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Event:
SMASH: Torsten vs Lomax
Date: Aug 27, 2022 |
#R1# Cobb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Shabanov is looking to counter punch. Cobb lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cobb. A shot to the liver by Cobb. Beautiful body shot. Cobb lands a right hook to the body.
A combination from Cobb does no damage. Cobb throws an overhand right that lands on Shabanov's shoulder, as Shabanov tries to avoid the shot. Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cobb fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Cobb throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT2#It looks like Fedor Shabanov has been cut. Cobb has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Shabanov is landing a low percentage of strikes. This has been an exciting period of action! Shabanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1# Cobb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shabanov counters with a lovely shot to the body. Cobb thows a left - swing and a miss! Cobb scores with a nice right hand.
Shabanov scores with a head kick. Cobb tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#It looks like Semmy Cobb has been cut. A shot to the liver by Cobb. Beautiful body shot. Shabanov misses with a body kick. Shabanov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cobb. Cobb throws a body shot but no joy. Shabanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobb.
#T2# Shabanov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Shabanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cobb moves out of range of the body kick from Shabanov.
Cobb connects with a single shot there. Cobb connects with a jab.#CUT2#Fedor Shabanov's cut is getting worse. Cobb misses the shot to the body. Shabanov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Cobb throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Cobb swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Shabanov counter with a right hand. Cobb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Shabanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobb.#T3# Cobb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb throws a poor cross that misses
and Cobb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A swing and a miss from Shabanov. Cobb is looking for the big counter here. Cobb takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Cobb throws a shot from downtown. Shabanov moves away and avoids it. Cobb throws a right hand that Shabanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Shabanov also avoids with ease. Shabanov looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Cobb misses with a hook
and Shabanov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Cobb cracks Shabanov with a good jab. Shabanov with a jab.#CUT#That has opened up Semmy Cobb's cut even more.#T4# Cobb throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Shabanov throwing a counter right hand but Cobb manages to avoid it. Cobb scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cobb throws a lazy uppercut
and Shabanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Cobb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shabanov.
Cobb throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shabanov counters with a huge left! Cobb is in big trouble! He's backing up but Shabanov isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Cobb from any more damage. A dominating finish by Shabanov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Shabanov! A relieved looking Fedor Shabanov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. The defeated Semmy Cobb had this to say: 'I like ice cream and cookies'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Perkele vs Castella
Date: Aug 12, 2022 |
#R1# Cobb swings for the body but Kapisi moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kapisi. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet. Cobb lands a two punch combo.
Kapisi lands a nice shot to the body.
Cobb looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Kapisi misses with an uppercut. Cobb saw that one coming. Nice body punch from Kapisi. Kapisi looks to land a right hand but Cobb moved out of range. Cobb doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Cobb is breathing heavily. Kapisi misses the shot to the body. Kapisi jabbing away but nothing is landing. Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kapisi misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kapisi ducks under a wild hook from Cobb. Kapisi lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#It looks like Semmy Cobb has been cut.#KD2# Kapisi lands a big right hand that sends Cobb crashing to the mat! Kapisi stays standing though and waves Cobb back to his feet! Cobb looks to land a left hand but Kapisi moved out of range nicely. Kapisi punishes Cobb's body with a nice straight punch. Kapisi throws an off balance right hand
and Cobb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1# Kapisi drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Cobb's head, knocking him out cold! Kapisi is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keone Kapisi! Jumping up and down and very excited, Keone Kapisi waved his t-shirt featuring New Standard's logo in front of the cameras. Semmy Cobb spoke after the fight, saying 'I like ice cream and cookies'. |
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SMASH: Branko vs Peieira
Date: Jul 08, 2022 |
#R1# McCarty cracks a nice hook into Cobb's ribs. Cobb misses the shot to the body. #KD# McCarty lands a big right hand that sends Cobb crashing to the mat! McCarty stays standing though and waves Cobb back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Semmy Cobb has been cut. Cobb looks winded! Cobb moves away from the strike by McCarty. Cobb misses with an uppercut. McCarty sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Cobb's defenses. It connects perfectly with Cobb's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darren McCarty! Semmy Cobb was interviewed post fight and said 'I like ice cream and cookies'. |
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SMASH: KillsInWater vs Hoodonk
Date: Jun 18, 2022 |
#R1# Cobb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cobb with a hook. Ruth connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cobb momentarily.
Ruth looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range. Ruth dodges the punch combination from Cobb.
Cobb blocks a jab. Cobb throwing a counter right hand but Ruth manages to avoid it. Ruth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobb.
Cobb throws a wild combination but nothing lands. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ruth cracks a nice hook into Cobb's ribs. A swing and a miss from Cobb. A little jabbing left from Ruth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Cobb looks to throw the jab but Ruth is out of range. Semmy Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ruth throws a hook but Cobb avoids it easily. Ruth 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.#T1# Cobb looks to land a right hand but Ruth moved out of range. Ruth misses with a body shot.
Ruth lands with a right hand. Cobb takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Cobb throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ruth counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Cobb throws a body shot but no joy. Cobb misses with a wild body shot. Ruth is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cobb with a body shot. Ruth throws a shot to the body.
Cobb lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ruth circles away quickly and effectively. Ruth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Nice shot by Ruth. Cobb looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Cobb throws a right and a left that both miss. Ruth looks to throw the jab but Cobb is out of range. #T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nice body punch from Cobb. Cobb needs to keep his hands up - Ruth had a free shot at his head there. Cobb takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Cobb throws a leg kick but Ruth moved away. Cobb throws out a loose jab but Ruth uses good head movement to avoid it. Cobb misses with a combination
and Ruth counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Cobb jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ruth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruth. Ruth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobb moves away. A little feinted left hand from Cobb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Ruth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Cobb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Ruth misses with an uppercut. Cobb saw that one coming.#T3# Cobb needs to keep his hands up - Ruth had a free shot at his head there. Ruth misses with a left hand and Cobb counters with a left to the body. Ruth is looking to clinch but Cobb is avoiding it.
Ruth looks to land a left hand but Cobb moved out of range nicely. Ruth looks to land a left hand but Cobb moved out of range nicely. Cobb takes a shot right to the bread basket. Cobb throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruth. Ruth misses the shot to the body. Ruth misses with a hook to the body
and Cobb counters with a two punch combo. Cobb looks to throw the jab but Ruth is out of range. A countering left hand to the body from Ruth misses. Ruth is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cobb rather than just go for the knockout. Cobb takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4# A jab from Ruth finds it's way through Cobb's defenses. Ruth throws a body shot but no joy. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ruth cracks Cobb with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Ruth throws a sloppy body shot
and Cobb counters with a left and a right that stings Ruth. Ruth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruth. Cobb closes the distance and lands a one-two. Cobb dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Cobb fails to land with a series of punches.
Ruth misses with a looping right. Ruth takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses. As Ruth looks to move away, Cobb throws a big counter combo but Ruth just gets out of the way. Cobb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruth manages to avoid it. A countering left hand to the body from Ruth misses. Cobb throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ruth counters with a right hand to the body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Myles Ruth 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# Ruth stuns Cobb with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Ruth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobb. Ruth takes a jab right on the kisser.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruth. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet. Ruth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ruth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Ruth throws a shot to the body.
Ruth slips a jab from Cobb. Ruth misses with a straight left. Cobb was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cobb doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Ruth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Ruth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it. Cobb was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Cobb moves out of range as Ruth strikes.#T1# Cobb ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Ruth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Cobb throws a hook to the side of Ruth's head but Ruth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Cobb fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ruth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruth moves away. Ruth looks to land a right hand but Cobb moved out of range. Ruth throws a body shot but no joy. Ruth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it. Cobb misses with a body punch
and Ruth counters with a nice uppercut. Ruth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cobb. Cobb takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ruth tries to clinch but Cobb is having none of it. Cobb swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2# Ruth dodges the punch combination from Cobb.
Cobb cracks Ruth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Cobb changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Cobb throws a hook to the side of Ruth's head but Ruth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. 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! Ruth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cobb doesn't seem bothered though. Cobb throws a hook to the side of Ruth's head but Ruth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Ruth throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cobb on the side of the head. Cobb takes one on the button. A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target. #T3# A looping hook to the body misses from Cobb. Ruth does a little dance to reset his feet. Ruth appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Semmy Cobb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A swing and a miss from Ruth. Cobb blocks a jab. Cobb looks to land a left hand but Ruth moved out of range nicely. Ruth is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cobb with a body shot. Cobb throws a sloppy body shot
and Ruth counters with a nice uppercut. Ruth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Cobb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Ruth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobb sees it coming and avoids it easily. Ruth misses with a body shot.
Ruth looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range. A big right from Ruth misses. Cobb throwing a counter right hand but Ruth manages to avoid it. Cobb throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ruth counters with a stiff right hand. #T4# Ruth thows a left - swing and a miss! Cobb ducks under a wild hook from Ruth. Ruth blocks a jab. Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruth lands a right hook to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Cobb might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Cobb throws a poor cross that misses
and Ruth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ruth wants to clinch up but Cobb keeps it at a distance. Cobb misses the shot to the body. Myles Ruth seems to be getting the better of the standup. Cobb throws a shot to the body.
Ruth avoids the body shot from Cobb.
Ruth throws out a counter right but Cobb avoids it with no problem. Cobb slips under a jab. Cobb went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Myles Ruth 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# Ruth misses the body punch and Cobb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Ruth throws a shot from downtown. Cobb moves away and avoids it. Cobb is looking for a counter combo. Ruth cracks Cobb with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Cobb misses with a few strikes there.
Ruth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. The fight stays on the outside here - Ruth looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Cobb lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ruth looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range. Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruth is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Ruth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1# Ruth cracks a nice hook into Cobb's ribs.#CL2# Ruth closes the distance and clinches.#BC# Cobb breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobb. Ruth does a little dance to reset his feet. Cobb misses with a wild combination.
Cobb throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ruth makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Cobb staying out of range there. Cobb swings and misses with a shot to the body and Ruth counters with a stiff right hand. Cobb takes one to the chin there. Cobb avoids the body shot from Ruth.
Ruth looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range. An attempted straight right counter from Cobb misses the target.#T2# Cobb throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ruth thows a left - swing and a miss! The fighters circling - Ruth throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Ruth loads up on a big right hand but Cobb slips the punch. Cobb went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Ruth throws a hook but Cobb blocks it. This has been an exciting period of action! Ruth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruth lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. A big left from Ruth misses. Cobb lands a nice looking body shot.
Ruth avoids the body shot from Cobb.
Ruth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3# Cobb throws a hook but Ruth avoids it easily. A nice side step and Ruth releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Cobb slips under a jab. Cobb was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Cobb swings for the body but Ruth moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ruth! But no joy. Ruth avoids the body shot from Cobb.
Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Myles Ruth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ruth sees it coming and avoids it easily. Ruth thows a left - swing and a miss! Cobb misses with an uppercut
letting Ruth counter with a right hand. Ruth lands a right hook to the body.
Cobb misses with a looping right. Ruth on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4# Ruth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Ruth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobb. Ruth moves away from the strike by Cobb. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ruth! But no joy. Nice defenses there by Ruth. Ruth looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2# Ruth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Semmy Cobb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ruth throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb. Cobb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cobb lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ruth backwards. Ruth misses with some punches.
Ruth misses with a punch on the inside.
Cobb looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Ruth prevents a body shot from Cobb. Ruth misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Myles Ruth. Well Ruth 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:29 Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:30 Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Myles Ruth! Our winner, Myles Ruth, 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. Semmy Cobb was interviewed post fight and said 'I like ice cream and cookies'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Edwards vs Torsten
Date: May 27, 2022 |
#R1# Kruger throws a head kick but Cobb moves out of range.
Kruger misses with the body kick letting Cobb counter with a right hand. Kruger closes the distance but Cobb moves to the side and Cobb counters with a nice body shot. Kruger misses with a hook to the body
and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand! Kruger tries to clinch and Cobb counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kruger thinking. Kruger tries a head kick but it misses.
Cobb circles away from the clinch attempt and Cobb counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Kruger looks winded!#KD# Cobb lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Kruger sprawling to the canvas. Cobb follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Kruger hang on? #ROC#Kruger is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Dustin Kruger has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cobb not doing much here.
Kruger is still in real trouble! Can Cobb finish him? Kruger seems to have recovered his senses.#T1# Cobb frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Cobb controlling from mount. #SUB# Cobb swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kruger is now in Cobb's guard. A big mistake from Cobb there, giving up the dominant position! Kruger lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2# Cobb wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Kruger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Kruger is looking to work some ground and pound but Cobb has wrist control. Cobb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kruger is one step ahead there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kruger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Cobb pulls Kruger in close to prevent any damage. Cobb has a closed guard, preventing Kruger from standing up. #T3# Cobb wants to sweep here but Kruger controlling him for the moment. #ES# Cobb manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kruger swings widly with a right hand
and Cobb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2# Kruger clinches. #BC# Cobb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cobb dodges the punch combination from Kruger.
A quick step to the side and Cobb tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Kruger wants to clinch and Cobb counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Cobb throws a right hand that Kruger ducks under and follows up with a left that Kruger also avoids with ease. Cobb looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4# Kruger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cobb moves out of range of the body kick. Cobb throws a big counter combination but Kruger scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Kruger tries to clinch but Cobb moves away and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kruger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Kruger moves to clinch but Cobb breaks away and Cobb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A big right followed by a crushing left from Cobb knocks Kruger out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Semmy Cobb! Semmy Cobb 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. |
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Event:
CFC 479: Phillips v Outlaw
Date: May 01, 2022 |
#R1# Cobb comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Krol scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cobb doesn't seem bothered though. Krol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobb. Cobb blocks a leg kick. Krol will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cobb misses with a hook
and Krol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Krol throws a leg kick but Cobb sees it coming and checks it nicely. Krol looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Krol looks to land a body kick but Cobb moved away. Cobb is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Cobb misses with a looping right. Krol turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Krol explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Krol lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cobb has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cobb and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Some bone on bone action there as Cobb checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Krol looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Cobb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krol.#T1# Krol wants to slow Cobb down by chopping away at his legs. Krol misses with a body kick. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Krol lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cobb has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cobb and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Krol throws a quick inside leg kick. Cobb misses with a looping right. Cobb lands a head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Zygmunt Krol has been cut. Krol doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Krol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobb.
Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Krol is just out of range. Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krol. Krol shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Cobb throws a nice looking combination but Krol bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. The fighters circling - Cobb throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2# Krol connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Cobb on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cobb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A low kick from Krol misses and Cobb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Cobb throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Krol was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Krol avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Krol swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Krol misses with a body kick. Cobb slips under a jab from Krol. Cobb unleashes a big counter combination but Krol bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Cobb misses the shot to the body. Krol feinted there with a counter leg kick. Krol throws an overhand right that lands on Cobb's shoulder, as Cobb tries to avoid the shot. Cobb swings for the body but Krol moves out of range.
Cobb drops his hands momentarily and Krol takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3# Krol dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cobb. That did some damage! A clash of legs there as Cobb blocks the low kick. Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Krol is just out of range. A low kick lands for Krol.
Cobb checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Cobb unleashes a big counter combination but Krol bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. A combination from Cobb does no damage. Cobb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Krol counters with a nice leg kick. Cobb misses with a series of wild punches.
Cobb just misses with a punch to the body.
Krol is looking to land body kicks. Cobb lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Krol tries to work over Cobb's front leg with a kick but Cobb checks it. #T4# Krol moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Cobb checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Krol throws a poor cross that misses
and Cobb counters with a nice body shot. Cobb throws a wild combination but nothing lands. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Krol throws a leg kick and Cobb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Krol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Cobb lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Cobb lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cobb. Krol fakes the leg kick and cracks Cobb in the body. Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krol sees it coming and avoids it easily. Cobb misses with a body shot.
Krol appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Krol avoids a lazy jab quite easily. As Cobb backs away, Krol returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Krol throws a low kick but Cobb moves out of range easily. As Krol backs off Cobb throws a huge counter combo but Krol manages to avoid it all. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Semmy Cobb will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Zygmunt Krol's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Krol connects with a body shot. Cobb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krol was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobb. Cobb throws a poor cross that misses
and Krol counters with a thumping low kick. Krol pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Krol dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cobb. That did some damage! Cobb misses with a jab, cross combination.
Krol lands with a straight right. Cobb didn't see that one coming. Cobb cracks a nice hook into Krol's ribs. Cobb 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. A low kick from Krol is predictable there and Cobb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Cobb connects with the punch. Semmy Cobb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Krol takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Krol throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobb sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1# Krol tests Cobb's chin there with a solid looking shot. Krol moves out of range of the strikes. Krol throws a lazy right hand but Cobb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Cobb avoids a kick to the body.
Krol will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krol moves away. Cobb tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Krol scoring well with a low kick there.
Cobb drops his hands momentarily and Krol takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Krol throws a leg kick but Cobb sees it coming and moves out of range. Cobb throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Krol tried to counter with a leg kick but Cobb avoided it. Cobb checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Cobb lands a lovely overhand right.#T2# Cobb swinging wildly here.
Krol feinted there with a counter leg kick. Cobb throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Krol stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Cobb misses the jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cobb misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Krol counters with a straight right hand. Cobb looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Cobb loads up on a big right hand but Krol slips the punch. A quick step to the side and Krol tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Cobb takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Cobb moves out of range of the leg kick from Krol. Some bone on bone action there as Krol checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Cobb misses with a combination
and Krol counters with a good low kick that Cobb was not able to check. #T3# Cobb on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Krol. Krol obviously looking to wear him down.
Krol looks for the body kick but Cobb saw that one coming. Cobb misses with a looping right. Krol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from Krol. It seemed like Cobb was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Krol throws a nice outside leg kick. Some bone on bone action there as Cobb checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Cobb throws out a counter right but Krol avoids it with no problem. Krol throws a leg kick which misses Cobb's front leg but catches the back leg as Cobb tries to avoid it. Cobb checks a leg kick. A little jabbing left from Cobb on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Cobb checks a leg kick nicely. Krol walks into a jab. Semmy Cobb seems to be getting the better of the standup. Cobb takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. A shot to the liver by Cobb. Beautiful body shot.#T4# Cobb throws a series of punches but Krol moves out of range. Cobb pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Krol throwing a counter right hand but Cobb manages to avoid it. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cobb crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Krol - the referee stops the clock and Cobb gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Krol. Cobb manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Cobb throws an overhand right that lands on Krol's shoulder, as Krol tries to avoid the shot. Krol connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cobb. Cobb circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cobb scores with a sloppy right hand. Krol should have avoided that one. Cobb lands a nice looking body shot.
Cobb throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Krol to counter with a crisp jab. Cobb connects with a nice looking jab.
Cobb takes a swing at Krol's ribcage but misses. Cobb paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Cobb throws a shot from downtown. Krol moves away and avoids it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Semmy Cobb will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Zygmunt Krol'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# A low kick from Krol misses and Krol takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Cobb stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Krol. Decent striking displayed by Krol there. Cobb throws a jab when Krol was well out of range. Krol ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Krol looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Cobb pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Krol back to the cage. Cobb follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Cobb throws a shot from downtown. Krol moves away and avoids it. A nice combination there by Cobb.
Krol scores with a nice strike. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cobb blocks the body kick.
Cobb unleashes a big counter combination but Krol bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Cobb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krol was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobb. Cobb throws out a loose jab but Krol uses good head movement to avoid it. A left lands for Cobb.#T1# Krol scores with a kick to the body.
Good shot there by Krol. The fighters circling - Krol throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A clash of legs there as Cobb blocks the low kick. Cobb is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Krol takes one on the button. Cobb throws a shot to the body.
Krol tries to score with a low kick but Cobb moves his leg out of the way. Cobb moves out of range of the body kick from Krol.
Cobb is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Krol with a body shot. Cobb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Krol takes one to the chin there. Cobb avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Krol dodges the punch combination from Cobb.
Zygmunt Krol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Cobb misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Krol takes a shot to the body in his stride.
No joy there for Cobb, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Krol thinks about countering with a body kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Krol tries to land a leg kick but Cobb saw it coming and moves away.
Cobb misses with an uppercut. Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krol sees it coming and avoids it easily. Cobb on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Cobb is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Krol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A nice leg kick lands there from Krol. A slapping leg kick lands for Krol.
Krol shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Cobb appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3# Krol checks the leg kick nicely there.
Krol misses with a leg kick. Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krol avoids the body shot from Cobb.
Cobb looks to land a right hand but Krol moved out of range. Cobb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krol. Cobb's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Krol scores with a decent looking hook. Krol throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Cobb misses with the combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Krol lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cobb has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cobb and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. A countering left hand to the body from Cobb misses. Semmy Cobb is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. A low kick from Krol misses and Cobb counters with a stiff right hand. #T4# A low kick lands for Krol.
Cobb moves out of range of the leg kick from Krol. A little jabbing left from Cobb on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Cobb scores with a sloppy right hand. Krol should have avoided that one. Krol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobb.
Krol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobb moves away. Krol lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Cobb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krol. As Cobb backs away, Krol returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Cobb checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Cobb throws a shot from downtown. Krol moves away and avoids 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! Cobb fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A swing and a miss from Cobb. Krol looks to land a left hand but Cobb moved out of range nicely.
And that's the end of the fight! Semmy Cobb comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Cobb has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29 Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30 Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Semmy Cobb! A less than humble Semmy Cobb misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
CFC 473: Cobb vs Neuer
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
#R1# Neuer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cobb. Cobb scores with a shot to the body.
Cobb misses with a wild body shot. Semmy Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cobb misses the shot to the body. Neuer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobb.
Neuer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Neuer throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Cobb went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Cobb bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Neuer's head. Cobb drops his hands momentarily and Neuer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Semmy Cobb has been cut. Neuer throws the left hand but Cobb avoids the punch easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cobb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neuer manages to avoid it. Cobb swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Neuer looks like he wants to counter punch here. Cobb lands a jab to the head.
#T1# Cobb throws a good cross that connects.
Cobb misses the shot to the body. Neuer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Cobb misses with a hook to the body
and Neuer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Cobb looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Neuer sees it coming and avoids it easily. Cobb throws a poor cross that misses
letting Neuer counter with a right hand. Neuer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Cobb throws an off balance right hand
and Neuer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Cobb is rocked!#CUT2#Semmy Cobb's cut is getting worse. Cobb takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. A looping hook to the body misses from Cobb. Neuer does a little dance to reset his feet. Neuer throws out a counter right but Cobb avoids it with no problem. A nice combination there by Cobb.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2# Neuer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cobb was covering up waiting for the punch and Neuer finishes the takedown easily into guard. Cobb is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T2# Neuer tries to pull guard but Cobb holds him up against the cage and eventually Neuer drops back down to his feet.
#BC# Cobb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Cobb misses with a wild body shot. Neuer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Cobb getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Cobb loads up on a big right hand but Neuer slips the punch. Cobb takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3##TD2# Cobb gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Neuer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Cobb wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Neuer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Cobb is adopting a defensive guard. Neuer throws a strike but Cobb rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2# Neuer throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cobb escapes and throws Neuer's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T4# Neuer is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB# Cobb is trying to get an arm triangle but Neuer is defending well. Neuer is trying to improve his position. Neuer is still trying to improve position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Semmy Cobb dominated that round. The cut man is working on Semmy Cobb's cut. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Neuer missing with a left hand there. Cobb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Neuer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Neuer moves out of range as Cobb strikes. Neuer throws out a counter right but Cobb avoids it with no problem. Nice straight punches there by Neuer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Neuer. Neuer scores with a body shot.
Neuer throws an off balance right hand
and Cobb counters with a nice uppercut. Cobb misses the shot to the body. Neuer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cobb defends it well. Semmy Cobb is winning the standup battle so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cobb pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Nice defenses there by Cobb. Neuer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cobb.#T1# A slow jab from Neuer misses its intended target. Cobb misses with the combination.
Neuer misses with a lunging right hand
and Neuer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Cobb scores with a body shot.
Neuer 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. Donk. Neuer catches Cobb right on the button with a cross. Cobb misses with a few strikes there.
Neuer misses with a lunging right hand
and Cobb counters with a nice uppercut. Cobb takes a swing at Neuer's ribcage but misses. Neuer avoids the body shot from Cobb.
#T2# Neuer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cobb's head. Sloppy strikes from Cobb. Those never looked like landing. Neuer throws out a counter right but Cobb avoids it with no problem. Cobb misses the shot to the body. Neuer throws out a counter right but Cobb avoids it with no problem. Cobb scores with a crisp jab that stopped Neuer in his tracks. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Neuer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Neuer is just out of range. Cobb just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#Semmy Cobb's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Semmy Cobb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Neuer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobb was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#KD2# Neuer catches Cobb napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Cobb to the canvas!
Oh Cobb is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3# Neuer postures up in Cobb's guard and throws a big left but Cobb blocks it. Neuer advances to half guard. #SUB2# Neuer is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Cobb is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Manuel Neuer! An out of breath and clearly excited Manuel Neuer thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). Semmy Cobb was interviewed post fight and said 'I like ice cream and cookies'. |
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Event:
CFC 461: Cobb vs Fire
Date: Feb 19, 2022 |
#R1# Fire takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Cobb misses with a wild combination.
Fire avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Fire is just out of range. Cobb swings for the body but Fire moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target. Fire drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cobb sprawls and moves away. Cobb misses with a double jab.
Fire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1# Fire has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fire there as he acknowledges the shot.#KD2# Cobb throws a left that rocks Fire and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Cobb dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Fire regain composure!
Fire 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. Fire is trying to get back to half guard. Cobb wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fire keeps working. Fire manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fire is keen to just control but Cobb is a slippery customer. Fire drops an elbow to the side of Cobb's head. #T2# Cobb is not content to let Fire control the position. Cobb trying to hold on to Fire's head to control him but Fire postures up.
Fire landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #CUT#It looks like Semmy Cobb has been cut. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nice strikes from Fire there. Cobb wants to get back to his feet.
Fire prevents Cobb from improving his position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fire thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Cobb has hold of Fire's hands but Fire slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#CUT#The cut above Semmy Cobb's eye is starting to cause him problems now. 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. Fire connects with a nice short shot to Cobb's temple. Fire sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cobb defending well though. Fire is keen to just control but Cobb is a slippery customer.#T3# Ground and pound from Fire. #CUT#Semmy Cobb's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Semmy Cobb's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Spinning Fire! Spinning Fire thanked the fans post fight for their support. In defeat, Semmy Cobb stepped up to the mic, saying 'I like ice cream and cookies'. |
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Event:
CFC 454: Fire v IsMore
Date: Jan 21, 2022 |
#R1# Cobb lands with an overhand left. A head kick from Lindholm lands but Cobb takes it in his stride. #CUT2#It looks like Semmy Cobb has been cut. Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lindholm punishes Cobb's body with a nice straight punch. Cobb misses with a few strikes there.
Cobb lands a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Lindholm misses the target. A shot to the body from Lindholm misses and Cobb counters with a series of strikes. Lindholm will be more careful next time no doubt. Cobb looks to land a combination but Lindholm avoids it well. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lindholm throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cobb stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Nice defenses there by Cobb. Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lindholm throws out a counter right but Cobb avoids it with no problem. Cobb on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #KD2# A big head kick from Lindholm and Cobb is sent sprawling to the canvas! Lindholm wants to get up but he can't break Cobb's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Lindholm wants to control from the top but Cobb keeps moving. Lindholm is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cobb holds on and takes a little breather. Cobb bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lindholm's guard. #REVR# Cobb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Cobb won't allow Lindholm to sweep him here. #SU# Lindholm is working an open guard so Cobb takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Lindholm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2# Lindholm moves into the clinch successfully.
Cobb effectively controlling the action here. Lindholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2# Cobb lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Lindholm takes a shot to the head. Cobb prevents a body shot from Lindholm. Lindholm lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#Semmy Cobb's cut is getting worse. Lindholm lands a hook that snaps the head of Cobb backwards. Good body shot from Lindholm.
Lindholm tries a knee to the head but Cobb blocks it.
#BC# Cobb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2# Lindholm drops Cobb with a big left hand and mounts him. Cobb is in big trouble! #ROC2#Cobb is rocked! Cobb wants to try and get back to his feet. Oh Cobb is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Lindholm controlling the position easily from mount. Cobb seems to have got his legs back now. Lindholm tries to control but Cobb wriggling away. #T3##ES# Cobb somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet! Cobb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lindholm. A decent looking cross lands there for Cobb. Some wild striking there from Lindholm.
Cobb is looking for a counter combo. Lindholm throws a head kick that misses. An attempted straight right counter from Cobb misses the target. Lindholm misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lindholm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobb sees it coming and avoids it easily. Cobb throws a big counter combination but Lindholm scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Lindholm misses the shot to the body. Lindholm tries to clinch up and Lindholm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4# Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Lindholm releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Lindholm throws a body punch but Cobb moves out of range. Cobb cracks a nice hook into Lindholm's ribs. Cobb is looking to wear down Lindholm with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Nice jab there from Cobb. Cobb misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cobb defending well as Lindholm loads up on a big left hand. Cobb went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Cobb lands a nice shot to the body.
Cobb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Lindholm throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Jab from Cobb. Lindholm closes the distance looking to clinch enabling Cobb to counter with a crisp jab. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A head kick by Lindholm misses and Cobb counters with a three punch combo that has Lindholm backing up. Lindholm nods at Cobb to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC#Lindholm is rocked! It looks like Cobb has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Lindholm swings widly with a right hand
and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand! Lindholm is still on wobbly legs! Can Cobb finish him? Cobb is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Cobb drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Lindholm's head, knocking him out cold! Cobb is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Semmy Cobb! Semmy Cobb 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. |
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Event:
CFC 449: Smith v Shamrock
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
#R1# Friedrichsen just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target. Friedrichsen misses with a leg kick and Cobb counters with a three punch combo that has Friedrichsen backing up. Friedrichsen nods at Cobb to acknowledge the strikes. Cobb connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Erik Friedrichsen has been cut. Friedrichsen throws a leg kick letting Cobb counter with a right hand. Cobb slips a straight right by Friedrichsen. Friedrichsen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cobb. That did some damage! Friedrichsen misses the body punch and Cobb counters with a nice body shot. Cobb looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Cobb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Cobb throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action! Cobb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Friedrichsen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cobb. Friedrichsen throws a lazy uppercut
and Friedrichsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Cobb misses with a few strikes there.
Cobb staying out of range there. A little feinted left hand from Cobb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Friedrichsen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1# Friedrichsen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Friedrichsen.
Cobb tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Friedrichsen swings widly with a right hand
enabling Cobb to counter with a crisp jab. Cobb looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Friedrichsen throws a lazy right hand but Cobb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Some wild striking there from Cobb.
Friedrichsen thumps Cobb with a low kick. Cobb is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Friedrichsen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#It looks like Semmy Cobb has been cut. Cobb lands a nice leg kick that just misses Friedrichsen's sensitive parts. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Friedrichsen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cobb counters with a crisp right that sends Friedrichsen to the canvas! Cobb follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Semmy Cobb! Semmy Cobb decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. Erik Friedrichsen was interviewed post fight and said 'I am young. This is merely a slight delay'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 57
Date: Nov 28, 2021 |
#R1# Cobb throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD# and Badmean decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cobb's guard. Badmean stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cobb swivels though and keeps the full guard. Cobb can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Badmean controls the pace. Badmean trying to control but Cobb is working from the bottom. Badmean is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Badmean trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. We've been hearing that Badmean has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Badmean content to stall in guard here. Badmean trying to control the position from guard on top but Cobb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Badmean pushing down on Cobb's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1# The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Badmean wants to control but Cobb is keeping him busy. Cobb trying to control but Badmean postures up.
Badmean content to control rather than advance. Badmean prevents Cobb from improving his position.#SUB# Badmean is trying to work for a kimura but Cobb is defending well.
Cobb wants to get back to his feet. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Badmean wants to control but Cobb is keeping him busy. Badmean looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Badmean dives in and grabs Cobb's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cobb pushes down on Badmean's head and hops out. Semmy Cobb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Cobb lands a body shot.
Badmean tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Cobb thuds a left hand into Badmean's body. Badmean shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Cobb counters with a straight right hand. Cobb lands a head shot. Cobb lands a jab-cross combination. Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Badmean is just out of range. Badmean ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.#T3# Cobb looks to land a right hand but Badmean moved out of range. Badmean wants to clinch. Badmean fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cobb misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cobb throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Badmean wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Badmean dodges the punch combination from Cobb.
A slow jab from Cobb misses its intended target. #T4# Cobb fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. A jab from Cobb does it's job there.#CUT2#It looks like Terry Badmean has been cut. Badmean wants to clinch up but Cobb keeps it at a distance. Cobb attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Badmean is looking to counter the offense by Cobb and move into the clinch. Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL# Badmean takes the fight into the clinch. Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Badmean scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Semmy Cobb has been cut. Cobb scores with a shoulder strike. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cobb throws a head punch that misses. Cobb takes a knee right on the jaw!
Badmean fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Badmean. That's going to take a lot out of him. Badmean drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cobb gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Semmy Cobb dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Badmean's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Cobb scores with a sloppy right hand. Badmean should have avoided that one. Cobb fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Badmean on the side of the head. Cobb scores with a hook to the body. Badmean takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Donk. Cobb catches Badmean right on the button with a cross. A looping hook to the body misses from Cobb. Badmean does a little dance to reset his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Badmean doesn't manage to clinch there - Cobb circles away.
It seemed like Cobb was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Semmy Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cobb defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Badmean. Cobb throws a right and a left that Badmean avoids nicely. Cobb misses with a wild body shot. #T1# A left lands for Cobb. Badmean misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Cobb pivots, looking for a leg kick but Badmean is out of range and Cobb settles back down. Cobb swinging wildly here.
Cobb swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL# and Badmean counters by clinching up. Cobb has Badmean pressed against the cage.
Badmean drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cobb pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Badmean. That's going to take a lot out of him. Badmean fails with the takedown and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2# Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Badmean has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Badmean there as he acknowledges the shot. Cobb lands a jab. Cobb throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Cobb misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cobb connects with a nice looking jab.
Cobb lands a head shot.#T3# Badmean shoots in and drives through. Cobb sprawls well. Cobb connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#Terry Badmean's cut is getting worse. Cobb lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Cobb circles away from the clinch attempt#KD2# and Cobb counters with a right hand that sends Badmean tumbling to the canvas! Can Cobb finish him? He dives into Badmean's guard looking to do just that!#ROC2#Badmean is rocked! Cobb working some strikes from top position. Cobb has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2# Cobb stands up from guard. Let's bang! Cobb thuds a left hand into Badmean's body.#KD2# Cobb lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Badmean sprawling to the canvas. Cobb follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Badmean hang on? Oh Badmean is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4# Cobb seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SU2# Cobb postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Badmean to stand up. Badmean seems to have got his legs back now. Cobb throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Badmean stumbling backwards into the cage! Badmean bounces back off the cage towards Cobb, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Cobb lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Cobb celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Semmy Cobb! Semmy Cobb decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. The defeated Terry Badmean had this to say: 'Hey I'm not as mean as my name suggests. Congrats on your win champ, I think I'll stick to writing event previews!'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 51
Date: Oct 24, 2021 |
#R1# Cobb shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL# Saunders gets a clinch. Saunders tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Saunders tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Saunders can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action.
A bit of stalling here from Cobb.
Cobb manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Saunders misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2# Cobb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cobb takes a swing at Saunders's ribcage but misses. #CL# Cobb tries to keep at a distance but Saunders has taken the fight into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land. Cobb is stalling here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saunders. Cobb is trying to break the clinch but Saunders has him pressed against the cage. #T1# Saunders lands a body punch in the clinch. A right hand to the body from Saunders.
Cobb scores with a shot to the side of Saunders's head. Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Saunders.
Cobb holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cobb is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Saunders throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cobb misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Saunders. A quick uppercut on the inside from Cobb. Still in the clinch, Cobb scores with a nice short uppercut. Cobb leaning his opponent against the cage. Saunders doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2# A right hook to the body lands for Saunders.
Saunders goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cobb stalling in the clinch but Saunders improves position. A quick uppercut on the inside from Saunders. Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Saunders uses good head movement to avoid it. Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saunders swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC# Saunders breaks from the clinch.
Cobb avoids the body shot from Saunders.
Cobb misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Saunders moves in looking to clinch but Cobb pushes him off. Cobb is looking for the big counter here. Cobb throws an overhand right that lands on Saunders's shoulder, as Saunders tries to avoid the shot. Saunders tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cobb manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Saunders is looking to take this fight into the clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eron Saunders will probably get the nod. That's time! Saunders's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Saunders tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Cobb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Cobb fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL# Saunders drives through and clinches with Cobb against the cage.
Saunders misses with a punch to the body.
Saunders tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow. #BC# Saunders pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Saunders needs to keep his hands up - Cobb had a free shot at his head there. Saunders thuds a left hand into Cobb's body.#CL# Saunders rushes Cobb and presses him up against the cage. Cobb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Saunders can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action.
Nice elbow from Saunders. #CUT#It looks like Semmy Cobb has been cut. Saunders scores with a nice hook to the head. Saunders misses with an elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Saunders lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cobb. A short right from Saunders. #T1# Cobb misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Saunders. Saunders tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2# Cobb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Saunders fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cobb, pushing him back against the cage. A short left from Saunders. A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobb. Cobb content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cobb is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Saunders is keeping busy. Saunders lands a body shot. A quick uppercut on the inside from Cobb. The referee is keeping an eye on Cobb - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch. Cobb lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2# Cobb struggles to land a body shot inside as Saunders controls his hands.
Cobb misses with some punches.
Saunders lands a nice shot to the body. Saunders tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Eron Saunders has scored more points in the clinch so far. Cobb lands a hook to the side of the head. A left hand lands to the body for Saunders.
This has been an exciting period of action! Saunders lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Cobb is struggling to control the position. Saunders fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cobb. A quick uppercut on the inside from Saunders. Saunders pushes Cobb back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A shot in the inside from Cobb. Saunders is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. A short left from Cobb. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eron Saunders dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Semmy Cobb's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3# Cobb stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Saunders tries to clinch but Cobb is having none of it. Saunders doesn't manage to clinch there - Cobb circles away.
Saunders ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Saunders closes the distance but Cobb moves to the side and Cobb counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Semmy Cobb seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL# Saunders forces Cobb back against the cage and clinches. Saunders displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cobb up against the cage. Cobb is trying to break free. Eron Saunders is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Saunders blocks a body shot from Cobb. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Cobb taking a breather.#T1# Cobb misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Saunders.
Cobb stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cobb stalling against the cage.
Cobb receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#BC2# Cobb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Saunders uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cobb.#CL# Saunders has managed to clinch.
Saunders lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Cobb tries to land knees in the clinch but Saunders avoids the damage to the body. Saunders tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Semmy Cobb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Saunders uses good head movement to avoid it. Saunders blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land. Cobb lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2# Cobb breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Semmy Cobb comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Saunders 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29 Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Eron Saunders! Eron Saunders really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FUClothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. The defeated Semmy Cobb had this to say: 'I like ice cream and cookies'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 42
Date: Sep 05, 2021 |
#R1# Cobb connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnson momentarily.
Cobb throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cobb thinking. Cobb takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT2#It looks like Semmy Cobb has been cut. Cobb slips under a jab. Cobb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson. Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cobb. Johnson slips a jab from Cobb. Cobb takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobb. Johnson misses with a body shot.
Cobb throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Johnson misses with a straight right. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cobb swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson counters with a right hand to the body. Cobb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1# Johnson misses with a right hand and Cobb counters with a right hand to the body. Cobb misses with a low kick.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Cobb counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt. Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Cobb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A low kick from Johnson misses and Cobb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Cobb misses with a body shot.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cobb makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Cobb lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target. This has been an exciting period of action! Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Cobb throws a body shot but no joy. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy. Cobb throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely. #T2# Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Cobb looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely. Cobb is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Cobb bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Cobb misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cobb counters with a nice uppercut. Cobb misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand. Cobb slips a straight right by Johnson. A chopping leg kick lands by Cobb. Cobb chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cobb. Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing. Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Cobb. Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Semmy Cobb dominated that round. The cut man is working on Semmy Cobb'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.#R2# Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cobb throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range. Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Cobb ducks down to avoid it. Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Cobb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Cobb misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with a big right hand! Oh Cobb is in trouble here! Johnson follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). LaTroy Johnson! A very excited looking LaTroy Johnson 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. Semmy Cobb was interviewed post fight and said 'I like ice cream and cookies'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 35
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
#R1# Puro throws the left hand but Cobb avoids the punch easily. Cobb throws a body punch but Puro moves out of range. Puro pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Puro is looking to land body kicks. Cobb misses with a lunging right hand
and Puro counters with a good, hard body kick but Cobb shrugs it off. Puro gets off balance looking for a body kick and Cobb counters with a left and a right that stings Puro. Puro wants to clinch up but Cobb keeps it at a distance. Puro thows a left - swing and a miss! Cobb misses with a two punch combination.
Cobb lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Puro at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Puro looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Puro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Puro misses with a hook
and Cobb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Cobb misses with a looping right.#T1# Puro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Cobb has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MONEY TEAM!!! in the buildup to the fight. Puro misses with a combination
letting Cobb counter with a right hand. Puro misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Cobb was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Cobb scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Puro doesn't seem bothered though. Cobb closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Puro! Cobb dives in looking to finish! Puro 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 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Semmy Cobb! Semmy Cobb spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 26
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1# Cobb showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dupree.
Cobb lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cobb. Christophe Dupree seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dupree throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cobb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Dupree misses with a body shot.
Cobb fails to land with a series of punches.
Dupree scores with a jab to the body. Cobb has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MONEY TEAM!!! in the buildup to the fight. Dupree throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Cobb to counter with a crisp jab. Cobb misses with a two punch combination.
Dupree is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobb. Cobb connects with the punch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! No joy there for Cobb, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big right from Dupree misses. Dupree lands with a good body shot.#T1# Cobb misses with a hook. Dupree ducked under it nicely. Dupree tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from Dupree. Cobb swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Cobb lands with a good body shot. Dupree feints a jab promting Cobb to slip. Dupree then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cobb slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Semmy Cobb has been cut. A telegraphed right hand from Dupree misses the target. Dupree throws a hook to the side of Cobb's head but Cobb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dupree moves away. Dupree lands a glancing blow to the side of Cobb's head. Dupree takes one on the button. Dupree throws a lazy uppercut
and Cobb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Dupree sizes up Cobb with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A jab from Cobb does it's job there. Cobb moves forwards but Dupree connects with a nice, crisp jab. Cobb misses with a body shot.
#T2# Dupree doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Dupree will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dupree keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Dupree. Beautiful body shot. Dupree misses with a two punch combination.
Cobb is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Dupree throws an off balance right hand
and Cobb counters with a left to the body. Cobb moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Dupree bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cobb's head. Dupree throws a series of punches but Cobb avoids them all with ease. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dupree uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobb. Dupree doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Dupree throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Nice shot lands for Dupree. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Semmy Cobb will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Semmy Cobb'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# Dupree misses with a series of wild punches.
Dupree is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobb. Sloppy strikes from Dupree. Those never looked like landing. Sloppy strikes from Cobb. Those never looked like landing. Dupree let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Cobb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Dupree looks to land a left hand but Cobb moved out of range nicely. Cobb looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Cobb lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Cobb cracks Dupree with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Cobb swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dupree. Cobb is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dupree throws a lazy uppercut
and Cobb counters with a stiff right hand. Cobb will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cobb connects with a looping right hand.
#T1# Cobb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Cobb uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dupree has time to react. Dupree misses with a hook to the body
and Cobb counters with a right hand to the body. Cobb slips a straight right by Dupree. Dupree misses with a wild body shot. Semmy Cobb is winning the standup battle so far. Cobb throws a jab when Dupree was well out of range. Dupree misses the shot to the body. Cobb slips a jab from Dupree. Dupree throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dupree in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. A combination from Dupree does no damage. Cobb dodges the punch combination from Dupree.
Cobb walks into a jab.#T2# Cobb fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Semmy Cobb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Cobb throws an overhand right that lands on Dupree's shoulder, as Dupree tries to avoid the shot. Dupree lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cobb circles away quickly and effectively. This has been an exciting period of action! Cobb connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dupree momentarily.
Dupree fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cobb on the side of the head.#CUT2#Semmy Cobb's cut is getting worse. Dupree cracks Cobb with a right hand to the side of the head. Cobb tries to bum rush Dupree with a series of wild strikes but Dupree uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Dupree misses with a lunging right hand
and Cobb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Cobb lands with a good body shot. Cobb connects with a body shot that sends Dupree's belly button to the back. Dupree misses with a two punch combination.
Cobb appears to be looking for a big counter. Cobb bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dupree's head backwards. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Semmy Cobb dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Semmy Cobb's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##KD# Oooh a lovely combination from Cobb sends Dupree down but not out. Cobb dives into side control looking to finish. Christophe Dupree has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CUT#It looks like Christophe Dupree has been cut.#SU# Cobb stands up and we're back to a striking position. Cobb looks to throw the jab but Dupree is out of range. Dupree throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobb went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. A jab lands there for Cobb. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dupree thuds his right hand into Cobb's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Dupree lands with a good body shot. A shot to the body from Dupree misses letting Cobb counter with a right hand. Dupree tests Cobb's chin there with a solid looking shot. Cobb tests Dupree's chin there with a solid looking shot. Dupree scores with a nice right hand.
#T1# Dupree throws an off balance right hand
enabling Cobb to counter with a crisp jab. Cobb takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#ROC2#Cobb is rocked! Dupree throws a right hand that Cobb ducks under and follows up with a left that Cobb also avoids with ease. Oh Cobb is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cobb, as that shot connected.
Cobb seems to have got his legs back now.#KD# Cobb drops Dupree with a left and a right! Oh, Dupree is hurt - Cobb dives into side control looking to finish!
#ROC#Dupree is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action!#SU# Cobb decides to stand back up. Cobb steps back and let's Dupree get back to his feet. Dupree cracks a nice hook into Cobb's ribs. Cobb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dupree.
Dupree misses with a two punch combination.
Cobb swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Dupree cracks Cobb with a hook to the temple - Cobb is on wobbly legs here! Dupree swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Cobb falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Dupree wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Christophe Dupree! A very excited looking Christophe Dupree 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. In defeat, Semmy Cobb stepped up to the mic, saying 'I like ice cream and cookies'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 21
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1# Kueller fails to land with a series of punches.
Kueller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Kueller throws a body punch but Cobb moves out of range. Kueller throws a right hand that misses
letting Cobb counter with a right hand. A jab from Kueller misses. Kueller takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A cross from Kueller lands. Cobb misses with a wild combination.
Kueller ducks under a wild hook from Cobb. Kueller slips under a jab from Cobb. Kueller is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Kueller throws a series of punches but Cobb moves out of range. Kueller tries to clinch up but Cobb circles away and keeps his distance. Kueller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. A counter left hand to the body from Cobb misses its target. Cobb has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MONEY TEAM!!! in the buildup to the fight. Kueller throws a sloppy head kick letting Cobb counter with a right hand. This has been an exciting period of action! Kueller falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cobb counters with a left right combination that sends Kueller crashing to the mat - Cobb wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Kueller out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Semmy Cobb! A very excited looking Semmy Cobb 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. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 14
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1# Steve motions for Cobb to come forward. Steve throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Steve looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Steve misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target. Cobb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steve. Cobb staying out of range there. Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve misses with an uppercut
and Steve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet. Cobb swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steve. Cobb connects with a looping right hand.
Cobb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Cobb is looking for a counter combo. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cobb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it. Steve throws a leg kick but Cobb checks it. Cobb throws a series of strikes that have Steve backpedaling.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobb. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cobb misses with a leg kick and Steve counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Semmy Cobb has been cut.#T1# Steve with a nice calf kick. Steve blocks a jab. Cobb lands a glancing blow to the side of Steve's head. Steve lands with an overhand left. Steve throws a poor cross that misses
and Cobb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Steve takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Steve lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Cobb looks to throw the jab but Steve is out of range. Steve throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Cobb counters with a nice body shot. Cobb misses with a body shot.
Steve throws a jab but it's blocked by Cobb. Steve tries to move into range but Cobb moves to the side and lands with a nice right 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! Steve loads up on a big right hand but Cobb slips the punch. Steve avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2# Steve scores with a leg kick.
Cobb rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steve moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Cobb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steve. Cobb tests Steve's chin there with a solid looking shot. Cobb misses the shot to the body. Steve avoids the body shot from Cobb.
A big left from Cobb misses. Steve looks to throw the jab but Cobb is out of range. Cobb is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Cobb lands a two punch combo.
Steve avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Cobb stalks Steve and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Steve's face. Steve staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#It looks like Yago Steve has been cut. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Steve will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steve lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Semmy Cobb dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Cobb throws a hook but Steve avoids it easily. Steve throws a series of punches but Cobb avoids them all with ease. Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away. A big left from Steve misses. Semmy Cobb is winning the standup battle so far. A jab from Steve misses. Steve throws a right hand that misses
and Cobb counters with a stiff right hand. Cobb throws a right hand that Steve ducks under and follows up with a left that Steve also avoids with ease. Steve swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Cobb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steve can do to turn this around? Steve scores with a push kick. Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobb misses the shot to the body. Steve fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cobb has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cobb has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cobb there as he acknowledges the shot. Steve tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. A big left from Cobb misses. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Steve might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cobb has got the better of the exchanges. Cobb tries to bum rush Steve with a series of wild strikes but Steve uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Steve misses the shot to the body. #T1# Cobb rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steve moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Steve only half commits to the counter leg kick. Steve misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it. Steve misses with a leg kick. Cobb seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Steve throws a body shot but no joy. Steve is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cobb. Steve avoids the body shot from Cobb.
Semmy Cobb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A head kick by Steve misses and Cobb counters with a nice uppercut. Cobb throws an overhand right that lands on Steve's shoulder, as Steve tries to avoid the shot. Steve lands a body shot.
Steve takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Cobb throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Steve to counter with a crisp jab. Steve throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cobb stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Steve throws a hook but Cobb avoids it easily. Cobb ducks right into an uppercut from Steve. #T2# Steve throws a body kick that misses and Cobb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Steve throws out a token jab with nothing on it. It looked like Cobb was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Steve. A slapping body kick lands there for Steve. Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it. Steve throws a shot from downtown. Cobb moves away and avoids it. Nice straight punches there by Steve. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steve. Steve takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Cobb takes a swing at Steve's ribcage but misses. Cobb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it. Cobb connects with a body shot. Steve swings widly with a right hand
and Cobb makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A swing and a miss from Cobb. Cobb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Steve let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Steve bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. 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 Semmy Cobb will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3# Steve thuds a left hand into Cobb's body. Cobb throws a big shot that misses. Cobb slips under a jab from Steve. Cobb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Cobb lands with a hook. Steve tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Steve ducks under a wild hook from Cobb. Cobb throws a series of punches but Steve moves out of range. Steve feints and then cracks Cobb's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cobb down. A big right from Cobb misses. Steve fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cobb has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Steve misses with a hook. Cobb ducked under it nicely. Cobb shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Steve eats them both and turns towards Cobb to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Cobb takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cobb throws a sloppy body shot
and Steve counters with a nice leg kick. Cobb throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1# Steve on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Steve connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Cobb throws a lazy right hand but Steve sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Cobb is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Steve connects with an inside leg kick. Steve swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Steve throws a quick inside leg kick. Steve works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. A shot to the body from Cobb misses enabling Steve to counter with a crisp jab. Steve is looking to chop away at Cobb's legs. Steve is looking to slow Cobb down with leg kicks. Steve takes a shot right to the bread basket. Cobb moves out of range as Steve strikes. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Steve misses with a hook. Cobb ducked under it nicely. It looked like Cobb was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Cobb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
#T2# The fighters circle momentarily. Steve darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobb.
Steve looks to throw a body kick and Cobb counters with a stiff right hand. Cobb changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Cobb misses with a wild combination.
Steve raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Cobb takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. A looping hook to the body misses from Cobb. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Steve in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Cobb moves away from the strike by Steve. Cobb blocks a jab. Cobb throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steve. Steve throws a leg kick but Cobb checks it. A looping hook to the body misses from Cobb. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Yago Steve just about did enough to take it. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action!#R4# Cobb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cobb missing with a left hand there. Steve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Cobb throws a hook but Steve avoids it easily. Cobb moves out of range as Steve strikes. Steve uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cobb has time to react. Cobb misses with a wild combination.
Cobb looks to land a right hand but Steve moved out of range. Nice cross by Cobb. Steve misses with a body shot.
Cobb 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. Steve works the jab nicely. Steve throws a lazy uppercut
and Cobb counters with a nice uppercut. Cobb throws a shot to the body.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it. Steve thows a body kick. Cobb tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T1# Nice jab there from Steve. Cobb moves out of range of the body kick from Steve.
Steve throws a leg kick that is checked and Cobb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Cobb swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cobb.
Steve scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Steve fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cobb is out of range. Steve throws a body punch but Cobb moves out of range. Steve cracks Cobb with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Cobb is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. A swing and a miss from Steve. Steve with a nice calf kick.#T2# A head kick misses from Steve. Cobb misses with a two punch combination.
Cobb throws a hook to the side of Steve's head but Steve sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cobb checks a leg kick. Cobb moves away from the strike by Steve. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Cobb moves out of range as Steve strikes. Steve misses with a body shot
enabling Cobb to counter with a crisp jab. Cobb works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Steve pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Cobb moves out of range of the body kick from Steve.
Cobb looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Steve throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cobb stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Nice defenses there by Cobb. Steve cracks Cobb with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yago Steve dominated that fourth round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Cobb's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5# A swing and a miss from Cobb. Cobb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobb. Steve lands a jab to Cobb's midsection. Steve misses with a head kick.
Cobb throwing a counter right hand but Steve manages to avoid it. Cobb sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Cobb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steve throws out the jab. Steve throws a head kick but Cobb moves out of range.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cobb moves out of range of the body kick from Steve.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cobb throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range. Cobb misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Steve misses. Steve digs a good body shot into Cobb's ribs. Cobb lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T1# Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve. Cobb throwing a counter right hand but Steve manages to avoid it. Cobb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steve. Cobb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Steve throws out a loose jab but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it. Steve has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Cobb throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range. Steve has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Steve lands with a shot to the body. A low kick from Cobb misses and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand! Steve jabs Cobb to the body, keeping him at a distance. Steve throws a leg kick but Cobb moved away. A swing and a miss from Cobb. Steve lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range. Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2# Steve misses the shot to the body. Steve avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steve let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Cobb takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Steve misses the shot to the body. Cobb tests Steve's chin there with a solid looking shot. Cobb scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Steve lands a jab. Steve tries a head kick but it misses.
Cobb lands a glancing blow to the side of Steve's head. Cobb misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight! Yago Steve comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Steve 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 47:49 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 47:49 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yago Steve! Yago Steve is the new super heavyweight champion! During a confident post fight interview, Yago Steve thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. In defeat, Semmy Cobb stepped up to the mic, saying 'I like ice cream and cookies'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 8
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1# Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobb connects with a body shot that sends Pearson's belly button to the back. Cobb missing with a left hand there. Pearson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Cobb 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. Pearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobb.
Cobb misses with a body shot.
Cobb throws a right and a left that Pearson avoids nicely. Pearson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Cobb misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A combination from Pearson does no damage. Cobb is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pearson with a body shot. Cobb takes a swing at Pearson's ribcage but misses. Pearson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Pearson 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.#T1# Cobb misses with an uppercut. Pearson saw that one coming. Cobb misses the shot to the body. Pearson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Cobb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pearson manages to avoid it. Pearson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Cobb dips to his left and cracks Pearson with an uppercut! Cobb lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cobb misses with a wild combination.
Pearson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cobb.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cobb darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2# Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pearson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Cobb swinging wildly here.
Cobb misses with a double jab
and Pearson counters with a low kick, right behind Cobb 's knee. Pearson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. A chopping leg kick lands by Pearson. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Cobb swats away the attempt to clinch by Pearson. Cobb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pearson counters with a left to the body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Semmy Cobb dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Cobb swings for the body but Pearson moves out of range.
Pearson avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Cobb misses with a hook
and Pearson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Cobb throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pearson counters with a two punch combo. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Pearson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Cobb takes a swing at Pearson's ribcage but misses. Pearson tries to clinch but Cobb moves out of range. Cobb 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 left from Cobb misses. Cobb lands a glancing blow to the side of Pearson's head.#TD# Pearson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cobb's guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cobb keeping full guard, as Pearson tries to pass. #T1# Pearson sitting in guard, not really doing much. Cobb is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Pearson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Pearson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Pearson 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. Pearson passes Cobb's left leg - he's now in half guard. Pearson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Cobb is trying to control but can't.
Cobb is not content to let Pearson control the position. Pearson not doing much here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Pearson looks to land a strike but Cobb avoids it nicely and regains full guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Pearson dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action!#R3# Cobb slips a jab from Pearson. Cobb lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pearson at a distance.
Pearson wants to clinch. The fight stays on the outside here - Pearson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pearson avoids the body shot from Cobb.
Cobb dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Pearson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Cobb is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pearson rather than just go for the knockout.#T1# Pearson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Pearson slips a jab and a cross from Cobb.
It looked like Pearson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Cobb lands a head shot. Cobb cracks Pearson with an open hand slap. Pearson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pearson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Cobb throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pearson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Cobb just misses with a punch to the body.
Pearson throws a right hand that misses
and Cobb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Cobb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pearson was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobb.#T2# Cobb pushing out the jab but it's not landing. As Cobb looks to move away, Pearson throws a big counter combo but Cobb just gets out of the way. Pearson cracks a nice hook into Cobb's ribs. Cobb takes a swing at Pearson's ribcage but misses. Norman Pearson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Pearson wants to clinch up but Cobb keeps it at a distance. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cobb takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT#It looks like Semmy Cobb has been cut. Pearson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Cobb misses with a few strikes there.
Pearson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Semmy Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cobb tries to bum rush Pearson with a series of wild strikes but Pearson uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Pearson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobb throws out the jab. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Semmy Cobb really dominated that round. The cut man is working on Semmy Cobb's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4# Pearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobb.
Cobb misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cobb has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A punch lands to the side of Pearson 's head but he takes it in his stride. Pearson scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Cobb smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Cobb misses with a wild body shot. As Cobb backs away, Pearson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Cobb checks a low kick from Pearson. Cobb appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cobb misses the body punch and Pearson counters with a straight right hand. Cobb misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1# This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cobb. Cobb looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Pearson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Cobb misses with a combination
and Pearson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Cobb throws a body punch but Pearson moves out of range. Pearson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cobb's waist but Cobb gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pearson off to one side. Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pearson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Pearson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cobbs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Cobb throws a jab but it's blocked by Pearson. #T2# Cobb throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cobb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobb.
Pearson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Semmy Cobb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Nice defenses there by Pearson.#CL# Pearson pushes Cobb up against the cage in a clinch. Pearson has had enough of the clinch but Cobb keeps him there for the moment.#BC# Pearson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cobb swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pearson counters with a one-two to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Pearson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Semmy Cobb will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Semmy Cobb'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.#R5# Cobb will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pearson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. The fight stays on the outside here - Pearson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Cobb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Cobb throws the left hand but Pearson avoids the punch easily. Cobb throws a shot from downtown. Pearson moves away and avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pearson tries to clinch there but Cobb circles away.
Norman Pearson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Cobb is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Cobb scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pearson doesn't seem bothered though. Cobb feints a jab promting Pearson to slip. Cobb then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pearson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T1# Pearson tries to clinch up. Cobb looks like he wants to counter punch here. Pearson moves away from the strike by Cobb. Cobb misses with a double jab.
Cobb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pearson was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobb. Pearson throws a big counter combination but Cobb scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Cobb looks to land a combination but Pearson avoids it well. Cobb throws a body shot but no joy. Pearson appears to be looking for a big counter.#KD# Pearson drops Cobb with a right and a left! Pearson comes rushing in but Cobb regains his composure and manages to keep Pearson in guard.
Cobb keeping moving, preventing Pearson from controlling successfully. Pearson postures up in Cobb's guard and throws a big left but Cobb blocks it. Semmy Cobb is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cobb being controlled here, momentarily. Cobb is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Cobb can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pearson controls the pace. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cobb trying to keep a closed guard but Pearson is proving a slippery customer.
Cobb is pulling down on Pearson's head to control his posture. Pearson postures up in Cobb's guard and throws a big left but Cobb blocks it. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Semmy Cobb. I think Cobb has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 47:49 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 46:49 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Semmy Cobb! Semmy Cobb is the new super heavyweight champion! Semmy Cobb spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. Norman Pearson was interviewed post fight and said 'I knew I was better in the clinch so I did my best to get in that area and smash him. Obviously that gameplan didn't work. I will get back to camp and re-evaluate where we went wrong. Thank you all for coming out! '. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 6
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1# Cobb bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cotto's head backwards. Cobb on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT#It looks like Semmy Cobb has been cut. Cobb throws a hook but Cotto blocks it. Cobb scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT2#It looks like Miguel Cotto has been cut. Cobb scores with a jab. Cobb misses the shot to the body. Cotto throws a lazy head kick and Cobb counters with a stiff right hand. Cotto misses with a straight left. Cobb throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cotto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cotto misses with a head kick.
#KD2# Cobb lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Cotto sprawling to the canvas. Cobb follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Cotto hang on? The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2# Cobb gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T1# Cobb throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Cobb misses with a looping right. A looping hook to the body misses from Cobb. Cotto does a little dance to reset his feet. Cobb throws a shot from downtown. Cotto moves away and avoids it. Cotto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cobb stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Cobb lands a jab-cross combination. Semmy Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cotto with a hook. A jab from Cobb finds it's way through Cotto's defenses. Cotto throws a lazy uppercut
and Cobb counters with a nice uppercut. Cobb fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cotto misses with a low kick.
Cobb feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cottos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC2#Cotto is rocked!#T2# That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cobb crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cotto - the referee stops the clock and Cobb gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cotto. Cobb manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Oh Cotto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Cobb circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Cotto to the canvas! Cotto doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Cobb keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Semmy Cobb! In his post fight interview, Semmy Cobb started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. In defeat, Miguel Cotto stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is the last fight in my career. I tired... i'm retiring.'. |
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Event:
Savage MMA
Date: Feb 03, 2021 |
#R1# Cobb jabbing away but nothing is landing. Cobb's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cobb duly obliges. A combination from Rydeland does no damage. Cobb went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. A punch combination from Cobb misses. Rydeland throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Cobb to counter with a crisp jab. Rydeland misses with a hook
#KD# and Cobb counters with a series of strikes that sends Rydeland to the canvas! Cobb follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight! #ROC#Rydeland is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cobb wanted to stand there but Rydeland had control of the position. Rydeland is still in real trouble! Can Cobb finish him? Rydeland seems to have recovered his senses. Cobb stopping the sweep attempt from Rydeland.#SU# Cobb gets to his feet. Rydeland looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1# Rydeland connects with a nice looking jab.
Rydeland scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cobb in his tracks. Some wild striking there from Cobb.
Rydeland feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cobbs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Rydeland staying out of range there. Cobb jabbing away but nothing is landing. A little jabbing left from Rydeland on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Cobb connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#It looks like John Rydeland has been cut. Cobb lands a body shot.
Rydeland misses with a looping left. Cobb throws a big counter combination but Rydeland scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Rydeland swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Rydeland slips a jab from Cobb. Cobb on the wrong end of a nice jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rydeland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobb. Rydeland throws a right hand that misses
and Cobb counters with a nice uppercut. Cobb misses with the combination.
#T2# Cobb cracks a nice hook into Rydeland's ribs. Rydeland misses with a wild body shot. Cobb needs to keep his hands up - Rydeland had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#It looks like Semmy Cobb has been cut. Cobb ducks under a wild hook from Rydeland. Cobb appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Rydeland scores with a jab. Cobb acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Cobb slips a jab from Rydeland. Rydeland misses with a looping left. Rydeland misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rydeland is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobb. Rydeland throws a poor cross that misses
and Cobb counters with a straight right hand. Rydeland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobb. A decent looking cross lands there for Rydeland. Cobb slips a jab from Rydeland. Cobb scores with a punch to the head. Rydeland loads up on a big right hand but Cobb slips the punch. Rydeland connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cobb's hands. Cobb scores with a body shot.
#T3# Rydeland closes the distance looking to clinch and Cobb counters with a left to the body. #CL2# Rydeland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Rydeland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rydeland pushes Cobb back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Knees to the body from Rydeland.
Cobb is stalling here.
Rydeland misses with some punches.
Cobb taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rydeland misses with a short punch on the inside. Cobb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Rydeland.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC# Cobb breaks from the clinch.
#T4# Rydeland throws a big shot that misses. Rydeland throws a jab but it's blocked by Cobb. Rydeland throws a right hand that misses
and Cobb counters with a nice body shot. Rydeland pushing out the jab but it's not landing. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobb lands with a nice body punch. Rydeland lands a front kick. A combination from Cobb does no damage. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rydeland! But no joy. Rydeland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobb. Rydeland misses with a looping left. Cobb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rydeland manages to avoid it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rydeland throws a looping overhand right but Cobb ducks down to avoid it. Rydeland misses with a looping right. Cobb ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Rydeland takes one to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Semmy Cobb will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. 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# The fight stays on the outside here - Rydeland looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Cobb lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#KD# Cobb drops Rydeland with a nice combination! Cobb dives into Rydeland's guard, looking to finish!
Cobb wants to get up but he can't break Rydeland's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Rydeland trying to control the position here. Rydeland is trying to control the position but Cobb postures up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cobb wants to get up but he can't break Rydeland's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Rydeland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cobb manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T1# Cobb has Rydeland pulled in close to control his posture. Rydeland stopping the sweep attempt from Cobb. Cobb has his hands on Rydeland's head, controlling the position. Cobb wants to get back to his feet but Rydeland is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Cobb looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rydeland! But no joy. Rydeland uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Cobb has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rydeland finds it's way round the side to connect with Cobb's head. #CL2# Rydeland fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cobb, pushing him back against the cage. Rydeland throws a head punch that misses. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb. #BC2# Rydeland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Rydeland clinches up with Cobb and pushes him back against the cage. Cobb pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC# Cobb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Cobb misses with a body shot.
#T3# Rydeland misses with a lunging right hand
and Cobb counters with a lovely shot to the body. Cobb staying out of range there. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rydeland!
Rydeland throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Cobb swats away the attempt to clinch by Rydeland. Cobb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rydeland. #CL2# Rydeland moves into the clinch. Rydeland tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Rydeland back against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Rydeland fails to land. #BC# Cobb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Semmy Cobb is winning the standup battle so far. Rydeland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cobb swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Rydeland closes the distance but Cobb moves to the side and Cobb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Good work by Cobb as he checks the leg kick. Cobb misses with the combination.
#T4# Rydeland ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. This has been an exciting period of action! Cobb looks to land a combination but Rydeland avoids it well. Rydeland moves in looking to clinch but Cobb pushes him off. Rydeland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobb sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2# Rydeland clinches up with Cobb and pushes him back against the cage. Cobb blocks an uppercut.
Cobb misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Rydeland fails to land. A head punch on the inside from Rydeland fails to land. Cobb is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rydeland. #BC# Cobb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Cobb gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Rydeland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cobb manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Cobb throws a jab when Rydeland was well out of range. Cobb fails to land with a series of punches.
Rydeland throws out a counter right but Cobb avoids it with no problem. 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 Semmy Cobb will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Cobb's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3# Cobb throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2# Rydeland has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cobb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobb. Rydeland throws a head punch that misses. Cobb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rydeland backwards. Cobb blocks an uppercut.
Rydeland prevents a body shot from Cobb. #BC# Cobb manages to break the clinch.
Rydeland throws an off balance right hand
enabling Cobb to counter with a crisp jab. Cobb keeps the fight on the outside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rydeland steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cobb. Cobb scores with a sloppy right hand. Rydeland should have avoided that one. Rydeland tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Cobb counters with a leg kick. #CL2# Rydeland gets a clinch. #T1# Cobb throws a head punch that misses. Rydeland misses with some punches.
Cobb is looking to break free of the clinch but Rydeland has double underhooks. Cobb lands a hook that snaps the head of Rydeland backwards. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rydeland as Cobb tries to tie him up. Rydeland misses with a punch on the inside.
Come on Cobb - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rydeland misses with a short punch on the inside. Rydeland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Cobb. #CUT#That has opened up John Rydeland's cut even more. Cobb blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rydeland. Rydeland tries to pull guard but Cobb holds him up against the cage and eventually Rydeland drops back down to his feet.
John Rydeland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Rydeland is looking to control Cobb's arms but Cobb gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rydeland has his back to the cage. Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Rydeland working aggressively here.
Rydeland working aggressively here.
Cobb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobb misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb misses with a body punch.
Cobb pushes Rydeland back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC# Cobb breaks the clinch.
Rydeland moves out of range of the strikes. A nice combination there by Rydeland.
Rydeland 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. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A clash of legs there as Rydeland blocks the low kick. Some wild striking there from Cobb.
#T3# Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rydeland looks like he wants to counter punch here. Semmy Cobb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Cobb jabbing away but nothing is landing. Rydeland avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rydeland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cobb manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Cobb keeps the fight on the outside. Rydeland moves out of range of the strikes. The fighters circling - Rydeland throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Rydeland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobb throws out the jab. #CL2# Rydeland takes the fight into the clinch. A short uppercut from Cobb. Rydeland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. John Rydeland seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC# Cobb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Rydeland doesn't manage to clinch there - Cobb circles away.
Semmy Cobb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL2# Rydeland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Rydeland misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4# Rydeland missing with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Cobb.
Rydeland scores with a hook to the body. Cobb is trying to break the clinch but Rydeland is controlling him. Rydeland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rydeland. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cobb lands with a short head shot on the inside. Rydeland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cobb is defending well for now. Rydeland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rydeland can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action.
Rydeland throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb. Rydeland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight! Semmy Cobb showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cobb, 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27 Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Semmy Cobb! A less than humble Semmy Cobb misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
K1 ATTACK 01 Muller vs Bagwis
Date: Jan 13, 2021 |
#R1# Cobb looks to land a combination but Minerva avoids it well. #CL2# Minerva takes the fight into the clinch. Minerva misses with a punch on the inside.
Minerva wants to break free but Cobb has control.
#BC2# Minerva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Minerva throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Minerva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2# Minerva closes the distance and pushes Cobb back into the ropes. A frustrated look appears on Cobb's face as he tries to break the clinch. Cobb is looking to control Minerva's arms but Minerva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cobb has his back to the ropes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cobb throws a head punch that misses. Cobb looking to stall.
A battle for position here, against the ropes. Cobb stalls. #T1# Minerva misses with a knee to the head. Minerva prevents a body shot from Cobb. Minerva tries to break free but Cobb pushes him back against the ropes.#BC# Cobb breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Cobb misses. #CL2# Minerva has closed the distance and engaged Cobb in a clinch.
Cobb tries to stall but Minerva uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cobb. Minerva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Minerva as Cobb tries to tie him up. #T2# Minerva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobb trying to control the position but instead, Minerva has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cobb into the ropes. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Semmy Cobb.#CL2# Minerva has managed to clinch.
Minerva prevents a body shot from Cobb. Cobb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Minerva backwards. Minerva is stalling here.
Cobb is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Minerva. Minerva wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T3# Cobb blocks a body shot from Minerva. Cobb throws a head punch that misses. #BC2# Minerva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Minerva wants to clinch and Cobb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Cobb digs a good hook to Minerva's body.
#CL2# Minerva closes the distance and clinches. Minerva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cobb is defending well for now. A frustrated look appears on Minerva's face as he tries to break the clinch. A short uppercut from Cobb. Minerva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cobb misses with some punches.
Minerva tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it.
Cobb lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Minerva backwards. #T4##BC2# Minerva manages to break the clinch.
Minerva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cobb checks it well. Minerva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Minerva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Cobb to counter with a crisp jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Minerva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobb. Minerva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cobb throws a body punch but Minerva moves out of range. Minerva wants to counter the offense by Cobb and move into the clinch position. Minerva tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Cobb manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Minerva misses with a lunging right hand
#KD# and Cobb counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Minerva on his ass! Minerva wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue! Cobb is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. A right-left combo lands from Minerva. Minerva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2# Minerva rushes Cobb and presses him up against the ropes. Cobb trying to stall but Minerva improves his position.
Cobb stalls. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Semmy Cobb should take that round, based on the knockdown. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Minerva tries a head kick but it misses.
Minerva misses with a body kick. Cobb feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Minervas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Minerva tries to bum rush Cobb with a series of wild strikes but Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Minerva avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Minerva closes the distance looking to clinch and Cobb counters with a lovely shot to the body. Minerva fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cobb moves out of range of the body kick. Cobb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slow jab from Cobb misses its intended target. Minerva fails in his attempt to clinch. Cobb throwing a counter right hand but Minerva manages to avoid it. Minerva wants to clinch but Cobb slips to the side and Cobb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1# Cobb throws a good cross that connects.
Minerva tries to clinch up and Cobb counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Minerva thinking. Minerva misses with a body kick. Minerva takes a shot right to the bread basket. Semmy Cobb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD# Cobb scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Minerva to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Cobb away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Minerva got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!#CUT#It looks like Scott Minerva has been cut. Semmy Cobb is winning the standup battle 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! Minerva tries to clinch but Cobb is having none of it. Cobb will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Minerva throws a series of punches but Cobb moves out of range. It looked like Cobb wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Minerva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2# Sloppy strikes from Cobb. Those never looked like landing. Jab by Cobb.#CL2# Minerva moves into the clinch successfully.
Minerva is trying to push Cobb away but Cobb has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Minerva tries to break free but Cobb pushes him back against the ropes. Minerva tries to stall but Cobb uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Minerva looking to stall.
Scott Minerva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Minerva taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Minerva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC# Cobb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Minerva. Nice cross by Cobb.#T3# Cobb fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Cobb lands a slapping body shot.
Minerva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cobb throws a good cross that connects.
Minerva tries to clinch but Cobb moves out of range. Cobb is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Cobb lands a lovely overhand right. A looping hook to the body misses from Cobb. Minerva does a little dance to reset his feet. Minerva thinks about the counter body kick. Cobb scores with a nice right hand.
#ROC#Minerva is rocked! Minerva tries to get into range but Cobb steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Minerva! 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! Cobb scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Semmy Cobb! Semmy Cobb decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
MMA ATTACK 04 Joe vs Tohurt
Date: Dec 26, 2020 |
#R1# Cobb avoids the body shot from Singh Khema.
Cobb missing with a left hand there. Singh Khema was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A little jabbing left from Singh Khema on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Singh Khema uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobb. A nice side step and Singh Khema releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Singh Khema throws a leg kick but Cobb sees it coming and checks it nicely. As Singh Khema looks to move away, Cobb throws a big counter combo but Singh Khema just gets out of the way. Cobb looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Singh Khema throws a jab when Cobb was well out of range. Semmy Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cobb throws a series of punches but Singh Khema moves out of range. Cobb's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cobb duly obliges. #CUT#It looks like Nagarjun Sagar Singh Khema has been cut. Singh Khema keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobb. Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Singh Khema misses with a right hand and Cobb counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Cobb tries to bum rush Singh Khema with a series of wild strikes but Singh Khema uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Singh Khema ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Cobb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Singh Khema. Singh Khema is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1# Cobb swinging wildly here.
Singh Khema doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Singh Khema slips a jab and a cross from Cobb.
Singh Khema misses with a jab to the body
and Cobb counters with a stiff right hand. A looping hook to the body misses from Singh Khema. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet. Cobb misses with a hook
and Singh Khema counters with a nice body shot. Singh Khema scores with a jab to the body. Singh Khema misses with a body shot.
Cobb tries to bum rush Singh Khema with a series of wild strikes but Singh Khema uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Cobb misses with the combination.
Singh Khema is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cobb with a body shot.#T2# Singh Khema fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Cobb misses with a few strikes there.
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! Singh Khema takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jab, jab by Cobb - just one landing. A looping hook to the body misses from Cobb. Singh Khema does a little dance to reset his feet. Singh Khema throws a leg kick but Cobb sees it coming and moves out of range. Cobb throws a predictable looking body shot
and Singh Khema counters with a flying knee. Nice. Singh Khema pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Cobb swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Singh Khema. Singh Khema turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3# Singh Khema throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Singh Khema avoids a punch combination nicely.
Singh Khema looks to land a right hand but Cobb moved out of range.#KD# A jab-cross combination lands for Cobb and sends Singh Khema crashing to the mat! Cobb follows him down to the mat - Singh Khema regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #SU# Cobb decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. Singh Khema throws a right hand that misses
and Cobb counters with a crisp right that sends Singh Khema to the canvas! Cobb follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Semmy Cobb! Semmy Cobb bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Syn 689 Gravas vs Partio
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1# A good leg kick by Butane. Butane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cobb. That did some damage! Butane scores with a decent looking hook. A thudding body kick lands there by Butane!
Cobb looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Butane fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Cobb jabbing away but nothing is landing. Cobb staying out of range there. Cobb chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Butane can pounce on him.
Cobb gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Butane lands a body shot.
Butane's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cobb under the eye. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Butane throws a jab when Cobb was well out of range. A big left from Cobb misses. Butane doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Butane lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cobb's sensitive parts. Cobb uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Butane has time to react. Butane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobb throws out the jab. Butane flicks out a counter leg kick but Cobb steps away.#T1# A solid leg kick lands there for Butane.
Butane ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Cobb checks the leg kick. Cobb was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Cobb lands a really nice looking cross but Butane seems unphased.
Cobb checks a low kick from Butane. Butane throws the left hand but Cobb avoids the punch easily. Butane slips a jab from Cobb. Hulk Butane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cobb throws a left and a right that both miss
and Butane counters with a body kick. Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Butane. Butane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cobb throws a right and a left that Butane avoids nicely. Cobb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Cobb lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Cobb slips a jab and a cross from Butane.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2# Cobb checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Cobb appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Butane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Butane slips under a jab. Nice defenses there by Butane. Butane misses with a body shot.
Cobb swinging wildly here.
Cobb avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cobb jabbing away but nothing is landing. Butane blocks a jab. Cobb throws a hook but Butane blocks it. Butane misses with a low kick. Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Butane is just out of range. Butane is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cobb with a body shot. Butane throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Cobb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Cobb throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Butane. #T3# Cobb lands with an overhand left. An inside leg kick from Butane misses. Cobb throwing a counter right hand but Butane manages to avoid it. Cobb throws the left hand but Butane avoids the punch easily. Butane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cobb. Butane defending well as Cobb loads up on a big left hand. It seemed like Butane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Butane sees it coming and avoids it easily. Butane misses with a hook. Cobb on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Cobb misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobb. Butane does a little dance to reset his feet. Butane moves out of range of the strikes. Butane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Cobb looks to throw the jab but Butane is out of range. Butane slips under a jab from Cobb. Cobb is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Butane is just out of range. Butane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T4# Butane scores with a jab. Cobb acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Butane lands a lovely overhand right. Cobb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Butane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobb with a body punch. A glancing blow. Butane thows a left - swing and a miss! Butane throws a looping overhand right but Cobb ducks down to avoid it. Butane misses with an uppercut
and Cobb counters with a stiff right hand. Cobb throws a shot from downtown. Butane moves away and avoids it. Butane appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Cobb moves out of range as Butane strikes. Cobb is looking to counter punch. Butane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Cobb counter with a right hand. Butane dodges the punch combination from Cobb.
Cobb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Butane was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobb. Butane throws a nice outside 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 Semmy Cobb will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Butane scores with a decent looking hook. Butane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobb.
Cobb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Butane. Cobb slips a jab from Butane. A thudding body kick lands there by Butane!
Butane throws a lazy right hand but Cobb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Butane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Butane lands with a good body shot. Cobb lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Butane backs up against the cage.
Hulk Butane seems to be getting the better of the standup. Cobb blocks a jab. Cobb throwing a counter right hand but Butane manages to avoid it. Butane throws a body punch but Cobb moves out of range. Semmy Cobb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Butane sees it coming and avoids it easily. Butane slips a jab and a cross from Cobb.
Cobb misses the shot to the body. Cobb throws a lazy right hand but Butane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Despite the aggression on Butane's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1# Butane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobb. Butane appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Butane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cobb's head backwards. Butane misses with an uppercut
and Cobb counters with a nice uppercut. Cobb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Butane manages to avoid it. Cobb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Butane was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobb. Butane moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Butane is looking to chop away at Cobb's legs. Cobb scores with a sloppy right hand. Butane should have avoided that one. Butane lands a glancing blow to the side of Cobb's head. Cobb misses the jab. Cobb misses with a hook. Butane ducked under it nicely. Butane misses with a lunging right hand
and Cobb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Butane misses with a looping right. Cobb misses with a combination
and Butane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Butane jabs Cobb right on the nose. Cobb blinks but takes it well.#CUT2# It looks like Semmy Cobb has been cut. Cobb just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Butane throws a body shot but no joy. Butane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobb. Cobb throws a big counter combination but Butane scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Butane connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Butane slips under a jab from Cobb. Butane avoids the body shot from Cobb.
Cobb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Butane manages to avoid it. Butane connects with a crisp jab. Butane swings widly with a right hand
and Cobb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Butane drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Cobb tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Butane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cobb rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Butane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3# Butane scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Butane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobb.
Butane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cobb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Butane. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cobb!
A punch lands to the side of Cobb 's head but he takes it in his stride. Butane throws a leg kick but Cobb sees it coming and checks it nicely. Cobb is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Butane scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#ROC2# Cobb is rocked! Butane catches Cobb with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Oh Cobb is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sloppy strikes from Cobb. Those never looked like landing. Cobb looks up at the clock. Bad move! Butane lands a right hand from hell, dropping Cobb. Butane pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hulk Butane! An intense looking Hulk Butane took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I was looking forward to knockin this sucka out with a combo.'. In defeat, Semmy Cobb stepped up to the mic, saying 'I like ice cream and cookies'.
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Event:
Syn 682 Magufuli vs Whymer
Date: Apr 12, 2020 |
#R1# Mann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb flicks out a counter leg kick but Mann steps away. Cobb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Mann connects with the punch. Cobb is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cobb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mann moves into range and connects with a jab. Mann throws a body punch but Cobb moves out of range. Mann lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Mann takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. We've been informed that Cobb has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Cobb feints a jab promting Mann to slip. Cobb then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mann slips again and ducks right into 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! Mann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it. Mann throws a body punch but Cobb moves out of range. Cobb swinging wildly here.
Mann misses with a head kick.
Cobb throws the left hand but Mann avoids the punch easily. Cobb slips under a jab from Mann.#T1# Cobb looks to land a combination but Mann avoids it well. A swing and a miss from Cobb.#CL2# Cobb moves into the clinch successfully.
Mann lands with a short shot to the head. Cobb holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Mann lands a left hand.
#CUT# It looks like Semmy Cobb has been cut. Mann throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb. Mann misses with a short punch on the inside. Mann prevents a body shot from Cobb. Mann blocks an uppercut.
Cobb displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mann up against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land. Mann throws a head punch that misses. #BC# Mann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2# Mann's corner calls for a 1-2. Mann obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Mann jabbing away but nothing is landing. Cobb is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mann with a body shot. Cobb stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mann. Mann throws a body kick that misses. Mann swats away the attempt to clinch by Cobb. Cobb misses the shot to the body. Mann misses with a looping right. Cobb throws a body punch but Mann moves out of range. Cobb misses with the combination.
Mann is looking to counter punch. Cobb checks a leg kick nicely. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cobb! But no joy. Mann plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Mann fails in his attempt to clinch. The fighters circling - Mann throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Buse Mann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cobb swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T3# Cobb throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mann swats him away and circles back towards the center. A lazy left from Mann finds it's target. Mann keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cobb tests Mann's chin there with a solid looking shot. Mann cracks a nice hook into Cobb's ribs. Mann just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb throws a lazy right hand but Mann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Mann connects with a single shot there. Mann throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Mann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cobb. A jab from Mann misses. Cobb throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Mann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mann walks into a stiff left hand from Cobb. Cobb throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mann counters with a thumping low kick. Mann is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Mann pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Cobb let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Mann ducks right into an uppercut from Cobb. Mann throws a body punch but Cobb moves out of range. A telegraphed right hand from Mann misses the target. #CL2# Cobb moves into range and clinches up with Mann. Mann lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Stalling in the clinch from Cobb.
Mann lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Cobb throws a head punch that misses. Mann tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it.
Cobb stalling against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mann. Mann tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Mann swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it. Cobb throws a head punch that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buse Mann dominated that round. The cut man is working on Semmy Cobb'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# Cobb throws a chopping leg kick but Mann manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Cobb lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Cobb misses with a looping right. Cobb misses the body punch and Mann counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cobb's knee momentarily. Mann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it. Cobb throws a hook but Mann blocks it. Cobb defending well as Mann loads up on a big left hand. Cobb checks the leg kick. Cobb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Cobb scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mann lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Cobb has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mann. 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 solid leg kick lands there for Mann.
Cobb fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Semmy Cobb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Cobb scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Cobb will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1# Cobb throws a hook but Mann avoids it easily. Mann scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cobb doesn't seem bothered though. Cobb takes one on the button. Mann connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cobb momentarily.
Mann connects with the punch. Buse Mann is winning the standup battle so far. Mann digs a good body shot into Cobb's ribs. Mann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobb moves away. Cobb swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. That kick from Mann tenderised Cobb's leg. Cobb is trying to keep his angry face on. A big left from Cobb misses. Mann is looking to slow Cobb down with leg kicks. Cobb throws a body shot but no joy. Mann gets off balance looking for a body kick and Cobb counters with a stiff right hand. Cobb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Mann thows a left - swing and a miss! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cobb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mann.#T2# Mann takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Mann shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Mann takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2# Cobb forces Mann back against the cage and clinches. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Cobb's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Mann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land. Mann struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Mann. Cobb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cobb working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A short right hand to the side of the head by Mann. Cobb misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mann. Mann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mann tries to break the clinch but Cobb is controlling the position. #T3# Cobb throws a head punch that misses. A short right hand to the side of the head by Cobb. Cobb lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mann backwards. A short right from Mann on the inside. Cobb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cobb is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Mann stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Cobb is breathing heavily. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mann as Cobb tries to tie him up. #BC# Mann breaks the clinch.
Mann dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cobb. That did some damage! Mann connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Cobb lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mann circles away quickly and effectively. Cobb jabs Mann right on the nose. Mann blinks but takes it well. Cobb looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Mann misses with a low kick. Cobb lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4# Cobb misses with a wild combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Mann misses its target. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A swing and a miss from Mann. Cobb appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Mann pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL# Mann instigates a clinch. Mann lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC# Mann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Cobb misses with a few strikes there.
Mann slips under a jab from Cobb. Mann just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mann. A jab from Mann does it's job there. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mann connects with a crisp jab. Mann lands a jab to the head.
Mann with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mann. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet. 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 Buse Mann will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Semmy Cobb's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round! #R3# Mann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mann stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Mann cracks the inside of Cobb's front leg. Mann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobb.
Cobb slips a straight right by Mann. Cobb doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Mann slips under a jab. Mann was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Cobb misses with a body shot
and Mann counters with a lovely straight right hand! Mann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it. Mann motions for Cobb to come forward. Mann throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Cobb looks like he wants to counter punch here. Mann avoids the body shot from Cobb.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mann lands a jab. Mann throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. A jab from Cobb does it's job there. A slapping leg kick lands for Mann.
Cobb swinging wildly here.
#T1# Mann dodges the punch combination from Cobb.
Mann jabbing away but nothing is landing. Some wild striking there from Mann.
Mann throws a leg kick which misses Cobb's front leg but catches the back leg as Cobb tries to avoid it. Mann misses the shot to the body. Cobb let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Cobb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mann.
Cobb uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Mann lands a nice shot that snaps Cobb's head back.
Mann throws a leg kick which misses Cobb's front leg but catches the back leg as Cobb tries to avoid it. Mann throws a shot from downtown. Cobb moves away and avoids it. Cobb misses with a few strikes there.
#T2# A shot to the liver by Mann. Beautiful body shot. Cobb checks a leg kick. Cobb takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mann staying out of range there. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Cobb throws a lazy right hand but Mann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Cobb digs a good body shot into Mann's ribs. Cobb scores with the left hand. Mann knows he should have avoided that one. Mann has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mann there as he acknowledges the shot. Mann throws the left hand but Cobb avoids the punch easily. Cobb is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mann with a body shot. Cobb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mann.#CL# Cobb tries to keep at a distance but Mann has taken the fight into the clinch. A right handed body shot lands from Mann.
Good body shot from Mann.
Cobb takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Mann lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC# Mann manages to break the clinch.
#T3# A kick lands to the mid section there for Mann. Mann lands a slapping body shot.
Mann lands the left hand. Mann lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Mann throws a nice outside leg kick. Nice body punch from Mann. Mann swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb with a body punch. A glancing blow. Mann circles away from the clinch attempt and Mann counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Cobb throws a body punch but Mann moves out of range. Mann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cobb can do to turn this around?#CL# Mann gets a clinch. Cobb misses with the head strike.
Mann misses with a punch to the body.
#T4# Mann is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Cobb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mann works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mann misses with some punches.
Mann misses with a punch on the inside.
Cobb takes a shot to the head. Cobb looking to stall.
Semmy Cobb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mann lands a left hand.
Cobb misses with the head strike.
Mann misses with a short punch on the inside. Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Mann misses with the head strike.
Mann tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Cobb looking to slow down the pace here. Mann working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Buse Mann showed his dominance in that final round. Well Mann 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:28 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buse Mann! Buse Mann decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. Semmy Cobb was interviewed post fight and said 'I like ice cream and cookies'.
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Event:
Syn 675 Valentine vs Piano
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1# Adams Junior tried to score with a low kick but Cobb checks it. Adams Junior steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cobb. Cobb ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Nice uppercut lands for Cobb. That snapped Adams Junior's head back.
Adams Junior takes one to the side of the head.
Cobb throws a lazy right hand but Adams Junior sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Adams Junior staying out of range there. Adams Junior let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Adams Junior takes a shot right to the bread basket. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Adams Junior, right into the meat.
#CL2# Adams Junior fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cobb, pushing him back against the cage. Cobb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cobb lands a shot to the body. Cobb pushes Adams Junior back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Adams Junior has a couple of punches blocked by Cobb.
Adams Junior tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cobb avoids it. Adams Junior blocks an uppercut.
Adams Junior has a couple of punches blocked by Cobb.
#T1# Adams Junior is trying to break the clinch but Cobb has him pressed against the cage. The referee is keeping an eye on Cobb - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Adams Junior trying to stall but Cobb improves his position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb. Cobb is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Cobb stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Adams Junior is struggling to control the position. Cobb lands with a light punch inside. A short left from Cobb. Adams Junior is looking to take this one to the mat. Adams Junior swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adams Junior drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cobb pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T2# A combination from Cobb does no damage. Adams Junior just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb misses the shot to the body. Cobb fails in his attempt to clinch. Adams Junior is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Cobb has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cobb, as that shot connected.
Adams Junior throws an off balance right hand
and Cobb counters with a straight right hand. Cobb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adams Junior moves away. Adams Junior avoids the body shot from Cobb.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cobb moves away from the strike by Adams Junior. Cobb throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Nice cross by Cobb. Cobb tries to clinch but Adams Junior moves out of range. Cobb misses with a wild combination.
Cobb throws a body punch but Adams Junior moves out of range. #T3##CL# Cobb closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2# Adams Junior's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Cobb's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Adams Junior connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cobb scrambles back to his feet. Cobb throws a series of punches but Adams Junior moves out of range. Cobb throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cobb dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Cobb showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adams Junior.
Adams Junior has his takedown stuffed and Cobb counters with a nice uppercut. Semmy Cobb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JR Adams Junior. Adams Junior scores with a jab to the body. Adams Junior looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range. Adams Junior ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Cobb connects with a body shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Adams Junior throws a lazy uppercut
and Cobb counters with a right hand to the body. Adams Junior wants to clinch.#T4# Adams Junior on the wrong end of a nice hook. Horrible takedown attempt by Adams Junior or perhaps it was just good defense by Cobb, which made it look bad. The crowd cheers as Adams Junior lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cobb doesn't seem phased though. Adams Junior loads up on a big right hand but Cobb slips the punch. Adams Junior shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cobb defends it nicely. A shot to the liver by Cobb. Beautiful body shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Semmy Cobb dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Adams Junior slips under a jab. Adams Junior lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cobb at a distance.
Cobb tries to clinch there but Adams Junior circles away.
#CL# Cobb clinches with his opponent.
Adams Junior throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cobb lands a hook that snaps the head of Adams Junior backwards. Cobb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adams Junior can do to turn this around? Cobb stalling in the clinch.
Cobb taking a breather. Adams Junior lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Still in the clinch, Cobb scores with a nice short uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Adams Junior manages to break the clinch.
Cobb slips under a jab from Adams Junior. Cobb takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cobb will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1# Cobb moves out of range of the strikes. Cobb appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Cobb slips a jab and a cross from Adams Junior.
Cobb lands with an overhand left. Cobb throws a looping overhand right but Adams Junior ducks down to avoid it. #CL# Cobb has managed to clinch.
Adams Junior pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Adams Junior scores with a shoulder strike. Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC# Cobb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Semmy Cobb is winning the standup battle so far. Cobb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL# Cobb clinches up against the cage. Adams Junior throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb. A frustrated look appears on Adams Junior's face as he tries to break the clinch. Adams Junior misses with the head strike.
Cobb leaning his opponent against the cage. A short uppercut from Adams Junior. #T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2# Adams Junior breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Cobb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb throws a lazy right hand but Adams Junior sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Cobb fails with an attempt to clinch.
Adams Junior throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL# Adams Junior gets tackled into the cage by Cobb. Cobb maintains the clinch. Cobb misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC# Cobb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Cobb gets in close and instigates a clinch. A hook to the body from Cobb.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch. Adams Junior looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb. #T3# Cobb displaying some good clinch control by pressing Adams Junior up against the cage. Adams Junior misses with a short punch on the inside. Adams Junior throws a head punch that misses. Adams Junior blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adams Junior is trying to stall.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Adams Junior.
Cobb trying to control the position but instead, Adams Junior has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cobb into the cage. Cobb being controlled against the cage. Adams Junior throws an elbow that misses.
#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. A nice left hand lands by Cobb.
Adams Junior throws a knee to the head but misses.
Adams Junior manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Adams Junior working aggressively here.
Adams Junior wants a takedown.
Cobb tries to throw a body punch but Adams Junior avoids it by throwing Cobb back against the cage. Adams Junior swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it. Adams Junior has had enough of the clinch but Cobb keeps him there for the moment. Cobb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Semmy Cobb has scored more points in the clinch so far. Cobb tries to work over Adams Junior's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2# Adams Junior escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cobb misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Semmy Cobb 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# Adams Junior misses with a hook. It looked like Cobb was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Adams Junior. Cobb lands with a nice body punch. Cobb throws an off balance right hand
and Adams Junior cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Adams Junior tries to clinch but fails miserably and Cobb counters with a three punch combo that has Adams Junior backing up. Adams Junior nods at Cobb to acknowledge the strikes. Adams Junior swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adams Junior tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Cobb on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Adams Junior. Adams Junior obviously looking to wear him down.
Cobb on the wrong end of a nice hook. The fight stays on the outside here - Cobb looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Cobb displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cobb swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Adams Junior to counter with a crisp jab. Cobb misses with a series of wild punches.
Adams Junior takes one on the button. Cobb is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1# Cobb just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb lands with an uppercut that bounces Adams Junior off the cage and back into range. Adams Junior takes one to the side of the head.
Adams Junior fails to land the takedown. Cobb throws a right and a left that both miss. Cobb thuds a left hand into Adams Junior's body. Adams Junior lands with a straight right. Cobb didn't see that one coming. Adams Junior takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Adams Junior misses with an uppercut
and Cobb counters with a nice uppercut. Cobb just misses with a punch to the body.
Adams Junior with the counter takedown but Cobb avoids it easily. Adams Junior throws out a leg kick but Cobb moves out of range and Adams Junior only half commits. Adams Junior misses with a looping left. Cobb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adams Junior throws out the jab. JR Adams Junior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL# Cobb pushes Adams Junior up against the cage in a clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Adams Junior pushes off an throws an elbow but Cobb leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Adams Junior misses with a short punch on the inside. Adams Junior tries to break the clinch but Cobb is controlling the position. #BC# Cobb breaks from the clinch.
Cobb fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Semmy Cobb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adams Junior flicks out a counter leg kick but Cobb steps away. Adams Junior swinging wildly here.
Adams Junior jabs Cobb right on the nose. Cobb blinks but takes it well. Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobb's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cobb duly obliges. Cobb throws a body shot but no joy. Cobb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3# Cobb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Adams Junior waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobb.#CL# Cobb moves into the clinch. Adams Junior looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Adams Junior misses with a punch on the inside.
Cobb blocking some punches.
Cobb working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A short left from Adams Junior. Cobb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cobb misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2# Adams Junior pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Cobb tries to clinch up. Cobb fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Semmy Cobb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Cobb connects with a jab.#T4# Cobb tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Cobb throws a series of strikes that have Adams Junior backpedaling.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Cobb lands with an overhand left. Adams Junior throws a sloppy head kick and Cobb counters with a right hand to the body. Adams Junior gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cobb.#CL# Cobb gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Adams Junior tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobb. #TD2# Adams Junior drags the fight down to the ground.
Adams Junior has a closed guard, preventing Cobb from standing up. Adams Junior not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight! Semmy Cobb showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cobb, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Semmy Cobb! Semmy Cobb decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. JR Adams Junior spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries! Everyone knows that my opponent here has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs and illegal recreational drugs, so I'm confident this fight will soon be ruled a "No Contest." Thanks everyone for continuing to support those of us who fight clean.'.
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Event:
Madness Insanity 13
Date: Nov 17, 2019 |
#R1# Kueller looks to land a combination but Cobb avoids it well. Cobb dips to his left and cracks Kueller with an uppercut! Kueller misses with the body kick and Cobb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Kueller throws a right and a left that Cobb avoids nicely. Kueller misses with a body shot.
Cobb has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xtreme Foaming Shortcakes in the buildup to the fight. A jab from Cobb misses. Cobb works Kueller's body with a nice hook. Kueller throws out a loose jab but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it. Cobb takes a swing at Kueller's ribcage but misses. Kueller ducks right into an uppercut from Cobb. Cobb misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cobb misses with a looping left. Cobb throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A chopping leg kick lands by Kueller. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cobb lands a jab to Kueller's midsection. Cobb lands a really nice looking cross but Kueller seems unphased.
Kueller tries to land a leg kick but Cobb saw it coming and moves away.
Cobb is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1# Kueller throws an overhand right that lands on Cobb's shoulder, as Cobb tries to avoid the shot. Cobb blocks a low kick nicely. Cobb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kueller was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobb. Cobb avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Cobb throws a lazy right hand but Kueller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kueller steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cobb. Cobb connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Kueller feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cobb's calf. Cobb jabs Kueller right on the nose. Kueller blinks but takes it well. Cobb is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Kueller tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cobb is able to avoid easily. Kueller scoring well with a low kick there.
Kueller misses the shot to the body. Kueller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2# Kueller 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. This has been an exciting period of action! Cobb controlling Kueller's posture. #T2# Kueller is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Cobb is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. My spies in Xtreme Foaming Shortcakes inform me that Kueller has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Cobb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Kueller trying to control but Cobb is working from the bottom. Cobb can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kueller controls the pace. Cobb keeping moving, preventing Kueller from controlling successfully. #T3# Cobb has a closed guard, preventing Kueller from standing up. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Semmy Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cobb misses with a straight right. Kueller looks like he wants to counter punch here. Kueller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cobb moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Cobb throws a shot to the body.
Kueller feints a jab promting Cobb to slip. Kueller then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cobb slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2# It looks like Semmy Cobb has been cut. Cobb ducks under a wild hook from Kueller. The fighters circling - Cobb throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Cobb takes a swing at Kueller's ribcage but misses. Kueller lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Kueller fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cobb checks it well. Kueller looks to land a combination but Cobb avoids it well. Cobb tries to clinch up. Kueller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2# Kueller rushes Cobb and presses him up against the cage.#T4# Kueller is leaning against Cobb and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Kueller is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Kueller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kueller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobb. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kueller. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cobb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cobb lands on the inside with an uppercut. Kueller tries to land knees in the clinch but Cobb avoids the damage to the body. Kueller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Kueller throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kueller tries a knee to the head but Cobb blocks it.
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 Semmy Cobb will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Semmy Cobb's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Cobb misses with a body punch
and Kueller makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Cobb throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kueller on the side of the head. Kueller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cobb jabs at Kueller's body. Cobb throws a nice looking combination but Kueller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Kueller lands the left hand. Some bone on bone action there as Cobb checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Kueller is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Cobb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kueller. Cobb moves out of range of the body kick. Cobb 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. Kueller gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Cobb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Cobb. A big right from Kueller misses. #T1# Cobb misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kueller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Semmy Cobb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kueller thumps Cobb with a low kick. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Kueller scores with a body shot.
Kueller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cobb has time to react. Cobb jabs Kueller to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2# Kueller darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES# Cobb has one foot on Kueller's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Semmy Cobb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kueller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cobb as he jumps to the side. Cobb misses with a wild combination.
Kueller scores with a leg kick.
#T2# Cobb works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Kueller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cobb swinging wildly here.
Kueller will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Semmy Cobb is winning the standup battle so far. Sloppy strikes from Kueller. Those never looked like landing. Kueller loads up on a big right hand but Cobb slips the punch. Kueller throws a leg kick but Cobb moved away. Cobb lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Some wild striking there from Cobb.
Cobb misses with a shot to the body and Kueller counters with an outside leg kick.
Cobb works Kueller's body with a nice hook. Cobb lands a nice looking body shot.
#T3# Cobb misses with a double jab.
Cobb scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Cobb misses with a low kick. Kueller is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Kueller slips a jab and a cross from Cobb.
Kueller misses with a kick to the body.
Cobb misses with a wild body shot. Kueller throws out a counter right but Cobb avoids it with no problem. Cobb doesn't manage to clinch there - Kueller circles away.
Cobb throws a right and a left that Kueller avoids nicely. Cobb swats away the attempt to clinch by Kueller. Kueller fails with the takedown and Cobb counters with a stiff right hand. Kueller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cobb counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Cobb has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kueller.#T4# Kueller throws a right hand that Cobb ducks under and follows up with a left that Cobb also avoids with ease. Kueller throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cobb swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kueller counters with a left and a right that stings Cobb. #CL# Cobb takes the fight into the clinch. #BC# Cobb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kueller throws a jab but it's blocked by Cobb. Kueller is looking to land body kicks. Kueller looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Cobb rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kueller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2# Kueller moves into range and clinches up with Cobb. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kueller swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it. Kueller looks to throw an elbow but misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Semmy Cobb dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Semmy Cobb'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. This is the final round! #R3# Kueller thows a left - swing and a miss! Cobb tests Kueller's chin there with a solid looking shot. Cobb throws a right and a left that both miss. Kueller tries to bum rush Cobb with a series of wild strikes but Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Nice defenses there by Kueller. Cobb takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Kueller looks to move away, Cobb throws a big counter combo but Kueller just gets out of the way. Kueller throws a half hearted mid kick. A low kick from Kueller misses and Cobb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Kueller tries a head kick but it misses.
Cobb sizes up Kueller with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head kick by Kueller misses and Cobb counters with a nice body shot. Kueller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cobb moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cobb checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. A low kick from Kueller is predictable there and Cobb makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Kueller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Kueller lands a jab. Kueller throws a right hand that Cobb ducks under and follows up with a left that Cobb also avoids with ease. Cobb tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Kueller tries to clinch but Cobb moves away letting Cobb counter with a right hand. Cobb moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Cobb is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Cobb swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cobb rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kueller moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Kueller connects with a solid leg kick. Kueller shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cobb eats them both and turns towards Kueller to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Kueller throws a nice inside leg kick. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cobb, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A kick lands to the mid section there for Kueller. Kueller ducks right into an uppercut from Cobb. #ROC# Kueller is rocked! Cobb misses with a looping left. Benjamin Kueller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Kueller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobb. Cobb scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kueller in his tracks. Kueller is still on wobbly legs! Can Cobb finish him? Cobb misses with a few strikes there.
Cobb connects with a nice looking jab.
Kueller throws a head kick that misses. Kueller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. BOOM! Cobb lands a beautiful left hook that drops Kueller. Kueller tries to recover but Cobb is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Kueller lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Semmy Cobb! After the fight, Semmy Cobb was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2019 |
#R1# Skrumbellos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Cobb connects with a single shot there.#CUT# It looks like Devin Skrumbellos has been cut. Skrumbellos scores with a body shot.
Skrumbellos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cobb looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. A shot to the liver by Cobb. Beautiful body shot. Cobb throws a left and a right that both miss
#KD2# and Skrumbellos counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cobb! Skrumbellos lets Cobb back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2# It looks like Semmy Cobb has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL# Cobb moves into the clinch successfully.
A shot in the inside from Cobb. Skrumbellos can't break the clinch.
Cobb tries a body shot but Skrumbellos blocks it.
Skrumbellos misses with the head strike.
Skrumbellos is trying to break the clinch but Cobb is controlling him. Cobb blocks an uppercut.
Cobb lands a body shot in the clinch.
Skrumbellos swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it. Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch. Cobb blocks an uppercut.
#T1# Skrumbellos swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it. Skrumbellos working aggressively here.
Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Cobb.
Skrumbellos blocks an uppercut.
Cobb lands a nice uppercut. We've been informed that Skrumbellos 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. Skrumbellos misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch on the inside from Skrumbellos fails to land. Skrumbellos misses with a short punch on the inside. Skrumbellos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land. #BC# Cobb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Skrumbellos misses with a straight left. Semmy Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Cobb clinches up against the cage. Cobb pushes Skrumbellos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2# Skrumbellos misses with a short punch on the inside. Skrumbellos letting Cobb take a breather here. Skrumbellos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Skrumbellos misses with the head strike.
Skrumbellos lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cobb's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Cobb blocking some punches.
Cobb tries a body shot but Skrumbellos blocks it.
Skrumbellos throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb. Skrumbellos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cobb backwards. A right hand to the body from Cobb.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobb. Skrumbellos tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Skrumbellos misses with some punches.
Skrumbellos misses with a punch to the body.
#T3# Skrumbellos swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it. Cobb gets through Skrumbellos 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Cobb struggles to land a body shot inside as Skrumbellos controls his hands.
Skrumbellos misses with a body punch.
Skrumbellos misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cobb digs a right hand into Skrumbellos 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Skrumbellos 's gas tank. Skrumbellos throws a head punch that misses. Skrumbellos misses with a punch to the body.
#BC# Cobb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A shot to the body from Skrumbellos misses and Cobb counters with a nice uppercut. Cobb blocks a jab. Skrumbellos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb lands a right hook to the body.
Cobb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skrumbellos . Cobb appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4# Cobb throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skrumbellos . Skrumbellos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skrumbellos takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL# Cobb clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Skrumbellos misses with a body punch.
Cobb lands a body shot. Skrumbellos misses with a short punch on the inside. Skrumbellos tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Skrumbellos back against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Cobb. Skrumbellos throws a head punch that misses. Cobb lands with a right to the head. A nice left hand lands by Skrumbellos .
Skrumbellos throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb. Skrumbellos tries to break free but Cobb pushes him back against the cage. Cobb tries to work over Skrumbellos 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Cobb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Devin Skrumbellos will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Skrumbellos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cobb. Cobb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Nice straight punches there by Cobb. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cobb. Skrumbellos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb walks into a stiff left hand from Skrumbellos . Cobb throws a jab when Skrumbellos was well out of range. A punch combination from Cobb misses. Skrumbellos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Cobb connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Skrumbellos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Cobb cracks Skrumbellos with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT# That has opened up Devin Skrumbellos 's cut even more. Semmy Cobb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Cobb throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Skrumbellos ! But no joy. Skrumbellos misses with an uppercut
and Cobb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Skrumbellos throws a sloppy body shot
and Cobb counters with a straight right hand. Cobb wants to clinch.#T1# A jab lands there for Cobb. Cobb connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Cobb lands with a cross. #ROC# Skrumbellos is rocked!#CUT# The cut above Devin Skrumbellos 's eye is starting to cause him problems now. A leg kick checked by Cobb. Cobb swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Skrumbellos looks to land a left hand but Cobb moved out of range nicely. Cobb is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Cobb on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skrumbellos . Skrumbellos obviously looking to wear him down.
Cobb tries to move into range but Skrumbellos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Skrumbellos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Semmy Cobb is winning the standup battle so far. Skrumbellos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobb moves away. Skrumbellos throws the left hand but Cobb avoids the punch easily.#CL# Cobb closes the distance and clinches. Cobb is struggling to control the position.#T2# Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skrumbellos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC# Cobb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cobb throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A looping hook to the body misses from Cobb. Skrumbellos does a little dance to reset his feet. Skrumbellos looks like he wants to counter punch here. Cobb scores with a one two! Skrumbellos had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Cobb tries to clinch up. Cobb throws a right hand that misses
and Skrumbellos counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Skrumbellos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Cobb scores with a jab to the body. Skrumbellos throws a poor cross that misses
and Cobb makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Skrumbellos tries to land a front kick but Cobb steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Cobb scores with the left hand. Skrumbellos knows he should have avoided that one. Cobb throws a shot to the body.
#T3# Cobb lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Skrumbellos at a distance.
#CL# Cobb takes the fight into the clinch. Skrumbellos can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action.
Skrumbellos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Cobb. Cobb slows down the pace here.
Cobb is pushing Skrumbellos up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Skrumbellos working aggressively here.
Skrumbellos lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T4# With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skrumbellos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Semmy Cobb has scored more points in the clinch so far. Skrumbellos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cobb backwards. Skrumbellos misses with a short punch on the inside. Skrumbellos tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Skrumbellos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC# Cobb breaks the clinch.
Skrumbellos throws a hook but Cobb blocks it.#CL# Cobb closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cobb's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT2# Semmy Cobb's cut is getting worse. Skrumbellos gets through Cobb's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Cobb digs a right hand underneath Skrumbellos 's ribcage. Skrumbellos let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2# Skrumbellos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Semmy Cobb dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##CL# Cobb closes the distance and clinches.#BC# Cobb manages to break the clinch.
Skrumbellos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cobb is looking to clinch. Cobb blocks a low kick nicely. Skrumbellos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cobb. A cross from Cobb lands. Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skrumbellos . Skrumbellos avoids the body shot from Cobb.
Skrumbellos swings widly with a right hand
and Cobb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Skrumbellos misses with a hook. Cobb ducked under it nicely. Cobb lands a slapping body shot.
Cobb wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Skrumbellos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobb.
Skrumbellos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1# Cobb lands a body shot.
Jab, jab by Cobb - just one landing. A telegraphed right hand from Skrumbellos misses the target. It looked like Cobb was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Skrumbellos . Skrumbellos throws a leg kick and Cobb counters with a straight right hand. Skrumbellos looks to land a right hand but Cobb moved out of range. Skrumbellos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Cobb connects with a body shot. Skrumbellos misses with a straight right. Cobb throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Skrumbellos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. A slapping leg kick lands for Cobb.
Skrumbellos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cobb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Skrumbellos misses with a hook. Cobb was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Skrumbellos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2# Skrumbellos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Skrumbellos moves forwards but Cobb connects with a nice, crisp jab. Cobb lands a nice looking body shot.
Skrumbellos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cobb tries to bum rush Skrumbellos with a series of wild strikes but Skrumbellos uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Cobb wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Cobb lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT# Devin Skrumbellos 's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skrumbellos moves away. Cobb wants to clinch up but Skrumbellos keeps it at a distance. Skrumbellos misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Cobb counter with a right hand. Skrumbellos is still on wobbly legs! Can Cobb finish him? Cobb connects with a body shot. Skrumbellos seems to have recovered his senses. Cobb tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Skrumbellos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A countering left hand to the body from Skrumbellos misses. Cobb throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Skrumbellos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Skrumbellos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3# An inside leg kick from Skrumbellos misses. Skrumbellos throws a low kick but Cobb avoids it. Cobb's jab looks to have found its range, popping Skrumbellos under the eye.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Devin Skrumbellos 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Semmy Cobb! Semmy Cobb 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.
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Event:
AEW 33
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1# Cobb tries to clinch up but Karlsson circles away and keeps his distance. Karlsson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL# Cobb gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2# Karlsson manages to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Karlsson. Karlsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cobbs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2# It looks like Semmy Cobb has been cut. Cobb misses with a wild combination.
Karlsson throws a right and a left that Cobb avoids nicely. Cobb was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Karlsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobb. Karlsson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Karlsson throws a body shot but no joy. It looked like Cobb was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Nice cross by Karlsson. Karlsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#KD2# Karlsson drops Cobb with a beautiful combination! Cobb stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Karlsson is looking for the KO!#ROC2# Cobb is rocked! Cobb is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Karlsson just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Cobb has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kalle Karlsson! A relieved looking Kalle Karlsson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
AEW 24
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1# Cobb connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Galute momentarily.
A slow jab from Galute misses its intended target. Cobb lands a jab. Cobb cracks Galute with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL# Cobb fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Galute, pushing him back against the cage. Galute tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Galute tries to land a knee to the head but Cobb blocks with his arms.
Cobb displaying some good clinch control by pressing Galute up against the cage. Galute lands an uppercut. Galute lands a hook that snaps the head of Cobb backwards. Galute is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cobb is defending well for now. Galute misses with some punches.
Cobb blocking some punches.
Cobb avoids a wild elbow strike from Galute. Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Galute.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Galute misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Galute fails to land. #T1# Cobb dodges an elbow strike from Galute.
#BC# Cobb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cobb scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Galute gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cobb swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Galute. Galute throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Cobb takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT2# It looks like Semmy Cobb has been cut. Galute throws a head kick that misses. Galute throws a head kick but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Galute wants to clinch up but Cobb keeps it at a distance. Cobb has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight. Galute misses with a wild body shot. Galute buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Galute motions for Cobb to come forward. Galute throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Cobb swinging wildly here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Cobb misses with a straight right. Semmy Cobb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Galute swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobb scores with a body shot.
#T2# A left lands for Cobb. Galute looks to land a right hand but Cobb moved out of range. Cobb works over Galute's head and body with a nice combination. Cobb cracks Galute with a good jab. Galute misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Cobb jabs Galute right on the nose. Galute blinks but takes it well. Cobb loads up on a big right hand but Galute slips the punch. Galute throws a right and a left that Cobb avoids nicely. Cobb was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Galute takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Galute takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Cobb paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL# Cobb moves into the clinch. Galute misses with the head strike.
Cobb stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch on the inside from Galute fails to land. Galute doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3# Cobb lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Galute is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cobb is defending well for now. Cobb blocks a body shot from Galute. Cobb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC# Cobb manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Galute closes the distance and clinches.#BC# Cobb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Galute misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cobb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Galute takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2# Cobb tries to keep at a distance but Galute has taken the fight into the clinch. Cobb has Galute pushed against the cage. Galute throws a head punch that misses. Galute lands a body punch. Galute misses with a knee strike.
Cobb is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Cobb is trying to stall.
#T4# A right hand to the body from Galute.
Galute swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cobb prevents Galute from breaking the clinch. Cobb blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Galute trying to land knees to the body.
Cobb stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cobb scores with a nice hook to the head. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Galute as Cobb tries to tie him up. Cobb avoiding damage.
Galute works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Galute tries to work over Cobb'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.
Semmy Cobb dominated that round. The cut man is working on Semmy Cobb's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Cobb needs to keep his hands up - Galute had a free shot at his head there. Cobb avoids the body shot from Galute.
Galute throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Cobb avoids the head kick by Galute.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Cobb throws a one two combo.
Semmy Cobb is winning the standup battle so far. Cobb throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cobb lands a jab to the head.
Galute misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Galute throws a right and a left that both miss. No joy there for Cobb, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cobb changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Galute throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cobb scores with a jab to the head.
Galute tries for a takedown but Cobb sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Cobb connects with the punch. Cobb is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Galute fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1# Galute doesn't manage to clinch there - Cobb circles away.
#CL2# Cobb tries to keep at a distance but Galute has taken the fight into the clinch. Galute blocking some punches.
Galute tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Cobb lands a nice uppercut. Galute landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cobb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC# Cobb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Cobb scores with a jab to the jaw. Galute takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Cobb slips a straight right by Galute. Cobb swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Cobb misses with an uppercut. Cobb works the jab nicely. Cobb keeps the fight on the outside. Cobb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Galute can do to turn this around? A shot to the body from Galute misses enabling Cobb to counter with a crisp jab. #T2# Galute throws a sloppy head kick and Cobb counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Galute thinking. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cobb fails to land with a series of punches.
Galute misses the jab. Galute misses with a shot to the body and Cobb counters with a nice body shot. Cobb tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL# Cobb moves into the clinch successfully.
Galute landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobb. Galute struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Cobb blocks an elbow strike. Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Galute uses good head movement to avoid it. Galute stalling.
A head punch on the inside from Galute fails to land. Galute blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Galute lands a nice elbow. Cobb blocks an uppercut.
#T3# Galute misses with an elbow over the top. Lopeared Galute seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Cobb taking a breather. Galute lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cobb wants to break the clinch but can't.
Galute with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Galute misses with a short punch on the inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Galute. A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobb. Cobb prevents a body shot from Galute. With the fighters up against the cage, Galute throws an elbow but misses. #BC# Cobb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Cobb lands a really nice looking cross but Galute seems unphased.
Cobb lands with an overhand left. Cobb is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Nice defenses there by Galute. Galute takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4##CL2# Galute moves into the clinch. Galute lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Galute. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Galute lands an elbow inside. Galute misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Galute blocks an uppercut.
Cobb lands an uppercut. Galute is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cobb is defending well for now. Galute throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cobb has Galute pressed against the cage.
Cobb is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Galute keeps control of Cobb as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Galute avoiding damage.
Galute blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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 Semmy Cobb will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Semmy Cobb'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# Cobb misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cobb tries to clinch up. Cobb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2# Galute shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Cobb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Galute trying to control the pace. Galute wants to control but Cobb is keeping him busy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cobb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Galute trying to control the action but Cobb is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2# Galute is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cobb sees it coming and defends easily. Cobb tries to get to full guard but Galute has control of the leg. #SUB2# Galute seems to be looking for submissions.
Cobb is controlling Galute's position as best he can from this difficult position. Cobb is trying to stand.
#SUB2# Galute has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Cobb defend it? Galute steps over the head and cranks it - Cobb is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Galute!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lopeared Galute! Our winner, Lopeared Galute, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
AEW 18
Date: Jul 20, 2019 |
#R1# Cobb throws a wild combination but nothing lands. George throws a hook to the side of Cobb's head but Cobb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. George throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cobb on the side of the head. #CUT# It looks like Semmy Cobb has been cut. George takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2# It looks like Zahabi George has been cut. George scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cobb doesn't seem bothered though. George's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cobb connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! George scrambles back to his feet. George scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. George slips under a jab. Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but George is just out of range. Cobb throws a jab but it's blocked by George. Cobb moves out of range of the strikes. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Cobb takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Cobb takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. A combination from Cobb does no damage. It looked like George was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cobb. Cobb misses the shot to the body. George was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. George throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Cobb getting the better of the striking in that exchange. George misses with a body punch
and Cobb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Cobb takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Cobb misses with a wild combination.
#T1# A jab from George misses. George has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Cobb misses with an uppercut. George saw that one coming. Cobb lands a jab. George throws a shot to the body.
George misses with a straight right. Cobb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. George missing with a left hand there. Cobb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. George scores with a hook to the body. Cobb takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. George is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cobb misses with a series of wild punches.
Cobb looks to land a right hand but George moved out of range. George 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. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Some wild striking there from George.
Cobb swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
George avoids the head kick by Cobb.
#T2# Cobb throws a jab when George was well out of range. Nice jab there from Cobb. Cobb on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cobb throws a hook to the side of George's head but George sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Cobb tries to bum rush George with a series of wild strikes but George uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A looping hook to the body misses from George. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet. A big right from Cobb misses. George misses with an uppercut. A nice side step and Cobb releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. George keeps the fight on the outside. Cobb cracks George with a good jab. George with a body punch. A glancing blow. Cobb is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. A looping hook to the body misses from Cobb. George does a little dance to reset his feet. George lands with a good body shot. Cobb looks winded! A jab from George misses. Cobb avoids a lazy jab quite easily. George throws a hook to the side of Cobb's head but Cobb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. George wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Cobb throws a right and a left that George avoids nicely. Cobb takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T3# Cobb needs to keep his hands up - George had a free shot at his head there. George tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from George. George keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobb. Cobb throws a body shot but no joy. Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
George is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. George connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT# That has opened up Semmy Cobb's cut even more. George fails with an attempt to clinch.
George listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Cobb tries a head kick but it misses.
George ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. George throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD# George cracks Cobb with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cobb looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can George finish him?
#ROC# Cobb is rocked! George is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Cobb walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! George swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zahabi George!
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Event:
Madness 2: Mitchell vs Garinho
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1# Cobb scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kueller in his tracks. Kueller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. No joy there for Kueller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kueller connects with a nice looking jab.
Cobb misses with a hook. Kueller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Kueller takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cobb throws a looping overhand right but Kueller ducks down to avoid it. Kueller scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT# It looks like Semmy Cobb has been cut. A kick lands to the mid section there for Kueller. Kueller looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A slow jab from Cobb misses its intended target. Kueller ducks under a wild hook from Cobb. A thudding body kick lands there by Kueller!
Kueller misses with a body kick. A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target. Cobb misses with a body shot.
Kueller seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Cobb throws a shot to the body.
Kueller misses with a low kick. Kueller avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kueller scores with a nice strike. Cobb throws a right hand that misses
and Kueller counters with a body kick. #T1# Kueller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kueller throws a wild body kick that Cobb sees coming a mile off. A little jabbing left from Cobb on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Cobb throws an overhand right that lands on Kueller's shoulder, as Kueller tries to avoid the shot. Kueller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Kueller feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cobb's calf. Cobb throws a big shot that misses. Cobb avoids the head kick by Kueller.
Semmy Cobb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kueller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cobb.
Cobb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kueller manages to avoid it. Kueller just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb throws a lazy right hand but Kueller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kueller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cobb. Kueller throws a half hearted mid kick. Cobb feints a jab promting Kueller to slip. Cobb then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kueller slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2# It looks like Benjamin Kueller has been cut. A lazy body kick from Kueller letting Cobb counter with a right hand. Cobb missing with a left hand there. Kueller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2##TD# Kueller closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cobb to the mat! Cobb manages to get full guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Kueller distracts Cobb with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kueller scoring with some ground and pound. Kueller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cobb swivels though and keeps the full guard. Kueller wants to control from the top but Cobb keeps moving. Kueller 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. Kueller is really struggling to control Cobb but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3# Kueller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Cobb is looking to stand up but Kueller isn't so interested in that idea. Cobb keeping moving, preventing Kueller from controlling successfully. Kueller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Kueller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Kueller is working hard here to advance position.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Kueller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#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.#CL2# Cobb has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kueller throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb. Cobb takes an elbow to the temple. Cobb stops a takedown attempt from Kueller.
Cobb takes an elbow to the forehead. Cobb slowing the pace effectively. Kueller lands a nice elbow. Kueller tries to score a body lock takedown but Cobb shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Kueller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Cobb tries to break the clinch but Kueller is controlling the position. A nice right hand lands inside from Kueller. #CUT# That has opened up Semmy Cobb's cut even more.#BC2# Cobb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kueller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cobb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slow jab from Cobb misses its intended target. Kueller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. 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 Benjamin Kueller will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Cobb takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Kueller just misses with a punch to the body.
Kueller dodges the punch combination from Cobb.
Kueller tries to clinch but Cobb is having none of it. A solid leg kick lands there for Kueller.
#CL# Cobb gets tackled into the cage by Kueller. Kueller maintains the clinch. Kueller manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cobb blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Cobb is trying to break free. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kueller tries to land knees in the clinch but Cobb avoids the damage to the body. #BC2# Cobb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cobb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kueller was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobb. Kueller is looking to counter the offense by Cobb and move into the clinch. Kueller lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kueller sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1# Cobb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cobb takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Cobb 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. Cobb is breathing heavily. Kueller looks to land a body kick but Cobb moved away.#CL# Kueller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb. Cobb is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kueller throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2# Cobb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A swing and a miss from Cobb. Kueller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from Kueller. Cobb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cobb takes a swing at Kueller's ribcage but misses. Kueller connects with an inside leg kick. Cobb blocks a head kick by Kueller.
Nice body kick from Kueller.#T2# Kueller is looking to land body kicks. Cobb scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kueller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kueller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. It looked like Kueller was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cobb. Kueller misses with a head kick.
Cobb missing with a left hand there. Kueller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kueller is looking to wear down Cobb with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Kueller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cobb circles away quickly and effectively. Cobb bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Kueller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kueller. Kueller shoots for a takedown but Cobb saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Cobb on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Cobb throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Nice body punch from Cobb. Kueller doesn't manage to clinch there - Cobb circles away.
Kueller with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cobb to score with a decent uppercut.#T3# Kueller darts in looking for a takedown but Cobb gets double underhooks and turns Kueller into the cage. #KD2# Cobb bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Kueller! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC2# Kueller is rocked!#SU2# Cobb gets to his feet - Kueller follows without any prompting. Oh Kueller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Cobb throws a monster overhand right that drops Kueller! Cobb follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Semmy Cobb! A very excited looking Semmy Cobb 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.
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Event:
Madness 1: Reawakening
Date: Jun 14, 2019 |
#R1# Kueller explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Cobb misses with a straight left. Kueller connects with a body shot that sends Cobb's belly button to the back. Kueller misses with a head kick.
Kueller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Kueller lands a nice shot to the body.
Cobb scores with a one two! Kueller had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Kueller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kueller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobb. Cobb checks a leg kick. Cobb swings for the body but Kueller moves out of range.
Kueller tries a head kick but it misses.
Cobb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Cobb. Those never looked like landing. Cobb sets himself, and Kueller steps forward looking for the clinch! Cobb avoids it this time. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kueller attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Kueller throws a lazy head kick letting Cobb counter with a right hand. Kueller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cobb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kueller connects with an inside leg kick. Cobb misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Semmy Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Kueller staying out of range there. Kueller is trying to counter with his kicks. A thudding body kick lands there by Kueller!
We've been informed that Kueller 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. Cobb misses with an uppercut. A slow jab from Cobb misses its intended target. Cobb throws a combination that misses and Kueller counters with a big head kick but Cobb shrugs it off. Kueller lands with a hook. Cobb tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Kueller misses with a kick to the body.
We've been told by Cobb's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Cobb throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kueller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cobb manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Cobb throws a hook but Kueller avoids it easily. Kueller misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cobb paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Kueller throws a head kick that half lands.
Cobb cracks Kueller with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cobb is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Cobb swats away the attempt to clinch by Kueller. It looked like Cobb was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2# Kueller scores with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Cobb - just one landing. Cobb uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC# Kueller is rocked! Cobb drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Kueller's head, knocking him out cold! Cobb is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Semmy Cobb! Semmy Cobb decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2019 |
#R1# Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lakota. Lakota tries a head kick but it misses.
Cobb lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cobb scores with a jab to the head.
Cobb is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Lakota hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Semmy Cobb! Semmy Cobb 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. In defeat, Billy Lakota stepped up to the mic, saying 'I am honored to have fought and learned from you. Next time I will not make the same mistakes. Well Done.'.
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Event:
CEC 650
Date: Apr 03, 2019 |
#R1# Cobb misses with a hook. Cobb falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gray counters with an outside leg kick.
Cobb fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Semmy Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cobb bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gray's head. Cobb misses with a looping left. It looked like Gray wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Cobb throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gray counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT# It looks like Semmy Cobb has been cut. Gray avoids the head kick by Cobb.
Gray lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Gray throws a big shot that misses. Gray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cobb misses with an uppercut
and Gray counters with a nice leg kick. Gray lands a jab. Gray throws a leg kick that misses. Gray defending well as Cobb loads up on a big left hand. #KD# Gray drops Cobb with a beautiful combination! Cobb stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gray is looking for the KO!#ROC# Cobb is rocked!#T1# Cobb misses with a series of wild punches.
Cobb is still on wobbly legs! Can Gray finish him? Cobb switches off momentarily and Gray cracks him with a monster right hand! Cobb topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Gray dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Gray!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gabriel Gray! An out of breath Gabriel Gray thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
CEC 645
Date: Mar 01, 2019 |
#R1# Spong throws a leg kick that is checked and Cobb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Donk. Cobb catches Spong right on the button with a cross.#CL2# Cobb rushes Spong and presses him up against the cage. Spong lands a nice uppercut. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Spong crunches a lovely knee into Cobb's ribcage. Cobb taking a breather. Spong pushes Cobb back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land. Spong misses with the head strike.
Spong lands with a short head shot on the inside. Spong lands a shot to the body. Spong misses with a knee strike.
Spong tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Cobb is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Cobb holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Spong lands with a right to the head. #T1# Cobb takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT# It looks like Semmy Cobb has been cut. Spong misses with a punch on the inside.
Spong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cobb backwards. Spong scores with an uppercut up the middle. Cobb working hard to break the clinch. Spong taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Spong letting Cobb take a breather here. Spong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cobb backwards. Cobb has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Spong seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cobb can turn it around. A right hand to the body from Spong.
Cobb looks winded! Cobb blocks a body shot from Spong. Cobb leaning against his opponent.
Spong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cobb backwards. Spong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spong. Spong tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Spong back against the cage. Spong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Spong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cobb is defending well for now. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Spong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cobb backwards. #T2# Spong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Spong missing with knees to the body.
Spong scores with a nice hook to the head. A short uppercut from Spong. A short right hand to the side of the head by Spong. Spong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cobb has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Spong. #ROC# Cobb is rocked! Spong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Spong lands with a light punch inside. Cobb is still on wobbly legs! Can Spong finish him? Spong throws a big uppercut that drops Cobb! More strikes from Spong and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Cobb lies dazed against the cage as Spong celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alistair Spong! An intense looking Alistair Spong took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'You even said you'd kill somebody didn't ya? I killed 2 people dog, so what that make me? It should tell you I go the extra mile just to do you homie. See when those lights go on, it's time for people like me to stand up, and we make people like you break. So do yourselves a favor man, and stay away'.
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Event:
CEC 641
Date: Feb 08, 2019 |
#R1# Nice uppercut there from Cobb. Mundi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Cobb throws a right and a left that Mundi avoids nicely. Mundi misses the shot to the body. Cobb lands a slapping body shot.
Cobb with a jab. Cobb misses with a few strikes there.
Mundi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2# Cobb clinches up against the cage. Mundi misses with a short punch on the inside. Mundi misses with a body punch.
Cobb blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mundi. Mundi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb lands with a short shot to the head. Cobb holding his opponent close, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action! Mundi has a couple of punches blocked by Cobb.
#T1# Cobb leaning his opponent against the cage. Cobb wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mundi has him pressed against the cage. Mundi has a couple of punches blocked by Cobb.
#BC2# Cobb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Mundi connects with a body shot that sends Cobb's belly button to the back. Mundi takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses. Jab by Mundi.#CUT# It looks like Semmy Cobb has been cut. Cobb tries a head kick but it misses.
Cobb throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cobb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Mundi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mundi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Cobb throws a jab but it's blocked by Mundi. Mundi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Cobb changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2# A slow jab from Mundi misses its intended target. Mundi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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! Mundi looks to land a left hand but Cobb moved out of range nicely. Mundi dodges the punch combination from Cobb.
Mundi blocks a jab. It looked like Mundi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. A jab from Cobb finds it's way through Mundi's defenses. A big right from Cobb misses. A quick step to the side and Mundi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Cobb throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mundi counters with a nice body shot. Cobb connects with a nice looking jab.
Cobb connects with the punch. Cobb swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mundi. Mundi takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses. #T3# Cobb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Cobb throws a right hand that Mundi ducks under and follows up with a left that Mundi also avoids with ease. An attempted straight right counter from Mundi misses the target. Mundi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobb. Mundi cracks Cobb with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Cobb stuns Mundi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Cobb misses with a body shot
#CL# and Mundi counters by moving into the clinch. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Cobb blocking some punches.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Mundi. Mundi misses with a hook from the clinch. Cobb is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Mundi misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2# Cobb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4# Mundi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobb. Cobb scores with a punch to the head. Cobb misses with a hook. Cobb scores with a shot to the body.
Cobb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mundi manages to avoid it. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Cobb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Mundi misses with a wild body shot. Mundi misses with a hook. Nice shot lands for Mundi. Mundi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Mundi throws a looping overhand right but Cobb ducks down to avoid it. #CL2# Cobb gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. A head punch on the inside from Mundi fails to land. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Semmy Cobb dominated that round. The cut man is working on Semmy Cobb's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Cobb misses with a wild body shot. Cobb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A shot to the body from Cobb misses and Mundi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT# That has opened up Semmy Cobb's cut even more. Semmy Cobb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Mundi slips a straight right by Cobb.#CL# Mundi clinches up with Cobb and pushes him back against the cage. Mundi blocks an uppercut.
Cobb has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mundi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cobb can turn it around. Mundi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Mundi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cobb misses with the head strike.
#BC2# Cobb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mundi looks to throw the jab but Cobb is out of range. Cobb moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL# Mundi has Cobb up against the cage in a clinch.
Mundi misses with some punches.
#T1# Mundi misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cobb working some nice short punches in the clinch. A body shot lands from Mundi.
Cobb wants to get back to striking at distance but Mundi won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Cobb scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2# Cobb breaks from the clinch.
Cobb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mundi. Cobb misses with a hook. Mundi defending well as Cobb loads up on a big left hand. A little feinted left hand from Mundi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Cobb misses with the combination.
Cobb misses with a looping right. A quick step to the side and Mundi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. A lazy left from Cobb finds it's target. A jab from Cobb misses. #T2# Cobb throws a right hand that Mundi ducks under and follows up with a left that Mundi also avoids with ease. Cobb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mundi. Cobb throws a head kick that misses and Mundi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cobb clobbers Mundi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Cobb lands a nice shot that snaps Mundi's head back.
Mundi doesn't manage to clinch there - Cobb circles away.
Mundi moves in looking to clinch but Cobb pushes him off. Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mundi sees it coming and avoids it easily. Cobb throws a right hand that misses
and Mundi counters with a straight right hand.#ROC# Cobb is rocked!#CUT# The cut above Semmy Cobb's eye is starting to cause him problems now. No joy there for Cobb, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cobb misses with a lunging right hand
and Mundi scores with a counter punch that sends Cobb to the canvas! Mundi smells blood - he's punishing Cobb with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Cobb has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gordon Mundi! A relieved looking Gordon Mundi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
CEC 638
Date: Jan 18, 2019 |
#R1# Cobb misses with a combination
and Monteiro counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2# It looks like Semmy Cobb has been cut. Cobb throws a hook but Monteiro avoids it easily. Cobb swings for the body but Monteiro moves out of range.
Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Monteiro is just out of range. Semmy Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Monteiro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Cobb throws a predictable looking body shot
and Monteiro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Cobb throws a right hand that misses
and Monteiro counters with a straight right hand. Cobb swings widly with a right hand
and Monteiro counters with a huge right that knocks Cobb out cold! Monteiro is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tony Monteiro! Our winner, Tony Monteiro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
CEC 635
Date: Dec 28, 2018 |
#R1# Cobb ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. A looping hook to the body misses from O Rangers. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL# Cobb has O Rangers up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC# Cobb manages to break the clinch.
O Rangers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cobb to score with a decent uppercut. O Rangers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cobb at a distance.
Cobb throws a lazy right hand but O Rangers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. O Rangers let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. O Rangers connects with a body shot that sends Cobb's belly button to the back. O Rangers lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2# It looks like Semmy Cobb has been cut. Cobb misses with an uppercut. Cobb scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Cobb throws a jab but it's blocked by O Rangers. O Rangers moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. O Rangers misses with a straight left. Cobb throws a combination that misses and O Rangers counters with a left to the body. #CL# Cobb gets a clinch. Good anti-grappling being displayed by O Rangers as Cobb tries to tie him up. O Rangers lands with a light punch inside. #T1# O Rangers misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb. Cobb blocks a body shot from O Rangers. Cobb working aggressively here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from O Rangers. Cobb can't break the clinch.
O Rangers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. O Rangers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
O Rangers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cobb is looking to break free of the clinch but O Rangers has double underhooks. #BC# Cobb manages to break the clinch.
Cobb looks to land a left hand but O Rangers moved out of range nicely. O Rangers tries to clinch but Cobb moves out of range. O Rangers connects with a nice looking jab.
#CUT2# Semmy Cobb's cut is getting worse.#T2# Cobb slips a straight right by O Rangers. Cobb throws a hook but O Rangers avoids it easily. Cobb swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by O Rangers. Cobb moves out of range of the strikes. A combination from Cobb does no damage. O Rangers is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cobb with a body shot. O Rangers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. O Rangers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action! No joy there for O Rangers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
O Rangers misses with a looping right. O Rangers throws a body shot but no joy. Cobb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and O Rangers counters with a lovely shot to the body. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by O Rangers. Cobb throws a big shot that misses. Semmy Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. O Rangers scores with a shot to the body.
Cobb is breathing heavily. Cobb misses with a combination
and O Rangers counters with a big right hand! Oh Cobb is in trouble here! O Rangers follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony O Rangers! A victorious Tony O Rangers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
UCF 14
Date: Oct 31, 2018 |
#R1# Pato moves forwards but Cobb connects with a nice, crisp jab. Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pato paws at him with a jab and circles away. Pato moves in looking to clinch but Cobb pushes him off. Cobb looks like he wants to counter punch here. A left and a right from Cobb both land. Nice combination. Cobb fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL# Pato has Cobb up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2# Cobb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Cobb dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Pato throws a hook but Cobb avoids it easily. Pato misses with a left hand and Cobb counters with a straight right hand.#CL# Cobb tries to keep at a distance but Pato has taken the fight into the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cobb is pushing Pato up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Pato misses with a hook from the clinch. Pato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow. Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1# Pato working aggressively here.
#BC2# Cobb breaks from the clinch.
Pato wants to clinch up but Cobb keeps it at a distance. Pato takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Cobb tries to clinch there but Pato circles away.
Pato is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cobb. Cobb's corner calls for a 1-2. Cobb obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Cobb has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pato is landing a low percentage of strikes. Cobb swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pato. Cobb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pato. Cobb lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Cobb is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Cobb lands with an uppercut that bounces Pato off the cage and back into range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The fighters circling - Cobb throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Pato is looking to clinch but Cobb is avoiding it.
Pato looks to clinch and Cobb counters with a lovely shot to the body. Pato swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cobb counters with a nice uppercut. Cobb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL# Pato clinches. Cobb blocking some punches.
#T2# Pato misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Pato's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Pato pushes Cobb back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Pato misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pato lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2# Cobb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Cobb. Those never looked like landing. The fighters circle momentarily. Cobb darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Cobb connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Cobb lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL# Pato rushes Cobb and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. A short right from Pato on the inside. Cobb looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Cobb wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow. Cobb manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC# Pato breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3# Pato throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cobb counters with a straight right hand. Cobb bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Pato's corner calls for a 1-2. Pato obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT# It looks like Semmy Cobb has been cut. Cobb misses with a hook. Cobb misses with a straight right. Pato wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Pato slips under a jab. The fight stays on the outside here - Pato looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Cobb works over Pato's head and body with a nice combination. Pato fails in his attempt to clinch. Cobb throws out a counter right but Pato avoids it with no problem. Cobb scores with a jab. Pato acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Pato tries to clinch up. Cobb tries to bum rush Pato with a series of wild strikes but Pato uses good footwork to avoid the assault. This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2# Pato tries to keep at a distance but Cobb has taken the fight into the clinch. Pato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4##BC2# Cobb manages to break the clinch.
Cobb misses with a body shot.
Cobb ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Pato doesn't manage to clinch there - Cobb circles away.
Cobb scores with a punch to the head. Cobb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pato.
Cobb lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pato tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Pato swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pato on the side of the head. Pato misses with a looping right.#CL# Pato closes the distance and clinches. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cobb blocking some punches.
Cobb content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC# Pato escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Semmy Cobb dominated that round. The cut man is working on Semmy Cobb's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Pato throws a hook to the side of Cobb's head but Cobb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Cobb rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pato moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Pato is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Cobb's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Pato is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Cobb pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pato back to the cage. Cobb follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. A big left from Pato misses. Cobb has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Pato tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cobb swats him away and circles back towards the center. Pato fails in his attempt to clinch. Cobb swats away the attempt to clinch by Pato. Pato moves in looking to clinch but Cobb pushes him off. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cobb tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pato manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Semmy Cobb seems to be getting the better of the standup. Pato wants to clinch. Pato is looking to clinch but Cobb is avoiding it.
Cobb connects with a single shot there.#T1# Pato takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cobb is looking to clinch but Pato is avoiding it.
Cobb staying out of range there. Cobb throws out a counter right but Pato avoids it with no problem. Cobb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Pato wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Cobb with a hook. Cobb lands a jab. Cobb throws a body punch but Pato moves out of range. As Cobb tries to get set, Pato tries to push him back and clinch up but Cobb manages to avoid the attempt. Pato wants to clinch and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand! Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pato. Semmy Cobb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Cobb throws a hook to the side of Pato's head but Pato sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Pato tries to counter by clinching up but Cobb breaks away and moves out of range. Cobb stalks Pato and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pato's face. Pato staggers backwards, shaken. Pato tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Pato tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL# Cobb gets tackled into the cage by Pato. Pato maintains the clinch. Guillermo Pato has scored more points in the clinch so far. This has been an exciting period of action! Cobb lands with a right to the head. #BC2# Cobb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2# Cobb throws a right and a left that Pato avoids nicely. Cobb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pato. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Pato tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cobb manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Cobb throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pato. Pato takes a shot right to the bread basket. Cobb cracks Pato with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Cobb's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cobb duly obliges. Pato looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Cobb lands a glancing blow to the side of Pato's head. Pato throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pato takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Pato throws a right hand that Cobb ducks under and follows up with a left that Cobb also avoids with ease. Pato connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cobb. Cobb circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Pato tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Despite the aggression on Cobb's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Cobb 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. Cobb throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cobb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cobb throws a nice looking combination but Pato bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Cobb swings for the body but Pato moves out of range.
Pato drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3# Pato tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Pato misses with a few strikes there.
Pato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobb.
Cobb jabs Pato right on the nose. Pato blinks but takes it well. A shot to the liver by Cobb. Beautiful body shot. Cobb feints a jab promting Pato to slip. Cobb then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pato slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Cobb stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL# Pato closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Pato misses with a punch to the body.
Pato is trying to break the clinch but Cobb has him pressed against the cage. Pato's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Cobb can't break the clinch.
#BC2# Cobb breaks the clinch.
Cobb scores with a hook to the body. Pato takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL# Pato has closed the distance and engaged Cobb in a clinch.
#T4# Pato struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Come on Cobb - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cobb stalls. Cobb receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#BC2# Cobb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cobb with a nice cross. Nice body punch from Cobb. Pato looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range. Cobb lands a nice hook to Pato's body. Pato takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Pato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pato looks like he's thinking about clinching though. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Pato tries to clinch there but Cobb circles away.
Pato scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cobb in his tracks. Pato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobb.
Cobb doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Pato doesn't manage to clinch there - Cobb circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Semmy Cobb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Semmy Cobb's cut. 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# Jab from Cobb. Pato tries to clinch up. Cobb's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pato under the eye. Cobb thuds a left hand into Pato's body.#KD2# Oooooh!!! Cobb has knocked Pato down with a huge combo! Cobb steps away and waves a wobbly Pato back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2# Pato is rocked! A combination from Cobb does no damage. Pato wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Oh Pato is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Pato tries to clinch there but Cobb circles away.
Pato is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Cobb scores with the left hand. Pato knows he should have avoided that one. A jab from Pato misses. Pato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobb throws out the jab. Pato throws a right hand that misses
and Cobb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Pato tries to clinch up. Cobb scores with a decent looking hook. Pato tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cobb paws at him with a jab and circles away. It seemed like Cobb was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Pato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobb.
Cobb grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Pato takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Cobb cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Semmy Cobb! Semmy Cobb decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
CCF 34
Date: Aug 31, 2018 |
#R1# Cobb with a hook. Cobb throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Tielemans counter with a right hand. #CUT2# It looks like Semmy Cobb has been cut. Tielemans tries to clinch up. It looked like Cobb was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tielemans. Cobb throws a hook but Tielemans blocks it. Cobb's corner calls for a 1-2. Cobb obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Tielemans steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cobb. Tielemans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from Tielemans. Tielemans needs to keep his hands up - Cobb had a free shot at his head there.#ROC# Tielemans is rocked! Tielemans tries to get into range but Cobb steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Tielemans! 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! Cobb scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Semmy Cobb! Semmy Cobb decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
CCF 30: Cobb vs Butler 2
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Butler closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cobb to the mat! Cobb manages to get full guard. Butler looking to pass the guard. Cobb wants to get back to his feet but Butler is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Cobb utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Butler throwing strikes but missing. Butler is looking to work some ground and pound but Cobb has wrist control. Butler stands and throws Cobb's legs to the side, diving into side control. Butler wants to take a breather but Cobb manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Butler. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Butler connects with a couple of short punches. Butler postures up in Cobb's guard and throws a big left but Cobb blocks it. #T1# Butler throws a big right hand that misses. Cobb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Butler sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cobb's guard. Butler works his way into full mount! Butler pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#CUT2# It looks like Semmy Cobb has been cut. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Butler lands a nice shot to the head. Butler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. A nice elbow there by Butler. Butler throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Cobb because Butler loaded up on that one. Butler punching from mount but Cobb doing a good job of avoiding damage. Butler won't let Cobb get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Butler cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Butler postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Cobb in real trouble here! The ref calls for Cobb to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Butler! Jake Butler is the new heavyweight champion! A very excited looking Jake Butler 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.
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Event:
CCF FN27:Wearmouth v Veronin 3
Date: Jul 08, 2018 |
#R1# Cobb lands a jab.#CUT# It looks like Carlos Ruas has been cut. Cobb misses with a series of wild punches.
Ruas feints the counter takedown. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Ruas shoots in and drives through. Cobb sprawls well. Cobb misses with a hook. Cobb thows a left - swing and a miss! Ruas takes a body punch but keeps moving. Ruas swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb misses with a hook. Cobb misses the jab. Ruas misses with an uppercut. Cobb scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Cobb misses with an uppercut. Cobb throws an overhand right that lands on Ruas's shoulder, as Ruas tries to avoid the shot. Ruas ducks under a wild hook from Cobb. Ruas fails with a takedown attempt. Ruas misses with an uppercut
and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ruas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cobb misses with a few strikes there.
Ruas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1# Cobb throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruas. Ruas misses with a takedown attempt - Cobb sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Cobb has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xtreme Fighting Systems in the buildup to the fight. Semmy Cobb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Ruas. Cobb sizes up Ruas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Ruas throws a shot from downtown. Cobb moves away and avoids it. Cobb misses with a hook. Ruas ducked under it nicely. Ruas takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses. Ruas ducks under a wild hook from Cobb. Ruas ducks under a wild hook from Cobb. And Ruas tries to counter it with a takedown but Cobb pushes his down on his head and steps out. Ruas misses with a wild body shot. Cobb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Cobb's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cobb duly obliges. Cobb staying out of range there.#TD2# Ruas fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cobb to the ground. Ruas is now in Cobb's 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! Cobb keeping full guard, as Ruas tries to pass. #ES# Cobb pushes Ruas off and gets back to his feet.
#T2# Ruas just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Cobb misses with a hook. Ruas looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range. Cobb looks to throw the jab but Ruas is out of range. Cobb listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Ruas walks into a jab.#CUT# That has opened up Carlos Ruas's cut even more. Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruas is just out of range. Ruas misses the jab. Cobb looks to land a left hand but Ruas moved out of range nicely. Cobb is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Ruas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cobb as he jumps to the side. Semmy Cobb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Cobb's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ruas under the eye. Cobb lands a jab. Ruas darts in looking for a takedown but Cobb gets double underhooks and turns Ruas into the cage. Cobb changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Cobb fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ruas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cobb defends it well.#T3# Cobb scores with a nice head shot. Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruas is just out of range. Ruas feints the counter takedown. Ruas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Ruas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Cobb connects with a right hand. Ruas shakes it off. Ruas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobb. Cobb will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cobb connects with a jab.#CUT# The cut above Carlos Ruas's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Ruas misses with a hook. Cobb ducked under it nicely. A looping hook to the body misses from Ruas. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet. Cobb feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ruass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Cobb is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Cobb dips to his left and cracks Ruas with an uppercut! The fighters circling - Cobb throws out the jab but it was never going to land. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Cobb scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Cobb is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Ruas shoots in looking for a takedown. Cobb tries to sprawl out of it but Ruas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cobb manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4# A punch combination from Cobb misses. Cobb misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheers as Cobb lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ruas doesn't seem phased though. Ruas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Cobb misses the jab. Semmy Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ruas lands with a right hand. Cobb stuffs the takedown attempt from Ruas. Ruas gets slowly back to his feet. Cobb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Ruas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT# Carlos Ruas's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Cobb misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cobb uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ruas has time to react. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ruas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobb moves away. Ruas wants to clinch up but Cobb keeps it at a distance. Cobb scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ruas in his tracks. Cobb swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ruas. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Semmy Cobb dominated that round. The cut man is working on Carlos Ruas's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Cobb misses with the combination.
Cobb lands a jab to the nose. Ruas throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Cobb to counter with a crisp jab. Cobb lands a head shot. A lazy left from Cobb finds it's target. Ruas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Carlos Ruas's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Semmy Cobb! Semmy Cobb is the new heavyweight champion! A very excited looking Semmy Cobb 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. The defeated Carlos Ruas had this to say: 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.
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Event:
CCF 24:Butler vs Cobb
Date: Jun 08, 2018 |
#R1# Cobb's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cobb duly obliges. #CUT2# It looks like Jake Butler has been cut. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Butler is defended easily by Cobb. Cobb fails to land with a series of punches.
Butler fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Cobb rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Butler moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Cobb cracks Butler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Cobb stuffs the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Butler. That's going to take a lot out of him. Butler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Butler walks into a straight right hand from Cobb. Butler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cobb misses with a double jab.
Cobb slaps away a takedown attempt from Butler, before circling back to the center of the mat. Cobb looks like he wants to counter punch here. Cobb sizes up Butler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Butler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cobb as he avoids it easily. Butler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cobb swivels and escapes. Butler tries to close the distance and clinch but Cobb swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1##KD2# Cobb drops Butler with a beautiful combination! Butler stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cobb is looking for the KO!#ROC2# Butler is rocked! Butler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Oh Butler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! BOOM! Cobb lands a beautiful left hook that drops Butler. Butler tries to recover but Cobb is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Butler lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Semmy Cobb! Semmy Cobb decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 15
Date: May 02, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land. We've been informed that Cobb has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#BC# Grabber manages to break the clinch.
Cobb tries to clinch up. Cobb wants to clinch up but Grabber keeps it at a distance. It looked like Grabber was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cobb.#CL2# Cobb clinches up against the cage. Grabber wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grabber wants to break free but Cobb has control.
#BC# Grabber manages to break the clinch.
Cobb darts in trying to clinch and Grabber counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT# It looks like Semmy Cobb has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cobb is looking to clinch. Grabber is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Cobb is looking to clinch but Grabber is avoiding it.
Cobb tries to clinch up and Grabber counters with a right hand to the body. Cobb tries to clinch up.#T1# Cobb tries to clinch but fails miserably and Grabber counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Cobb looks winded! Cobb tries to clinch up but Grabber circles away and keeps his distance. Cobb tries to clinch but Grabber moves away and Grabber scores with a counter punch that sends Cobb to the canvas! Grabber smells blood - he's punishing Cobb with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Cobb has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crotch Grabber! Crotch Grabber took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, WarHorse Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
TGC 49: Montgomery vs Reaper
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Cobb darts in and clinches Sylvia up against the cage. Sylvia can't break the clinch.
Cobb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sylvias head. Cobb told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight. Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside. Cobb prevents Sylvia from breaking the clinch. Sylvia drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch. Cobb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC# Sylvia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Cobb clinches up with Sylvia and pushes him back against the cage. Cobb lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sylvia wants to break free but Cobb has control.
Cobb keeps control of Sylvia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Sylvia. Cobb lands with a short shot to the head. A frustrated look appears on Sylvia's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1# A frustrated look appears on Sylvia's face as he tries to break the clinch. A frustrated look appears on Sylvia's face as he tries to break the clinch. Sylvia tries to break the clinch but Cobb is controlling the position. Cobb lands with a light punch inside. #CUT2# It looks like Slim Sylvia has been cut. Sylvia tries to break the clinch but Cobb is controlling the position. Cobb lands with a right to the head. Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Sylvia uses good head movement to avoid it. Cobb misses with the head strike.
Cobb working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb. A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land. Cobb keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sylvia's efforts to push away.#BC# Sylvia breaks the clinch.
Cobb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2# Sylvia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sylvia misses with a double jab.
Cobb takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT# It looks like Semmy Cobb has been cut.#CL2# Cobb drives through and clinches with Sylvia against the cage.
Sylvia tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sylvia tries to circle away but Cobb has him pinned against the cage. Sylvia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Sylvia wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cobb has him pressed against the cage. Sylvia 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! Cobb prevents Sylvia from breaking the clinch. Cobb makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A frustrated look appears on Sylvia's face as he tries to break the clinch. Sylvia wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slim Sylvia. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC# Sylvia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Sylvia swats away the attempt to clinch by Cobb.#T3# Cobb wants to clinch. Cobb tries to clinch up and Sylvia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Sylvia throws a head kick but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb throws out a counter right but Sylvia avoids it with no problem. Cobb walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Sylvia throws a jab when Cobb was well out of range.#CL2# Cobb darts in and clinches Sylvia up against the cage. Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside. Sylvia is trying to break free.#TD# Sylvia is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Cobb can't fight it off and eventually Sylvia manages to take the fight to the floor. Cobb looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2# Cobb is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Sylvia wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sylvia blocking some punches.
#TD# Sylvia gets a trip takedown into half guard. Cobb is trying to stand up here but Sylvia is controlling him well. Sylvia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Cobb wants to get back to his feet.
Sylvia not landing any meaningful shots this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Semmy Cobb dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. 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# Sylvia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2# Cobb clinches. Sylvia scores with a nice hook to the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Sylvia.#BC# Sylvia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cobb is looking to clinch but Sylvia is avoiding it.
#CL2# Cobb clinches with his opponent.
Sylvia wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cobb has him pressed against the cage. Cobb scores with an uppercut up the middle. Semmy Cobb seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Sylvia is trying to push Cobb away but Cobb has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Sylvia working hard to break the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head punch blocked on the inside by Sylvia. Still in the clinch, Cobb scores with a nice short uppercut. Cobb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sylvia manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right from Sylvia on the inside. #T1# Sylvia has had enough of the clinch but Cobb keeps him there for the moment. Cobb is stalling here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cobb creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC# Sylvia breaks from the clinch.
Sylvia throws a head kick but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb tries to clinch up but Sylvia circles away and keeps his distance. A counter left hand to the body from Sylvia misses its target.#CL2# Cobb moves into the clinch.#BC# Sylvia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Sylvia misses. Semmy Cobb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Cobb fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cobb checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Cobb looks to clinch and Sylvia counters with a lovely straight right hand! Sylvia misses with a straight right. Cobb fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T2##CL2# Cobb has closed the distance and engaged Sylvia in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cobb. A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land. Cobb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sylvia tries to circle away but Cobb has him pinned against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb. Sylvia goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cobb prevents it.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sylvia tries to break free but Cobb pushes him back against the cage. Sylvia has had enough of the clinch but Cobb keeps him there for the moment. Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Sylvia wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC# Sylvia manages to break the clinch.
Sylvia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3# Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch but Sylvia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Sylvia circles away from the clinch attempt and Sylvia counters with a left to the body. Cobb wants to clinch. Cobb is looking to clinch but Sylvia is avoiding it.
Sylvia misses with a body kick. Sylvia throws a nice looking combination but Cobb bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Sylvia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sylvia goes for a double leg but Cobb avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cobb continues to drive forward.#CL2# Cobb gets in close and instigates a clinch. Sylvia wants to break free but Cobb has control.
Sylvia is trying to break free. Sylvia wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses. #T4# Cobb has Sylvia pressed against the cage, preventing Sylvia from circling away and getting back to striking at range. The referee is keeping an eye on Cobb - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cobb prevents Sylvia from breaking the clinch. Cobb'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. Cobb lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Sylvia wants to get back to striking at distance but Cobb won't allow it.
#BC# Sylvia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Cobb tries to clinch there but Sylvia circles away.
Cobb doesn't manage to clinch there - Sylvia circles away.
Sylvia fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cobb just manages to avoid it. The fight stays on the outside here - Cobb looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2# Cobb takes the fight into the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Semmy Cobb will probably get the nod - 10:9. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Cobb tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2# Cobb rushes Sylvia and presses him up against the cage. Sylvia looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC# Sylvia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cobb tries to clinch there but Sylvia circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Sylvia misses the target. Cobb wants to clinch but Sylvia slips to the side and Sylvia counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL2# Cobb closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Sylvia looking for a takedown. Sylvia wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cobb is pressed up against the cage. Sylvia has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cobb down to the mat. Cobb avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2# Cobb moves into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Sylvia wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cobb lands a hook that snaps the head of Sylvia backwards. #T1##BC# Sylvia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cobb doesn't manage to clinch there - Sylvia circles away.
Semmy Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cobb fails in his attempt to clinch. Sylvia keeps the fight on the outside. Sylvia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobb.
#CL2# Cobb closes the distance and clinches. Sylvia changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cobb fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slim Sylvia. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cobb wants to clinch up but Sylvia keeps it at a distance.#CL2# Cobb takes the fight into the clinch. Cobb misses with some punches.
Sylvia is working for takedown but Cobb is calmly controlling the position for now. Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Cobb misses with some punches.
#BC# Sylvia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2##CL2# Cobb gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Cobb gets underhooks to prevent Sylvia's takedown attempt.
Cobb working aggressively here.
#BC# Sylvia breaks from the clinch.
Cobb is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Sylvia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cobb defending well as Sylvia loads up on a big left hand. Cobb tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sylvia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Sylvia fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Nice defenses there by Cobb. This has been an exciting period of action! Cobb is looking to clinch. Sylvia cracks the inside of Cobb's front leg. Cobb tries to clinch there but Sylvia circles away.
Cobb is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sylvia looks to land a right hand but Cobb moved out of range. Sylvia lands with a good body shot.#T3# Cobb avoids the head kick by Sylvia.
#CL2# Cobb moves into the clinch. Sylvia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sylvia is looking to break free of the clinch but Cobb has double underhooks. Sylvia is trying to break the clinch but Cobb is controlling him. Cobb is struggling to control the position. A short right from Cobb on the inside. Cobb lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sylvia backwards. Sylvia is trying to force a seperation but Cobb has the dominant position. Cobb throws a head punch that misses. Sylvia tries to break the clinch but Cobb is controlling the position. Cobb lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sylvia backwards. Sylvia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sylvia is trying to break the clinch but Cobb has him pressed against the cage. #T4# Cobb working aggressively here.
#BC# Sylvia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Cobb tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Sylvia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Cobb tries to clinch but Sylvia moves away and Sylvia counters with a lovely straight right hand! Cobb is looking to clinch but Sylvia is avoiding it.
Cobb tries to clinch up but Sylvia circles away and keeps his distance. Cobb moves in looking to clinch but Sylvia pushes him off. Cobb takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cobb tries to clinch up and Sylvia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT# That has opened up Semmy Cobb's cut even more.#CL2# Cobb has Sylvia up against the cage in a clinch.
Slim Sylvia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC# Sylvia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Cobb tries to clinch there but Sylvia circles away.
Cobb wants to clinch up but Sylvia keeps it at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Semmy Cobb. I've got Cobb 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Semmy Cobb! Semmy Cobb decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. Slim Sylvia was interviewed post fight and said 'Half of this game is 90% mental.'.
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Event:
Angry Birds War 100
Date: Jan 23, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Cobb fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Potter, pushing him back against the cage. Potter lands a hook to the side of the head. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cobb takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb. A head punch on the inside from Potter fails to land. A short right from Cobb on the inside. Potter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT2# It looks like Semmy Cobb has been cut. Cobb lands an uppercut. Potter pushes Cobb back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short right from Potter on the inside. Nice body punch from Potter - that landed with a thud.
Potter stalling.
Cobb is looking to control Potter's arms but Potter gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cobb has his back to the cage. Cobb blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cobb prevents a body shot from Potter. #BC2# Potter breaks from the clinch.
#T1##CL# Cobb has closed the distance and engaged Potter in a clinch.
Cobb prevents Potter from breaking the clinch. Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Potter. Potter working aggressively here.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Potter struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Cobb working aggressively here.
Potter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Cobb lands with a left to the head. Potter tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it.
Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb. Cobb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Cobb.
Potter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2# Potter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2# Potter breaks from the clinch.
Cobb has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Omerta MMA in the buildup to the fight. Potter lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL# Cobb has closed the distance and engaged Potter in a clinch.
#BC2# Potter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Cobb doesn't manage to clinch there - Potter circles away.
Cobb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Potter swats away the attempt to clinch by Cobb.#CL# Cobb fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Potter, pushing him back against the cage. Potter misses with a hook from the clinch. Cobb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Potter blocks an uppercut.
Potter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Cobb on the inside. Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
Potter has a couple of punches blocked by Cobb.
#T3# Potter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Potter. Good body shot from Potter.
Potter throws a head punch that misses. Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside. Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Potter. Cobb throws a head punch that misses. A head punch on the inside from Potter fails to land. Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Potter uses good head movement to avoid it. Potter misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Potter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Potter swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4# Potter scores with an uppercut up the middle. Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Potter.
Potter has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cobb seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Potter can turn it around. A head punch blocked on the inside by Potter. A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land. #BC2# Potter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Cobb checks a leg kick nicely. Cobb moves in looking to clinch but Potter pushes him off. Cobb wants to clinch up but Potter keeps it at a distance. Cobb wants to clinch but Potter slips to the side and Potter counters with an outside leg kick.
Cobb moves to clinch but Potter breaks away and Potter makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Potter is looking to slow Cobb down with leg kicks. Cobb tries to clinch up but Potter circles away and keeps his distance. Potter throws a head kick that misses. Potter throws a looping overhand right but Cobb ducks down to avoid it. Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Potter paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL# Cobb closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Potter blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Potter will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Semmy Cobb'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# Cobb is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Cobb moves to clinch but Potter breaks away and Potter counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cobb's knee momentarily. Potter circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL# Cobb rushes Potter and presses him up against the cage. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
Cobb lands with a short shot to the head. Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch. A left hand lands to the body for Potter.
#BC2# Potter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Cobb fails in his attempt to clinch. Cobb wants to clinch and Potter counters with a head kick. That will keep Cobb thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cobb tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Potter in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Potter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cobb tries to clinch there but Potter circles away.
Cobb fails in his attempt to clinch. Cobb moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPotter. Cobb dodges the punch combination from Potter.
#T1# Potter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobb.
Cobb tries to clinch there but Potter circles away.
Cobb slips a straight right by Potter. Cobb fails in his attempt to clinch. Cobb wants to clinch. Cobb is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Potter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Potter throws a chopping leg kick but Cobb manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Potter lands a right hook to the body.
Cobb slips a jab and a cross from Potter.
Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Potter paws at him with a jab and circles away. Potter flicks out a counter leg kick but Cobb steps away. The fight stays on the outside here - Cobb looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Cobb stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Potter. Cobb looks to clinch and Potter counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2# Cobb blocks a jab. Cobb swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Cobb walks into a straight right hand from Potter. Cobb tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Potter counters with a left to the body. Cobb tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Potter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Cobb doesn't manage to clinch there - Potter circles away.
Potter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. 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! Potter swats away the attempt to clinch by Cobb. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Potter.
Cobb is looking to clinch but Potter is avoiding it.
Potter looks to land a combination but Cobb avoids it well. Cobb doesn't manage to clinch there - Potter circles away.
Potter lands a jab to the head.
#CUT2# Semmy Cobb's cut is getting worse. Potter swats away the attempt to clinch by Cobb. Potter thumps Cobb with a low kick.#T3# Potter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cobb's calf. Cobb tries to clinch there but Potter circles away.
Potter lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL# Cobb takes the fight into the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land. Potter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cobb working aggressively here.
Potter misses with some punches.
Cobb displaying some good clinch control by pressing Potter up against the cage. Potter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb. Potter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4# Potter misses with a short punch on the inside. Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Potter.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobb. Cobb working aggressively here.
Potter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Potter misses with some punches.
Potter works on Cobb's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2# Potter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Cobb closes the distance looking to clinch and Potter counters with an outside leg kick.
Cobb looks to clinch and Potter counters with a nice uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Potter throws a half hearted mid kick. Cobb tries to clinch but Potter moves out of range. Potter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cobb has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Cobb tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Potter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Jack Potter seems to be getting the better of the standup. Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch but Potter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Potter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Semmy Cobb's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3# Potter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Potter throws the left hand but Cobb avoids the punch easily. Cobb tries to clinch up. Potter swats away the attempt to clinch by Cobb. Potter looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Potter scores with a leg kick.
Potter circles away from the clinch attempt#KD2# and Potter counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cobb! Potter lets Cobb back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2# Cobb is rocked! Potter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oh Cobb is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Cobb blocks a head kick by Potter.
Cobb tries to clinch but Potter moves out of range. A little jabbing left from Potter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Cobb gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Potter points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Cobb wakes up just in time to hear Potter thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Potter! Jack Potter thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
ABW 95 Jones- Fujiwara
Date: Jan 04, 2018 |
#R1# Torres uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobb. Cobb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Torres releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Cobb thuds a left hand into Torres's body. Cobb misses with a looping right. Cobb throws out a loose jab but Torres uses good head movement to avoid it. It seemed like Torres was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Torres looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Torres lands a glancing blow to the side of Cobb's head. Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torres moves away. Cobb misses with a hook. Torres ducked under it nicely. Torres motions for Cobb to come forward. Torres throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Torres throws a jab when Cobb was well out of range. Good standup being displayed there by Cobb as he connects with a hook. Torres closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Torres uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobb.
Cobb seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Cobb fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Torres to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Torres looks to clinch but Cobb throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Torres taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Semmy Cobb! An out of breath Semmy Cobb thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
ABW 83 Toten - McBreezer II
Date: Nov 23, 2017 |
#R1# Cobb blocks a jab. Reign rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cobb counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Reign throws a lazy body kick and Cobb counters with a straight right hand. Reign ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Reign misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reign throws a leg kick and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand! Reign throws a right hand that misses
and Cobb counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reign thinking. Reign missing with a left hand there. Cobb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. It looked like Cobb wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Cobb stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reign. Reign feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cobbs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Reign misses with a body shot
and Cobb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Nice defenses there by Cobb. Cobb swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2# Reign forces Cobb back against the cage and clinches.#T1# Come on Reign - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Reign tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it.
Reign jumps guard but Cobb stands there with Reign around his waist. Reign gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Reign leaning his opponent against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Reign fails to land. Reign misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb blocks an uppercut.
Reign has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cobb seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Reign can turn it around. Reign prevents Cobb from breaking the clinch. Reign tries to pull guard but Cobb won't allow it.
#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reign. Reign manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cobb tries to circle away but Reign has him pinned against the cage. Reign fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reign misses with the head strike.
Reign misses with a hook from the clinch. Cobb tries to break the clinch but Reign is controlling the position. Reign misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reign throws a head punch that misses. Reign fails to pull guard.
Semmy Cobb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titan Reign. Reign taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Reign is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T3# Reign dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Cobb working hard to break the clinch. Reign displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cobb up against the cage.#BC# Cobb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Reign misses with a left hand and Reign takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Reign walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cobb checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Cobb was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Reign connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cobb. Cobb circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Cobb checks a leg kick nicely. A swing and a miss from Reign. Cobb was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Cobb is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Reign lands a jab to the nose. Titan Reign seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4# Reign throws a right hand that misses
and Cobb counters with a stiff right hand. Reign misses with a right hand and Cobb counters with a stiff right hand. Cobb takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Reign thuds a left hand into Cobb's body. This has been an exciting period of action! Reign lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Reign throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobb sees it coming and avoids it easily. Reign misses with a body shot.
Cobb went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Reign looks to throw the jab but Cobb is out of range. Reign misses with an uppercut
enabling Cobb to counter with a crisp jab. A telegraphed right hand from Reign misses the target. Cobb was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Cobb is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Reign throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand! Reign throws a chopping leg kick but Cobb manages to avoid taking any serious damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titan Reign dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Reign swings and misses with a shot to the body and Cobb counters with a straight right hand. Reign looks for the body kick but Cobb saw that one coming. Cobb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reign misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobb.
Reign has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Reign looks to land a left hand but Cobb moved out of range nicely. Reign misses with a shot to the body and Cobb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Reign buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reign misses with a right hand and Cobb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cobb takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cobb walks into a jab. Reign dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Reign lands a lovely overhand right. Titan Reign seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1# Reign cracks Cobb with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Reign's corner calls for a 1-2. Reign obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Cobb on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. A shot to the body from Reign misses and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand! Reign throws a combination that misses and Cobb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Reign misses with an uppercut. Cobb throws a big counter combination but Reign scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Reign misses with a looping right. Cobb appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Cobb is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Reign throws a leg kick but Cobb checks it. It looked like Cobb wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. A shot to the body from Reign misses and Cobb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Reign throws a leg kick and Cobb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Reign lands with a right hand. Reign throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Cobb throws a big counter combination but Reign scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Reign throws a poor cross that misses
and Cobb counters with a lovely shot to the body. Cobb moves out of range as Reign throws a body kick.
Reign lands with an uppercut that bounces Cobb off the cage and back into range. Reign tries to score with a low kick but Cobb moves his leg out of the way. A jab lands there for Reign. Reign swinging wildly here.
Reign misses with a looping right. Cobb is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Reign throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cobb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Reign misses with a leg kick letting Cobb counter with a right hand. Reign tries to land a body kick and Cobb counters with a nice uppercut. #T3# Thud! ouch! good body kick from Reign - that will leave a mark!
Reign swings away with a leg kick that misses. Reign throws a lazy uppercut
and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand! Cobb blocks a jab. Reign misses with a hook to the body
and Cobb counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Cobb needs to keep his hands up - Reign had a free shot at his head there. Reign tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Cobb was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Reign misses with a hook
and Cobb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Reign swings widly with a right hand
and Cobb counters with a three punch combo that has Reign backing up. Reign nods at Cobb to acknowledge the strikes. Reign throws a hook but Cobb avoids it easily. It looked like Cobb wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Reign throws a half hearted mid kick. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cobb checks a leg kick. #T4# Cobb avoids the body shot from Reign.
This has been an exciting period of action! Reign misses with an uppercut. Cobb saw that one coming. Reign thows a leg kick but Cobb checks it and Cobb counters with a left and a right that stings Reign. Semmy Cobb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Reign scores with a shot to the body.
Reign throws a looping overhand right but Cobb ducks down to avoid it. Cobb is looking to counter punch. Cobb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reign. Reign throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reign takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Reign throws a body shot but no joy. A little feinted left hand from Cobb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Reign swings widly with a right hand
and Cobb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Reign misses the body punch and Cobb counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2# Cobb gets tackled into the cage by Reign. Reign maintains the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Titan Reign will probably get the nod - 10:9. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Reign misses with a hook to the body
and Cobb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Cobb tries to move into range but Reign moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. A low kick from Reign is predictable there and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand! Reign throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cobb on the side of the head. Reign swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Cobb was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Cobb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reign. Reign misses with a looping right. Reign throws a leg kick that is checked enabling Cobb to counter with a crisp jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reign looks to land a right hand but Cobb moved out of range. Cobb is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Reign swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cobb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Reign throws a jab but it's blocked by Cobb. Cobb seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Reign throws a poor cross that misses
and Reign takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1# Reign swings widly with a right hand
and Cobb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Reign is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobb. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. A telegraphed right hand from Reign misses the target. Reign scores with a body shot.
Reign lands with a right hand. Reign lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. A shot to the body from Reign misses and Reign takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Reign throws a jab when Cobb was well out of range. A little feinted left hand from Cobb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2# Reign closes the distance and clinches. Reign has a couple of punches blocked by Cobb.
Reign fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2# Reign misses with a hook from the clinch. Reign is stalling here.
Reign fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reign throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb. Reign has a couple of punches blocked by Cobb.
Reign'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. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC# Cobb breaks from the clinch.
Reign cracks a nice hook into Cobb's ribs. Reign throws a combination that misses and Cobb counters with a series of strikes. Reign will be more careful next time no doubt. Reign throws a hook but Cobb blocks it. It looked like Cobb wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3# A lazy body kick from Reign and Reign takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Cobb moves out of range as Reign strikes. Reign throws a sloppy head kick and Cobb moves out of range easily. Reign throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Cobb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A big left from Reign misses. Reign swings widly with a right hand
and Cobb counters with a stiff right hand. Cobb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reign. Cobb appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. A big right from Reign misses. Reign stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Reign misses with a leg kick and Cobb counters with a straight right hand. A shot to the body from Reign misses and Cobb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4# Cobb avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reign looks to throw the jab but Cobb is out of range. The fighters circling - Reign throws out the jab but it was never going to land. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Reign misses with a lunging right hand
and Cobb counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Semmy Cobb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Reign throws a lazy right hand but Cobb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Cobb appears to be looking for a big counter. Reign throws a leg kick that is checked and Cobb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Reign misses the shot to the body. Cobb throwing a counter right hand but Reign manages to avoid it. Reign misses with a body punch
and Cobb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Reign misses with a left hand and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand! Titan Reign is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Reign lands a nice looking body shot.
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 Semmy Cobb. I think Reign 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Titan Reign! Titan Reign took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
ABW 72 Scrotum - Uesugi
Date: Oct 17, 2017 |
#R1# Zinsou connects with a looping right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Cobb.#CUT# It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut. Zinsou takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cobb misses with an uppercut. #KD# Cobb sends Zinsou crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Cobb is motioning to the referee to let Zinsou up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC# Zinsou is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Zinsou throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cobb's waist but Cobb gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zinsou off to one side. Zinsou is still on wobbly legs! Can Cobb finish him? Zinsou goes for a double leg but Cobb avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cobb continues to drive forward. Zinsou walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Cobb! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Semmy Cobb! Semmy Cobb managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Real Men Supplements, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
ABW 63 Scrotum - Shingen
Date: Sep 14, 2017 |
#R1# Cobb scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2# It looks like Duke Murdock has been cut. Murdock doesn't manage to clinch there - Cobb circles away.
Cobb misses with an uppercut
and Murdock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Cobb defending well as Murdock loads up on a big left hand. We've been hearing reports that Murdock has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Cobb catches Murdock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2# Cobb gets a clinch. Murdock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Murdock. #BC2# Cobb manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Murdock misses. Cobb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murdock throws out the jab. Semmy Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Murdock drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2# Duke Murdock's cut is getting worse.#KD2# Cobb cracks Murdock with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Cobb has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Murdock to stand back up!#ROC2# Murdock is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cobb is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Cobb shuts the power down on Murdock. Lights out, game over! Cobb is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Semmy Cobb! Semmy Cobb really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Real Men Supplements logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
ABW 56 Vasara - Swift Jr
Date: Aug 24, 2017 |
#R1# Cobb tries to clinch up. Moracchioli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#KD# Cobb drops Moracchioli with a beautiful combination! Moracchioli stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cobb is looking for the KO! Moracchioli looks up at the clock. Bad move! Cobb lands a right hand from hell, dropping Moracchioli. Cobb pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Semmy Cobb! Semmy Cobb gave a mention to Real Men Supplements in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
ABW 46 Shingen - Steve
Date: Jul 25, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Cobb rushes The Beast and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. The Beast jumps guard but Cobb stands there with The Beast around his waist. The Beast gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2# Cobb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cobb slaps away a takedown attempt from The Beast, before circling back to the center of the mat. It seemed like Cobb was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. The Beast lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT# It looks like Semmy Cobb has been cut. Cobb lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Beast circles away quickly and effectively. We've been hearing reports that The Beast has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Cobb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Beast. Cobb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cobb is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2# Cobb has managed to clinch.
#BC2# Cobb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cobb throws a big shot that misses. The Beast ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. The Beast tries to counter by clinching up but Cobb breaks away and moves out of range. The Beast really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2# Cobb clinches up against the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The Beast trying to control the position but instead, Cobb has worked for underhooks and has pushed The Beast into the cage.#BC2# Cobb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cobb bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Beast's head backwards. Cobb walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1# Cobb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Beast. Semmy Cobb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Donk. The Beast catches Cobb right on the button with a cross. Cobb's coach down at Cobb was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cobb's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. The Beast throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Beast cracks Cobb with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. The Beast swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cobb. The Beast shoots in but Cobb avoids the takedown attempt easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan The Beast. That's going to take a lot out of him. The Beast drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2# It looks like Dan The Beast has been cut.#KD2# Cobb feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends The Beast sprawling to the canvas! The Beast rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cobb finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2# Cobb closes the distance and clinches. The Beast misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2# Cobb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. The Beast throws a hook but Cobb avoids it easily.#KD2# Cobb sends The Beast crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Cobb is motioning to the referee to let The Beast up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2# The Beast is rocked! Cobb closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks The Beast out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Semmy Cobb! Semmy Cobb decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
ABW 35 Randleman - Galloway
Date: Jun 22, 2017 |
#R1# Pearson throws a series of punches but Cobb moves out of range. Pearson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cobb stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. We've been told by Cobb's head coaches at Cobb that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Cobb wants to clinch. Pearson looks to throw the jab but Cobb is out of range. Pearson closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2# It looks like Semmy Cobb has been cut. Cobb moves in looking to clinch but Pearson pushes him off. Cobb tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pearson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Cobb is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Pearson throws out a counter right but Cobb avoids it with no problem. Cobb tries to clinch but Pearson is having none of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cobb tries to clinch there but Pearson circles away.
Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pearson paws at him with a jab and circles away. Pearson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Cobb fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pearson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Cobb closes the distance but Pearson moves to the side letting Pearson counter with a right hand. #T1# Pearson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobb. Cobb tries to clinch up but Pearson circles away and keeps his distance. Cobb wants to clinch up but Pearson keeps it at a distance. Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch but Pearson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Cobb wants to clinch but Pearson slips to the side and Pearson counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Good shot there by Pearson.#KD2# Pearson cracks Cobb with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Pearson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cobb to stand back up!#ROC2# Cobb is rocked!#CUT2# Semmy Cobb's cut is getting worse. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! BAM! Pearson delivers a spinning backfist that drops Cobb like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Norman Pearson! An out of breath Norman Pearson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Cobb gets caught napping as Tea dives in and scores a takedown. Cobb manages to retain guard.#SU# Tea stands up and waves to Cobb to follow him. #CL2# Cobb pushes Tea up against the cage in a clinch. Cobb lands an uppercut. A short right from Cobb on the inside. Tea tries to pull guard but Cobb won't allow it.
Tea jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cobb walks away with a smile on his face. Tea gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2# Cobb closes the distance and clinches. Tea is trying to pull guard but Cobb turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ice Tea. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tea has Cobb pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cobb manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Tea jumps guard but Cobb stands there with Tea around his waist. Tea gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Cobb.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Cobb lands a hook that snaps the head of Tea backwards. Cobb lands a nice uppercut.#CUT2# It looks like Ice Tea has been cut. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cobb. Tea is breathing heavily. Cobb scores with a shoulder strike. Cobb lands with a short head shot on the inside. A short right hand to the side of the head by Cobb. Cobb lands a hook to the side of the head. Cobb lands a big right hand that drops Tea! The killer instinct kicks in and Cobb finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Cobb!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Semmy Cobb!
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