed to sneak the leg through.
Verama trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
Cole is nestled in close to Verama, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Verama gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cole got a little sloppy there for a moment and Verama has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cole has managed to get both his arms back between Verama's legs - danger averted.
Cole postures up and lands a big shot to Verama's brow.
Cole postures up in Verama's guard and throws a big left but Verama blocks it.
Verama is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cole throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Verama is trying to keep Cole in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Verama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Cole's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Cole looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A low kick from Verama is predictable there
and Cole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Verama ducks under a wild hook from Cole.
A nice side step and Verama releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cole shoots in but no luck this time.
Verama throws a hook but Cole blocks it.
Verama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Verama scores with a push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole slips a jab from Verama.
Verama connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cole's hands.
Cole stalks Verama and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Verama's face. Verama staggers backwards, shaken.#T1#
Cole fails with the takedown
letting Verama counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cole fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Verama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cole throws a hook but Verama avoids it easily.
Verama throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Verama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cole scores with a one two! Verama had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Verama tries to clinch but Cole moves out of range.
Cole lands with a straight right. Verama didn't see that one coming.
Verama throws a lazy body kick
and Cole connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cole listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Cole misses with a wild body shot.
Verama doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
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!
Cole avoids the body shot from Verama.
Verama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cole misses with a left hand
and Verama makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Verama.
Verama throws a looping overhand right but Cole ducks down to avoid it.
Cole blocks a leg kick.
Cole throws a lazy uppercut
and Verama counters with a straight right hand.
Cole misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick by Verama misses
and Cole connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donk. Cole catches Verama right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Cole's corner calls for a 1-2. Cole obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC#
Verama is rocked!
Verama throws a leg kick
and Cole counters with a crisp right that sends Verama to the canvas! Cole follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Cole!
After the big win, Michael Cole made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors MayheM sportswear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: GAMMA#726 Kruger v Heimendahl
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Pichushkin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pichushkin throws a poor cross that misses
and Cole counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cole looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cole misses with a hook to the body
and Pichushkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Cole. Beautiful body shot.
Pichushkin cracks Cole with an open hand slap.
Cole uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cole misses with an uppercut
letting Pichushkin counter with a right hand.
Pichushkin swings for the body but Cole moves out of range.
Cole displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pichushkin.
Cole misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick lands from Cole.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cole. That's going to slow Pichushkin down.
Cole tests Pichushkin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cole moves out of range of the strikes.
Cole throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy left from Pichushkin finds it's target.#T1#
Pichushkin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cole counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pichushkin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cole stuffs the takedown attempt from Pichushkin. Pichushkin gets slowly back to his feet.
Pichushkin misses with a hook.
Pichushkin misses with a left hand
and Cole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cole slips under a jab.
Pichushkin misses with a hook
and Cole counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pichushkin thinking.
Pichushkin misses with a looping left.
Pichushkin connects with the punch.
Cole misses with a wild body shot.
Pichushkin throws an off balance right hand
and Cole counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pichushkin thinking.
Pichushkin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cole counters with a left to the body.
Cole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pichushkin throws out the jab.
Cole appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cole stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#
It looks like Alexander Pichushkin has been cut.
Pichushkin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cole swinging wildly here.
Pichushkin misses with an uppercut.
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pichushkin moves away.
Cole moves away from the strike by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cole doesn't seem bothered though.
Cole cracks the inside of Pichushkin's front leg.
Nice uppercut lands for Cole. That snapped Pichushkin's head back.
Cole stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pichushkin.
Cole has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pichushkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Pichushkin gets tackled into the cage by Cole. Cole maintains the clinch. #BC#
Cole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Cole slips a straight right by Pichushkin.
Cole takes a swing at Pichushkin's ribcage but misses.
Cole looks to land a combination but Pichushkin avoids it well.
Pichushkin misses with a takedown attempt
and Cole counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Michael Cole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Pichushkin.
Pichushkin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alexander Pichushkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Pichushkin misses the target.
Pichushkin connects with a nice looking jab.
Cole takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pichushkin lands a jab to the nose.
Pichushkin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cole. Pichushkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pichushkin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pichushkin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cole stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pichushkin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
Pichushkin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cole showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cole sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Cole blocks the low kick.
Cole looks to land a left hand but Pichushkin moved out of range nicely.
Pichushkin misses with a lunging right hand
and Cole counters with a right hand to the body.
Pichushkin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cole works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD#
Cole shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pichushkin's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cole is in close to Pichushkin's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Pichushkin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cole has passed into half guard!
Cole is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Cole dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Pichushkin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Pichushkin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cole momentarily.
Pichushkin throws a body punch but Cole moves out of range.
Pichushkin misses with a left hand
and Cole counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cole throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Cole misses.
Pichushkin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cole tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pichushkin manages to circle out of the way.
Cole throws a low kick but Pichushkin avoids it.
Good work by Cole as he checks the leg kick.
Cole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pichushkin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pichushkin doesn't seem bothered though.
Pichushkin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cole defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pichushkin.
Cole is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pichushkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cole.
Cole lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Pichushkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cole.
Cole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pichushkin can do to turn this around?
Pichushkin looks to land a left hand but Cole moved out of range nicely.
Pichushkin throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Cole clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Cole gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cole trying to control the action but Pichushkin is working from the bottom.
Cole working the head and body with strikes.
Cole takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Pichushkin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pichushkin has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Pichushkin has hold of Cole's hands but Cole slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Pichushkin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cole is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Cole working over Pichushkin with some ground and pound. Pichushkin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cole looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cole seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pichushkin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cole seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cole has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cole lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC#
Pichushkin is rocked!
Cole trying to pass the guard but Pichushkin defending well.
Pichushkin is still in real trouble! Can Cole finish him?
Pichushkin wants to get back to full guard.
Pichushkin seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pichushkin taking some punishment here, with Cole in his half guard.
Pichushkin is looking for a sweep. Cole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Cole working Pichushkin over with strikes.
Cole lands a big elbow - Pichushkin is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Cole!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Cole!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Michael Cole waved his t-shirt featuring MayheM sportswear's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: GAMMA#722 Defoe v Okah 3
Date: Jul 28, 2018

#R1#
Sonnen moves out of range of the strikes.
Sonnen throws a body shot but no joy.
Good leg kick by Sonnen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cole with a poor takedown
and Sonnen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sonnen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cole's hands.
We've been hearing reports that Cole has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Good work by Cole as he checks the leg kick.
Sonnen swings for the body but Cole moves out of range.
Sonnen lands a nice looking body kick.
Sonnen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cole counters with a left to the body.
Cole's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sonnen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cole scrambles back to his feet.
Cole chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sonnen can pounce on him.
Sonnen throws a jab but it's blocked by Cole.
Cole is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sonnen looks to score with a jab to the body but Cole is just out of range.
Cole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sonnen was well out of range. Poor timing from Cole.
Cole takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T1#
Cole tries a low kick but Sonnen avoids it.
Sonnen looks to score with a jab to the body but Cole is just out of range.
Sonnen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cole in his tracks.
Sonnen misses with a low kick.
Cole was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cole. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sonnen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cole is out of range.
Cole throws a body shot but no joy.
Sonnen tries to score with a low kick but Cole moves his leg out of the way.
Sonnen scores with a nice head shot.
Sonnen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sonnen scores with the left hand. Cole knows he should have avoided that one.
Cole lands a really nice looking cross but Sonnen seems unphased.
Jab by Cole.
Sonnen cracks Cole with a good jab.#T2##TD#
Sonnen gets caught napping as Cole dives in and scores a takedown. Sonnen manages to retain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cole wants to control from the top but Sonnen keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen wants to sweep here but Cole controlling him for the moment.
Sonnen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sonnen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cole wants to pass the guard but Sonnen is keeping the position.
Sonnen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cole works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cole seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sonnen is looking for a sweep. Cole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Sonnen trying to control here.
Sonnen tries to roll over but Cole keeps him under control.
Cole lands with a punch from half guard.
Cole is thwarting Sonnen's attempts to control the position.
Cole wants to pass the guard but Sonnen is defending well.
Sonnen has hold of Cole's hands but Cole slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sonnen trying to control but Cole postures up.
Cole working Sonnen over with strikes.
Sonnen wants to get back to full guard.
Sonnen has hold of Cole's hands but Cole slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cole is trying to control the action in half guard but Sonnen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cole connects with a nice short shot to Sonnen's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cole scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cole is nestled in close to Sonnen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sonnen tries to roll over but Cole keeps him under control.
Sonnen is pressing down on Cole's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sonnen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cole's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cole scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sonnen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cole is one step ahead there.
Cole cracks Sonnen with a solid left 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 Michael Cole will probably get the nod.
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#
Sonnen cracks a nice hook into Cole's ribs.
Sonnen throws a hook to the side of Cole's head but Cole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sonnen looks to throw the jab but Cole is out of range.
No joy there for Cole, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sonnen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cole moves forwards but Sonnen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cole fails with an attempt to clinch.
A low kick from Cole is predictable there
letting Sonnen counter with a right hand. #TD#
Cole changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sonnen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Sonnen tries to improve position but can't.
Cole is looking to take a break and control but Sonnen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sonnen is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Cole connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sonnen some visible discomfort.
Michael Cole overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sonnen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cole lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sonnen is not content to let Cole control the position.
Sonnen is trying to control Cole's posture but Cole avoids it.
Sonnen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sonnen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sonnen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sonnen is on top in guard. #REVB#
Cole trying to control the position here.
Sonnen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cole looking to control.
Sonnen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cole swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cole is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Cole trying to control the position here.
Sonnen wants to pass the guard but Cole is keeping the position.
Cole controls Sonnen momentarily but Sonnen frees himself.
Sonnen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cole swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sonnen trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dao Sonnen seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sonnen misses with an uppercut.
Sonnen throws a body punch but Cole moves out of range.
It looked like Cole was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sonnen.
Sonnen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sonnen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cole appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sonnen's corner calls for a 1-2. Sonnen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sonnen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sonnen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cole throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sonnen's waist but Sonnen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cole off to one side.
Jab from Cole.
Sonnen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cole.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cole walks into a straight right hand from Sonnen.
Cole drops his hands momentarily and Sonnen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dao Sonnen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cole jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#
It looks like Dao Sonnen has been cut.
Sonnen lands a jab to Cole's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cole. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cole moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sonnen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cole checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sonnen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cole.
Cole cracks Sonnen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cole just misses with a punch to the body.
Sonnen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen shoots in and drives through. Cole sprawls well.
Sonnen misses with a left hand
and Cole counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Sonnen.
Cole misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sonnen avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Sonnen misses with a body kick.
Sonnen throws a lazy uppercut
and Cole counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sonnen swings widly with a right hand
and Cole makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cole looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cole throws a sloppy body shot
and Sonnen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sonnen throws a shot from downtown. Cole moves away and avoids it.
Sonnen misses the shot to the body.
Sonnen takes a swing at Cole's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Cole wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sonnen throws a lazy right hand but Cole sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cole lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cole misses with an uppercut. Sonnen saw that one coming.
Cole is looking to wear down Sonnen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sonnen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cole doesn't seem bothered though.
Dao Sonnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Sonnen throws a sloppy head kick and Cole moves out of range easily.
Sonnen misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonnen checks a low kick from Cole.
Cole takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cole slips under a jab from Sonnen.
Cole waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sonnen.
Cole shoots in looking for a takedown but Sonnen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cole's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cole misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sonnen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cole walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sonnen scores with a nice right hand. #T3#
Cole shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sonnen but Sonnen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sonnen looks to land a body kick but Cole moved away.
Cole staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Cole on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cole loads up on a big right hand but Sonnen slips the punch.
Sonnen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sonnen just misses with a punch to the body.
Sonnen's corner calls for a 1-2. Sonnen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cole takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sonnen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cole moves in looking to clinch but Sonnen pushes him off.
Cole looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#TD2#
Sonnen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sonnen wants to pass the guard but Cole is defending well. #T4#
Cole is looking to control Sonnen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cole avoid being mounted?
Cole controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Cole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cole wants to control but Sonnen is keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dao Sonnen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sonnen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dao Sonnen!
During a confident post fight interview, Dao Sonnen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#719 Bubba v Saric
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Cole moves into the clinch.
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Quin manages to break the clinch.
Quin misses the shot to the body.
Cole looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Quin throws a hook to the side of Cole's head but Cole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matt Quin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Quin.
Quin misses with a looping left.
Cole looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Quin lands a lovely overhand right.
Quin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cole fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Cole takes the fight into the clinch.
Quin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cole. #BC#
Quin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Quin.#T1#
Quin misses with a body shot.
Quin throws an overhand right that lands on Cole's shoulder, as Cole tries to avoid the shot.
Cole ducks under a wild hook from Quin.
Quin misses with a hook.
Cole appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Quin dives in and grabs Cole's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cole pushes down on Quin's head and hops out.#CL2#
Cole clinches up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cole.#TD#
Cole is fighting off a takedown attempt but Quin is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cole to the mat. Cole regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Quin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cole lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Cole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Quin looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Quin is on top in guard. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cole wants to sweep here but Quin controlling him for the moment.
Quin scoring with some ground and pound.
Quin wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Quin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cole lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Quin seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Quin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Cole distracts Quin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Quin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cole doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cole manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cole postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Quin trying to keep a closed guard but Cole is proving a slippery customer.
Cole throwing strikes but missing.
Cole scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Cole got a little sloppy there for a moment and Quin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cole has managed to get both his arms back between Quin's legs - danger averted.
Quin working a defensive guard here.
Quin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cole is one step ahead there.
Cole is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cole chips away with some ground and pound.
Cole throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Quin is trying to keep Cole in close.
Cole postures up in Quin's guard and throws a big left but Quin blocks it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Quin controls Cole momentarily but Cole frees himself.
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 Matt Quin will probably get the nod.
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#
Quin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cole.
Cole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quin.
Cole avoids the body shot from Quin.
Quin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Quin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cole manages to avoid it.
Quin backing away here, and Cole unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Cole 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Quin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cole on the side of the head.
Quin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cole defending well as Quin loads up on a big left hand.
Matt Quin is winning the standup battle so far.
A clash of legs there as Quin blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Quin jabs Cole right on the nose. Cole blinks but takes it well.
Quin misses with an uppercut. Cole saw that one coming.
Cole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Quin defending well as Cole loads up on a big left hand.
Cole moves into range and connects with a jab.
Quin's corner calls for a 1-2. Quin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cole tries to clinch but Quin is having none of it. #CL2#
Quin tries to keep at a distance but Cole has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cole swings wildly with an uppercut but Quin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Cole lands a right hand.
Cole tries to work over Quin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quin has Cole pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cole manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Quin successfully pulls guard.
Quin wants to sweep but no luck.
Quin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Cole throws a sloppy strike and Quin has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Cole is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Quin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Quin!
Our winner, Matt Quin, 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.

Event: GAMMA#716 Goodman v Jones
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Good work by Cole as he checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Cole was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blasts just misses with a punch to the body.
Blasts lands the left hand.
Blasts dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cole. That did some damage!
Cole checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cole has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jab from Blasts.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Blasts.
Blasts scores with a hook.
Blasts scores with the left hand. Cole knows he should have avoided that one.
Blasts throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cole counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Blasts thinking.
Blasts throws a jab when Cole was well out of range.
Cole's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blasts under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blasts lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Blasts is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cole takes a swing at Blasts's ribcage but misses.
Cole checks a leg kick.
Blasts misses with a low kick as Cole jumps back.#T1#
Cole throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blasts.
Cole shoots for a double leg takedown but Blasts sprawls well. He's pushed Cole's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cole defending well as Blasts loads up on a big left hand.
Cole looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blasts turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cole fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blasts wants to slow Cole down by chopping away at his legs.
Cole keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cole tries to clinch there but Blasts circles away.
Blasts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cole.
Cole feints a counter leg kick.
Cole scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Blasts motions for Cole to come forward. Blasts throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cole shoots in but no luck this time.
Blasts dodges the punch combination from Cole.
Blasts misses with a straight left. #T2#
Blasts throws a body punch but Cole moves out of range.
Blasts takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've been told by Blasts's head coaches at LOD: Contenders (Max ID290) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Blasts throws a leg kick but Cole sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Blasts finds it's way through Cole's defenses.
Blasts wants to slow Cole down by chopping away at his legs.
Blasts feints and then cracks Cole's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cole down.
Cole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blasts.
Cole connects with a body shot that sends Blasts's belly button to the back.
Blasts misses with a body shot.
Cole swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blasts tests Cole's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blasts will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Blasts wants to slow Cole down by chopping away at his legs.
Cole tries to land a leg kick but Blasts saw it coming and moves away.
Blasts appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Blasts throws a leg kick that is checked
and Blasts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Blasts looks to throw the jab but Cole is out of range.
Blasts avoids the body shot from Cole.
Cole is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Blasts rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
Blasts takes the fight into the clinch.
Cole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blasts struggles to land a body shot inside as Cole controls his hands.
Blasts lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Cole working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cole lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blasts unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cole misses with an elbow strike.
Cole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blasts letting Cole take a breather here.
Cole throws a punch but it's blocked by Blasts.
A nice left hand lands by Cole.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Blasts with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T4#
Blasts landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Blasts struggles to land a body shot inside as Cole controls his hands.
Blasts misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cole.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blasts scores with a shoulder strike.
Blasts misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Blasts.
Blasts tries a knee to the head but Cole blocks it.
Cole presses Blasts against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blasts.
Blasts prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rupert Blasts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Cole.
Cole digs a right hand into Blasts's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blasts's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Blasts.
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blasts tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cole avoids it.
Blasts with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blasts tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cole avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rupert Blasts dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Cole takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cole gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL2#
Cole moves into the clinch.
Cole blocks an uppercut.
Cole blocks a body shot from Blasts.
Cole struggles to land a body shot inside as Blasts controls his hands.
Blasts blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Cole has hold of one of Blasts's legs. Blasts is fighting the takedown attempt but Cole gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Cole postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cole has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blasts wants to stand but Cole is controlling the position.
Cole trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blasts wants to stand but Cole is controlling the position. #T1#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cole not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Blasts ducks right into an uppercut from Cole.
Blasts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cole manages to avoid it.
Blasts pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cole is out of range and Blasts settles back down.
Cole is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rupert Blasts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blasts will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cole is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Blasts with a body shot.
Blasts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cole was well out of range. Poor timing from Blasts.
Blasts uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cole has time to react.
Cole throws a leg kick that misses.
Blasts tried to score with a low kick but Cole checks it.
Rupert Blasts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Cole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blasts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cole can do to turn this around?
Blasts getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blasts connects with a body shot.
Blasts digs a good hook to Cole's body.
A shot to the body from Blasts misses
and Cole counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blasts misses with a wild body shot.
Cole throws a shot to the body.
Blasts cracks a nice hook into Cole's ribs.
Blasts throws a body shot but no joy.
Cole feints the counter takedown.
A left lands for Cole.
Cole moves out of range of the strikes.
Cole connects with a single shot there.
Cole is looking to chop away at Blasts's legs.
Cole throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Blasts cracks the inside of Cole's front leg.
Blasts ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blasts takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cole darts in looking for a takedown but Blasts gets double underhooks and turns Cole into the cage.
Blasts thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blasts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cole.
Cole catches Blasts with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Blasts jabs at Cole's body.
Cole misses with a looping right.
Blasts throws a hook to the side of Cole's head but Cole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cole stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blasts.
A big left from Blasts misses.
Cole keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T4#
Blasts changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cole misses with a low kick.
Cole scores with a hook to the body. Blasts takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blasts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blasts moves away.
Blasts lands a leg kick that knocks Cole off balance momentarily.
Cole lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cole lands a really nice looking cross but Blasts seems unphased.
Blasts throws an off balance right hand
and Cole counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cole is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL#
Blasts has Cole up against the cage in a clinch.
Cole blocks an uppercut.
Cole lands an uppercut.
Blasts misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rupert Blasts will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Cole connects with a nice looking jab.
Blasts throws a solid leg kick but Cole takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Blasts.
Blasts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cole.
Blasts closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cole lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Blasts throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
Blasts is rocked!
Blasts lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cole's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from Blasts misses.
Blasts throws a poor cross that misses
and Cole counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Blasts throws a leg kick but Cole sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blasts scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blasts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cole moves away.
Blasts takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blasts throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Blasts throws a leg kick but Cole sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Blasts connects with a body shot that sends Cole's belly button to the back.
Blasts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cole is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Blasts with a body shot.
Blasts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cole takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL2#
Cole rushes Blasts and presses him up against the cage.
Cole throws a head punch that misses.
Cole trying to land knees to the body.
Cole lands with a short shot to the head.
Cole misses with a punch to the body.
Cole blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Blasts fails to land.
Blasts using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cole managing to block the knees to the body from Blasts.
Blasts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blasts prevents a body shot from Cole.
Michael Cole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Blasts tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Cole.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Cole has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Blasts clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Cole throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Blasts is trying to stand back up.
Blasts looking very determined here, making life difficult for Cole.
Cole missing with strikes from the back.
Blasts looking very determined here, making life difficult for Cole.
Blasts is trying to stand back up. #T3#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Cole's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Cole lands a shot to the body.
Cole lands a shot to the head.
Cole landing with strikes.
Oh Blasts is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blasts is trying to get back to his feet but Cole has full control of the position and if anything, Blasts has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Blasts seems to have got his legs back now.
Cole connects with a couple of big shots that have Blasts covering up! Oh, this looks bad for Blasts! Cole fires away with several more unanswered shots and the referee has no choice but to step in! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Cole!
Michael Cole made sure to mention his sponsor, MayheM sportswear in his post fight interview.

Event: GAMMA#710 Bubba v Kruger
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1#
Cole throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Sonnen counter with a right hand.
Cole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sonnen.
Cole appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cole throws an overhand right that lands on Sonnen's shoulder, as Sonnen tries to avoid the shot.
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sonnen moves away.#CL#
Cole gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
I was talking to Cole's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sonnen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cole blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sonnen tries a body shot but Cole blocks it.
Sonnen is trying to stall.
Cole misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sonnen tries to work over Cole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cole's elbow.
Sonnen blocks a body shot from Cole. #TD#
Cole has picked Sonnen up - he's going for a ride! Cole dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Sonnen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cole missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Cole is nestled in close to Sonnen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sonnen gets full guard.
Cole working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cole tries to free his leg and advance position but Sonnen is retaining full guard.
Cole is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cole content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sonnen pulls Cole in close to his closed guard and prevents Cole from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cole with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cole is one step ahead there.
Cole looking to sit in guard and control but Sonnen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Cole has Sonnen pulled in close to control his posture.
Sonnen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cole has a closed guard, preventing Sonnen from standing up.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Cole looking to control. #T3#
Sonnen wanted to stand there but Cole had control of the position.
Cole controlling Sonnen's posture.
Cole wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cole connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sonnen throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Cole counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Sonnen is looking for a triangle but Cole pushes his legs off easily.
Cole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sonnen is keeping the position for now.
Cole throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cole's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Sonnen has his foot on Cole's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cole works his way back into a safe position though.
Cole throws a big elbow that misses.
Cole is in close to Sonnen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sonnen can't keep his opponent in guard - Cole advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cole slips a nice elbow through Sonnen's hands, connecting with Sonnen's forehead.
Sonnen is not content to let Cole control the position.
Sonnen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cole is working away from the top position though.
Nice strikes from Cole there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Cole dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Sonnen misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Cole counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cole's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Sonnen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cole working some strikes from top position.
Cole looking to sit in guard and control but Sonnen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Sonnen preventing the sweep.
Sonnen looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Cole looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sonnen trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
Cole is pulling down on Sonnen's head to control his posture.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sonnen is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Sonnen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sonnen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sonnen misses with a looping right.
Sonnen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cole misses with a looping right.
Cole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sonnen can do to turn this around?
Nice shot lands for Sonnen.#T3#
Cole tries for a takedown but Sonnen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sonnen lands a slapping body shot.
Sonnen throws a body punch but Cole moves out of range.
Sonnen swats away the attempt to clinch by Cole.
Sonnen lands with a hook. Cole tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sonnen misses with a body shot #CL#
and Cole counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sonnen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cole's elbow.
Cole lands a shoulder strike.
Sonnen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cole makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sonnen blocks an elbow strike from Cole.
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sonnen's elbow.
Cole scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Cole is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sonnen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sonnen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sonnen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sonnen gets through Cole's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sonnen.
Sonnen lands a left hand.
Sonnen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sonnen is stalling here.
Cole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Dao Sonnen has been cut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sonnen.
Cole swings wildly with an uppercut but Sonnen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sonnen works on Cole's body with a couple of short punches.
Sonnen scores with a shoulder strike.
Cole throws a head punch that misses.
Cole keeps control of Sonnen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sonnen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dao Sonnen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Sonnen throws a lazy right hand but Cole sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cole is looking to counter the offense by Sonnen and move into the clinch.
Cole throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sonnen's waist but Sonnen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cole off to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Cole. No joy for Sonnen on that attempt. #CL#
Cole moves into the clinch.
Cole blocks an uppercut.
Cole struggles to land a body shot inside as Sonnen controls his hands.
Sonnen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sonnen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sonnen is leaning against Cole and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sonnen.
Cole is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sonnen lands a nice uppercut.
Cole is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cole is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cole misses with a knee strike.
Cole digs a right hand underneath Sonnen's ribcage. Sonnen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sonnen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Cole drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sonnen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sonnen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sonnen is trying to push Cole away but Cole has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sonnen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cole misses with the head strike.
Dao Sonnen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cole tries to land knees in the clinch but Sonnen avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Cole has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sonnen is trying to keep an underhook but Cole manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Sonnen trying to hold on to Cole's head to control him but Cole postures up.
Sonnen taking some punishment here, with Cole in his half guard.
Cole is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sonnen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cole scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sonnen wants to control but Cole is keeping busy. #T2#
Cole working the head and body with strikes.
Cole lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sonnen is looking to control Cole's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sonnen avoid being mounted?
Cole sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sonnen defending well though.
Sonnen is looking for a sweep. Cole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sonnen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Sonnen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Cole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cole's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cole trying to control but Sonnen is working from the bottom.
Sonnen pulls Cole in close to prevent any damage.
Cole tries to free his leg and advance position but Sonnen is retaining full guard.
Cole lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cole throws an elbow that misses. Sonnen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cole's guard. Nice move by Sonnen!#REVB##T4#
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Cole pulls Sonnen in close to prevent any damage.
Cole keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sonnen stays in close to Cole's body and controls the position.
Sonnen stopping the sweep attempt from Cole.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Cole showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cole has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Cole!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Michael Cole made sure he mentioned MayheM sportswear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: GAMMA#706 Keenan v Mirowski
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
Sodergren lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT#
It looks like Michael Cole has been cut.
Cole keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sodergren definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Cole looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sodergren trying to control from the bottom.
Sodergren tries to roll over but Cole keeps him under control.
Sodergren regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cole.
Cole throwing strikes but missing.
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but Sodergren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren managing to control the position.
Cole won't allow Sodergren to sweep him here. #T1#
Cole throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cole postures up and lands a big shot to Sodergren's brow.
Cole trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cole controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cole trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cole stands up over Sodergren, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sodergren bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cole's guard. #REVR#
Cole is controlling Sodergren's posture.
Cole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sodergren has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Cole is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cole can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sodergren controls the pace.
Cole is controlling Sodergren's posture.
Sodergren postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cole scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sodergren doesn't seem bothered though.
Sodergren will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cole tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sodergren moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Sodergren scores with a leg kick. #TD2#
Cole shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cole was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sodergren gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cole is trying to control. Sodergren wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cole prevents Sodergren from improving his position.
Cole thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sodergren's head.
Cole wants to control but Sodergren is keeping him busy.
Cole misses with a head shot. Sodergren uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sodergren preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Sodergren wants to sweep here but Cole controlling him for the moment.
Cole looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sodergren wants to get back to his feet but Cole is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sodergren seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cole slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sodergren is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cole dives into side control.
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 Basten Sodergren will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Cole's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sodergren throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cole.
Cole fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sodergren checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sodergren swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cole counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Cole misses its intended target.
Cole lands with an uppercut that bounces Sodergren off the cage and back into range.
Sodergren is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Cole gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cole drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sodergren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cole taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T1##BC#
Sodergren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sodergren throws a jab when Cole was well out of range.
Basten Sodergren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sodergren throws a leg kick but Cole sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sodergren works Cole's body with a nice hook.
Sodergren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cole misses with a two punch combination.
Sodergren drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cole stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sodergren.
Cole digs a good body shot into Sodergren's ribs.
Cole fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sodergren throws a sloppy head kick and Cole moves out of range easily.
Cole feints a counter leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Sodergren. That snapped Cole's head back. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Cole.
It looked like Sodergren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sodergren throws a low kick, looking for Cole's leg but Cole calmly moves out of range.
Cole tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sodergren is able to avoid easily.
Sodergren lands a nice shot that snaps Cole's head back.
Michael Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Sodergren tries to bum rush Cole with a series of wild strikes but Cole uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cole appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A slow jab from Sodergren misses its intended target.
Cole lands with a shot to the body.
Sodergren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cole.
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from Cole.
Cole shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sodergren defends it nicely.#T3#
Sodergren tries a head kick but it misses.
Sodergren scores with a sloppy right hand. Cole should have avoided that one.
Cole dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sodergren misses with the body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cole tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sodergren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sodergren stuffs the takedown attempt from Cole. Cole gets slowly back to his feet.
Basten Sodergren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Cole.
Cole fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sodergren throws a hook but Cole blocks it.#T4##CL2#
Cole has managed to clinch. #BC#
Sodergren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Cole.
Sodergren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Cole clinches up with Sodergren and pushes him back against the cage.
Cole missing with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cole scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sodergren has a couple of punches blocked by Cole.
Cole lands a body punch.
Cole lands a right hand.
Sodergren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sodergren slowing the pace effectively.
Cole throws a punch but it's blocked by Sodergren.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cole.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michael Cole will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Michael Cole's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Sodergren avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sodergren is looking to counter punch.
Sodergren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sodergren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cole with the counter takedown but Sodergren avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Sodergren.
Cole looks for a takedown but Sodergren sprawls well.
Cole fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cole dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren checks a low kick from Cole.
Sodergren appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sodergren scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sodergren lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cole is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sodergren rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Cole moves into range and clinches up with Sodergren.#T1#
Sodergren dodges an elbow strike from Cole. #BC#
Sodergren manages to break the clinch.
Cole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cole throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cole slips a straight right by Sodergren.#TD2#
Cole shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cole postures up in Sodergren's guard and throws a big left but Sodergren blocks it. #ES#
Sodergren manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Sodergren lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cole presses Sodergren against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sodergren blocks a body shot from Cole.
Cole misses with a punch 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!
Sodergren gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cole. #T2#
Sodergren will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cole up against the cage.
Sodergren pushes Cole back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sodergren wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Sodergren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sodergren showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cole.
Cole lands a head shot.
Cole closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sodergren with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Sodergren throws a hook but Cole blocks it.
Cole wants to land a leg kick but Sodergren is out of range.
Cole tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Sodergren counter with a right hand.
Cole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sodergren.
Cole takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sodergren scores with a hook to the body. Cole takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD2#
Cole shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sodergren wants to stand but Cole is controlling the position.
Cole stopping the sweep attempt from Sodergren.#T4#
Cole throws a strike but Sodergren rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Cole is adopting a defensive guard.
Sodergren stopping the sweep attempt from Cole.
Cole seems keen to control Sodergren's posture.
Sodergren stopping the sweep attempt from Cole.

And that's the end of the fight!
Basten Sodergren showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sodergren has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Basten Sodergren!

Event: GAMMA#703 Bubba v Bryant 4
Date: Apr 14, 2018

#R1#
Verama throws a leg kick but Cole checks it.
Cole let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cole lands a nice hook to Verama's body. Verama takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Verama bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cole's head backwards.
Verama wants to land a leg kick but Cole is out of range.
Cole scores with a jab. Verama acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice cross by Cole.
Verama bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cole's head.#CL#
Verama rushes Cole and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Verama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cole misses with a punch on the inside.
Cole has a couple of punches blocked by Verama.
Cole misses with an elbow over the top.
Verama throws a punch but it's blocked by Cole.
Cole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cole lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Cole.
Cole stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Verama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Verama scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Verama lands a left hand.
Cole lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cole blocks an uppercut.
Cole pushes Verama back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Verama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cole moves out of range as Verama throws a body kick.
Cole's coach down at LOD: Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cole's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD2#
Cole scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've been hearing good reports from Verama's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole lands some shots froms side control.
Cole lands some shots froms side control.
Verama taking punishment in the form of punches.
Verama regains half guard.
Cole controlling the action here.
Cole wants to take a breather but Verama is having none of 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!
Cole working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
Verama slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Verama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Verama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cole is one step ahead there.
Cole with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Verama looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cole trying to control but Verama is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Verama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3##SUB#
Verama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cole scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cole cracks Verama with a solid left hand.
Cole is working Verama over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Verama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Verama can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cole controls the pace.
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but Verama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Verama is trying to control the position but Cole postures up. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Verama is really struggling to control Cole but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Verama keeping moving, preventing Cole from controlling successfully.
Cole wants to pass the guard but Verama is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cole showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Verama.
Cole will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cole 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.
Verama lands the left hand.
Cole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Verama.
Verama sets himself, and Cole steps forward looking for the clinch! Verama avoids it this time.
Cole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Verama manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael Cole will probably get the nod.
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#
Verama throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Verama scores with a spinning back kick!
Verama cracks the inside of Cole's front leg.
Cole takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Cole.
Verama throws a head kick that misses.
Cole on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cole with a lazy takedown attempt
and Verama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Verama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cole.
Verama throws a wild body kick that Cole sees coming a mile off.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cole crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Verama - the referee stops the clock and Cole gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Verama. Cole manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Verama on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verama throws an overhand right that lands on Cole's shoulder, as Cole tries to avoid the shot.
Verama sets himself, and Cole steps forward looking for the clinch! Verama avoids it this time.
Verama throws a body punch but Cole moves out of range.
Verama throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hector Verama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Cole looks to score with a jab to the body but Verama is just out of range.
Verama slips under a jab from Cole.
Cole blocks a jab.
Verama paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Verama throws a nice head kick!
Cole avoids a kick to the body.
Verama throws a jab but it's blocked by Cole. #CL2#
Cole moves into range and clinches up with Verama.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cole.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Verama.
Cole takes a shot to the head.
Cole lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cole.
Verama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Verama gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cole.
Cole blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Verama scores with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cole tries a body shot but Verama blocks it.
Verama blocks an uppercut.
Verama is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Verama.
Verama misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Verama.
Verama avoiding damage as Cole throws knees to the body.
Cole is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Verama pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hector Verama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Cole.
Cole misses with a body punch.
Verama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Verama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cole misses with the head strike.
Verama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cole can do to turn this around?
Cole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Verama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cole prevents a body shot from Verama.
Cole blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Cole has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Verama avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cole lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cole taking a breather.
Cole has Verama pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Verama manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short uppercut from Verama.
Cole tries to score a body lock takedown but Verama shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cole is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Verama.
Verama misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Verama.
Verama lands a nice shot to the body.
Verama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Verama as the two fighters clinch.
Verama struggles to land a body shot inside as Cole controls his hands.
Verama struggles to land a body shot inside as Cole controls his hands.
Cole has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Verama after a bit of a struggle.
Verama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Verama.
Verama can't find room to land a body shot as Cole controls the action. #T4#
Verama lands a body punch.
Verama lands a shot to the body.
Verama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verama lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Verama on the inside.
Verama can't find room to land a body shot as Cole controls the action.
Verama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cole drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Verama gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Verama misses with a body punch. #KD#
Verama drops Cole onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Cole is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Cole is rocked!
Cole cracks Verama with a nice body shot.
Cole is still on wobbly legs! Can Verama finish him?
Verama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cole's elbow.
Verama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cole blocks an elbow strike.
Cole swings wildly with an uppercut but Verama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Verama lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Verama dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cole looks for a takedown but Verama sprawls well.
Verama ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#KD#
Verama cracks Cole with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Verama has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cole to stand back up!
Cole shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cole misses the shot to the body.
Verama drops Cole with a big left hand! Cole is injured, injured bad! Verama jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Verama!
A very excited looking Hector Verama made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GAMMA#698 Bubba v Hoyce 2
Date: Mar 25, 2018

#R1#
A good leg kick by Kind.
Cole wants to clinch.
Kind tries to land a body kick#TD#
so Cole counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cole won't allow Kind to sweep him here.
Cole stands up over Kind, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kind is keeping the position for now.
Kind is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cole is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kind is pulling down on Cole's head. It's preventing any offense from Cole, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Kind is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cole in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cole is working Kind over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kind looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cole is one step ahead there.
Cole with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kind is trying to control the position but Cole postures up.
Cole in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cole is looking to work some ground and pound but Kind has wrist control.
Cole tries to free his leg and advance position but Kind is retaining full guard. #T2#
Cole postures up.
Cole is looking to work some ground and pound but Kind has wrist control.
Cole scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cole lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cole throws an elbow that misses. Kind uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cole's guard. Nice move by Kind!#REVB#
Kind is fighting to break Cole's control of his arms but Cole is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kind pushing down on Cole's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cole is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kind's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kind's back!#T3#
Cole really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kind.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Cole.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole throws a series of strikes and Kind wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Cole landing shots from mount.
Cole unloading with bombs!
Cole working the ground and pound effectively.
Cole working the ground and pound effectively. #ROC#
Kind is rocked!
Cole landing shots from mount.
Kind is still in real trouble! Can Cole finish him?#T4#
Kind tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kind seems to have recovered his senses.
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!
Cole working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cole postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Kind out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Cole goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Michael Cole!
Michael Cole very nearly forgot to thank MayheM sportswear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: GAMMA#695 Keenan v Mirowski
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
Cole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cole scores with a spinning back kick!
Cole throws a body shot but no joy.
Kelley wants to counter the offense by Cole and move into the clinch position.
Kelley slips a straight right by Cole.
Kelley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cole's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kelley under the eye.
Kelley lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL2#
Kelley clinches up against the cage.
Cole gets through Kelley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Cole fails to land.
Cole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kelley swings wildly with an uppercut but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelley lands with a right to the head.
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!
Kelley misses with some punches.
Cole tries a body shot but Kelley blocks it.
Kelley prevents a body shot from Cole.
Cole digs a right hand underneath Kelley's ribcage. Kelley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kelley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Cole gets through Kelley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kelley throws a punch but it's blocked by Cole.
Kelley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cole lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kelley tries to throw a body punch but Cole avoids it by throwing Kelley back against the cage.
Kelley scores with a hook to the body.
Cole blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kelley throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Cole.
Kelley throws a punch but it's blocked by Cole.
Kelley swings wildly with an uppercut but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kelley backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cole.
Kelley misses with a punch to the body.
Cole tries to land knees in the clinch but Kelley avoids the damage to the body.
Cole stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kelley.
Kelley has a couple of punches blocked by Cole.
Kelley has a couple of punches blocked by Cole. #T2#
Kelley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kelley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Cole prevents a body shot from Kelley.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cole.
Cole pushes Kelley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kelley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kelley lands with a short shot to the head.
Cole scores with a hook to the body.
Cole scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kelley misses with some punches. #BC#
Cole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cole uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kelley.
Kelley lands a nice shot to the body.
Kelley throws the kick towards the body but Cole avoids it.
Kelley tries to clinch but Cole is having none of it.
Kelley wants to clinch.
Kelley has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T3#
Cole throws a hook but Kelley avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Cole lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kelley doesn't seem phased though.
Kelley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kelley jabs Cole right on the nose. Cole blinks but takes it well.
Kelley thumps Cole with a low kick.
A jab lands there for Kelley.
Kelley clobbers Cole with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kelley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kelley.
Kelley gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cole counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kelley scores with a jab.
Kelley misses with a right hand
and Cole counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kelley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
Kelley misses the shot to the body. #T4#
A big right from Kelley misses.
Cole attempts a counter takedown but Kelley avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Cole rushes Kelley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kelley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cole blocks a body shot from Kelley.
Kelley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cole presses Kelley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cole misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kelley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kelley blocks a body shot from Cole.
Cole scores with a shoulder strike.
Kelley prevents a body shot from Cole.
Kelley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cole's elbow.
A short left from Cole.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kelley.
Kelley can't find room to land a body shot as Cole controls the action.
Cole tries to work over Kelley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kelley blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cole creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kelley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Liam Kelley will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kelley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kelley missing with a left hand there. Cole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Kelley feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kelley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kelley throws a strike but Cole rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Cole working some strikes from top position.
Cole won't allow Kelley to sweep him here.
Cole lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've been hearing that Cole has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Cole working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cole keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kelley's head.
Kelley looking to control.
Cole scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cole cracks Kelley with a solid left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cole preventing the sweep.
Cole landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC#
Kelley is rocked!#T1#
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but Kelley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kelley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cole is one step ahead there.
Cole trying to control but Kelley is working from the bottom.
Cole slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Kelley.
Cole blocks the strikes from Kelley.
Kelley trying to get back to full guard but Cole takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Cole landing shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kelley is still in real trouble! Can Cole finish him?
Cole connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #T2#
Cole postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Kelley is out cold - huge knockout for Cole!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Michael Cole!
After the big win, Michael Cole made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors MayheM sportswear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Liam Kelley was interviewed post fight and said 'Ain't that a Bitch'.

Event: GAMMA#691 Defoe v Boyka
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
Blasts fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blasts throws a hook to the side of Cole's head but Cole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cole changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Blasts throws a looping overhand right but Cole ducks down to avoid it.
Cole shoots in looking for a takedown. Blasts tries to sprawl out of it but Cole keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blasts manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Blasts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cole.
Blasts moves in looking to clinch but Cole pushes him off.
Cole misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blasts tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cole manages to circle out of the way.
Cole slips under a jab from Blasts.
Blasts misses with a hook
and Cole counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole dives in for a single leg takedown but Blasts sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Blasts clinches up with Cole and pushes him back against the cage.
Cole scores with a shoulder strike.
Blasts landing knees to the body.
Cole scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Cole.
Cole lands with a left to the head.
Cole throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cole lands a body punch.
Blasts looking to throw knees to the head but Cole is blocking nicely.
Blasts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cole has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Blasts after a bit of a struggle.
Rupert Blasts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Cole.
Cole lands with a light punch inside.
Cole is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Blasts gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Blasts fails to land.
Blasts using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cole has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Blasts lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Cole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cole throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blastss head.
Blasts lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Cole prevents a body shot from Blasts.
Knees to the body from Blasts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blasts prevents a body shot from Cole.
Blasts lands with a left to the head.
Blasts gets underhooks to prevent Cole's takedown attempt.
Cole has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Blasts is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cole scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cole blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Cole manages to break the clinch.
Cole moves forwards but Blasts connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Blasts throws a leg kick but Cole moved away.
Blasts throws a leg kick but Cole sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cole lands a nice shot to the body.
Cole lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cole lands a right hand. #BC2#
Cole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3##CL#
Blasts has managed to clinch.
Blasts lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blasts.
Cole lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blasts.
Blasts is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Cole is trying to trip Blasts. He has hold of a leg but Blasts is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cole persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Cole working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but Blasts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cole won't allow Blasts to get back to his feet.
Cole lands a couple of elbows.
Blasts working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cole.
Cole content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Blasts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Blasts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cole throws a big right hand that misses.
Cole trying to control but Blasts is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blasts scores with a jab. Cole acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cole. #ES#
Blasts sneaks out the side door and pushes Cole away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blasts slips under a jab.
Blasts connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cole moves forwards but Blasts connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Blasts tries a low kick but Cole avoids it.
It seemed like Cole was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rupert Blasts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cole throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blasts stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A bone on bone clash there as Cole blocks the leg 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 Rupert Blasts will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Blasts looks to land a left hand but Cole moved out of range nicely.
And Cole tries to counter it with a takedown but Blasts pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A jab from Blasts misses.
Cole is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Blasts with a body shot.
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rupert Blasts is winning the standup battle so far.
Cole keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blasts.
Blasts misses the body punch
and Cole cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blasts throws a leg kick but Cole sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cole is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blasts scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blasts.
Blasts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cole was well out of range. Poor timing from Blasts.
Cole defending well as Blasts loads up on a big left hand.
Cole tries to clinch there but Blasts circles away. #CL2#
Cole closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Blasts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blasts trying to land knees to the body.
Cole lands a nice uppercut.
Cole gets through Blasts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blasts tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cole wants a takedown but no success here.
Blasts scores with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blasts.
Cole misses with the head strike.
Blasts's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cole avoiding damage as Blasts throws knees to the body.
Cole misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Cole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cole lands a head shot.
Cole tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Blasts defends well and Cole ends up having to push Blasts into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Blasts lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cole shoots in and drives through. Blasts sprawls well.
Rupert Blasts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Cole.
Blasts with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blasts throws a leg kick but Cole checks it.
Cole misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Blasts on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cole misses the shot to the body.
Cole moves out of range of the leg kick from Blasts.
Blasts cracks a nice hook into Cole's ribs.
Cole moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC2#
Blasts is rocked!
Blasts throws a leg kick
letting Cole counter with a right hand.
Oh Blasts is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blasts moves out of range as Cole strikes.
Blasts throws a body shot but no joy.
Cole only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Blasts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cole.
Blasts seems to have got his legs back now.
Cole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blasts.
Blasts motions for Cole to come forward. Blasts throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cole avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Cole throws a hook but Blasts blocks it.
Cole looks to score with a jab to the body but Blasts is just out of range.
Blasts misses with an uppercut. Cole saw that one coming.
Cole tries to clinch there but Blasts circles away.
Blasts misses with a low kick.
Blasts walks into a stiff left hand from Cole.
Blasts loads up on a big right hand but Cole slips the punch.
Cole doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Blasts tries to land a leg kick but Cole saw it coming and moves away.
Cole with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blasts to score with a decent uppercut.
Blasts fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cole is out of range.
Cole slips a jab from Blasts.
Cole ducks right into an uppercut from Blasts.
Cole looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blasts is fending him off so far but Cole persists. Nope, Blasts circles away and we're back to standing.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Cole. Those never looked like landing.
Blasts throws a shot from downtown. Cole moves away and avoids it.
Cole takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Blasts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cole was well out of range. Poor timing from Blasts.
Cole misses with a shot to the body
and Blasts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blasts throws a jab when Cole was well out of range.
Cole keeps the fight on the outside.
Blasts avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blasts cracks Cole with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A low kick from Blasts misses
and Cole counters with a right hand to the body.
Blasts throws a right hand that misses
and Cole counters with a right hand to the body.
Blasts looks to score with a jab to the body but Cole is just out of range.
Blasts getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rupert Blasts will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Cole has Blasts up against the cage in a clinch.
Cole is working Blasts over against the cage.
Blasts lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Cole.
Blasts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cole tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Blasts avoids it.
Cole tries to stall but Blasts uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Blasts misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cole.
A head punch on the inside from Blasts fails to land.
Blasts lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cole throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Blasts.
Cole throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cole is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Blasts is keeping busy.
Blasts tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Good body shot from Blasts. #T1#
Cole lands with a left to the head.
Cole has a couple of punches blocked by Blasts.
Blasts tries to land a knee to the head but Cole blocks with his arms.
Blasts has a couple of punches blocked by Cole.
Cole blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cole.
Cole changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blasts fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cole just misses with a punch to the body.
Blasts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cole swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cole connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Cole darts in and clinches Blasts up against the cage.
Blasts with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Cole.
Blasts has a couple of punches blocked by Cole.
Blasts missing with knees to the body.
Michael Cole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Blasts tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Cole.
Cole scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cole blocks an uppercut.
Cole lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blasts lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cole content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Blasts throws a head punch that misses.
Cole on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cole is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cole struggles to land a body shot inside as Blasts controls his hands.
Blasts has a couple of punches blocked by Cole.
Cole misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cole throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blasts.
Cole lands a shot to the body.
Cole blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Cole struggles to land a body shot inside as Blasts controls his hands.
Cole tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Blasts avoids it.
Blasts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blasts throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cole blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cole.
Cole is leaning against Blasts and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cole pushes Blasts back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cole misses with a body punch. #KD2#
Cole drops Blasts onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Blasts is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#BC2#
Cole breaks from the clinch.
Cole defending well as Blasts loads up on a big left hand.
Cole let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cole is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Blasts rather than just go for the knockout.
Cole dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cole slips under a jab.
Cole swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cole checks a leg kick nicely.#T4#
Cole checks a leg kick.
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blasts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cole misses the jab.
Blasts scores with a jab to the body.
Blasts stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blasts wants it to stay on the feet.
Blasts uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cole.
Cole shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Blasts to counter with a crisp jab.
Rupert Blasts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Cole.
Blasts tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cole counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Blasts attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Blasts works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Blasts chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cole missing with a left hand there. Blasts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Cole comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Blasts has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rupert Blasts!
Rupert Blasts decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: GAMMA#685 Defoe v Bixby
Date: Jan 13, 2018

#R1#
Obama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cole.
Cole wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obama.
Obama pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cole is out of range and Obama settles back down.
Cole wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cole takes one on the button.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Obama, right into the meat.
Obama tries to work over Cole's front leg with a kick but Cole checks it.
Cole swings for the body but Obama moves out of range.
Obama throws out a counter right but Cole avoids it with no problem.
Cole shoots in for a takedown but Obama shows good takedown defense.
Cole checks the leg kick.
Obama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Obama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cole manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Cole fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Obama, pushing him back against the cage.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
Obama tries a body shot but Cole blocks it.
Obama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obama lands a left hand.
Cole taking a breather. #T1#
Obama working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Cole.
Obama misses with a body punch.
Obama stops a takedown attempt from Cole.
Obama can't find room to land a body shot as Cole controls the action.
Obama stops a takedown attempt from Cole.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cole lands a left hand that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
Cole lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cole's elbow.
Obama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cole misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Cole.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
Obama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right hook to the body lands for Cole.
Obama gets through Cole's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cole takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Cole scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cole presses Obama against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The referee calls for Cole to work.
Cole tries to score a body lock takedown but Obama shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cole working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Obama prevents a body shot from Cole.
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Obama's elbow.
Obama blocks a body shot from Cole.
Obama lands a nice uppercut.
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Obama controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obama.
Cole blocks an uppercut.
Obama working aggressively here.
Cole trying to land knees to the body.
Cole makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Obama lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Cole.
Cole misses with some punches. #T3#
Cole comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Russian Obama has been cut.
A short right from Cole.
Cole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cole is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Obama is defending well for now.
Obama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Cole on the inside.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cole swings wildly with an uppercut but Obama uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Obama.
Obama lands a shoulder strike.
Obama tries a body shot but Cole blocks it.
Obama blocks a body shot from Cole. #BC#
Cole breaks from the clinch.
Cole moves out of range of the body kick from Obama.
Cole avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Obama misses the jab.#T4##TD#
Obama gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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!
Cole scoring with some ground and pound.
Obama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Obama working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cole.
Obama wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cole scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Obama utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole is fighting to break Obama's control of his arms but Obama is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've been hearing that Cole has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Cole postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cole postures up and lands a big shot to Obama's brow.
Cole has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cole stands up over Obama, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Obama looking to control.
Obama is pulling down on Cole's head to control his posture.
Obama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cole makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
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 Michael Cole will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Russian Obama's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Obama takes one to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Obama.
Cole throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Obama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cole misses with a body shot.
Obama is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cole with a body shot.
Obama throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obama. Cole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obama throws a leg kick but Cole checks it.
A big right from Obama misses.
Obama connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Obama throws the left hand but Cole avoids the punch easily.
Cole went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama swings for the body but Cole moves out of range.
Cole gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Obama misses with an attempted mid kick.
Obama tests Cole's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Obama thuds his right hand into Cole's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Obama just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cole, as that shot connected.
Obama takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cole digs a good hook to Obama's body.
A big left from Obama misses.
Obama misses the shot to the body.
Cole connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Obama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice side step and Obama releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Obama throws out a loose jab but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donk. Cole catches Obama right on the button with a cross.
Nice defenses there by Cole.
Russian Obama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Obama thows a body kick. Cole tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Obama misses the target. #T2#
Cole takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Obama does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cole jabs at Obama's body.
Cole takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cole walks into a left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Obama.
Obama looks to land a body kick but Cole moved away.#CL#
Cole closes the distance and pushes Obama back into the cage.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Cole.
Cole misses with a punch to the body.
Cole blocks an uppercut.
Obama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cole blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Cole.
Obama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Obama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obama misses with a punch to the body.
Obama digs a right hand underneath Cole's ribcage. Cole let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Obama misses with a punch to the body.
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Obama.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Obama.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from Obama on the inside.
Obama prevents the takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Obama.
Obama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Obama misses with the head strike.
Obama tries a body shot but Cole blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cole.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cole's elbow.
Cole drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Obama lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Cole goes for a takedown attempt but Obama pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Obama feints and then cracks Cole's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cole down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Obama.
Russian Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Cole blocks the leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cole takes a swing at Obama's ribcage but misses.
Cole takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Obama.
Cole has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Obama finds it's way round the side to connect with Cole's head.
Obama has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Obama stuffs the takedown attempt from Cole. Cole gets slowly back to his feet.
Russian Obama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick lands from Obama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russian Obama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Russian Obama's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A bone on bone clash there as Cole blocks the leg kick.
Obama throws a hook but Cole avoids it easily.
Obama throws a body kick that misses.
Cole is looking to counter the offense by Obama and move into the clinch.#CL#
Cole moves into the clinch.
Obama tries to throw a body punch but Cole avoids it by throwing Obama back against the cage.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Cole.
Obama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Obama fails to land.
Cole has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Obama is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cole works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Obama cracks Cole with a nice body shot.
Obama scores with a shot to the side of Cole's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole gets through Obama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cole tries to stall but Obama uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Obama lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cole's elbow.
Obama lands an uppercut.
Obama gets through Cole's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Obama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#
Cole is rocked!
Cole misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oh Cole is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short uppercut from Obama.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Obama.
Obama misses with some punches.
Obama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Obama working aggressively here.
Obama can't find room to land a body shot as Cole controls the action.
Cole misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cole seems to have got his legs back now.
Obama lands a body punch.
Cole blocks an uppercut.
Cole blocks an uppercut.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cole's elbow.
Cole looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
Obama lands with a left to the head.
Obama lands a body shot in the clinch.
Obama is working Cole over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Obama.
A short uppercut from Obama.
Russian Obama seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
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!
A right handed body shot lands from Obama.
Cole lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cole stalling in the clinch.
Obama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cole goes for a takedown in the clinch but Obama prevents it.
Cole changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Obama fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cole shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Obama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Obama scores with a body shot.
Obama throws a looping overhand right but Cole ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Cole takes a jab right on the kisser.
Obama scores with the left hand. Cole knows he should have avoided that one.
Cole defending well as Obama loads up on a big left hand.
Obama throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cole.
Obama cracks Cole with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cole blocks a leg kick.
Obama tests Cole's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cole shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Obama sprawls well. Obama wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cole gets slowly back to his feet.
Obama connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Obama stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Obama wants it to stay on the feet.
Obama misses with a straight right.
Cole throws a shot from downtown. Obama moves away and avoids it.
Obama throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cole on 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!
Obama throws an overhand right that lands on Cole's shoulder, as Cole tries to avoid the shot.
Cole takes one to the chin there.
Obama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obama jabs Cole to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Obama swings widly with a right hand
and Obama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cole slips a jab from Obama.
Cole tries to counter by clinching up but Obama breaks away and moves out of range.
Obama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cole.
Obama takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Obama lands a nice shot that snaps Cole's head back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Russian Obama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Obama has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russian Obama!
Russian Obama decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: GAMMA#680 Diehard v Lane
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1#
Shankoli takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shankoli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Shankoli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Cole shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cole showed some decent athleticism there.
Cole wants to control but Shankoli is keeping him busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cole connects with a nice short shot to Shankoli's temple.
Shankoli controlling the position well.
Cole prevents Shankoli from standing back up.
Shankoli is controlling Cole's trapped leg to prevent Cole from advancing to side control.
Cole looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shankoli with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cole has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shankoli is looking to improve his position.
Cole wants to take a breather but Shankoli is having none of it.
Shankoli is holding on to half guard well.
Cole thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Shankoli makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shankoli.
Cole lands a couple of digs.
Cole working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cole throwing strikes but missing.
Cole landing with the ground and pound.
Shankoli seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Shankoli working a defensive guard here.
Cole controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shankoli wants to stand and escape but Cole is having none of it.
Cole works over Shankoli with some ground and pound from guard.
Shankoli seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Shankoli trying to keep a closed guard but Cole is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Shankoli has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cole working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shankoli's head.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shankoli holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cole landing with the ground and pound.
Cole scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cole postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cole chips away with some ground and pound.
Shankoli seems keen to control Cole's posture.
We've been hearing that Cole has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T3#
Cole throwing strikes but missing.
Shankoli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cole lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cole controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shankoli pulls Cole in close to prevent any damage.
Shankoli wants to stand but Cole is controlling the position.
Cole might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cole with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cole makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cole landing some decent shots from guard.
Cole wants to control from the top but Shankoli keeps moving.
Cole looking to pass the guard.
Shankoli looking to control.
Cole lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cole keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shankoli's head.
Cole being controlled here momentarily.
Cole working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shankoli keeping full guard, as Cole tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shankoli is trying to keep Cole in close.
Shankoli controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Cole dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Cole throws a hook but Shankoli blocks it.
Shankoli stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Cole pushes Shankoli up against the cage in a clinch.
Cole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shankoli scores a nice knee to the body.
Shankoli lands a left hand.
Cole wants a takedown.
Cole is trying to maintain a safe position but Shankoli gets an underhook and turns Cole into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shankoli is leaning against Cole and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Shankoli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cole throws a right and a left that Shankoli avoids nicely.
Cole takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Shankoli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A right-left combo lands from Cole.
Cole throws out a leg kick but Shankoli moves out of range and Cole only half commits.
Cole throws a series of punches but Shankoli avoids them all with ease.
Shankoli throws out a counter right but Cole avoids it with no problem.
Shankoli avoids the body shot from Cole.
Shankoli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cole lands an overhand right.
Cole throws a leg kick
and Shankoli counters with an outside leg kick. #T2#
Cole misses the body punch
enabling Shankoli to counter with a crisp jab.
Shankoli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cole counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shankoli thinking.
Cole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shankoli manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shankoli throws a wild body kick that Cole sees coming a mile off.
Cole tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shankoli manages to circle out of the way.
Shankoli swinging wildly here.
Cole is looking to counter the offense by Shankoli and move into the clinch.
Shankoli checks the leg kick.
Cole misses the jab.
Despite the aggression on Shankoli's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cole shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Cole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Cole clinches with his opponent.
Cole tries to throw a body punch but Shankoli avoids it by throwing Cole back against the cage.
Cole is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shankoli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cole misses with a body punch.
Cole misses with a body punch.
Shankoli can't break the clinch.
Cole drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shankoli gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cole tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
Shankoli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shankoli looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shankoli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Cole misses with a punch to the body.
Cole misses with a body punch.
Cole is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shankoli is defending well for now.
Cole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shankoli blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shankoli.
Shankoli being controlled against the cage.
Cole digs a right hand underneath Shankoli's ribcage. Shankoli let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Cole dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shankoli avoids the body shot from Cole.
Shankoli throws out a counter right but Cole avoids it with no problem.
Nice body punch from Cole.
Cole ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shankoli bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cole is looking to wear down Shankoli with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
Cole clinches.
Cole misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shankoli throws a punch but it's blocked by Cole.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shankoli.
Cole blocks a body shot from Shankoli.
Cole lands a left hand.
Cole throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Cole has Shankoli pressed against the cage, preventing Shankoli from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cole stalling.
Cole misses with a punch to the body.
Shankoli takes a shot to the head.
Cole struggles to land a body shot inside as Shankoli controls his hands.
Shankoli blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Shankoli manages to break the clinch.
Cole wants to clinch up but Shankoli keeps it at a distance.
Shankoli throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Cole fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shankoli, pushing him back against the cage.
Cole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shankoli can do to turn this around?
Cole scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cole is working for takedown but Shankoli is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2#
Cole struggles to land a body shot inside as Shankoli controls his hands.
Michael Cole has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cole tries a body shot but Shankoli blocks it.
Ravi Shankoli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cole lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shankoli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cole is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shankoli gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cole throws a head punch that misses.
Cole takes a shot to the head.
Cole looking to throw knees to the head but Shankoli is blocking nicely.
Shankoli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bit of stalling here from Cole.
Shankoli has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cole is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Shankoli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cole dodges the punch combination from Shankoli.
Cole wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T3#
A combination from Cole does no damage.
Cole feints a jab promting Shankoli to slip. Cole then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shankoli slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cole shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shankoli defends it nicely.
Cole is looking to score with low kicks.
Shankoli is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cole throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shankoli sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Shankoli throws out a leg kick but Cole moves out of range and Shankoli only half commits.
Cole is looking to counter the offense by Shankoli and move into the clinch.
Cole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shankoli now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ravi Shankoli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cole tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shankoli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shankoli throws out a counter right but Cole avoids it with no problem.
Cole misses the body punch
and Shankoli counters with a low kick, right behind Cole 's knee.
Shankoli delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cole avoids a punch combination nicely.
Michael Cole is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cole throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #KD2#
and Shankoli counters with a head kick that drops Cole to the mat! Cole scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#
Cole is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Michael Cole.
Well Cole has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Cole!
An out of breath and clearly excited Michael Cole thanked MayheM sportswear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Ravi Shankoli was interviewed post fight and said 'I believe he forgotten shower for a week or something, I gagged on my own vomit and never could get it back together again. Take a shower you filthy bastard!'.

Event: GAMMA#676 Defoe v Ericsson
Date: Dec 02, 2017

#R1#
Dias Jimenez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dias Jimenez misses with an uppercut. Cole saw that one coming.
Dias Jimenez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dias Jimenez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! in the buildup to the fight.
Cole connects with the punch.
Cole misses with a body shot.
Dias Jimenez throws a lazy right hand but Cole sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cole has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dias Jimenez throws a hook to the side of Cole's head but Cole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dias Jimenez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Cole counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cole is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cole has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cole in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cole throws a strike but Dias Jimenez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dias Jimenez trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cole is pulling down on Dias Jimenez's head to control his posture. #T1#
Dias Jimenez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dias Jimenez stopping the sweep attempt from Cole.
Dias Jimenez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dias Jimenez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cole tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU#
Dias Jimenez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cole, up you get! #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dias Jimenez misses with a leg kick
and Cole counters with a nice body shot.
Cole fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cole scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Dias Jimenez misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Cole on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slow jab from Cole misses its intended target.
Dias Jimenez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cole changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cole attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cole is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#
It looks like Michael Cole has been cut.
Cole fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dias Jimenez throws a counter high kick but Cole was just alert enough to avoid it.
Dias Jimenez throws a sloppy head kick and Cole moves out of range easily.
Cole is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cole jabs Dias Jimenez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dias Jimenez throws a leg kick
and Cole connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Dias Jimenez swings for the body but Cole moves out of range.
Dias Jimenez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cole counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Cole moves into the clinch successfully.
Cole looking to stall.
Dias Jimenez wants to get back to striking at distance but Cole won't allow it.
Cole slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Dias Jimenez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dias Jimenez looks to throw the jab but Cole is out of range.
Cole scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dias Jimenez misses with an uppercut
and Cole counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cole ducks under a wild hook from Dias Jimenez.
Cole throws a low kick but Dias Jimenez moves out of range easily.
Dias Jimenez lands with a shot to the body.
Jimmy Dias Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dias Jimenez throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Cole decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dias Jimenez's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cole working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Cole throws a big right hand that misses.
Dias Jimenez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cole.
Dias Jimenez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cole wants to control from the top but Dias Jimenez keeps moving.
Cole postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cole makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cole being controlled here momentarily.
Cole throws an elbow that misses. Dias Jimenez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cole's guard. Nice move by Dias Jimenez!#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Cole dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Cole's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Dias Jimenez swings widly with a right hand
enabling Cole to counter with a crisp jab.
Dias Jimenez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dias Jimenez wants it to stay on the feet.
Dias Jimenez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cole.
Dias Jimenez tries a head kick but it misses.
Cole tries to counter with a clinch but Dias Jimenez shakes him off and moves away.
Cole uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dias Jimenez looks to land a right hand but Cole moved out of range.
Dias Jimenez throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Cole counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cole.
A head punch on the inside from Dias Jimenez fails to land.
Dias Jimenez blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Dias Jimenez manages to break the clinch.
Cole avoids the head kick by Dias Jimenez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cole duly obliges.
Dias Jimenez misses the jab.
Dias Jimenez misses with a hook
and Cole counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dias Jimenez misses with a hook to the body #CL2#
and Cole counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cole. #BC#
Dias Jimenez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Dias Jimenez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dias Jimenez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Cole gets a clinch.
Cole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cole lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dias Jimenez backwards.
Dias Jimenez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dias Jimenez can't find room to land a body shot as Cole controls the action.
Dias Jimenez lands with a right to the head.
Dias Jimenez scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dias Jimenez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez misses with the head strike.
Cole is leaning against Dias Jimenez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cole keeps control of Dias Jimenez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cole.
Dias Jimenez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dias Jimenez has had enough of the clinch but Cole keeps him there for the moment.#T2##BC#
Dias Jimenez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Michael Cole seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cole tries to clinch up.
Cole connects with a jab.
Dias Jimenez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dias Jimenez misses with a hook #CL2#
and Cole counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dias Jimenez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cole.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dias Jimenez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cole's brow.
Cole makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Come on Cole - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC#
Dias Jimenez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cole 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 Dias Jimenez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dias Jimenez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A head kick misses from Dias Jimenez. #CL2#
Dias Jimenez gets tackled into the cage by Cole. Cole maintains the clinch.
Cole lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dias Jimenez backwards. #T3#
Dias Jimenez has a couple of punches blocked by Cole.
Dias Jimenez misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Cole as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dias Jimenez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dias Jimenez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cole scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Dias Jimenez breaks the clinch.
Cole fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jimmy Dias Jimenez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Cole.
Cole works Dias Jimenez's body with a nice hook.
Cole comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A head kick by Dias Jimenez misses #TD2#
and Cole counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cole.
Cole wants to pass the guard but Dias Jimenez is keeping the position.
Cole scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Cole stays in close to Dias Jimenez's body and controls the position.
Cole trying to control but Dias Jimenez is working from the bottom.
Cole is working Dias Jimenez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cole is in close to Dias Jimenez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dias Jimenez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cole lands a couple of elbows.
Cole in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Cole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Cole's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cole blocks a head kick by Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cole throws out a counter right but Dias Jimenez avoids it with no problem.
Dias Jimenez misses with a straight right.
Dias Jimenez swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Cole counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dias Jimenez throws a punch but it's blocked by Cole.
Cole lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cole stalling the fight.
Dias Jimenez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Michael Cole seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cole is trying to maintain a safe position but Dias Jimenez gets an underhook and turns Cole into the cage.
Nice elbow from Dias Jimenez.
A short right from Dias Jimenez on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias Jimenez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cole keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dias Jimenez's efforts to push away.
Cole lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dias Jimenez or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cole prevents a body shot from Dias Jimenez. #BC#
Dias Jimenez breaks the clinch.
Cole jabs Dias Jimenez to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Cole dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dias Jimenez misses with a leg kick
and Cole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cole smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cole dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cole lands a nice hook to Dias Jimenez's body. Dias Jimenez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cole throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dias Jimenez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cole blocks a head kick by Dias Jimenez.
Cole tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dias Jimenez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Cole looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Michael Cole has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cole throws an elbow that misses. Dias Jimenez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cole's guard. Nice move by Dias Jimenez!#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dias Jimenez stopping the sweep attempt from Cole.
Jimmy Dias Jimenez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dias Jimenez looking to sit in guard and control but Cole gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Cole wants to control from the top but Dias Jimenez keeps moving.
Dias Jimenez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cole working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cole content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but Dias Jimenez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cole throws an elbow that misses. Dias Jimenez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cole's guard. Nice move by Dias Jimenez!#REVR##T3#
Cole is adopting a defensive guard.
Dias Jimenez trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
Dias Jimenez won't allow Cole to sweep him here. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cole seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dias Jimenez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dias Jimenez trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dias Jimenez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cole lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dias Jimenez at a distance.
Dias Jimenez throws a looping overhand right but Cole ducks down to avoid it.
Cole scores with a shot to the body.
Dias Jimenez misses with a right hand
and Cole counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dias Jimenez thinking.
Michael Cole is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Cole rushes Dias Jimenez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Cole comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cole 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Cole!
Michael Cole really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that MayheM sportswear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Jimmy Dias Jimenez was interviewed post fight and said 'his breath smell like rotten underwear....'.

Event: GAMMA#672 Goodman v Quin
Date: Nov 11, 2017

#R1#
Hanolla throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Cole counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cole.
Hanolla swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cole misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cole.
Cole misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cole goes for a takedown attempt but Hanolla pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hanolla throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#
It looks like Michael Cole has been cut.
Jutta Hanolla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole connects with a body shot.
Hanolla misses with a body shot.
Cole wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanolla looks to score with a jab to the body but Cole is just out of range.
Hanolla ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hanolla looks for the body kick but Cole saw that one coming.
We've been hearing reports that Cole has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hanolla throws a hook to the side of Cole's head but Cole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cole misses with a straight left. #T1#
Hanolla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cole is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hanolla.
Cole stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hanolla.
Hanolla connects with a jab.
Hanolla swings widly with a right hand
and Cole counters with a straight right hand.
Hanolla thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cole if he has to take too many more of those.
Jutta Hanolla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanolla gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Cole counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cole scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cole landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cole is thwarting Hanolla's attempts to control the position.
Cole missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cole lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Cole is trying to control. Hanolla wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hanolla avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cole.
Cole missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cole looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hanolla with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cole working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hanolla wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanolla slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanolla swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cole in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Cole throws a big elbow that misses.
Cole lands a couple of elbows.
Cole is working Hanolla over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cole throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cole has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Hanolla is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cole is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanolla looking to control.
Cole works over Hanolla with some ground and pound from guard.
Hanolla utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cole with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cole is fighting to break Hanolla's control of his arms but Hanolla is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hanolla is trying to keep Cole in close.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T4#
Cole trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hanolla keeping moving, preventing Cole from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cole throws a strike but Hanolla rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Hanolla controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cole is pulling down on Hanolla's head. It's preventing any offense from Hanolla, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Cole dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Cole's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Cole takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cole moves away from the strike by Hanolla.
Hanolla throws a wild body kick that Cole sees coming a mile off.
A counter left hand to the body from Cole misses its target.
Cole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cole defending well as Hanolla loads up on a big left hand.
Hanolla throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Cole counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Michael Cole overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Hanolla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cole doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cole manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hanolla not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Hanolla has his foot on Cole's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cole works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Cole working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cole might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cole in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cole landing with the ground and pound.
Cole makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cole is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cole is in close to Hanolla's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hanolla can do to turn this around?
Hanolla controls Cole momentarily but Cole frees himself.
Hanolla looking to control but Cole passes into half guard.
Hanolla is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Hanolla works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hanolla working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cole.
Cole is in close to Hanolla's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cole with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cole is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cole throws an elbow that misses. Hanolla uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cole's guard. Nice move by Hanolla!#REVB#
Cole pulls Hanolla in close to his closed guard and prevents Hanolla from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hanolla stopping the sweep attempt from Cole.#T3#
Hanolla controlling from the top position.
Hanolla's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanolla is one step ahead there.
Cole managing to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanolla trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Cole dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Cole's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Cole goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hanolla bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jutta Hanolla seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cole moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Hanolla there.
Good shot there by Hanolla.
Hanolla scores with a kick to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Cole.
Hanolla connects with a crisp 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!
Hanolla goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hanolla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cole needs to keep his hands up - Hanolla had a free shot at his head there.
Hanolla throws a hook to the side of Cole's head but Cole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1##TD#
Hanolla tries to sprawl but Cole drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cole is nestled in close to Hanolla, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hanolla desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Cole drops an elbow to the side of Hanolla's head.
Cole is nestled in close to Hanolla, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cole with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hanolla trying to control but Cole postures up.
Hanolla tries to roll over but Cole keeps him under control.
Jutta Hanolla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cole wants to pass the guard but Hanolla is defending well.
Cole stalling away here and it's allowed Hanolla to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Cole throws a strike but Hanolla rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Hanolla sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cole is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hanolla sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Cole controlling Hanolla's posture.
Hanolla wants to pass the guard but Cole is keeping the position.
Hanolla loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cole is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hanolla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hanolla seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hanolla cracks the inside of Cole's front leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanolla tries a head kick but it misses.
Hanolla throws a half hearted mid kick.
Michael Cole is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cole takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cole tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hanolla manages to circle out of the way.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jutta Hanolla.
I think Cole has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Cole!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Michael Cole made sure he mentioned MayheM sportswear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: GAMMA#669 Obama v Goodman 2
Date: Oct 21, 2017

#R1#
Cole throws a predictable looking body shot
and Quin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Cole has Quin up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Quin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cole scores with a jab to the body.
Quin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Quin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Quin throws out the jab.
Quin throws a body punch but Cole moves out of range.
Cole takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cole moves away.
Cole wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Quin stuns Cole with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cole. Quin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cole throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quin sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Cole darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cole takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cole uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Quin.
A lazy left from Quin finds it's target.
Quin throws the left hand but Cole avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Quin misses.
Quin scores with a punch to the head.
No joy there for Quin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cole looks to land a right hand but Quin moved out of range.
Quin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cole.
Cole moves out of range of the strikes.
Cole steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Quin.
A slow jab from Quin misses its intended target.
Cole wants to counter the offense by Quin and move into the clinch position.
Quin shoots in for a takedown but Cole shows good takedown defense.
Cole is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Quin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cole defends well and Quin ends up having to push Cole into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Quin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cole. #T2#
Quin throws a jab but it's blocked by Cole.
Quin throws a body punch but Cole moves out of range.
Quin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cole looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cole takes a swing at Quin's ribcage but misses.
Cole misses with a looping right.
Good shot there by Cole.
Quin throws a hook but Cole blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Cole on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Quin tests Cole's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cole misses with a hook
enabling Quin to counter with a crisp jab.
Quin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Quin misses with a wild body shot.
Cole throws a leg kick but Quin moved away.
Quin throws a body shot but no joy.
Quin lands a jab to the nose.
Quin dives in for a single leg takedown but Cole sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cole is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
Quin punishes Cole's body with a nice straight punch.
Quin throws a sloppy body shot #CL2#
and Cole moves into the clinch.
Cole lands with a left to the head.
Cole throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Quins head.
Quin misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Quin manages to break the clinch.
Quin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cole at a distance.
Quin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cole sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Quin somewhat.
Quin feints a jab promting Cole to slip. Quin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cole slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Quin cracks Cole with an open hand slap.#T4#
Cole jabs Quin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cole misses with a straight right.
Quin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cole is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Quin rather than just go for the knockout.
Quin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Quin scores with a hook.
Quin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Quin has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Cole ducks under a wild hook from Quin.
Nice takedown defense from Quin. No joy for Cole on that attempt.
Quin tries to counter with a takedown but Cole is quick to defend against it.
Quin misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Quin misses its intended target.
Cole misses with a body shot.
Cole has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Quin finds it's way round the side to connect with Cole's head.
Cole displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Quin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Quin dives in and grabs Cole's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cole pushes down on Quin's head and hops out.#CL2#
Cole has closed the distance and engaged Quin in a clinch.
Cole struggles to land a body shot inside as Quin controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Cole fails to land.
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Quin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cole lands a body shot. #BC#
Quin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cole throws a hook to the side of Quin's head but Quin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Quin misses the target.
Cole fails in his attempt to clinch.
Quin tries to counter with a takedown but Cole is quick to defend against it.
Cole gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Quin lunges at Cole with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cole's hand.
Cole has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Cole slips under a jab from Quin.
Cole uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Quin.
Cole takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Quin works the jab nicely.
Quin dips to his left and cracks Cole with an uppercut!
Good shot there by Cole.
Cole keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Quin.#CL2#
Cole gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cole swings wildly with an uppercut but Quin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cole is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from Quin - that landed with a thud.
Quin throws a head punch that misses.
Cole lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Cole on the inside.
Quin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cole can do to turn this around?
Cole content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Quin has Cole pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cole manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Quin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cole.
Cole is leaning against Quin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Quin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Cole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Cole.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cole lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Quin backwards.
Cole lands with a right to the head.
Quin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cole pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cole pivots, looking for a leg kick but Quin is out of range and Cole settles back down.
Quin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cole manages to avoid it.
Cole tries to counter with a clinch but Quin shakes him off and moves away.
A slow jab from Quin misses its intended target.
Cole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quin was well out of range. Poor timing from Cole.
Quin misses with a lunging right hand
and Cole counters with a nice uppercut.
Quin throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Cole moves into the clinch.
Cole controlling the action here for a moment.
Quin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cole stops a takedown attempt from Quin.
Cole lands a shot to the body.
Cole working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Quin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cole looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cole staying out of range there.
A nice side step and Cole releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Quin misses the shot to the body.
Matt Quin is winning the standup battle so far.
Quin swats away the attempt to clinch by Cole.
Cole just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Quin gets tackled into the cage by Cole. Cole maintains the clinch. #TD#
Quin gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cole regains guard.
Quin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cole is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Quin throwing strikes from guard but Cole blocks nicely.
Quin wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Quin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Quin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cole's guard.
Quin is looking to stall here but Cole recovers full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cole utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michael Cole will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Quin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Quin works the jab nicely.
Quin tries to move into range but Cole moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Quin misses with a straight right.
Quin throws a shot to the body.
Quin throws a big shot that misses.
Quin lands with a cross.
Quin loads up on a big right hand but Cole slips the punch.
Quin misses with a hook.
Cole is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cole.
Cole throws a leg kick but Quin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Quin throws a hook to the side of Cole's head but Cole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Quin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cole moves away.
Cole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Quin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cole takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cole moves in looking to clinch but Quin pushes him off.
Quin scores with a jab. Cole acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Quin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cole throws out a loose jab but Quin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quin throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Cole counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cole prevents Quin from improving his position.
Cole wants to control but Quin is keeping him busy.
Cole throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Quin is looking for a sweep. Cole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cole wants to pass the guard but Quin is defending well.
Quin trying to control from the bottom.
Cole working Quin over with strikes.
Cole is looking to advance position but Quin won't allow it.
Quin is staying active underneath Cole, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Quin is looking to control Cole's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Quin avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Quin looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Quin tries to roll over but Cole keeps him under control.
Cole looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Quin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Quin has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Cole. Oh but Quin has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Cole goes limp - he's gone! Quin jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matt Quin!
An out of breath Matt Quin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#663 McTearson v Cole
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
A slow jab from McTearson misses its intended target.
McTearson sets himself, and Cole steps forward looking for the clinch! McTearson avoids it this time.
McTearson throws a looping overhand right but Cole ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Cole throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McTearson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cole is in McTearson's guard.
McTearson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cole looking to pass the guard.
McTearson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cole trying to control but McTearson is working from the bottom.
Cole stands up over McTearson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTearson looking for a sweep. Not yet McTearson, not yet.
Cole throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McTearson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cole working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McTearson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McTearson trying to control the position. #T1#
Cole working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cole loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McTearson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cole working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McTearson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cole tries to counter by closing the distance.
McTearson swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Cole counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cole.
Cole is in close to McTearson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cole postures up in McTearson's guard and throws a big left but McTearson blocks it.
McTearson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cole is one step ahead there. #T2#
McTearson is working hard here to advance position.
McTearson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cole.
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but McTearson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McTearson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cole wants to control from the top but McTearson keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cole accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
McTearson is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McTearson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rufus McTearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for McTearson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cole looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Cole gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McTearson can't find room to land a body shot as Cole controls the action.
McTearson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Cole breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Cole drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McTearson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cole trying to control but McTearson is working from the bottom.
Cole scoring with some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cole working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T4#
McTearson trying to keep a closed guard but Cole is proving a slippery customer.
Cole throws a big elbow that misses.
Cole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cole stands and throws McTearson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cole controlling from side mount.
McTearson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cole connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McTearson tries to bench press Cole off him but Cole keeps the position.
Cole working away.
Cole misses with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Cole dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cole scores with a body shot.
McTearson looks to throw the jab but Cole is out of range.
Cole looks to throw a body kick
enabling McTearson to counter with a crisp jab.
Cole slips under a jab from McTearson.
McTearson connects with a leg kick. Cole looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McTearson swings widly with a right hand
and Cole counters with a nice uppercut.
Cole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Cole gets a clinch.
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cole blocks a body shot from McTearson.
Cole misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole takes a knee right on the jaw!
McTearson letting Cole take a breather here.#TD2#
Cole has picked McTearson up - he's going for a ride! Cole dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McTearson is trying to maintain the position but Cole is very close to passing his half guard.
McTearson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cole. #T1#
McTearson is trying to control but can't.
Cole is trying to control the action in half guard but McTearson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cole working the head and body with strikes.
Cole missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McTearson trying to hold on to Cole's head to control him but Cole postures up.
Cole is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cole not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McTearson gets back to full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cole working some strikes from top position.
Cole wants to pass the guard but McTearson is keeping the position.
Cole throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cole postures up.
McTearson keeping moving, preventing Cole from controlling successfully.
McTearson pulls Cole in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from McTearson misses the target.
Cole wants to counter the offense by McTearson and move into the clinch position.
McTearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cole.
McTearson misses with a right hand
and Cole counters with a nice body shot.
McTearson throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Cole counters with a nice double leg into side control. McTearson won't be happy with that.
Cole lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McTearson down. #T3#
Cole landing a few strikes.
McTearson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cole's best efforts.
Cole lands strikes from half guard.
Cole missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cole slips a nice elbow through McTearson's hands, connecting with McTearson's forehead.
Michael Cole has got the better of the ground game so far.
McTearson trying to control from the bottom.
McTearson moves into full guard.
McTearson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McTearson keeping moving, preventing Cole from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole postures up. #T4#
Cole working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cole pushing down on McTearson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cole is trying to control. McTearson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cole looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McTearson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cole.
McTearson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cole.
Cole sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McTearson defending well though.
Cole missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McTearson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cole. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cole stuns McTearson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McTearson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cole changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McTearson misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Cole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
McTearson throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Cole gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McTearson blocks an elbow strike from Cole.
A short body shot lands from Cole as the two fighters clinch.
Cole leaning against his opponent.
Cole avoiding damage as McTearson throws knees to the body.
Cole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McTearson swings wildly with an uppercut but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Come on McTearson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cole has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McTearson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Cole.
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McTearson's elbow.
Cole throws an elbow that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cole.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cole tries a body shot but McTearson blocks it. #T1#
Cole blocks a body shot from McTearson.
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cole pushes McTearson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cole lands an uppercut.
McTearson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cole lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
Cole gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
McTearson taking some punishment here, with Cole in his half guard.
Cole working the head and body with strikes.
Cole is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cole landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cole with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cole is looking to take a break and control but McTearson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Cole there. #T2#
McTearson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cole not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McTearson trying to control but Cole postures up.
Cole working McTearson over with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McTearson wants to improve his position but Cole is controlling well.
Cole throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McTearson is staying active underneath Cole, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cole not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McTearson is refusing to be controlled, as Cole sits in half guard.
Cole missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Cole lands a jab to the head.
Cole lands a jab to McTearson's midsection.
The fighters circling - Cole throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Cole fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McTearson, pushing him back against the cage.
McTearson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Cole. #TD2#
Cole is trying to trip McTearson. He has hold of a leg but McTearson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cole persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Cole is fighting to break McTearson's control of his arms but McTearson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cole looking to pass the guard.
McTearson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Cole loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cole works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McTearson wants to improve his position but Cole is controlling well.
McTearson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cole scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rufus McTearson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cole lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing McTearson to regain full guard.
McTearson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McTearson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Cole scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cole is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Michael Cole is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cole content to stall in guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Cole comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cole 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Cole!
Michael Cole very nearly forgot to thank MayheM sportswear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: RS 144 Go Get It
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1#
Cole fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nilsen on the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Dennis Nilsen has been cut.#TD2#
Nilsen drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nilsen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nilsen throwing strikes from guard but Cole blocks nicely.
Nilsen preventing the sweep.
Cole is working hard here to advance position.
Nilsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilsen looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Nilsen trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Michael Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole cracks Nilsen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cole stuffs the takedown attempt from Nilsen. Nilsen gets slowly back to his feet.
Nilsen with a poor takedown
and Cole counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nilsen darts in looking for a takedown but Cole gets double underhooks and turns Nilsen into the cage.
Michael Cole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Nilsen.
Nilsen dives in for a single leg takedown but Cole sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T2#
Nilsen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cole is fending him off so far but Nilsen persists. Nope, Cole circles away and we're back to standing.
Cole digs a good hook to Nilsen's body.
Nilsen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cole counters with a nice uppercut.
Nilsen closes the distance and clinches up with Cole, looking for a takedown. Nilsen pushes Cole against the cage but Cole circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cole just misses with a punch to the body.
Cole lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nilsen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cole avoids it really well and circles away.
Cole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cole throws a shot to the body. #T3#
Cole displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nilsen.
Nilsen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nilsen misses with a low kick.
We've been told by Cole's head coaches at LOD: Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nilsen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cole is looking to wear down Nilsen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cole just misses with a punch to the body.
Nilsen checks a leg kick nicely.
Nilsen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Michael Cole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cole attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nilsen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
Cole connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD2#
Nilsen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cole's guard.
Nilsen wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Cole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nilsen is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nilsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Cole is retaining full guard.
Cole looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nilsen trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Cole dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dennis Nilsen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Cole misses with an uppercut. Nilsen saw that one coming.
Nilsen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nilsen shoots in for a double leg but Cole sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nilsen tries for a takedown but Cole sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cole connects with a right hand. Nilsen shakes it off.#ROC#
Nilsen is rocked!
Cole scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nilsen is still on wobbly legs! Can Cole finish him?
Nilsen tries to get into range but Cole steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Nilsen! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Cole scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Cole!
Michael Cole retains his middleweight title!
Michael Cole took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, MayheM sportswear for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: GK 140 Rising Stars
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1##CL#
Cole has Starrk up against the cage in a clinch.
Cole is working for takedown but Starrk is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cole.
Cole lands with a right to the head.
Starrk is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Starrk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Starrk lands a nice uppercut.
Cole scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Starrk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cole has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Starrk avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Starrk is struggling to control the position.
Starrk swings wildly with an uppercut but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Starrk misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Starrk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Cole closes the distance and pushes Starrk back into the cage.
Cole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've been hearing reports that Cole has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The referee calls for Starrk to work.
Cole misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Starrk tries to throw a body punch but Cole avoids it by throwing Starrk back against the cage.
Cole keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Starrk's efforts to push away.
Starrk blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Starrk throws a punch but it's blocked by Cole.
Starrk dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cole has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Starrk avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Starrk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Starrk tries to work over Cole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Starrk.
A head punch on the inside from Cole fails to land.
Starrk misses with a punch on the inside.
Cole goes for a takedown in the clinch but Starrk prevents it.
Starrk is looking to break free of the clinch but Cole has double underhooks.
Cole is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cole. #T2#
Starrk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Starrk controls the action.
Starrk is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cole blocks a body shot from Starrk.
Cole is pushing Starrk up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Starrk's elbow.
Starrk prevents a body shot from Cole.
Starrk gets through Cole's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Starrk blocking some punches.
Starrk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Starrk is pushing Cole up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Starrk misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Starrk.
Starrk lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Cole as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Starrk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Starrk is trying to break the clinch but Cole has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Cole blocks an uppercut.
Cole softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Starrk lands a left hand.
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Starrk controls the action.
Cole tries a knee to the head but Starrk blocks it.
Cole misses with a short punch on the inside.
Starrk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Starrk lands a left hand.
Starrk just leaning against Cole, taking a breather.
Cole wants a takedown.
Starrk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Starrk lands a hook that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Starrk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Starrk prevents a body shot from Cole.
Cole lands a left hand that snaps the head of Starrk backwards.
Cole trying to control the position but instead, Starrk has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cole into the cage.
Starrk working aggressively here.
Cole pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T4#
Cole keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Starrk's efforts to push away.
Starrk tries to land knees in the clinch but Cole avoids the damage to the body.
Starrk has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cole seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Starrk can turn it around.
Starrk lands a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Cole has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Starrk is trying to keep an underhook but Cole manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Starrk defending well though.
Starrk keeping hold of Cole's head, controlling as best he can.
Starrk gets back to full guard.
Cole loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cole throws a big elbow that misses.
Cole is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Starrk managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Coyote Starrk will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Cole fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cole is looking to score with low kicks.
Michael Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole is looking to clinch but Starrk is avoiding it.
Starrk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Starrk raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cole fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Starrk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cole swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cole misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starrk throws out a loose jab but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Starrk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cole circles away quickly and effectively.
Cole wants to clinch up but Starrk keeps it at a distance.
Starrk looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Starrk throws a head kick but Cole moves out of range.
Cole wants to land a leg kick but Starrk is out of range.
Starrk appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Cole closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cole works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cole.
Cole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Starrk's elbow.
Cole is looking to take this one to the mat.
A shot in the inside from Cole.
Starrk looking to stall.
Starrk throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Cole has picked Starrk up - he's going for a ride! Cole dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Cole looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Starrk wants to improve his position but Cole is controlling well. #T2#
Cole thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Starrk's head.
Cole seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Starrk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cole thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Starrk's head.
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!
Starrk is not content to let Cole control the position.
Cole throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Starrk is doing well to control the position and prevent Cole from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Starrk wants to get back to full guard.
Cole looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Starrk with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Cole.
Cole is thwarting Starrk's attempts to control the position.
Cole landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Cole is nestled in close to Starrk, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cole thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cole connects with a nice short shot to Starrk's temple.
Cole thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Starrk's head.
Starrk taking some punishment here, with Cole in his half guard.
Starrk wants to control but Cole is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Starrk is trying to get back to full guard.
Cole looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Starrk with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cole has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cole with the ground and pound but Starrk uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cole's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cole works over Starrk with some ground and pound from guard.
Cole lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Starrk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cole.
Cole postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Starrk can do to turn this around?
Cole landing with the ground and pound.
Starrk is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Starrk prevents Cole from improving his position.
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!
Cole is pressing down on Starrk's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cole wants to sweep here but Starrk controlling him for the moment.
Starrk trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Cole dominated that second round.
That's time! Cole's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Cole throws a big shot that misses.
Starrk was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Starrk misses with a hook #TD#
and Cole counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cole.
Starrk is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Starrk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cole's guard. #REVB#
Cole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Starrk is one step ahead there.
Starrk is fighting to break Cole's control of his arms but Cole is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starrk showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Starrk preventing the sweep.
Starrk trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cole's guard.
Cole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Starrk wants to stand but Cole has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cole is pulling down on Starrk's head. It's preventing any offense from Starrk, at least for the moment.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Starrk trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cole connects with a jab.
Starrk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cole.
Cole throws a body punch but Starrk moves out of range.
Starrk is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Starrk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cole seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cole smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Cole digs a good hook to Starrk's body.
Cole keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Starrk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cole is looking to wear down Starrk with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Starrk tries a head kick but it misses.
Coyote Starrk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cole looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cole scores with a shot to the body.
Starrk misses with a head kick.
Starrk pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cole is out of range and Starrk settles back down. #T4#
Cole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coyote Starrk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cole lands a nice shot to the body.
Cole just misses with a punch to the body.
Starrk feints a counter leg kick.
Starrk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cole.
Cole misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Starrk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Cole shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cole is looking to take a break and control but Starrk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice strikes from Cole there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Cole clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Starrk just misses with a punch to the body.
Cole is looking to counter punch.
Starrk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cole tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Starrk manages to circle out of the way.
Starrk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cole cracks Starrk with a right hand to the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cole.
Cole throws a body shot but no joy.
Cole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Starrk.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Starrk! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Cole.#T1#
Cole misses with a body shot.
Starrk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cole misses with a takedown attempt
and Starrk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Starrk feints and then cracks Cole's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cole down.
Starrk looks to land a combination but Cole avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cole looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Starrk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Starrk moves away.#T2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Starrk, right into the meat. #CL#
Cole forces Starrk back against the cage and clinches.
Cole tries to work over Starrk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Starrk has a couple of punches blocked by Cole.
Coyote Starrk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cole scores with a hook to the body.
Cole throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Starrks head.
Cole wants a takedown.
Cole lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Starrk manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cole is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Starrk is defending well for now.
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 anti-grappling being displayed by Cole as Starrk tries to tie him up.
Starrk misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Cole blocks a body shot from Starrk.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Starrk leaning against his opponent.
Starrk blocking some punches.
Cole has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Starrk is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cole lands with a short shot to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Starrk pressing his opponent against the cage.
Starrk throws a head punch that misses.
Cole lands with a left to the head.
Starrk lands with a light punch inside.
Cole softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cole lands with a left to the head.
Cole is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Starrk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Starrk.
Cole just leaning against Starrk, taking a breather. #T4#
Cole working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cole misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cole lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Cole on the inside.
Cole is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cole softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Starrk throws a punch but it's blocked by Cole.
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Cole scores with a nice short uppercut.
Starrk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Starrk misses with some punches.
Starrk lands with a short shot to the head.
Cole tries to score a body lock takedown but Starrk shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Starrk stalling.
Cole is looking to control Starrk's arms but Starrk gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cole has his back to the cage.
Cole lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Cole had his way with Coyote Starrk in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5##CL#
Cole clinches up against the cage.
Cole holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cole lands a body shot.
Starrk wants to stall.
Starrk tries to throw a body punch but Cole avoids it by throwing Starrk back against the cage.
Starrk trying to stall but Cole improves his position.
Cole misses with a punch on the inside.
Starrk throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cole blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starrk looking to slow down the pace here.
Cole tries a body shot but Starrk blocks it.
Starrk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cole tries to work over Starrk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cole dodges an elbow strike from Starrk.
Starrk trying to control the position but instead, Cole has worked for underhooks and has pushed Starrk into the cage.#T1#
Cole lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Starrk.
Starrk is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Cole is leaning against Starrk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Starrk takes a shot to the head.
Cole wants to take the fight to the mat but Starrk manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Starrk misses with a punch on the inside.
Cole missing with knees to the body.
Starrk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cole works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cole lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Starrk backwards.
Cole presses Starrk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cole cracks Starrk with a nice body shot.
Cole pushes Starrk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cole.
Cole lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Cole. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Starrk managing to block the knees to the body from Cole.
Cole scores with a shoulder strike.
Cole prevents a body shot from Starrk.
Cole throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Starrks head.
Starrk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#
Starrk is rocked!
Cole working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Starrk is still on wobbly legs! Can Cole finish him?
Cole lands a body punch.
Cole lands a hook that snaps the head of Starrk backwards. #TD#
Cole is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Starrk can't fight it off and eventually Cole manages to take the fight to the floor. Starrk looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cole sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cole's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cole postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Starrk covers up, he's hurt! Cole keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Cole and the ref steps in to end the fight! Cole can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Cole!
Michael Cole retains his middleweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Michael Cole waved his t-shirt featuring MayheM sportswear's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: GK 134 - Cole vs Buckshank
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
Cole looks to land a right hand but Buckshank moved out of range.#CL2#
Buckshank closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Buckshank fails to land.
Buckshank goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buckshank swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cole.
Cole has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Buckshank avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Buckshank fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cole stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cole tries to score a body lock takedown but Buckshank shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Buckshank swings wildly with an uppercut but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buckshank softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Cole has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cole blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckshank tries to work over Cole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buckshank misses with a punch to the body.
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cole lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Ozamataz Buckshank has been cut.#TD#
Cole has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Buckshank is trying to keep an underhook but Cole manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cole connects with a nice short shot to Buckshank's temple. #T1#
Cole prevents Buckshank from improving his position.#SUB#
Cole is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Buckshank sees it coming and defends easily.
Buckshank on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC#
Buckshank is rocked!#SUB#
Cole is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Buckshank doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cole.
Buckshank is looking to improve his position.
Cole lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Cole is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Buckshank wants to improve his position but Cole is controlling well. #T2#
Cole trying to control the action but Buckshank is working from the bottom.
Cole working Buckshank over with strikes.
Cole is nestled in close to Buckshank, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Buckshank is still in real trouble! Can Cole finish him?
Cole seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cole connects with a nice short shot to Buckshank's temple.
Buckshank is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Buckshank is looking to control Cole's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Buckshank avoid being mounted?
Cole lands strikes from half guard.
Cole lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Buckshank quite badly. Buckshank pulls Cole in close trying to recover. Cole postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Buckshank on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Buckshank doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Cole!
Michael Cole is the new middleweight champion!
Michael Cole gave a mention to MayheM sportswear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: GK 130 - Cole vs Asai 2
Date: May 21, 2017

#R1#
Asai throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Cole counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Asai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cole thows a huge punch but Asai dodges it nicely.
Asai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cole. #SUB#
Cole is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Asai is looking to improve his position.
Cole perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cole lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Asai keeps working.
Asai moves into full guard.
Asai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cole. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Asai holds on and takes a little breather.
Cole trying to control but Asai is working from the bottom.
Cole working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Asai controls Cole momentarily but Cole frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cole accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Asai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cole.
Cole throws a big elbow that misses.
Cole trying to control but Asai is working from the bottom.
Asai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cole connects with a couple of short punches.
Cole is looking to work some ground and pound but Asai has wrist control.
Cole with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cole throws a big right hand that misses.
Cole has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Asai keeping moving, preventing Cole from controlling successfully.
Cole cracks Asai with a solid left hand.
Cole wants to control from the top but Asai keeps moving.
Asai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Asai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cole manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3#
Cole is pulling down on Asai 's head to control his posture.
Cole wants to sweep here but Asai controlling him for the moment.
Asai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Asai wants to get up but he can't break Cole's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cole seems keen to control Asai 's posture.
Asai wants to stand but Cole is controlling his posture from full guard.
Asai is fighting to break Cole's control of his arms but Cole is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A slow jab from Asai misses its intended target.
Cole shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cole avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asai throws a jab but it's blocked by Cole.
Asai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #KD2#
Asai lands a big head kick that sends Cole tumbling to the mat! Asai takes a step backwards and waves Cole back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Cole is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Michael Cole has been cut.
Asai looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Asai backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Cole's temple! It sends Cole violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Asai celebrates and the doctors try to help Cole!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Yoshihiro Asai !
Yoshihiro Asai is the new middleweight champion!

Event: GKNY 124 - Cole vs Houston
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
Houston misses the shot to the body.
Houston digs a good body shot into Cole's ribs.
Houston avoids the body shot from Cole.
Cole takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Danga de danga de dang - Cole scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
It looks like Max Houston has been cut.
Houston swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Cole moves into the clinch.
Cole lands a shot to the body.
Houston wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cole has him pressed against the cage.
Cole prevents a body shot from Houston.
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cole will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Houston up against the cage.
Cole has a couple of punches blocked by Houston.
We've been informed that Houston has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Cole working aggressively here.
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Cole has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Houston as Cole tries to tie him up. #T1#
Houston blocking some punches.
Houston lands an uppercut.
Cole stalls.
Houston blocks a body shot from Cole.
Houston working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Cole.
Cole presses Houston against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Houston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cole scores with a shoulder strike.
Cole tries a body shot but Houston blocks it.
Houston blocks an uppercut.
Cole prevents Houston from breaking the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cole lands an uppercut.#T2#
Cole working aggressively here.
Cole softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Houston blocks a body shot from Cole.
Houston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cole scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Houston breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Houston takes a swing at Cole's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Cole clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Houston breaks from the clinch.
Houston throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Cole counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cole.
Houston is looking to break free of the clinch but Cole has double underhooks.
Cole misses with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Cole.
Still in the clinch, Cole scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cole lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Cole.
Houston tries to break the clinch but Cole is controlling the position. #T3#
Cole misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cole tries to throw a body punch but Houston avoids it by throwing Cole back against the cage.
Houston blocks a body shot from Cole.
Cole tries to work over Houston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cole has Houston pressed against the cage, preventing Houston from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Houston blocks a body shot from Cole. #BC2#
Houston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Houston misses.
Cole takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A head kick misses from Houston.
Max Houston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Houston manages to avoid it.
Houston throws a fast counter high kick but Cole manages to duck under it in time.
Houston takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Houston misses with a hook. Cole ducked under it nicely.
As Houston tries to get set, Cole tries to push him back and clinch up but Houston manages to avoid the attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Houston misses the target.
Cole was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Houston thows a leg kick but Cole checks it #TD#
and Cole counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Houston!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Houston gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cole wants to pass the guard but Houston is defending well.
Houston keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Houston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Houston is looking for a sweep. Cole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cole working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cole working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Cole dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Houston's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Houston fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cole is out of range. #CL#
Cole moves into the clinch.
Houston has Cole pushed against the cage.
Houston looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Houston tries a body shot but Cole blocks it.
Cole throws a punch but it's blocked by Houston.
Cole lands a body shot. #BC2#
Houston breaks the clinch. #CL#
Cole has Houston up against the cage in a clinch.
Cole softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole prevents Houston from breaking the clinch.
Cole lands a left hand.
Cole tries to score a body lock takedown but Houston shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Houston throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Cole scores with a nice short uppercut.
Houston blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Houston lands a shoulder strike.
Cole is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Houston breaks from the clinch.
Cole slips under a jab.
Houston on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Houston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cole is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Houston.
Houston misses with the combination.
Houston throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Cole counters by moving into the clinch.
Cole misses with a punch to the body.
Cole prevents a body shot from Houston.
Cole tries a body shot but Houston blocks it.
Cole lands a right hand. #BC2#
Houston breaks the clinch.
Cole cracks a nice hook into Houston's ribs.#T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cole. #CL#
Cole gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Houston tries to throw a body punch but Cole avoids it by throwing Houston back against the cage. #BC2#
Houston breaks from the clinch.
Cole throws a sloppy body shot
and Cole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cole scores with a nice right hand.
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Houston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cole moves in looking to clinch but Houston pushes him off.#CL#
Cole rushes Houston and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Houston blocks a body shot from Cole.
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cole scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Still in the clinch, Houston scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Houston tries to throw a body punch but Cole avoids it by throwing Houston back against the cage.
Cole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Houston can do to turn this around?
Cole softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Houston blocks a body shot from Cole.
Houston is trying to force a seperation but Cole has the dominant position.
Cole tries a body shot but Houston blocks it.
Houston wants to break free but Cole has control.
Houston is trying to break free.#BC2#
Houston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cole with a jab.
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch but Houston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Houston does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Houston. Cole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cole lands a jab to Houston's midsection.
Max Houston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Houston throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Cole counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cole. #T4##BC2#
Houston breaks from the clinch.
Houston takes a swing at Cole's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Houston misses its intended target.
Houston misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cole is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Houston.
Cole moves in looking to clinch but Houston pushes him off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Houston throws a shot from downtown. Cole moves away and avoids it.
Houston loads up on a big right hand but Cole slips the punch.
Cole swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cole will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Houston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cole circles away quickly and effectively.
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch up but Houston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab by Houston.
Cole slips under a jab from Houston.
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Houston moves away.
Houston plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Michael Cole will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Max Houston's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Cole scores with a jab to the head.
Houston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Houston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Houston loads up on a big right hand but Cole slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Houston. #CL#
Cole closes the distance and pushes Houston back into the cage.
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Houston controls the action.
Cole working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cole lands an uppercut.
Cole misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Cole as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Cole scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Cole.
Houston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cole swings wildly with an uppercut but Houston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole is working Houston over against the cage.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cole.
Cole lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Houston or not.
Still in the clinch, Cole scores with a nice short uppercut.
Houston misses with a punch on the inside.
Cole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cole gets through Houston's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cole softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cole throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Houstons head.
Cole lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Houston backwards. #ROC#
Houston is rocked!
Cole misses with a punch on the inside.
Houston letting Cole take a breather here.
Cole tries to throw a body punch but Houston avoids it by throwing Cole back against the cage.
Houston blocks a body shot from Cole.
Houston blocks an uppercut.
Cole misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
A hook to the body from Cole.
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Houston's elbow.
Nice body punch from Cole.
Houston tries to break the clinch but Cole is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Houston's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cole misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Cole.
Houston lands a hook that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Cole swings wildly with an uppercut but Houston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Houston looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice left hand lands by Houston.
A hook to the body from Cole.
Michael Cole has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Houston controls the action.
Houston is trying to force a seperation but Cole has the dominant position.
Cole is struggling to control the position.#T3#
Cole lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Houston's elbow.
Cole pushes Houston back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cole struggles to land a body shot inside as Houston controls his hands.
Houston's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cole working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Cole.
Houston is still on wobbly legs! Can Cole finish him?
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Houston wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Houston working hard to break the clinch.
Houston seems to have recovered his senses.
Houston swings wildly with an uppercut but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Houston.
Good body shot from Cole.
A body shot lands from Cole. #T4##TD#
Cole has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Houston is trying to keep an underhook but Cole manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole is controlling the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cole lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cole lands a nice short elbow.
Cole scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cole lands a nice short elbow.
Cole is nestled in close to Houston, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Houston tries to kick Cole off but Cole keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Houston on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Cole clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Max Houston's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Houston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cole wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Houston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Cole holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Houston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Houston throws out a leg kick but Cole moves out of range and Houston only half commits.
Cole moves in looking to clinch but Houston pushes him off.
A low kick from Houston is predictable there
and Cole cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cole tries to clinch but Houston moves out of range.
Houston connects with a solid leg kick.
Cole darts in trying to clinch
and Houston counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole is looking to clinch but Houston is avoiding it.
Cole wants to clinch.#T1#
Houston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cole manages to avoid it.
Houston misses with a combination
and Cole counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Houston throws a head kick that misses.
Houston with a jab.
Cole is looking to wear down Houston with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cole checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
Cole darts in and clinches Houston up against the cage.
Cole will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Houston up against the cage.
Houston is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Houston. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cole.
Cole misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Cole.
Houston is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Cole gets through Houston's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cole tries to throw a body punch but Houston avoids it by throwing Cole back against the cage.
Houston tries to circle away but Cole has him pinned against the cage.
Houston working hard to break the clinch.
Houston looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cole misses with the head strike.
Cole lands a shot to the body.
Cole lands with a right to the head.
Cole tries to land a knee to the head but Houston blocks with his arms.
Houston tries to circle away but Cole has him pinned against the cage.
Cole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cole cracks Houston with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cole works on Houston's body with a couple of short punches.
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Houston's elbow. #T3#
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Houston's elbow.
Cole lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Cole.
Cole lands a shoulder strike.
Cole lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Houston controls the action.
Houston is trying to force a seperation but Cole has the dominant position.
Cole keeps control of Houston as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cole is leaning against Houston and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cole lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cole tries to throw a body punch but Houston avoids it by throwing Cole back against the cage.
A short right from Cole on the inside. #BC2#
Houston breaks the clinch.
Cole fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cole scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Houston misses with a hook.#T4#
Some wild striking there from Cole.
Houston throws a big counter head kick but Cole avoids it with no problem.
Houston needs to keep his hands up - Cole had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole wants to clinch.
Cole throws a good cross that connects.
Cole has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Houston.
Cole closes the distance looking to clinch
and Houston counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Cole had his way with Max Houston in that round.
The cut man is working on Max Houston's cut.
That's time! Cole's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Houston throws a series of punches but Cole moves out of range.
Cole drops down looking for a counter takedown but Houston sprawls and moves away.
No joy there for Houston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Houston.
Houston misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Cole counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Houston!
Cole is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Houston is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cole is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole trying to control the action but Houston is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houston is trying to work for a sweep but Cole has mounted him!#T1#
Cole raining down hammerfists from mount.
Cole working the ground and pound effectively.
Cole with the ground and pound from mount.
Houston is squirming around, avoiding Cole's attempts to control the action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cole cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cole landing punches.
Houston is trying to stand up.
Cole landing strikes from the mount and Houston is in trouble!
Houston wants to hold on but Cole pushes him away.
Max Houston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cole cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cole drops a big elbow. That's hurt Houston! More shots from Cole and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Cole!
Michael Cole retains his middleweight title!
Michael Cole made sure to mention his sponsor, MayheM sportswear in his post fight interview.

Event: GKNY 120 - Cooke vs Cole
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Cooke takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cole shoots in for a takedown but Cooke shows good takedown defense.
Cooke is looking to counter punch.
Cooke looks to throw the jab but Cole is out of range.
Cooke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cole was well out of range. Poor timing from Cooke.
Cole slips a straight right by Cooke.
Nice cross by Cole.
Cooke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cooke throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Michael Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooke throws a lazy right hand but Cole sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole takes one on the chin but seems OK. #KD#
Cooke drops Cole with a beautiful combination! Cole stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cooke is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Cole is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Michael Cole has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Cole clinches with his opponent.
Cole is still on wobbly legs! Can Cooke finish him?
Cooke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1##BC#
Cooke breaks the clinch.
Cooke drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cole fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cole seems to have recovered his senses.
Cole tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cooke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A quick step to the side and Cooke tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cooke.
Cole shoots in for a double leg but Cooke sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cole looks to throw the jab but Cooke is out of range.
Cooke throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Cole forces Cooke back against the cage and clinches.
Cooke prevents a body shot from Cole.
Cole tries to work over Cooke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cooke slowing the pace effectively.
A short body shot lands from Cole as the two fighters clinch.
Cooke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cole misses with the head strike.
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cooke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Cooke.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cooke slows down the pace here. #BC#
Cooke breaks from the clinch. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Cooke has knocked Cole down with a huge combo! Cooke steps away and waves a wobbly Cole back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Cooke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Cole shoots in and gets a takedown into Cooke's guard.#ES#
Cooke wriggles free and stands up.
We've been told by Cooke's head coaches at Thunder MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T3#
Cole avoids a kick to the body.
Cooke throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cole.
Cole fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cooke checks it well. #CL2#
Cole rushes Cooke and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cooke is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cooke looking to stall.
Cooke scores with a shot to the side of Cole's head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cole as Cooke tries to tie him up.
Cooke lands a shoulder strike.
Cole lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cooke backwards.
Cole misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Cole.
Cooke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cole lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cooke backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Cooke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooke swats away the attempt to clinch by Cole.
Cole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cole looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cole checks a low kick from Cooke.
Cole with the counter takedown but Cooke avoids it easily.
Cole throws a body punch but Cooke moves out of range.
Cooke appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Cooke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Cole's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Cooke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cooke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cole slips a jab from Cooke.
Cooke lands an overhand right.
Cooke throws a push kick but Cole slaps the foot to one side.
Cole pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooke moves away.
Cooke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cole can do to turn this around?
Cole lands with a straight right. Cooke didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cooke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cole scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooke moves away.#T1##CL2#
Cole moves into the clinch.
Cooke working hard to break the clinch.
Cooke blocks an uppercut.
Cole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cooke digs a right hand underneath Cole's ribcage. Cole let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cole misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cooke stalling in the clinch but Cole improves position.
Cole misses with some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Cooke.
Cole misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cole struggles to land a body shot inside as Cooke controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Cooke.
Cooke wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cooke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cole tries a body shot but Cooke blocks it.
Cole working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Michael Cole seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Cole - that landed with a thud. #T2#
Cooke content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cooke blocks a body shot from Cole.
A left hand lands to the body for Cole.
Cole lands a nice shot to the body.
Cole throws a head punch that misses.
Cooke is looking to control Cole's arms but Cole gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cooke has his back to the cage.
Cooke throws a punch but it's blocked by Cole. #BC#
Cooke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cole with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cooke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cole closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cooke circles away.#TD2#
Cole bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cole throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Cole looks up at the clock and then as Cooke takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cole smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cole working his ground and pound in the gym.#T3#
Cooke is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cole grinds an elbow into Cooke's temple.
Cooke wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Cole lands a nice forearm strike.
Cooke tries to escape but Cole is in control.
Cole working the ground and pound.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cole lands a few punches from side control.
Cole trying to control the position but Cooke is working away.
Cooke managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cole.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cooke is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Cole is looking to take a break and control but Cooke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cooke stops Cole from passing to mount.
Cole working the body and head with strikes.
Cole creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cooke sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cooke is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Cole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Cole's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Cooke moves out of range of the strikes.
Cole tries to clinch up
letting Cooke counter with a right hand.
Cooke tries to work over Cole's front leg with a kick but Cole checks it.
Cole lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cooke swats away the attempt to clinch by Cole.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some bone on bone action there as Cole checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL2#
Cole gets a clinch. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Cooke fails to land.
Cooke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cooke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cole lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cole struggles to land a body shot inside as Cooke controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cole.
Cooke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cole's elbow.
Cole lands a body punch.
Cooke stalling in the clinch but Cole improves position.
Cole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cooke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Cole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cole lands with a left to the head.
Cole tries to throw a body punch but Cooke avoids it by throwing Cole back against the cage.
Cole blocks an uppercut.
Cole taking a breather.
Cole pushes Cooke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cole. #T2#
Cole softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cooke is trying to break free.
Cole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cole struggles to land a body shot inside as Cooke controls his hands.
Cole works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Cole.
Cooke blocks a punch 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!
Cooke misses with the head strike.
Cooke is looking to control Cole's arms but Cole gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cooke has his back to the cage.
Cole is leaning against Cooke and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Cole.
Cole is working Cooke over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Cole.
Cooke has a couple of punches blocked by Cole.
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cooke just leaning against Cole, taking a breather.
A short left from Cole.
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Cooke misses with the head strike.
Cooke is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short uppercut from Cole.
Cole lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cole lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cooke backwards.
Cole throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cookes head.
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Cooke controls the action. #BC#
Cooke manages to break the clinch.
Cole moves in looking to clinch but Cooke pushes him off.
Cole scores with a nice strike.
Cole tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cooke defends well and Cole ends up having to push Cooke into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cooke fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cole checks it well. #T4#
Cooke missing with a left hand there. Cole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cole misses with a takedown attempt
and Cooke counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cole's knee momentarily.
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cooke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cooke appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cole fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cooke keeps the fight on the outside.
Cole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cooke.
Cooke throws a wild body kick that Cole sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Cole on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cole wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Cole really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Cole'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.
#R4#
Cole throws a body punch but Cooke moves out of range.
Cooke throws a quick counter head kick but Cole was just out of range.
Cooke stuns Cole with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Cooke.
Cole lands an overhand right.
Cole tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cooke defends well and Cole ends up having to push Cooke into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cooke misses with a wild combination.
Cole tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cooke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Cooke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1##CL2#
Cole instigates a clinch.
Cooke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Cooke trying to stall but Cole improves his position.
Cole struggles to land a body shot inside as Cooke controls his hands.
Cooke tries to stall but Cole uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A left hand lands to the body for Cooke.
Cole throws a head punch that misses.
Cooke misses with some punches.
Cole lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Cooke breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Cole moves into the clinch.
Cole keeps control of Cooke as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cole lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cooke backwards.
Cole struggles to land a body shot inside as Cooke controls his hands.
Cooke throws a punch but it's blocked by Cole.
Cole lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cooke backwards. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cooke.
Cole is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cole tries to work over Cooke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cole works on Cooke's body with a couple of short punches.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Cole throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cookes head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooke throws a punch but it's blocked by Cole. #BC#
Cooke breaks the clinch.
Cole swings for the body but Cooke moves out of range. #CL2#
Cole pushes Cooke up against the cage in a clinch.
Cole lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Cooke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cooke throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cole tries to clinch but Cooke is having none of it. #T3##CL2#
Cole gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cooke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cooke is trying to maintain a safe position but Cole gets an underhook and turns Cooke into the cage.
Cole misses with a body punch.
Cooke misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cooke fails to land.
Cooke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cooke lands a nice uppercut.
Cooke wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cole tries to throw a body punch but Cooke avoids it by throwing Cole back against the cage.
Cooke wants to stall.
Cooke is trying to break the clinch but Cole has him pressed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Cooke.
Cooke is struggling to control the position.
A short uppercut from Cole. #T4#
Cole digs a right hand into Cooke's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cooke's gas tank.
Cole lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cole misses with some punches.
Cole lands a hook that snaps the head of Cooke backwards.
Cole lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cooke backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cole.
Cole misses with the head strike.
Cooke blocks a body shot from Cole.
Cooke tries to stall but Cole uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cole lands a shoulder strike.
Cooke looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cooke is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cooke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Cole dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Michael Cole's cut.
That's time! Cooke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Cole scores with a hook to the body. Cooke takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cole goes for a double leg but Cooke avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cooke continues to drive forward.
Cooke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cole swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cooke slips a straight right by Cole.
Cooke pushes Cole away with a front kick.
Cole blocks a head kick by Cooke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cooke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cooke looks to throw a body kick
and Cole counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cole doesn't manage to clinch there - Cooke circles away. #T1#
Cooke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cole.
Cole is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cooke is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Cole clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Cooke.
Cole throws a head punch that misses.
Cooke is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cooke blocks a body shot from Cole.
Cooke controlling the action here for a moment.
Cole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matt Cooke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cooke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cooke.
A right hand to the body from Cole.
Cole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Cole.
Cole is pushing Cooke up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are getting on Cole's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Cooke content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cole.
Cole misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Cole fails to land.
Cooke blocking some punches.
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Cooke controls the action.
Cooke working hard to break the clinch.
Cole lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T3#
Cooke trying to control the position but instead, Cole has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cooke into the cage.
Cooke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cole misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Cole scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cole tries to throw a body punch but Cooke avoids it by throwing Cole back against the cage.
Cooke blocks an uppercut.
Cooke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cole is looking to control Cooke's arms but Cooke gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cole has his back to the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cooke.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cole.
Cooke is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cooke is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cole working aggressively here. #T4#
Cole lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cole tries to throw a body punch but Cooke avoids it by throwing Cole back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Cole fails to land.
Cole lands a right hand. #BC#
Cooke breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Cole closes the distance and clinches.
Cooke can't find room to land a body shot as Cole controls the action.
Cooke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cooke lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cooke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cooke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Cole.
Cole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cooke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cooke prevents a body shot from Cole.
Michael Cole is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cooke throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael Cole.
I think Cole has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 46:49
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Cole!
Michael Cole is the new middleweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Michael Cole made sure he mentioned MayheM sportswear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: GKNY 116 - Cooke vs Joe
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1##CL#
Cole clinches up against the cage.
Xll lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Xll looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xll's elbow.
Cole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xll is trying to force a seperation but Cole has the dominant position.
Cole misses with a body punch.
Xll tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Cole.
I was talking to Cole's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cole tries to work over Xll's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stalling in the clinch from Xll.
Xll tries to land knees in the clinch but Cole avoids the damage to the body.
Xll blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xll looking for a takedown.
Cole lands a body punch in the clinch.
Xll is trying to pull guard but Cole has him pressed against the cage.
Michael Cole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramses Xll.
Cole presses Xll against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cole content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cole lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cole misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Xll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cole misses with a body punch.
Cole throws a punch but it's blocked by Xll.
Xll blocks a body shot from Cole.
Xll has a couple of punches blocked by Cole.
Xll wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cole has him pressed against the cage.
Cole prevents a body shot from Xll.
Xll lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Xll controls the action.
Xll lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Xll is trying to break the clinch but Cole has him pressed against the cage.
Cole lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cole throws a punch but it's blocked by Xll.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cole.
Xll looks winded!
Cole tries to work over Xll's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Xll breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Cole closes the distance and clinches.
Xll wants to stall.
Cole misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Xll lands a left hand.
Cole has Xll pushed against the cage.
Xll misses with some punches.
Cole tries to stall but Xll uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xll.
Cole lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xll is trying to break the clinch but Cole is controlling him.#BC2#
Xll manages to break the clinch.
Xll takes a swing at Cole's ribcage but misses.
Cole moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Xll takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Cole clinches with his opponent.
A shot in the inside from Cole.
Cole lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Xll.#T3#
Xll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Cole.
A nice left hand lands by Cole.
Cole tries to throw a body punch but Xll avoids it by throwing Cole back against the cage.
Xll blocks a body shot from Cole.
Xll lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cole lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cole lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Xll.
Xll's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cole misses with a body punch.
Xll is leaning against Cole and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Xll breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cole cracks a nice hook into Xll's ribs.
Ramses Xll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Xll.#T4##CL#
Cole takes the fight into the clinch.
Cole lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Cole on the inside.
Xll doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xll tries to pull guard but Cole holds him up against the cage and eventually Xll drops back down to his feet.
Cole lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cole scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cole has Xll pressed against the cage, preventing Xll from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Xll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xll swings wildly with an uppercut but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cole.
Xll misses with a body punch.
Xll blocking some punches.
Cole lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cole stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cole throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xlls head. #ROC#
Xll is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Cole dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Cole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cole avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice combination there by Xll. #CUT2#
It looks like Michael Cole has been cut.
Xll misses with a left hand
and Cole counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cole swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Xll scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cole doesn't seem bothered though.
Cole throws a right hand that misses
and Xll counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cole thinking. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Xll enables Cole to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Xll manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Xll is on top in guard. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cole preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cole is pulling down on Xll's head. It's preventing any offense from Xll, at least for the moment.#T1#
Xll trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xll tries to free his leg and advance position but Cole is retaining full guard.
Xll throws an elbow that misses. Cole uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Xll's guard. Nice move by Cole!#REVR#
Cole lands a couple of elbows.
Xll not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Cole working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cole content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole preventing the sweep.
Cole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xll swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cole is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cole stands up over Xll, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Xll trying to control the position.
Cole trying to control but Xll is working from the bottom.
Xll is trying to control the position but Cole postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Cole pushes Xll up against the cage in a clinch.
Cole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xll scores with a shot to the side of Cole's head.
Xll tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cole just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cole presses Xll against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Xll looking to stall.
Cole lands a shoulder strike.
Cole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xll can do to turn this around?
Cole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4##TD2#
Xll has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cole uses from the top position.
Cole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xll is keeping the position for now.
Cole cracks Xll with a solid left hand.
Cole has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cole showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cole wants to control from the top but Xll keeps moving.
Cole works over Xll with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xll keeping moving, preventing Cole from controlling successfully.
Cole is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Xll is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Michael Cole will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Cole's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Xll throws a good cross that connects.
Cole looks to score with a jab to the body but Xll is just out of range.
Xll misses with a body shot #CL#
and Cole counters by clinching up.
Xll drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cole gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cole.
Cole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Xll lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole misses with some punches.
A short left from Cole.
Xll is still on wobbly legs! Can Cole finish him?
Cole avoiding damage.
Cole lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Xll or not.
Xll seems to have recovered his senses.
Cole works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Xll misses with a body punch.
Xll takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cole lands with a light punch inside.
Cole lands a big right hand that drops Xll! The killer instinct kicks in and Cole finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Cole!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Cole!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Michael Cole waved his t-shirt featuring MayheM sportswear's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: GKNY 111 - Defoe vs Marfaker
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Asai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cole counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cole misses with an uppercut.
Cole misses with a hook.
Asai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cole was well out of range. Poor timing from Asai .
Asai misses with a looping left.
Cole blocks a jab.
Cole seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cole throws a leg kick that is checked
and Asai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cole avoids the head kick by Asai .
Cole swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Asai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cole looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cole jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Cole backs off Asai throws a huge counter combo but Cole manages to avoid it all.
Cole misses with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Asai .#T1#
A big right from Asai misses.
Asai throws a hook but Cole blocks it.
Cole misses with a wild body shot.
Asai misses with a right hand
and Cole connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cole goes for a double leg but Asai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Asai continues to drive forward.
Cole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asai throws out the jab.
Cole is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Asai .
Asai pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Cole closes the distance and pushes Asai back into the cage.
Cole blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cole.#CUT#
It looks like Yoshihiro Asai has been cut.
Asai trying to control the position but instead, Cole has worked for underhooks and has pushed Asai into the cage.
A knee to the head by Asai . #CUT2#
It looks like Michael Cole has been cut.#T2#
Cole tries to work over Asai 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Asai .
Asai digs a right hand into Cole's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cole's gas tank.
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Asai controls the action.
Cole takes a knee to the side of 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!
Cole throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Asai tries to work over Cole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cole has him pressed against the cage.
Cole misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Cole.
Asai is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cole is keeping busy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cole.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cole as Asai tries to tie him up.
Cole taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cole throws a head punch that misses.
Cole lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Asai backwards. #T3#
Cole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Asai taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Asai 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Asai lands a shoulder strike.
Asai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Asai tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC2#
Asai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Asai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cole circles away quickly and effectively.
Cole attempts a counter takedown but Asai avoids it well and moves away.
Asai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asai looks to throw the jab but Cole is out of range.
A lazy left from Asai finds it's target.
Cole takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
Asai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cole counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#KD2#
Asai lands a left and a right that send Cole crashing to the mat, dazed. Asai thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Cole is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asai lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Cole crumples to the floor! Asai milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Yoshihiro Asai !

Event: GKNY 105 - Defoe vs Man
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
Cooke throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cole counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've been informed that Cooke has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Cole jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cooke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cole wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cooke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cole.
Cooke misses with the combination.
Cooke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke throws a leg kick but Cole sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch but Cooke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slow jab from Cooke misses its intended target. #T1#
Cole tries to clinch
and Cooke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A left lands for Cooke.
Cooke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Cooke throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Cole is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Matt Cooke!
Matt Cooke is the new middleweight champion!
Matt Cooke bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GKNY 100 - Mencken vs Brewer
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
Sodergren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cole throws a shot from downtown. Sodergren moves away and avoids it.
Sodergren tried to counter with a leg kick but Cole avoided it.
Cole takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sodergren throws a low kick, looking for Cole's leg but Cole calmly moves out of range.
Sodergren connects with a looping right hand.
Sodergren throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cole stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sodergren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sodergren misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sodergren on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A leg kick checked by Cole.#CL2#
Cole fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sodergren, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Sodergren fails to land.
Cole creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sodergren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sodergren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cole misses with a punch to the body.
Cole swings wildly with an uppercut but Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Cole scores with a shoulder strike.
Sodergren prevents a body shot from Cole.
Cole works on Sodergren's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Sodergren breaks from the clinch.
Sodergren just misses with a punch to the body.
Sodergren misses with a low kick.
Sodergren checks the leg kick.
Nice jab there from Sodergren.
Cole throws a looping overhand right but Sodergren ducks down to avoid it.
Sodergren throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cole connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sodergren looks for the body kick but Cole saw that one coming.
Cole tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sodergren throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Cole moves into the clinch.
Sodergren misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Sodergren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Cole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sodergren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A counter left hand to the body from Sodergren misses its target.
Cole avoids a kick to the body.
Sodergren lands a nice looking body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sodergren pushes Cole away with a front kick.#CL2#
Cole instigates a clinch.
Sodergren lands a shoulder strike.
Sodergren is trying to maintain a safe position but Cole gets an underhook and turns Sodergren into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cole.
Cole stalls.
Sodergren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sodergren blocks an uppercut.
Cole misses with the head strike.
Sodergren working hard to break the clinch.
Cole lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sodergren backwards. #T3#
Sodergren pushes Cole back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cole has Sodergren pressed against the cage, preventing Sodergren from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sodergren scores with a shot to the side of Cole's head.
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Sodergren controls the action.
Sodergren scores with a shoulder strike.
Sodergren lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Cole. #BC#
Sodergren breaks from the clinch.
Sodergren throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Cole counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Cole moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Cole.
Sodergren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cole's elbow.
A bit of stalling here from Cole.
Cole scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Cole fails to land.
Sodergren blocks a body shot from Cole. #T4#
Good body shot from Cole.
Sodergren pushes Cole back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cole blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cole blocking some punches.
Cole blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sodergren prevents a body shot from Cole.
Still in the clinch, Cole scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cole taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cole lands a left hand.
Cole tries to throw a body punch but Sodergren avoids it by throwing Cole back against the cage.
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Sodergren breaks the clinch.
Sodergren throws a body kick that misses.
Sodergren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cole moves away.
Cole tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael Cole will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sodergren throws a body shot but no joy.
Cole missing with a left hand there. Sodergren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cole misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Cole has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cole tries to work over Sodergren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cole prevents a body shot from Sodergren.
Sodergren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cole lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cole lands a shot to the body.
Cole lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cole misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cole throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sodergrens head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sodergren.
Cole blocks an uppercut.
Cole digs a right hand into Sodergren's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sodergren's gas tank.
Cole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Cole lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cole lands with a left to the head.
Sodergren wants to break free but Cole has control.
Sodergren tries to work over Cole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sodergren blocks a body shot from Cole.
Michael Cole seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sodergren tries to circle away but Cole has him pinned against the cage.
Cole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sodergren lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cole stalling in the clinch.
Sodergren misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sodergren swings wildly with an uppercut but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sodergren seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cole can turn it around.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cole.
Cole lands a body shot.
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Sodergren controls the action. #T2#
Cole presses Sodergren against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cole pushes Sodergren back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sodergren trying to control the position but instead, Cole has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sodergren into the cage.
Cole misses with a punch to the body.
Cole tries to throw a body punch but Sodergren avoids it by throwing Cole back against the cage.
Cole lands a body punch.
Cole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cole misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Cole scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cole tries a body shot but Sodergren blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Cole as the two fighters clinch.
Cole tries to throw a body punch but Sodergren avoids it by throwing Cole back against the cage.
Cole lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sodergren backwards.
Cole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cole throws a punch but it's blocked by Sodergren.
Cole lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Cole gets through Sodergren's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cole lands a nice shot to the body.
Sodergren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sodergren misses with a punch on the inside. #KD2#
Cole drops Sodergren onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Sodergren is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Sodergren is rocked!
Cole works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oh Sodergren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cole creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cole creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Sodergren's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Sodergren drops to his knees and Cole pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Cole!
Michael Cole is the new middleweight champion!
Michael Cole took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sun-Tzu for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: GKNY 93 Sodergren v Kropotkin
Date: Oct 08, 2016

#R1##CL#
Cole has Umalatov up against the cage in a clinch.
Umalatov misses with a punch on the inside.
Cole content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Umalatov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cole has him pressed against the cage.
Cole misses with a body punch.
We've been hearing reports that Cole has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A body shot lands from Cole.
Umalatov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cole in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cole lands a body shot. #BC2#
Umalatov breaks the clinch.
Cole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Umalatov.
Umalatov lands with a kick to the temple. Cole shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Cole rushes Umalatov and presses him up against the cage.
Cole softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Umalatov blocks a body shot from Cole.
Cole throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Umalatovs head.
Cole misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Umalatov controls the action.
A short right from Cole.
Cole lands with a left to the head.
Umalatov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Umalatov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cole lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cole lands a shoulder strike.
Cole throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cole scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cole.
Cole misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cole lands a hook to the side of the head.
Umalatov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hand to the body from Cole.
Umalatov pressing his opponent against the cage. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cole throws a punch but it's blocked by Umalatov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cole.
Cole lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Umalatov backwards.
Cole lands a nice uppercut.
Cole lands a right hand.
Cole lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Umalatov or not.
Cole is leaning against Umalatov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Umalatov looks winded!
Cole struggles to land a body shot inside as Umalatov controls his hands.
Umalatov is trying to maintain a safe position but Cole gets an underhook and turns Umalatov into the cage.
A hook to the body from Cole.
Cole lands a body punch.
Cole tries to work over Umalatov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Cole lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Umalatov.
Umalatov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cole lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Cole.
Cole lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cole lands a right hand.
Cole lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Umalatov.
Cole lands a right hand.
Cole lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Umalatov or not.
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cole lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#
Umalatov is rocked!
Cole lands with a left to the head.
Umalatov is still on wobbly legs! Can Cole finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cole is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cole lands a left hand. #T4#
Cole pushes Umalatov against the cage. Cole is working some dirty boxing. Cole pushes off with a quick right hook! Umalatov goes down! Umalatov tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Cole moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Cole!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Michael Cole waved his t-shirt featuring Sun-Tzu's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: GKNY 88 - Sodergren v Cole
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1#
Cole misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Sodergren to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Michael Cole has been cut.
A big left from Cole misses.
Sodergren definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Cole blocks the leg kick. #KD#
Sodergren drops Cole with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cole looks back up at him and smiles so Sodergren waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Cole is rocked!
Cole has his takedown stuffed
and Sodergren counters with a huge right that knocks Cole out cold! Sodergren is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Basten Sodergren!
Basten Sodergren retains his middleweight title!

Event: GKNY 83 - Mason v Cole
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1#
Mason moves away from the strike by Cole.
Cole takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cole misses with a body shot.
Cole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Cole misses with a body shot.
Mason loads up on a big right hand but Cole slips the punch.
Mason misses with a looping right.
Cole has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mason finds it's way round the side to connect with Cole's head. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mason tries to break the clinch but Cole is controlling the position. #BC#
Mason pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mason manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cole throws the left hand but Mason avoids the punch easily.
Mason swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mason throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cole unleashes a big counter combination but Mason bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've been told by Mason's head coaches at The Studio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mason throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cole connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Mason throws a hook but Cole blocks it.
Mason connects with a crisp jab.
Cole slips a straight right by Mason.
Some bone on bone action there as Cole checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mason keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mason was well out of range. Poor timing from Cole.
Mason throws out a loose jab but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason swats away the attempt to clinch by Cole.
Cole moves out of range of the body kick from Mason.
Cole steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mason.
Cole wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dean Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason throws out a leg kick but Cole moves out of range and Mason only half commits.
Mason keeps Cole at a distance using the push kick.
Cole just misses with a punch to the body.
A cross from Mason lands.
Mason is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mason swings for the body but Cole moves out of range.
Cole steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mason.#T2#
Cole wants to clinch up but Mason keeps it at a distance.
Cole tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mason manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A cross from Mason lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cole lands with a nice body punch.
Mason cracks Cole with a good jab.
Mason misses with a kick to the body.
Cole takes one on the button.
Mason is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mason waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cole.
Cole looks to score with a jab to the body but Mason is just out of range.
Cole throws a body shot but no joy.
Cole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mason lands with a shot to the body.
Cole takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
Dean Mason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cole moves out of range of the body kick.
Mason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cole. #T3#
Mason lands a really nice looking cross but Cole seems unphased.
Mason jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cole throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mason stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mason throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mason lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cole will feel that in the morning.
Mason throws out a powerful jab.
Mason misses with a looping left.
Mason is looking to land body kicks.
Cole checks the leg kick.
Cole appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cole's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mason connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cole scrambles back to his feet.
Mason throws a low kick but Cole moves out of range easily.
Cole is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cole steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mason.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason scores with a nice strike.
Mason throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cole connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Mason throws a low kick but Cole moves out of range easily.
Cole looks to land a right hand but Mason moved out of range.
Cole wants to slow Mason down by chopping away at his legs.
Cole swings for the body but Mason moves out of range.
Cole takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mason thuds a left hand into Cole's body.
Cole with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mason lands with a shot to the body.
Mason lands with a nice body punch.
Cole dodges the punch combination from Mason. #CL2#
Cole has managed to clinch. #BC#
Mason breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Mason dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Cole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mason.
Mason missing with a left hand there. Cole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dean Mason is winning the standup battle so far.
Cole takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
Mason ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cole moves away.
Mason scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cole is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mason rather than just go for the knockout.
Cole defending well as Mason loads up on a big left hand.
Cole defending well as Mason loads up on a big left hand.
Cole appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cole moves out of range of the strikes.
Mason moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mason misses with a lunging right hand
and Cole counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cole.
Mason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cole can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mason throws a jab but it's blocked by Cole.
Mason staying out of range there.
Mason fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mason throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cole stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Cole checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mason lands a lovely overhand right.
Cole misses with a body shot.
Cole throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
Mason looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cole sizes up Mason with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mason uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cole.
Cole fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mason connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cole's hands.
Mason throws a series of strikes that have Cole backpedaling.
Cole walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mason checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
An attempted straight right counter from Mason misses the target.
Cole moves out of range of the body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Mason. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mason moves away.#CL2#
Cole moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason misses with a punch to the body.
Cole lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Mason scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mason takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Mason breaks from the clinch.
Mason getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mason tests Cole's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cole takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mason loads up on a big right hand but Cole slips the punch.
Jab by Cole.
Cole finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cole blocks a jab.
Cole now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Mason throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Cole holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Mason manages to break the clinch.
Mason throws a chopping leg kick but Cole manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mason moves away.
Cole scores with a hook to the body. Mason takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mason pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cole.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Cole.
Mason misses with a body kick.
Mason throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cole sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mason listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cole jabs at Mason's body.
Mason throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cole let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cole has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cole lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left hand lands to the body for Cole.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cole creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mason will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cole up against the cage.
Mason lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cole or not.
Mason looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mason wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mason trying to control the position but instead, Cole has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mason into the cage.
Nice body punch from Cole.
Cole misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Mason dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3##CL2#
Cole closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cole.
Mason tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mason throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coles head.
A short right from Cole.
Cole keeps control of Mason as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cole trying to stall but Mason improves his position.
Mason tries to work over Cole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Mason breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cole on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mason. Mason obviously looking to wear him down.
Cole scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mason 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.
Cole fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Mason just misses with a punch to the body.
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mason misses with a hook. Cole ducked under it nicely.
Cole is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cole misses with a looping right.
Cole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mason tries to land a front kick but Cole steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mason listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cole smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mason throws a sloppy head kick and Cole moves out of range easily.
Mason throws the kick towards the body but Cole avoids it.
Cole tries to counter with a clinch but Mason shakes him off and moves away.
Mason scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cole in his tracks.
Cole misses with a body shot.
Mason misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Cole.#T2#
Cole throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mason!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cole lands a slapping body shot.
Mason lands a jab.
A shot to the liver by Mason. Beautiful body shot.
Mason ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cole moves away.
Mason misses with a looping right.
Mason goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cole now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mason slips under a jab.
Mason doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mason throws a solid leg kick but Cole takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mason.
Cole lands with a shot to the body.
Mason throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Cole moves out of range as Mason strikes.
Mason moves away from the strike by Cole.
Mason misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mason throws a solid leg kick but Cole takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mason.
Cole avoids the body shot from Mason. #CL2#
Cole clinches up with Mason and pushes him back against the cage.
Cole lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Cole is trying to maintain a safe position but Mason gets an underhook and turns Cole into the cage.
Cole looking to stall.
Cole works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mason stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cole is trying to stall.
Michael Cole seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A bit of stalling here from Cole.
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
A short right from Cole on the inside.
Mason working aggressively here.
Mason blocking some punches.
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Mason.
Cole lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Cole's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Cole.
Cole stalling in the clinch.
Mason tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mason tries to circle away but Cole has him pinned against the cage.
Mason trying to control the position but instead, Cole has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mason into the cage.
Cole lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Michael Cole just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Mason's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Mason cracks Cole with a good jab.#CL2#
Cole closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Cole scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mason wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cole lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mason.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cole lands a body shot in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Cole.
Cole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cole throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Cole.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masons head. #BC#
Mason breaks from the clinch.
Cole misses with a straight right.
Mason swings for the body but Cole moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cole! But no joy.#CL2#
Cole rushes Mason and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Cole slowing the pace effectively.
A shot in the inside from Cole.
Cole digs a right hand underneath Mason's ribcage. Mason let out a lung full of air as it connected.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Cole lands a right hand.
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mason lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mason swings wildly with an uppercut but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cole.
Cole misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cole tries to work over Mason's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cole lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cole makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cole misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cole.
Cole lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Mason's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#
Mason is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Cole - that landed with a thud.
Oh Mason is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cole throws a big uppercut that drops Mason! More strikes from Cole and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Mason lies dazed against the cage as Cole celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Cole!
Michael Cole managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sun-Tzu, into his post fight interview.

Event: Stomp-a-thon 66
Date: Jul 02, 2016

#R1#
Nilsen throws a looping overhand right but Cole ducks down to avoid it.
Cole stuns Nilsen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nilsen digs a good body shot into Cole's ribs.
Nilsen takes one on the button.
Nilsen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nilsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Nilsen. Those never looked like landing.
Nilsen moves out of range of the strikes.
Nilsen throws a lazy uppercut
and Cole connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nilsen slips under a jab from Cole.
Nilsen shoots and misses
and Cole counters with a stiff right hand.
Nilsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nilsen throws a big shot that misses.
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!
Nilsen dips to his left and cracks Cole with an uppercut!
The fighters circling - Nilsen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nilsen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Cole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nilsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Cole.
Nilsen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cole counters with a straight right hand.
Nilsen scores with a sloppy right hand. Cole should have avoided that one.
Nilsen misses with an uppercut.
Nilsen shoots in looking for a takedown but Cole manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nilsen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Nilsen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cole napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cole tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nilsen wants to control for a moment but Cole uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole trying to hold on to Nilsen's head to control him but Nilsen postures up.
Nilsen tries to pass to full mount but Cole defends it. #T2#
Cole is trying is best to control the position here.
Cole is looking to control Nilsen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cole avoid being mounted?
Cole is not content to let Nilsen control the position.
Cole tries to get to full guard but Nilsen has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Cole is defending against the submission attempts here by Nilsen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cole is concentrating on defense, preventing Nilsen from advancing position. #SUB2#
Nilsen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T3##SUB2#
Nilsen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cole is looking to improve his position.
Cole works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nilsen wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Cole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nilsen is one step ahead there.
Cole keeping full guard, as Nilsen tries to pass. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cole looking for a sweep. Not yet Cole, not yet.
Cole is trying to keep Nilsen in close.
Nilsen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nilsen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cole's head backwards.
Cole lands with a good body shot.
Cole showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nilsen.
Nilsen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cole momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dennis Nilsen will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Michael Cole is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cole. Nilsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nilsen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cole uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nilsen.
Nilsen cracks Cole with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cole misses with a wild body shot.
Nilsen throws a right hand that misses
enabling Cole to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Dennis Nilsen has been cut.
Nilsen misses with a left hand
and Cole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nilsen lands with a hook. Cole tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nilsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nilsen lands a two punch combo.
Nilsen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nilsen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nilsen throws a hook to the side of Cole's head but Cole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cole was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cole slips under a jab.
Cole lunges at Nilsen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nilsen's hand. #T1#
A big right from Nilsen misses.
A quick step to the side and Cole tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cole throws a jab when Nilsen was well out of range.
Nilsen throws a jab when Cole was well out of range.
It looks like Cole has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Cole throws a big shot that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Nilsen. Those never looked like landing.
Nilsen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cole throws out a loose jab but Nilsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nilsen feints the counter takedown.
Dennis Nilsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nilsen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cole momentarily.
Cole throws an overhand right that lands on Nilsen's shoulder, as Nilsen tries to avoid the shot.
Cole moves out of range of the strikes.
Nilsen misses with a double jab.
Cole throwing a counter right hand but Nilsen manages to avoid it.
Nilsen misses with a double jab
and Cole counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cole tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nilsen is able to avoid easily.#T2#
Cole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nilsen.
Nilsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cole.
Michael Cole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nilsen throws a hook but Cole blocks it.
Nilsen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nilsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Cole. Those never looked like landing.
Cole ducks under a wild hook from Nilsen.
Nilsen throws an off balance right hand
and Cole counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nilsen shoots in and drives through. Cole sprawls well.
Nilsen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cole counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nilsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cole.
Cole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nilsen.
Cole swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cole misses with a hook. Nilsen ducked under it nicely.
Cole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nilsen.#T3#
Cole slips under a jab from Nilsen.
Nilsen avoids the body shot from Cole.
Cole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nilsen manages to avoid it.
Cole thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nilsen if he has to take too many more of those.
Cole moves out of range of the strikes.
Nilsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cole.
Cole blocks a jab.
Nilsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cole throws out the jab.
Nilsen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nilsen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cole slips under a jab from Nilsen.
Cole shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nilsen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cole finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nilsen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cole defends it well.
Cole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nilsen. #T4#
Nilsen avoids the body shot from Cole.
Nilsen throws a right hand that misses
and Cole counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nilsen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cole pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nilsen misses with a body punch
and Cole counters with a straight right hand.
Cole misses with a body shot.
Nilsen misses with an uppercut. Cole saw that one coming.
Nilsen throws a hook but Cole avoids it easily.
Cole gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A punch combination from Nilsen misses.
Nilsen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cole throws out a powerful jab.
Nilsen fails to land with a series of punches.
Cole swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dennis Nilsen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dennis Nilsen'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.
#R3#
Nilsen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nilsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nilsen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nilsen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cole in his tracks.
Cole with a nice cross.#ROC#
Nilsen is rocked!
Cole drops Nilsen with a naaaaasty hook - Nilsen is in real trouble here! Cole dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Cole!
Michael Cole retains his middleweight title!
After the big win, Michael Cole made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sun-Tzu and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Stomp-a-thon 56
Date: Apr 09, 2016

#R1#
O'Neil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cole feints the counter takedown.
O'Neil misses with a hook
and Cole counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O'Neil paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
O'Neil lands a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from O'Neil. Cole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cole changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cole. O'Neil does a little dance to reset his feet.
O'Neil throws a lazy uppercut
and Cole counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cole lands with an uppercut that bounces O'Neil off the cage and back into range.
Cole ducks under a wild hook from O'Neil.
A telegraphed right hand from O'Neil misses the target.
Cole wants to counter the offense by O'Neil and move into the clinch position.
Cole avoids the body shot from O'Neil.
O'Neil digs a good hook to Cole's body.
Cole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O'Neil.
Good standup being displayed there by O'Neil as he connects with a hook.#T1##CL#
O'Neil closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from O'Neil.
Cole prevents a body shot from O'Neil.
O'Neil working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Cole.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cole.
Cole lands with a short punch from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Mickey O'Neil has been cut.
Cole lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cole.
Cole is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A right hand to the body from O'Neil.
O'Neil swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cole.
O'Neil misses with a punch on the inside.
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O'Neil's elbow.
Cole works on O'Neil's body with a couple of short punches.
O'Neil is breathing heavily.
Cole leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've been informed that Cole has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Cole lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
O'Neil misses with a punch to the body.
Cole trying to control the position but instead, O'Neil has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cole into the cage.
O'Neil doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O'Neil blocks an uppercut.
O'Neil throws a punch but it's blocked by Cole.
Cole stalling.
Cole throws a punch but it's blocked by O'Neil.
O'Neil misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Cole.
O'Neil blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
O'Neil lands with a short shot to the head.
O'Neil misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Cole.
O'Neil goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Cole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
O'Neil is looking to control Cole's arms but Cole gets an underhook and turns him. Now O'Neil has his back to the cage.
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cole lands a shot to the body.
Cole digs a right hand underneath O'Neil's ribcage. O'Neil let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cole lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cole digs a right hand into O'Neil's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on O'Neil's gas tank.
Cole lands with a left to the head.
Cole stalling the fight.
Cole lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Cole - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Cole as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cole.
Cole lands with a short shot to the head.
Cole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from O'Neil fails to land.
Cole makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O'Neil.
Cole lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
O'Neil tries to work over Cole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nice body punch from Cole.
Cole lands with a left to the head.
Cole lands with a light punch inside.
Cole stalls.
Cole's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cole continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
A head punch on the inside from O'Neil fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from O'Neil.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cole.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O'Neil.
Still in the clinch, O'Neil scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cole has O'Neil pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Cole dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mickey O'Neil's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Cole 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cole misses with a body shot.
O'Neil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cole dips to his left and cracks O'Neil with an uppercut!
Cole throws the left hand but O'Neil avoids the punch easily.
O'Neil doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cole slips a jab from O'Neil.
O'Neil tests Cole's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole moves away from the strike by O'Neil. #CL2#
O'Neil gets tackled into the cage by Cole. Cole maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cole.
A hook to the body from Cole.
Cole digs a right hand into O'Neil's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on O'Neil's gas tank. #T1#
Cole has a couple of punches blocked by O'Neil.
O'Neil misses with the head strike.
O'Neil misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cole working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
O'Neil blocks a body shot from Cole.
O'Neil blocks a body shot from Cole.
Cole scores with a nice hook to the head.
O'Neil throws a head punch that misses.
O'Neil misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cole struggles to land a body shot inside as O'Neil controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cole.
Cole misses with the head strike.
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cole as O'Neil tries to tie him up.
O'Neil prevents a body shot from Cole.
Cole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Cole.
Come on O'Neil - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
O'Neil fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from O'Neil fails to land.
O'Neil is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cole is keeping busy.
Cole pushes O'Neil back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
O'Neil is rocked!
Cole lands an uppercut.
Oh O'Neil is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from Cole.
Cole pushes O'Neil against the cage. Cole is working some dirty boxing. Cole pushes off with a quick right hook! O'Neil goes down! O'Neil tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Cole moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Cole!
Michael Cole is the new middleweight champion!
Michael Cole took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sun-Tzu for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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