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Event: AKF 73: The King     
Date:   Dec 03, 2022
#R1#
Cobb throws a poor cross that misses
and Davis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Davis checks a leg kick.
Davis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Marciano Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis digs a good hook to Cobb's body.
Cobb fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Davis is out of range.
Davis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cobb backs up against the ropes.
Cobb looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cobb misses with a hook.
Davis tries to clinch there but Cobb circles away.
Davis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Davis misses with a hook to the body
and Cobb finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Davis 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.
Davis swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobb throws out the jab. #T1#
Davis slips a jab from Cobb.
Davis moves away from the strike by Cobb.
Davis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cobb misses with a head kick.
Davis looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Cobb darts in and clinches Davis up against the ropes.
Cobb lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Davis tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cobb lands a right hand that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Davis.
Still in the clinch, Cobb scores with a nice short uppercut.
Davis is working Cobb over against the ropes.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Cobb - that landed with a thud.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2##BC2#
Davis manages to break the clinch.
Cobb misses with a looping right.
Cobb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobb misses with a leg kick
and Davis counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Davis clinches up against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Davis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cobb is keeping busy.
Davis seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Davis wants to get back to striking at distance but Cobb won't allow it.
Cobb working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Davis blocking some punches.
Cobb blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cobb tries a knee to the head but Davis blocks it.
Davis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
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 Marciano Cobb will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cobb checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Davis.
Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cobb is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Davis's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Davis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cobb finds it's way round the side to connect with Davis's head. #CUT#It looks like Jonathan Davis has been cut.
Cobb wants to clinch up but Davis keeps it at a distance.
Davis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jonathan Davis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Davis misses with a wild body shot.
Davis throws a leg kick
and Cobb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis misses with a wild body shot.
Davis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Cobb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davis.
Davis takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Cobb connects with a right hand. Davis shakes it off.#ROC#Davis is rocked!
Davis walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Davis is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Marciano Cobb!
Marciano 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.

 

Event: AKF FN | Jovanovic vs. Taz     
Date:   Oct 28, 2022
#R1#
Cannabino throws a right hand that Cobb ducks under and follows up with a left that Cobb also avoids with ease.
Nice uppercut there from Cannabino.
Cannabino takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cannabino takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cannabino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobb.
Cannabino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Cobb.#CUT2#It looks like Emporio Cannabino has been cut.
Cannabino throws a head kick that misses.
Cobb cracks Cannabino with a good jab.
Cobb misses with a looping left.
A jab lands there for Cobb.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cannabino throws a head kick that misses #KD2#
and Cobb counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Cannabino on his ass! Cannabino 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!
Cannabino lands with a nice combination. Cobb backs away looking to recover.
Cobb looks to throw the jab but Cannabino is out of range.
Cobb scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Cobb cracks Cannabino with an open hand slap.#CL#
Cannabino darts in and clinches Cobb up against the ropes.
Cannabino is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cobb gets through Cannabino's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Cobb.
A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land.
Cannabino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cannabino dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Cannabino.
Cobb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cannabino backwards.
A short uppercut from Cannabino.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
Cannabino lands a hook that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Cobb.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Cannabino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cobb lands a body shot.
Cobb has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cannabino seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cobb can turn it around.
Cannabino blocking some punches.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Cannabino. #BC2#
Cobb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cannabino blocks a head kick by Cobb.
Cobb lands with a right hand.
Cannabino takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cobb misses with a few strikes there.
Cannabino shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cobb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cannabino throws a big counter combination but Cobb scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cannabino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb throws a head kick but Cannabino moves out of range.
Marciano Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cannabino goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cannabino avoids the head kick by Cobb.
Cobb takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Marciano Cobb should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The cut man is working on Emporio Cannabino'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#
Cobb takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good standup being displayed there by Cobb as he connects with a hook.
Cobb throws a leg kick that misses.
Cobb lands an overhand right.
Cannabino is looking to clinch.
Cannabino checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cobb chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cobb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cannabino seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A head kick misses from Cannabino.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb throws a sloppy head kick and Cannabino moves out of range easily.
Cannabino misses with a head kick.
Cobb has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cannabino wants to clinch up but Cobb keeps it at a distance.
Cannabino throws a lazy body kick
and Cobb counters with a low kick, right behind Cannabino 's knee. #T1#
Cannabino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cobb tries a head kick but it misses.
Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cannabino moves away.
Cobb misses with a low kick.
Cannabino misses with a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cobb.
Emporio Cannabino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cannabino lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cobb's sensitive parts.
Cobb throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobb misses with a head kick.
Cobb misses with a leg kick
and Cannabino counters with a series of strikes. Cobb will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cannabino chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cobb throws a chopping leg kick but Cannabino manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cannabino on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cobb. Cobb obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
Cannabino pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Cannabino rushes Cobb and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cobb.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Cannabino.
Cannabino throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cannabino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cobb throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cobb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cobb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cannabinos head.
Cobb lands a right hand.
Cannabino is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cobb is keeping busy.
Marciano Cobb seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cobb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cobb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cannabino tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cannabino prevents a body shot from Cobb.
Cannabino cracks Cobb with a nice body shot.
Cobb throws an elbow but it misses.
Cannabino working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marciano Cobb will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Emporio Cannabino's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Cobb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cobb misses with a left hand
and Cannabino counters with a stiff right hand.
Cannabino ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Cannabino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobb throws out the jab.
Cannabino throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cannabino!
Cobb tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Cannabino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cobb avoids the head kick by Cannabino.
Cobb looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannabino fails to land with a series of punches.
Cobb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cannabino.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cannabino.
Cannabino drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
Cannabino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.#T1#
An inside leg kick from Cannabino misses.
No joy there for Cannabino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cobb pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Cannabino has Cobb up against the ropes in a clinch.
Marciano Cobb is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cannabino taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cannabino lands an uppercut.
Cannabino struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Cobb lands a nice shot to the body.
Cannabino is trying to push Cobb away but Cobb has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Cobb breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Cobb closes the distance and pushes Cannabino back into the ropes.
Cannabino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Cobb blocks a body shot from Cannabino. #BC2#
Cobb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cannabino throws a head kick that misses.
Cobb looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marciano Cobb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cannabino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobb.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cannabino scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cannabino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cobb throws a big counter head kick but Cannabino avoids it with no problem.
Cobb throws a series of strikes that have Cannabino backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobb is looking to clinch but Cannabino is avoiding it.
Cannabino throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cobb.#CL2#
Cobb fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cannabino, pushing him back against the ropes.
Cobb lands a damaging elbow. #BC#
Cannabino breaks the clinch.
Cobb moves out of range of the body kick from Cannabino.
Cobb throws a big counter head kick but Cannabino avoids it with no problem.
Emporio Cannabino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Cobb rushes Cannabino and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emporio Cannabino showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marciano Cobb!

Marciano Cobb bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: AKF 68 | Scorpion vs. Neich     
Date:   Sep 17, 2022
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Cobb looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Louis throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cobb avoids it.
Cobb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Cobb misses. #CL2#
Cobb moves into range and clinches up with Louis.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Louis - that landed with a thud.
Louis misses with the head strike.
Louis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Louis works on Cobb's body with a couple of short punches.
Cobb lands with a right to the head.
Cobb misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb cracks Louis with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb blocking some punches.
Cobb tries a knee to the head but Louis blocks it.
Cobb misses with the head strike.
Cobb pushes Louis back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Cobb scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Louis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb tries to throw a body punch but Louis avoids it by throwing Cobb back against the ropes. #T1#
Cobb stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Louis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Louis works on Cobb's body with a couple of short punches.
Cobb connects with a nasty looking knee right to Louis's face.
Our sources have told us that Louis has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Cobb tries to land knees in the clinch but Louis avoids the damage to the body.
Cobb misses with some punches.
Louis swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Cobb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Louis misses with a lunging right hand
and Cobb makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Louis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Louis tries to work over Cobb's front leg with a kick but Cobb checks it.
Cobb takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Louis works the jab nicely.
Cobb avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cobb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Louis.
Louis avoids the head kick by Cobb. #T2#
Louis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobb rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Louis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Cobb backs away, Louis returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Louis misses with an uppercut. Cobb saw that one coming.
Cobb swats away the attempt to clinch by Louis.
Cobb fails with an attempt to clinch.
Louis throws a push kick but Cobb slaps the foot to one side.
Cobb blocks the body kick.
Louis misses with a lunging right hand
and Cobb counters with a big head kick but Louis shrugs it off.
Cobb loads up on a big right hand but Louis slips the punch.
Cobb falls off balance throwing a combination
and Louis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Cobb gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cobb avoiding damage as Louis throws knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marciano Cobb will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Cobb gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL2#
Cobb moves into the clinch.
Louis trying to stall but Cobb improves his position.
Louis missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Cobb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Louis lands with a straight right. Cobb didn't see that one coming.
Tom Louis is winning the standup battle so far.
Cobb throws a leg kick that misses.
Cobb throws a push kick but Louis slaps the foot to one side.
Louis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cobb tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Louis tries to clinch up but Cobb circles away and keeps his distance.
Cobb takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb throws a hook to the side of Louis's head but Louis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Louis throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cobb avoids it.
Cobb looks to land a body kick but Louis moved away.
It looked like Louis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cobb stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Louis.
Cobb lands with a straight right. Louis didn't see that one coming.
That kick from Cobb tenderised Louis's leg. Louis is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Louis 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.
Louis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cobb to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Louis darts in and clinches Cobb up against the ropes.
Cobb lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cobb tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cobb.
Louis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cobb blocks it with crossed arms.
Cobb pushes Louis back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Louis lands with a short shot to the head.
Cobb misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Louis.
Cobb digs a right hand into Louis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Louis's gas tank.
Louis scores with a hook to the body.
Marciano Cobb seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Cobb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Louis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cobb misses with a looping left.#T2#
Cobb throws a sloppy body shot
and Louis counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cobb thumps Louis with a low kick.
A jab from Cobb does it's job there.
Louis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Louis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobb.
Louis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobb.
An attempted straight right counter from Louis misses the target.
Cobb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Louis.
Cobb throws a low kick but it's checked well by Louis.
Louis slips under a jab from Cobb.
Cobb throws a lazy uppercut
and Louis counters with a nice uppercut.
Louis drops his hands momentarily and Cobb takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Louis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cobb checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marciano Cobb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Cobb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cobb throws out a loose jab but Louis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cobb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Louis throws a hook but Cobb blocks it.
Cobb throws a wild body kick that Louis sees coming a mile off.
Cobb misses with a looping left.
Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Louis.
Louis avoids the head kick by Cobb.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Louis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Louis misses the shot to the body.
Louis takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
Good shot there by Louis.
Tom Louis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Louis lands a glancing blow to the side of Cobb's head.
Cobb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Louis takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
A clash of legs there as Louis blocks the low kick.
Cobb is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Marciano Cobb is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cobb defending well as Louis loads up on a big left hand.
Cobb now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Louis blocks a head kick by Cobb.
Cobb is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Louis.
Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Louis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cobb avoids the body shot from Louis.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#CL#
Louis pushes Cobb up against the ropes in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Cobb.
Cobb lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Louis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cobb. #T2#
Louis misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Cobb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Louis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Louis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobb moves away.
Cobb is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cobb walks forward, straight into a front kick from Louis.
Cobb moves away from the strike by Louis.
Louis connects with a body shot.
Cobb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Louis.
Louis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Louis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Louis misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Cobb has closed the distance and engaged Louis in a clinch.
Louis misses with a body punch.
Louis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marciano Cobb!

A very excited looking Marciano 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.
In defeat, Tom Louis stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hats off to my opponent, looking forward to the rematch!'.

 

Event: AKF 62 | Obama vs. Quick     
Date:   Jul 30, 2022
#R1##CL2#
Cobb closes the distance and clinches.
Davis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Davis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cobb misses with an elbow over the top.
Cobb lands a shoulder strike.
Cobb lands with a short shot to the head.
Cobb with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Davis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Cobb breaks from the clinch.
Davis throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Cobb to counter with a crisp jab.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Davis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cobb on the side of the head.
Cobb misses with a looping right.
Davis misses with a double jab.
Davis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at McGrady FT in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davis needs to keep his hands up - Cobb had a free shot at his head there.
Davis motions for Cobb to come forward. Davis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cobb throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cobb takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Davis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Davis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Cobb moves into the clinch successfully.
Davis tries a knee to the head but Cobb blocks it.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Davis. #BC2#
Cobb breaks from the clinch.
Davis misses the jab.
It seemed like Cobb was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Davis connects with a body shot that sends Cobb's belly button to the back.
Davis misses with a body shot.
Cobb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cobb throws out a leg kick but Davis moves out of range and Cobb only half commits.
Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cobb tries a head kick but it misses.
Cobb throws a sloppy head kick and Davis moves out of range easily.
A jab from Davis misses.
Cobb throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Davis throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Davis throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Davis.
Davis throws out a loose jab but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Cobb has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land.
Davis lands a hook that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Davis.
Cobb scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Jonathan Davis has been cut.
Davis stalling in the clinch but Cobb improves position.
Davis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cobb avoids it.
Davis throws a head punch that misses.
Davis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Davis.
Cobb lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Davis fails to land. #BC2#
Cobb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cobb needs to keep his hands up - Davis had a free shot at his head there.
Cobb ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marciano Cobb will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Davis's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Davis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Davis throws a shot from downtown. Cobb moves away and avoids it.
Cobb has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Davis.
Cobb walks into a left hand.
Davis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobb.
Davis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Davis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cobb rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cobb looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cobb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Davis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cobb thinking.
Davis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cobb punishes Davis's body with a nice straight punch.
Davis looks to land a left hand but Cobb moved out of range nicely.
Jonathan Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobb scores with a push kick.
Jonathan Davis is winning the standup battle so far.
Davis tries to bum rush Cobb with a series of wild strikes but Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cobb looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cobb misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Davis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cobb circles away quickly and effectively.
Cobb thinks about the counter body kick.#CL2#
Cobb has Davis up against the ropes in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davis.
Davis stalling in the clinch.
Cobb lands a left hand. #BC2#
Cobb breaks the clinch.
Cobb misses with a head kick.
Davis looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.
Cobb throws a right and a left that Davis avoids nicely.
Davis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cobb finds it's way round the side to connect with Davis's head.
Cobb takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cobb looks to land a right hand but Davis moved out of range.
Davis misses with a straight left.
Cobb raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Davis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from Davis.
Cobb moves away from the strike by Davis. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobb dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Davis. That did some damage!
Davis swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb just misses with a punch to the body.
Davis lands a front kick.
Cobb tries to clinch but Davis moves out of range.
Davis looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Davis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Davis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobb.
Davis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cobb works over Davis's head and body with a nice combination.
Cobb lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC2#Davis is rocked!
Cobb closes the distance and catches Davis with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Davis is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Davis is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Davis is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Cobb takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Marciano Cobb!
Marciano 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.

 

Event: AKF FN | Knox vs. Spiteri     
Date:   Jun 24, 2022
#R1#
Cobb swings widly with a right hand
and Ponor counters with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Cobb clinches with his opponent.
Cobb with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ponor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
Ponor is looking to break free of the clinch but Cobb has double underhooks.
Ponor can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action. #BC2#
Cobb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ponor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Ponor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cobb misses with a lunging right hand
letting Ponor counter with a right hand.
Cobb misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ponor's head.#CUT2#It looks like Not Ponor has been cut.
Ponor tries to bum rush Cobb with a series of wild strikes but Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cobb throws a leg kick which misses Ponor's front leg but catches the back leg as Ponor tries to avoid it.
Ponor 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobb thuds a left hand into Ponor's body.#T1#
Ponor swats away the attempt to clinch by Cobb.
Cobb turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cobb throws a leg kick but Ponor checks it.
Cobb misses with an uppercut.
Ponor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ponor checks a low kick from Cobb.
Ponor throws a head kick that misses.
Ponor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Cobb thumps Ponor with a low kick.#T2#
Ponor slips under a jab from Cobb.
Ponor thinks about countering with a head kick.
Cobb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ponor.
Ponor is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cobb fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ponor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ponor staying out of range there.
Good exchange - Cobb coming out on top.#CL2#
Cobb clinches up with Ponor and pushes him back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Ponor fails to land.
Cobb lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ponor.
Cobb is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ponor has a couple of punches blocked by Cobb.
Cobb takes a shot to the head.
Ponor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Ponor pushes Cobb back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Cobb is leaning against Ponor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Ponor.
Cobb looks winded!
Cobb prevents a body shot from Ponor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marciano Cobb dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Not Ponor's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Cobb tries to clinch but Ponor moves away
and Ponor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ponor ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Ponor stuns Cobb with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ponor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cobb misses with a double jab.
Cobb has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ponor finds it's way round the side to connect with Cobb's head.
Marciano Cobb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from Cobb is predictable there
and Ponor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cobb misses with a hook
and Ponor counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Cobb badly! Ponor follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Cobb out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Ponor finished him against the ropes.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Not Ponor!
After winning the bout, Not Ponor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: AKF 54     
Date:   May 28, 2022
#R1##CL#
Cobb moves into the clinch.
Halo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cobb pushes Halo back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Halo struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Halo misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Cobb.
Cobb lands an elbow just above Halo 's eye.
A short uppercut from Cobb.
Cobb on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cobb throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Cobb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Halo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Cobb has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halo tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it.
Cobb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Cobb is leaning against Halo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Halo fails to land.
Halo has Cobb pressed against the ropes.
Cobb working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Halo tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it.
Cobb blocks a body shot from Halo.
Cobb blocks a body shot from Halo.
Cobb makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Cobb lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Halo looks winded!
Cobb lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cobb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halos head. #ROC#Halo is rocked!
Cobb lands a shoulder strike.
Halo is still on wobbly legs! Can Cobb finish him?
A short right from Cobb.
Nice body punch from Cobb.
Cobb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Cobb is leaning against Halo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Cobb on the inside.
Cobb lands a left hand that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
A shot in the inside from Cobb.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Cobb lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Cobb working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cobb is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Halo is defending well for now.
A hook to the body from Cobb.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cobb.
Cobb has his opponent in a tight Thai clinch and unloads with a massive knee that drops Halo to the canvas! Can Halo beat the count? 3,4,5,6 and he's up... is he? Yes, he's up! The referee is taking a long look at him and he's waved off the fight! He didn't think Halo was in a fit state to continue so this fight is over! Cobb is your winner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Marciano Cobb!
After the fight, Marciano 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.

 

Event: AKF 47 | TBA vs. TBA     
Date:   Apr 09, 2022
#R1#
Robbins throws a leg kick but Cobb checks it.
Cobb takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Robbins misses with a right hand
and Cobb counters with a thumping low kick.
Robbins lands a glancing blow to the side of Cobb's head.#CL2#
Cobb moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Cobb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cobb slips under a jab from Robbins.
Cobb throws a low kick but Robbins avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Robbins.
Cobb appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Robbins jabs at Cobb's body.
Robbins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cobb swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Robbins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from Robbins.
Robbins throws a right hand that misses
and Cobb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Robbins misses with a leg kick.
It seemed like Cobb was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Robbins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Robbins connects with a single shot there.
Robbins throws a head kick that misses
and Cobb counters with a stiff right hand.
Robbins misses with a left hand
and Cobb counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Marty Robbins has been cut.
Robbins misses with an uppercut. Cobb saw that one coming.#CL#
Robbins moves into range and clinches up with Cobb.
Robbins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robbins blocks an uppercut.
Cobb blocking some punches.
Cobb blocks the elbow strike. #BC#
Robbins breaks from the clinch.
Robbins has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch in the buildup to the fight.
Robbins throws a right hand that misses
and Cobb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Robbins wants to land a leg kick but Cobb is out of range. #CL#
Robbins closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Robbins has a couple of punches blocked by Cobb.
Robbins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robbins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robbins misses with a punch to the body.
Robbins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robbins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb misses with the head strike.
Robbins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Robbins struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Cobb takes an elbow to the temple.
Cobb misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cobb pushes Robbins back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Robbins lands with a short shot to the head.
Robbins lands a body shot.
Robbins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robbins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice right hand lands inside from Robbins.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Robbins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Robbins seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cobb can turn it around.
Cobb tries to work over Robbins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cobb tries to throw a body punch but Robbins avoids it by throwing Cobb back against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marty Robbins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marty Robbins's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Robbins throws a lazy uppercut
and Robbins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Robbins connects with a high kick. #CUT#It looks like Marciano Cobb has been cut.
Cobb slips a straight right by Robbins.#CL#
Robbins rushes Cobb and presses him up against the ropes.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robbins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobb. #BC#
Robbins manages to break the clinch.
Cobb slips a jab from Robbins.
That kick from Robbins tenderised Cobb's leg. Cobb is trying to keep his angry face on.
Robbins misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Robbins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobb.
Cobb throws out a counter right but Robbins avoids it with no problem.
Robbins swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Robbins throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Robbins lands a jab to the nose.
Cobb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cobb catches Robbins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cobb slips under a jab from Robbins.
Robbins takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
Robbins avoids the head kick by Cobb.
Robbins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marciano Cobb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cobb tries a head kick but it misses.
Robbins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A low kick lands for Cobb.
Robbins scores with a nice strike.
Robbins misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Robbins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobb.
Robbins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cobb on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Robbins catches Cobb right on the button with a cross.
Robbins takes a head kick and keeps coming. #ROC2#Robbins is rocked!
Robbins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cobb counters with a low kick, right behind Robbins 's knee.
Robbins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cobb.
Robbins scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Robbins dodges the punch combination from Cobb.
Marty Robbins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robbins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Robbins wants to clinch.
Cobb counters with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marty Robbins dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Cobb drives through and clinches with Robbins against the ropes.
Marciano Cobb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robbins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Robbins lands a damaging elbow.
Robbins misses with the head strike.
Cobb working aggressively here.
Robbins is leaning against Cobb and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cobb gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cobb tries a knee to the head but Robbins blocks it.
Robbins misses with some punches.
Robbins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cobb dodges an elbow strike from Robbins.
Robbins lands an elbow that stopped Cobb in his tracks for a moment. #BC#
Robbins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robbins tried to score with a low kick but Cobb checks it.
Cobb looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Robbins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.#T1#
Cobb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Robbins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cobb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Robbins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Robbins lands a nice hook to Cobb's body. Cobb takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Robbins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobb moves away.
Robbins clobbers Cobb with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cobb takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cobb slips under a jab.
Cobb lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice straight punches there by Robbins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Robbins.
Robbins throws a right hand that misses
and Robbins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Cobb throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robbins jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobb fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Robbins is out of range.
Robbins tries to counter by clinching up but Cobb breaks away and moves out of range.
Robbins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Robbins.
Robbins backing away here, and Cobb unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Robbins tries to clinch there but Cobb circles away.
Marty Robbins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cobb is looking to chop away at Robbins's legs.
Robbins fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cobb just manages to avoid it.
Robbins tries to clinch up but Cobb circles away and keeps his distance.
Cobb misses with a jab, cross combination.
Robbins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Robbins throws a hook but Cobb blocks it.
Cobb is looking for the big counter here.
Robbins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marty Robbins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Robbins 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marty Robbins!

Our winner, Marty Robbins, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: AKF 44 | Beukeboom vs. Cobb 2     
Date:   Mar 19, 2022
#R1#
Beukeboom misses with an uppercut
and Cobb counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cobb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beukeboom throws out the jab.
Cobb takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Beukeboom misses the body punch
and Cobb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beukeboom works the jab nicely.
Beukeboom lands a body shot.
Beukeboom moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Beukeboom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobb is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Beukeboom slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Beukeboom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cobb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beukeboom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cobb throws a counter combo.
Beukeboom misses with a body shot
and Cobb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beukeboom lands a jab to Cobb's midsection.
Cobb takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Beukeboom throws the left hand but Cobb avoids the punch easily.
Beukeboom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobb.
Cobb tries a quick counter leg kick but Beukeboom is wise to it.#T2#
Beukeboom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobb throws a counter combo.
Beukeboom swings widly with a right hand
and Cobb counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beukeboom thinking.
Beukeboom lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beukeboom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beukeboom misses with a straight left.
Cobb with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Beukeboom to score with a decent uppercut.
Cobb moves out of range as Beukeboom strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Beukeboom dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom throws a shot from downtown. Cobb moves away and avoids it.
Cobb flicks out a counter leg kick but Beukeboom steps away.
Beukeboom throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Cobb to counter with a crisp jab.
Cobb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cobb flicks out a counter leg kick but Beukeboom steps away.
Beukeboom scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Beukeboom throws an off balance right hand
and Cobb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Cobb.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cobb! But no joy.
Beukeboom scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Beukeboom misses with a right hand
and Cobb counters with a one-two to the body.
Beukeboom swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Beukeboom misses the body punch
and Cobb counters with an inside leg kick.
Marciano Cobb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beukeboom misses with a body shot
and Cobb counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beukeboom thinking. #KD#
Beukeboom drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Cobb onto his butt! Cobb pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.#CUT#It looks like Marciano Cobb has been cut.
Bill Beukeboom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beukeboom misses with an uppercut. Cobb saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cobb! But no joy.
Beukeboom misses with a looping left.#T2#
Beukeboom misses with a left hand
and Cobb counters with a left and a right that stings Beukeboom.
Beukeboom misses with a hook. Cobb ducked under it nicely.
Beukeboom throws a poor cross that misses
and Cobb counters with a thumping low kick.
Beukeboom uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cobb has time to react.
Bill Beukeboom is winning the standup battle so far.
Cobb slips under a jab from Beukeboom.
Cobb lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Beukeboom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cobb can do to turn this around?
Beukeboom lands a glancing blow to the side of Cobb's head.
A slow jab from Beukeboom misses its intended target.
Cobb lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cobb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beukeboom.
Cobb throws a fast counter high kick but Beukeboom manages to duck under it in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Beukeboom will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on Marciano Cobb's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R3##KD#
Beukeboom connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Cobb onto his butt! Cobb bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
Beukeboom throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Cobb counter with a right hand.
Beukeboom looks to land a right hand but Cobb moved out of range.
Cobb looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Beukeboom with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beukeboom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobb is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A telegraphed right hand from Beukeboom misses the target.
Cobb thinks about the counter body kick.
Beukeboom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beukeboom throws a lazy right hand but Cobb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Cobb on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Cobb moves away from the strike by Beukeboom.
Cobb raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Beukeboom misses with a hook
letting Cobb counter with a right hand.
Beukeboom misses with a hook. Cobb ducked under it nicely.
Beukeboom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Despite the aggression on Cobb's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Beukeboom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beukeboom misses with a hook to the body
and Cobb counters with a stiff right hand.
Beukeboom misses with a straight right.
Cobb looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Beukeboom missing with a left hand there. Cobb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cobb shapes to counter with a head kick.
Cobb takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Beukeboom takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Beukeboom throws out a loose jab but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb throws a counter combo.
Beukeboom throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobb looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beukeboom throws a hook but Cobb avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cobb! But no joy.
Beukeboom throws a right hand that misses
and Cobb makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cobb ducks under a wild hook from Beukeboom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Beukeboom takes that one, having scored the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Marciano 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.#R4#
Beukeboom misses with a right hand
and Cobb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beukeboom cracks a nice hook into Cobb's ribs.#CL#
Beukeboom rushes Cobb and presses him up against the ropes.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
Beukeboom misses with a punch on the inside.
Beukeboom stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobb.
Cobb pushes Beukeboom back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb blocks a body shot from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beukeboom.
Cobb tries to throw a body punch but Beukeboom avoids it by throwing Cobb back against the ropes.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Beukeboom.
Beukeboom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cobb blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Beukeboom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Cobb scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Cobb - that landed with a thud.
Beukeboom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobb scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Beukeboom fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Cobb.
Beukeboom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beukeboom tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Cobb.
Marciano Cobb seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Cobb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beukeboom scores with the left hand. Cobb knows he should have avoided that one.
Beukeboom lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Beukeboom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cobb counters with a left to the body. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beukeboom misses with a right hand
and Cobb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beukeboom misses with a straight left.
Beukeboom misses with a wild body shot.
Beukeboom fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cobb with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Beukeboom to score with a decent uppercut.
Beukeboom misses with an uppercut. Cobb saw that one coming.
Beukeboom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cobb throws out a counter right but Beukeboom avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Bill Beukeboom will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marciano Cobb's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Beukeboom swings widly with a right hand
and Cobb makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Marciano Cobb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beukeboom throws a body punch but Cobb moves out of range.
Beukeboom connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cobb slips a jab from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Beukeboom cracks Cobb with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Cobb get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Cobb looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!#ROC#Cobb is rocked!
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!
Beukeboom cracks Cobb with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Cobb is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Cobb is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Cobb could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Bill Beukeboom!
Bill Beukeboom retains his middleweight title!

 

Event: AKF 38 | Human vs. Whok     
Date:   Feb 05, 2022
#R1#
Destro throws out a loose jab but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Destro misses with a body punch
and Destro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cobb moves out of range of the strikes.
Destro misses with the body kick
and Cobb counters with a stiff right hand.
Cobb with a nice calf kick.
Cobb has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Total Impact MMA/KT in the buildup to the fight.
Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Destro is just out of range.
Destro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from Destro.
Cobb is looking to counter with head kicks.
Destro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Destro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cobb has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Destro finds it's way round the side to connect with Cobb's head.
Cobb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Destro.
Cobb fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Destro scoring well with a low kick there.
Cobb misses the jab.
Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch but Destro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Destro.
Destro scores with a body shot.
A left lands for Cobb.#T1#
Destro tries to move into range but Cobb moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cobb uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Destro has time to react.
Cobb needs to keep his hands up - Destro had a free shot at his head there.
Cobb fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Destro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cobb tries a low kick but Destro avoids it.#KD#
Cobb lands a head kick that bluckles Destro and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Cobb no doubt looking to push for a finish!#ROC#Destro is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Destro tries to clinch up.
Destro blocks a head kick by Cobb.
Donk. Destro catches Cobb right on the button with a cross.
Destro misses with a lunging right hand
and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Destro is still on wobbly legs! Can Cobb finish him?
Destro closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cobb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Destro lands a really nice looking cross but Cobb seems unphased.
Destro avoids the head kick by Cobb.
Destro seems to have recovered his senses.
Cobb misses with a lunging right hand
and Destro counters with a thumping low kick.
Destro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Destro. That snapped Cobb's head back. #KD2#
Destro catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Cobb stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Cobb walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!
Cobb misses with a head kick.
Jamin Destro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobb throws a head kick but Destro moves out of range.
Cobb swinging wildly here.
Cobb throws a shot from downtown. Destro moves away and avoids it.
Destro scoring well with a low kick there.
Some bone on bone action there as Destro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An inside leg kick lands from Destro.
Destro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobb.
A little feinted left hand from Cobb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Destro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Destro throws a poor cross that misses
and Destro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!#CL#
Cobb forces Destro back against the ropes and clinches.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Destro.
Destro blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Cobb creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobb.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jamin Destro will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Danga de danga de dang - Cobb scores with a four punch combination!
Destro with a jab.
Destro throws a jab but it's blocked by Cobb. #KD#
Destro ducks into a a hook from Cobb and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Cobb.
Cobb steps in and throws a big head kick that drops Destro to the mat! Destro looks in trouble, can he beat the count? Cobb is bouncing in a neutral corner joining in with the referee '4,5,6' they both chant. 7,8,9... he's not going to make it! 10! He's out! Cobb jumps onto the ropes and takes in the acclaim from the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Marciano Cobb!
Marciano 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.

 

Event: AKF 34 | Blackmane 🺠vs. Entei     
Date:   Jan 08, 2022
#R1#
Cobb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus misses with a left hand
and Cobb counters with a solid body kick.
Grammaticus misses with an uppercut
and Cobb counters with a nice uppercut.
Grammaticus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cobb on the side of the head.
Grammaticus throws a hook but Cobb avoids it easily.
Cobb flicks out a counter leg kick but Grammaticus steps away.
Cobb gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Grammaticus punishes Cobb's body with a nice straight punch.
Cobb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crunch! Cobb slams his shin into Grammaticus 's torso.
Cobb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grammaticus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cobb counters with a straight right hand.
Grammaticus bobs and weaves well there to avoid 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 keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cobb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grammaticus .
Cobb misses the shot to the body. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Grammaticus . That's going to slow Cobb down.
Cobb throws a right and a left that Grammaticus avoids nicely.
Grammaticus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cobb scores with a leg kick.
A big left from Grammaticus misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Grammaticus .
Cobb takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cobb slips a straight right by Grammaticus .
Cobb lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Grammaticus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Grammaticus with the inside leg kick.
Grammaticus throws the left hand but Cobb avoids the punch easily.
Cobb throws a fast counter high kick but Grammaticus manages to duck under it in time.
Cobb tries to bum rush Grammaticus with a series of wild strikes but Grammaticus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grammaticus jabs Cobb to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grammaticus is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Cobb looks to land a left hand but Grammaticus moved out of range nicely.
Grammaticus misses with a looping right.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobb fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grammaticus .
Cobb connects with a single shot there.
Grammaticus wants to clinch up but Cobb keeps it at a distance.
Grammaticus throws a good cross that connects.
Cobb misses with a body kick.
Grammaticus misses with a right hand
and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cobb throws an overhand right that lands on Grammaticus 's shoulder, as Grammaticus tries to avoid the shot.
Cobb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grammaticus .
Cobb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grammaticus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cobb takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Grammaticus moves out of range as Cobb strikes.
Cobb throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Grammaticus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grammaticus throws a shot to the body.
Grammaticus 's corner calls for a 1-2. Grammaticus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3#
Grammaticus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobb.
Cobb avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cobb has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cobb there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grammaticus moves away.
A big left from Cobb misses.
Cobb misses with a left hand
and Grammaticus counters with a straight right hand.
Grammaticus wants to clinch.
Grammaticus throws out a loose jab but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Grammaticus looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.
Grammaticus slips a jab from Cobb.
Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Grammaticus is just out of range.
Cobb tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Cobb tries a head kick but it misses.
Cobb swinging wildly here.
Grammaticus drops his hands momentarily and Cobb takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grammaticus throws a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Cobb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cobb misses with a combination
and Grammaticus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cobb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus misses with a body shot.
Cobb ducks under a wild hook from Grammaticus .
Cobb wants to clinch but Grammaticus slips to the side
and Grammaticus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grammaticus takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
Grammaticus thuds a left hand into Cobb's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Grammaticus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cobb connects with a solid leg kick.
Cobb tries to clinch up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cobb throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grammaticus blocks it with crossed arms.
Grammaticus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Cobb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grammaticus misses with a punch on the inside.
Cobb blocks an uppercut.
Cobb avoids a wild elbow strike from Grammaticus .
Cobb doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Cobb breaks from the clinch.
A jab lands there for Grammaticus .
John Grammaticus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Cobb misses
and Grammaticus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grammaticus swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grammaticus with a nice calf kick.
Cobb with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
Grammaticus just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Grammaticus catches Cobb with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cobb shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jab by Grammaticus .#CL2#
Cobb closes the distance and clinches.
Grammaticus misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Grammaticus throws an elbow but misses.
Grammaticus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cobb lands a left hand.
Cobb with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cobb blocking some punches.
Grammaticus lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cobb blocking some punches.
Cobb lands with a left to the head.
Cobb avoids a wild elbow strike from Grammaticus .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grammaticus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Grammaticus .
A shot in the inside from Grammaticus . #BC2#
Cobb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grammaticus drops his hands momentarily and Cobb takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Grammaticus throws a chopping leg kick but Cobb manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Grammaticus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cobb can do to turn this around?
Cobb looks to land a right hand but Grammaticus moved out of range.
Grammaticus throws a poor cross that misses
and Cobb counters with a straight right hand.
Cobb takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jab from Grammaticus .
A decent looking cross lands there for Grammaticus .
Cobb misses with a looping left.
Cobb avoids the body shot from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cobb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grammaticus .#CL2#
Cobb closes the distance and clinches.
Grammaticus lands with a right to the head.
Grammaticus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Grammaticus .
Cobb lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Grammaticus lands an uppercut.
Cobb misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Grammaticus seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cobb can turn it around.
Grammaticus tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Grammaticus back against the ropes.
Cobb blocks the elbow strike.
Grammaticus takes an elbow to the forehead.
Grammaticus working aggressively here.
Grammaticus blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Cobb on the inside.
Grammaticus tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it.
A short left from Grammaticus .
Cobb dodges an elbow strike from Grammaticus .
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grammaticus .
Grammaticus throws an elbow but it misses.
Cobb can't find room to land a body shot as Grammaticus controls the action.
Cobb takes an elbow to the temple.
Cobb with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Cobb.
Grammaticus avoiding damage as Cobb throws knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grammaticus blocks an uppercut.
Cobb throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Cobb scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Cobb - that landed with a thud.
Cobb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grammaticus s head.
A short right from Grammaticus on the inside.
Grammaticus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cobb lands a right hand.
Cobb misses with some punches.
Grammaticus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Grammaticus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb takes an elbow to the temple.
Cobb connects with a nasty looking knee right to Grammaticus 's face.
Cobb lands with a left to the head.
Grammaticus blocking some punches.
Cobb lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grammaticus backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Grammaticus throws an elbow that misses.
A short left from Grammaticus .
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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 John Grammaticus will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Cobb shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cobb is looking to slow Grammaticus down with leg kicks.
Grammaticus blocks a leg kick.
Cobb fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from Cobb misses.
Cobb dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grammaticus . That did some damage!
Cobb tries a head kick but it misses.
Grammaticus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grammaticus connects with a looping right hand.
Grammaticus moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Cobb drives through and clinches with Grammaticus against the ropes.
A short right from Cobb.
Cobb is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grammaticus is defending well for now.
Grammaticus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Grammaticus . #T1#
Nice body punch from Grammaticus - that landed with a thud.
Cobb working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grammaticus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Cobb working aggressively here.
Grammaticus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobb has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Grammaticus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cobb lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grammaticus backwards.
Cobb blocks the elbow strike.
Grammaticus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Grammaticus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grammaticus lands a right hand.
Grammaticus looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
Grammaticus misses with a punch on the inside.
Grammaticus throws an elbow but it misses.
Cobb lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Grammaticus .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grammaticus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grammaticus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marciano Cobb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grammaticus .
Cobb throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grammaticus blocks it with crossed arms.
Cobb landing knees to the head.
Grammaticus tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Grammaticus back against the ropes.
Cobb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grammaticus s head.
Grammaticus takes a shot to the head.
Cobb blocks an uppercut.
Grammaticus scores with a shoulder strike.
Marciano Cobb seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cobb putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Grammaticus in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Grammaticus .
Cobb comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cobb throws a knee to the head but misses.
Grammaticus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cobb tries to break free but Grammaticus pushes him back against the ropes.
Grammaticus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Cobb avoids the elbow strike from Grammaticus , against the ropes.
Cobb has had enough of the clinch but Grammaticus keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Cobb throws an elbow but misses.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Cobb throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Grammaticus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grammaticus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Grammaticus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cobb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grammaticus 's elbow.
Cobb throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grammaticus blocks it with crossed arms.
Cobb takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cobb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grammaticus avoids a wild elbow strike from Cobb.
Grammaticus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grammaticus .
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Grammaticus .
Cobb takes a shot to the head.
Grammaticus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grammaticus tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Grammaticus back against the ropes.
Cobb makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grammaticus misses with some punches.
Grammaticus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cobb or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Cobb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grammaticus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Cobb on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
An inside leg kick from Grammaticus misses.
Grammaticus is looking to slow Cobb down with leg kicks.
Cobb throws a hook but Grammaticus avoids it easily.
Cobb takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Grammaticus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grammaticus lands a nice shot to the body.
Grammaticus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobb.
Grammaticus keeps the fight on the outside.
Cobb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Cobb rushes Grammaticus and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Cobb using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grammaticus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Grammaticus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Grammaticus prevents a body shot from Cobb.

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 John Grammaticus .
Well Grammaticus 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 George Francis scores the fight for John Grammaticus !
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for John Grammaticus !
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for John Grammaticus !

John Grammaticus wins by unanimous decision!

 

Event: AKF 30 | Ringnes vs. Valentine     
Date:   Dec 11, 2021
#R1#
Fischer with a nice cross.
Fischer catches Cobb with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cobb thuds his right hand into Fischer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cobb fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fischer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fischer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cobb.
Cobb swinging wildly here.
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.
Cobb misses with a looping left.
Cobb misses with an uppercut.
Fischer is looking to counter punch.
Fischer throws a lazy right hand but Cobb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cobb misses with a head kick.
Fischer moves away from the strike by Cobb.
Fischer throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobb takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cobb blocks the body kick.
A slow jab from Fischer misses its intended target.
That kick from Fischer tenderised Cobb's leg. Cobb is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Cobb avoids the body shot from Fischer.
Cobb appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fischer throws a wild body kick that Cobb sees coming a mile off.
Fischer tries to land a leg kick but Cobb saw it coming and moves away.
Cobb throws a hook to the side of Fischer's head but Fischer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cobb fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fischer.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fischer. That's going to slow Cobb down.
Cobb attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fischer takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cobb misses with an uppercut. Fischer saw that one coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cobb checks a leg kick.
Fischer misses with a kick to the body.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fischer is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Cobb lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fischer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Fischer has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fischer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cobb blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Fischer scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Cobb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice straight punches there by Fischer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fischer.
Fischer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from Fischer.
A big left from Cobb misses.
Good work by Cobb as he checks the leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Cobb blocks the low kick.
Fischer tries to land a front kick but Cobb steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cobb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cobb fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fischer is out of range.
Cobb throws a shot from downtown. Fischer moves away and avoids it.
Cobb misses with a wild body shot.
Cobb blocks a leg kick.
Cobb finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice cross by Fischer.
Cobb looks to land a left hand but Fischer moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Cobb.
A clash of legs there as Cobb blocks the low kick.
Fischer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cobb.
Fischer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dennis Fischer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobb fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fischer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cobb blocks a jab.
Fischer tests Cobb's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fischer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A low kick from Fischer misses
and Cobb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fischer moves out of range as Cobb strikes.
Fischer misses with a leg kick.
Fischer misses with a leg kick
and Cobb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fischer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cobb looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobb throws a shot from downtown. Fischer moves away and avoids it.#T4#
A head kick misses from Cobb.
Fischer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fischer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fischer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fischer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fischer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobb moves away.
A jab from Cobb finds it's way through Fischer's defenses.
Fischer throws a body shot but no joy.
Fischer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobb moves away.#CL#
Fischer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cobb, pushing him back against the ropes.
Cobb lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Cobb breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fischer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fischer defending well as Cobb loads up on a big left hand.
Fischer scoring well with a low kick there.
Fischer looks to throw a body kick
and Cobb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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 Dennis Fischer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cobb checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fischer throws a hook to the side of Cobb's head but Cobb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fischer misses with a hook. Cobb ducked under it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Cobb's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fischer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fischer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cobb misses with a body kick.
Dennis Fischer is winning the standup battle so far.
Fischer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fischer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fischer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slow jab from Cobb misses its intended target.
Fischer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobb.
Cobb throws a big counter head kick but Fischer avoids it with no problem.
Cobb takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fischer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cobb scoring well with a low kick there.
Fischer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cobb can pounce on him.
Cobb tries to work over Fischer's front leg with a kick but Fischer checks it.
Fischer throws a right hand that misses
enabling Cobb to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Cobb tries a low kick but Fischer avoids it.
Fischer misses with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Cobb.
Fischer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cobb motions for Fischer to come forward. Cobb throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cobb moves out of range of the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Cobb checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fischer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fischer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobb.
Cobb throws out a counter right but Fischer avoids it with no problem.
Fischer misses with a low kick as Cobb jumps back.
Cobb throws a fast counter high kick but Fischer manages to duck under it in time.
Cobb scoring well with a low kick there.
Fischer avoids the head kick by Cobb.
Fischer cracks Cobb with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cobb throws a right and a left that Fischer avoids nicely. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Cobb misses.
Fischer misses with a low kick.
A jab from Fischer finds it's way through Cobb's defenses.
Cobb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fischer.
Despite the aggression on Cobb's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fischer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That kick from Cobb tenderised Fischer's leg. Fischer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fischer 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.
Cobb has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fischer.
Fischer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A low kick from Fischer misses
and Cobb counters with a nice leg kick.
Fischer misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Cobb.
Fischer takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cobb staying out of range there.
Fischer slips under a jab.#T3#
Fischer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobb.
Fischer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobb.
Fischer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cobb throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cobb tries to bum rush Fischer with a series of wild strikes but Fischer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Fischer has Cobb up against the ropes in a clinch.
Fischer blocking some punches.
Fischer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A short uppercut from Fischer.
Fischer has a couple of punches blocked by Cobb.
Fischer tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cobb misses with a knee strike.
Fischer tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Fischer back against the ropes.
Fischer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Fischer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cobb misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Cobb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fischer throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fischer misses the shot to the body.
Cobb throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cobb checks the leg kick.#CL#
Fischer moves into the clinch.
Cobb scores with a shoulder strike.
Fischer takes a shot to the head.
Dennis Fischer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cobb lands with a short shot to the head.
Fischer throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb.
Fischer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fischer throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Cobb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fischer.
Cobb chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fischer can pounce on him.
Fischer misses with a shot to the body
and Cobb counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Dennis Fischer has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danga de danga de dang - Cobb scores with a four punch combination!
Cobb scores with a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marciano Cobb will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dennis Fischer'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#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fischer.
Cobb defending well as Fischer loads up on a big left hand.
Cobb misses with a head kick.
Fischer staying out of range there.
Fischer lands a really nice looking cross but Cobb seems unphased.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cobb, as that shot connected.
Fischer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cobb if he has to take too many more of those.
Fischer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cobb misses with an uppercut. Fischer saw that one coming.
Fischer throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fischer thumps Cobb with a low kick.
Fischer tries to land a leg kick but Cobb saw it coming and moves away.
Cobb scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fischer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cobb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fischer counters with a low kick, right behind Cobb 's knee. #T1#
Fischer digs a good hook to Cobb's body.
A jab from Fischer finds it's way through Cobb's defenses.
Fischer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cobb with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fischer to score with a decent uppercut.
Cobb throws a sloppy head kick
and Fischer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Cobb is rocked!
Fischer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cobb is still on wobbly legs! Can Fischer finish him?
Cobb takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That kick from Fischer tenderised Cobb's leg. Cobb is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Fischer closes the distance and clinches.
Cobb seems to have recovered his senses.
Fischer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fischer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fischer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fischer lands with a right to the head.
You can see that Cobb has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Fischer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fischer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Cobb breaks the clinch.
Cobb avoids the body shot from Fischer.
Marciano Cobb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cobb blocks the body kick.
Cobb is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Cobb tried to score with a low kick but Fischer checks it.
Jab by Cobb.#KD#
Fischer catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Cobb stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Cobb walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!
Fischer moves out of range of the body kick.
Cobb throws a front kick aimed at Fischer's knee but Fischer avoids it well.
Cobb swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fischer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cobb raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cobb is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Cobb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cobb misses with a low kick.
Fischer lands a nice looking body shot.
Fischer misses with a body shot.
Fischer avoids the head kick by Cobb.
OH! Cobb has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Fischer smells blood and charges in for the finish! Fischer unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Cobb sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dennis Fischer!
A victorious Dennis Fischer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: AKF 26 | Durand vs. Bandichoo     
Date:   Nov 13, 2021
#R1#
Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch but Beukeboom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beukeboom walks into a left hand.
Beukeboom misses with a looping left.
Beukeboom takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cobb moves out of range of the strikes.
Beukeboom avoids the head kick by Cobb.
An attempted straight right counter from Beukeboom misses the target.
Beukeboom throws a big shot that misses.
Marciano Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Cobb instigates a clinch.
Cobb tries a body shot but Beukeboom blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beukeboom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Cobb scores with a nice short uppercut.
Beukeboom blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Beukeboom makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Beukeboom.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Beukeboom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beukeboom lands a right hand. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Beukeboom.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Beukeboom.
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.
Beukeboom scores with a hook to the body.
Cobb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Beukeboom working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cobb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cobb tries to work over Beukeboom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Beukeboom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cobb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beukeboom softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Cobb struggles to land a body shot inside as Beukeboom controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beukeboom.
Cobb blocks a body shot from Beukeboom.
Cobb lands a nice shot to the body.
Cobb tries to land a knee to the head but Beukeboom blocks with his arms.
I was talking to Beukeboom's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from Cobb on the inside.
Cobb lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beukeboom backwards.
Beukeboom blocks an uppercut. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Cobb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobb. #BC2#
Cobb manages to break the clinch.
Cobb is looking to clinch but Beukeboom is avoiding it.
A counter left hand to the body from Beukeboom misses its target.
Beukeboom lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Beukeboom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cobb takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Beukeboom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobb.
Cobb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beukeboom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Beukeboom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cobb tries a head kick but it misses.
Cobb throws a nice outside leg kick.
Beukeboom throws a looping overhand right but Cobb ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Beukeboom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beukeboom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Beukeboom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobb.
Cobb looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cobb connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Beukeboom's hands.
Beukeboom lands with a nice body punch.
Beukeboom misses with an uppercut
and Cobb counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cobb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom misses with a looping right.
Cobb misses with an uppercut.
Beukeboom throws a jab when Cobb was well out of range.
Cobb throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cobb looks to throw a body kick
and Beukeboom counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Beukeboom misses with a lunging right hand
and Cobb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beukeboom throws an off balance right hand
enabling Cobb to counter with a crisp jab.
Cobb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beukeboom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Beukeboom misses the shot to the body.
Cobb scores with a nice strike.
Beukeboom blocks a head kick by Cobb.
Cobb misses with a head kick.
Beukeboom throws an overhand right that lands on Cobb's shoulder, as Cobb tries to avoid the shot.
Cobb thinks about the counter body kick.
A left and a right from Cobb both land. Nice combination.
Beukeboom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beukeboom throws a good cross that connects.
Beukeboom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marciano Cobb 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#
Cobb feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Beukebooms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Some wild striking there from Cobb.
Marciano Cobb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cobb misses with a head kick.
Beukeboom throwing a counter right hand but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Beukeboom throws a poor cross that misses
and Cobb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beukeboom looks to land a left hand but Cobb moved out of range nicely.
Cobb throws an overhand right that lands on Beukeboom's shoulder, as Beukeboom tries to avoid the shot.
Beukeboom lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cobb at a distance.
Beukeboom thuds a left hand into Cobb's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb looks to land a left hand but Beukeboom moved out of range nicely.
Cobb is looking to slow Beukeboom down with leg kicks.
Beukeboom sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T1#
Beukeboom connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Beukeboom scores with a decent looking hook.
Cobb lunges at Beukeboom with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beukeboom's hand.
Cobb misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Beukeboom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cobb lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cobb slips a jab from Beukeboom.
Cobb throws a counter combo.
Cobb blocks a jab.
Beukeboom throws a lazy right hand but Cobb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beukeboom takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cobb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beukeboom.
Beukeboom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobb.
Cobb wants to clinch up but Beukeboom keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Beukeboom throws a hook to the side of Cobb's head but Cobb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beukeboom throws a shot from downtown. Cobb moves away and avoids it.
Beukeboom ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobb throws an off balance right hand
enabling Beukeboom to counter with a crisp jab.
Beukeboom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cobb raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Beukeboom throws a hook but Cobb blocks it.
Beukeboom misses with a body punch
enabling Cobb to counter with a crisp jab.
Beukeboom ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Cobb throws a hook but Beukeboom avoids it easily.
Cobb takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Beukeboom loads up on a big right hand but Cobb slips the punch.#T3#
Cobb scores with a hook to the body. Beukeboom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good shot there by Beukeboom.
A swing and a miss from Cobb.
Cobb fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beukeboom.
Cobb lands a leg kick that knocks Beukeboom off balance momentarily.
Beukeboom misses with a straight left.
Cobb scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Beukeboom scores with a decent looking hook.
A shot to the body from Cobb misses #KD#
and Beukeboom counters with a right, a left and a big uppercut that drops Cobb to the mat! Beukeboom runs to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. 3,4,5,6 and Cobb is back to his feet. He seems ready to continue - the ref agrees so we're back at it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Beukeboom scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Cobb to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Beukeboom away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Cobb 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?!#ROC#Cobb is rocked!
Beukeboom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cobb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cobb is still on wobbly legs! Can Beukeboom finish him?#T4#
Beukeboom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cobb can pounce on him.
Cobb seems to have recovered his senses.
Beukeboom blocks a jab.
Cobb tries to get into range but Beukeboom steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Cobb! 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! Beukeboom scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bill Beukeboom!
Bill Beukeboom retains his middleweight title!

 

Event: AKF 22 | Turner vs. Zy     
Date:   Oct 16, 2021
#R1#
Koistinen avoids the head kick by Cobb.
Cobb throws a low kick but Koistinen moves out of range easily.
Cobb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koistinen 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.
Cobb keeps the fight on the outside.
Koistinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.
Koistinen walks into a jab.
Cobb looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cobb drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Cobb moves into range and clinches up with Koistinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koistinen lands a shoulder strike.
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.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koistinen.
A short right from Cobb.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobb tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koistinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Cobb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T1#
Koistinen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cobb avoids it.
Koistinen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Knees in the clinch landing for Koistinen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cobb.
Cobb connects with a nasty looking knee right to Koistinen's face.
A left hand lands to the body for Cobb.
Cobb tries a knee to the head but Koistinen blocks it.
Cobb misses with the head strike.
Koistinen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cobb blocks it with crossed arms.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Koistinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb takes an elbow to the forehead.
Koistinen throws an elbow but it misses.
Koistinen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Koistinen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cobb avoids it.
Cobb can't find room to land a body shot as Koistinen controls the action.
Cobb works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cobb lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koistinen throws a knee to the head but misses.
A shot in the inside from Koistinen.
Koistinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Cobb avoiding damage as Koistinen throws knees to the body.
Cobb lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Cobb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cobb's jab looks to have found its range, popping Koistinen under the eye.
Koistinen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cobb lands a head kick. Koistinen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cobb defending well as Koistinen loads up on a big left hand.
Cobb scores with a head kick.
Cobb lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
Koistinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cobb.
Cobb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Koistinen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Marciano Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koistinen throws an overhand right that lands on Cobb's shoulder, as Cobb tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Cobb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cobb tries a head kick but it misses.
Koistinen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cobb.
Koistinen moves in looking to clinch but Cobb pushes him off.
Cobb dodges the punch combination from Koistinen.
Cobb throws a head kick but Koistinen moves out of range.
Koistinen misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Cobb on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Koistinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cobb to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
Cobb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Cobb. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cobb.
Koistinen misses with a two punch combination.
Koistinen is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Cobb drives through and clinches with Koistinen against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koistinen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cobb blocks it with crossed arms.
Cobb blocks a body shot from Koistinen.
Cobb lands a body punch.
A short right from Cobb.
Koistinen 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.
Koistinen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cobb.
Cobb lands with a left to the head.
Koistinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobb lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koistinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koistinen blocks an elbow strike from Cobb.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marciano Cobb dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A slow jab from Cobb misses its intended target.
Cobb has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koistinen is looking to clinch.
Koistinen defending well as Cobb loads up on a big left hand.
Cobb scores with a nice strike.
Cobb throws an off balance right hand
letting Koistinen counter with a right hand.
Cobb fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cobb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cobb throws a lazy head kick
and Koistinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb throws a chopping leg kick but Koistinen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cobb lands a jab to Koistinen's midsection.
Cobb throws a jab when Koistinen was well out of range.
A slow jab from Koistinen misses its intended target. #T1#
Cobb with a nice calf kick.
Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koistinen moves away.
Koistinen is looking to counter punch.
Cobb looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Koistinen is looking to counter the offense by Cobb and move into the clinch.
Cobb misses with a low kick.
Cobb pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sloppy strikes from Koistinen. Those never looked like landing.
Cobb connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cobb connects with a leg kick.
Koistinen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cobb's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cobb duly obliges. #T2#
Koistinen 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 thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koistinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.
Cobb looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Cobb throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cobb looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Koistinen 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 misses with a head kick.
Koistinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobb.
It looked like Koistinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cobb scores with a jab to the body.
Cobb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T3#
Cobb misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Koistinen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Cobb. That snapped Koistinen's head back.
Koistinen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Koistinen dips to his left and cracks Cobb with an uppercut!#CL2#
Cobb rushes Koistinen and presses him up against the ropes.
Cobb blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cobb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Koistinen backwards.
Cobb lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koistinen backwards.
Cobb looking to throw knees to the head but Koistinen is blocking nicely.
Koistinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Koistinen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cobb misses with some punches.
Cobb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koistinen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#It looks like Marciano Cobb has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koistinen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cobb avoids it.
Cobb putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Koistinen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T4#
Koistinen presses Cobb against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Koistinen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cobb lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cobb is breathing heavily.
The referee calls for Koistinen to work.
Koistinen lands a knee to the head.
Koistinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Koistinen scores a nice knee to the body.
Koistinen tries to land knees in the clinch but Cobb avoids the damage to the body.
Koistinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cobb tries to throw a body punch but Koistinen avoids it by throwing Cobb back against the ropes.
Cobb misses with a body punch.
Koistinen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Koistinen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cobb tries a body shot but Koistinen blocks it.
Koistinen lands a knee to the body.
Koistinen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cobb gets through Koistinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cobb scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Cobb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marciano Cobb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marciano Cobb's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Koistinen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cobb.
Cobb swings for the body but Koistinen moves out of range.
Koistinen ducks right into an uppercut from Cobb.
A punch combination from Cobb misses. #CL#
Koistinen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Koistinen can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
Cobb throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cobb misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Koistinen.
A nice left hand lands by Koistinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb gets through Koistinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cobb lands a nice uppercut.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Koistinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Koistinen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koistinen misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
Koistinen tries to land knees in the clinch but Cobb avoids the damage to the body.
Cobb lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cobb lands a nice uppercut.
Koistinen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cobb blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koistinen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cobb blocks it with crossed arms.
Cobb lands a left hand.
Koistinen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cobb.
Cobb lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marciano Cobb seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Koistinen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Koistinen missing with knees to the body.
Koistinen missing with knees to the body.
Cobb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cobb lands with a left to the head.
Koistinen misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Cobb.
Koistinen tries to land a knee to the head but Cobb blocks with his arms.
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 a light punch inside.
Cobb pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.#T2#
Cobb misses with some punches.
Koistinen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Cobb.
Koistinen tries to land a knee to the head but Cobb blocks with his arms.
Cobb lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Koistinen takes a shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koistinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koistinen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cobb working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb.
Cobb is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Koistinen is defending well for now.
Cobb lands with a right to the head.
Cobb working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Koistinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Koistinen. #BC2#
Cobb breaks the clinch.
Purjo Pekka Koistinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Cobb has managed to clinch. #T3#
Koistinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Koistinen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cobb lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC2#
Cobb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cobb bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Koistinen moves in looking to clinch but Cobb pushes him off.
Marciano Cobb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cobb looks to land a right hand but Koistinen moved out of range.#CL#
Koistinen drives through and clinches with Cobb against the ropes.
Koistinen misses with an elbow strike.
Koistinen tries to land knees in the clinch but Cobb avoids the damage to the body.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koistinen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cobb has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC2#
Cobb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cobb throws a body punch but Koistinen moves out of range. #T4#
Cobb smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cobb loads up on a big right hand but Koistinen slips the punch.
Cobb connects with a good right hand that stumbles Koistinen. Koistinen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cobb lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crunch! Cobb slams his shin into Koistinen's torso.
Koistinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobb connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Koistinen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cobb gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cobb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koistinen misses the body punch
and Cobb counters with a thumping low kick.
Koistinen throws a looping overhand right but Cobb ducks down to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marciano 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 Chris Downing scores the fight for Marciano Cobb!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Marciano Cobb!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Marciano Cobb!

Marciano Cobb wins by unanimous decision!

Marciano 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.

 

Event: AKF 16 | Cobb vs. Robbins     
Date:   Sep 04, 2021
#R1#
Robbins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cobb takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cobb catches Robbins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Robbins with a nice cross.
Cobb gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Robbins.
Cobb throws a sloppy head kick and Robbins moves out of range easily.
Robbins now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cobb takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Robbins misses with a straight right.
Cobb moves forwards but Robbins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Robbins misses the target.
A jab from Robbins finds it's way through Cobb's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robbins walks into a stiff left hand from Cobb.
Robbins 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 looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Robbins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cobb's hands.
Cobb tries to clinch there but Robbins circles away.
Robbins throws a right hand that misses
and Cobb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Robbins misses with a wild body shot.
Cobb throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Robbins takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Cobb.
Cobb throws a big shot that misses.
Cobb takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cobb dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Robbins. That did some damage!
Robbins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Robbins is looking to clinch but Cobb is avoiding it.
Cobb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Robbins 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.
Robbins staying out of range there.
Cobb throws a sloppy head kick and Robbins moves out of range easily.
Cobb takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Robbins digs a good hook to Cobb's body.
Cobb blocks a jab.#T2#
Robbins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobb misses with a left hand
letting Robbins counter with a right hand.
Cobb misses with a few strikes there.
Robbins is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cobb had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Robbins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cobb looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Cobb scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Robbins connects with the punch.
Cobb connects with a single shot there.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Robbins cracks a nice hook into Cobb's ribs.
Robbins connects with the punch.
Robbins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robbins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Robbins looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.#T3#
Cobb throws a big shot that misses.
Robbins tries to counter with a clinch but Cobb shakes him off and moves away.
Robbins moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Cobb.
Robbins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from Robbins.
Cobb went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Robbins misses with a series of wild punches.
As Robbins backs away, Cobb returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Robbins takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Robbins misses with a straight left.
Cobb takes a jab right on the kisser.
Robbins throws a front kick that sends Cobb stumbling back into the ropes.
Cobb avoids a kick to the body.
Cobb throws a big counter combination but Robbins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cobb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Robbins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marty Robbins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Robbins checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Robbins throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robbins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Robbins tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cobb counters with a thumping low kick.
Cobb takes one to the chin there.
A head kick misses from Cobb.
Cobb missing with a left hand there. Robbins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robbins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robbins just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Robbins moves into range and clinches up with Cobb.
Cobb lands a body punch in the clinch.
Robbins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robbins lands with a right to the head.
Robbins throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marty Robbins dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Cobb throws a jab but it's blocked by Robbins.
Robbins scores with a sloppy right hand. Cobb should have avoided that one.
Robbins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cobb misses with a low kick.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Robbins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Robbins misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Robbins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Robbins throws a body punch but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cobb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Robbins.
Robbins misses with a wild body shot.
Cobb uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cobb doesn't manage to clinch there - Robbins circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robbins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobb takes a swing at Robbins's ribcage but misses.
Robbins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robbins jabs at Cobb's body.
Robbins lunges at Cobb with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cobb's hand. #T1#
Cobb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Robbins.
A little feinted left hand from Cobb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Robbins misses.
Robbins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A head kick by Robbins misses
and Cobb counters with a two punch combo.
Robbins feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cobbs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jab by Robbins.
Cobb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Cobb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Robbins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cobb doesn't seem bothered though.
Robbins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Cobb misses.
Robbins moves away from the strike by Cobb.
Cobb moves out of range as Robbins strikes.#T2#
Cobb throws a sloppy head kick and Robbins moves out of range easily.
Robbins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Robbins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Robbins working aggressively here.
Robbins misses with a punch to the body.
Robbins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Robbins avoids a wild elbow strike from Cobb.
A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land.
Robbins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Robbins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Robbins throws a head punch that misses.
Robbins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Robbins.
A short right from Robbins.
Robbins lands a damaging elbow.
Cobb struggles to land a body shot inside as Robbins controls his hands.
Robbins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Robbins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cobb lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Robbins. #T3##BC2#
Robbins breaks from the clinch.
Cobb keeps the fight on the outside.#KD2#
Robbins scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Cobb to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Robbins away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Cobb 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?!#ROC2#Cobb is rocked!
Marty Robbins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
BAM! Robbins 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 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Marty Robbins!
Marty Robbins is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Marty Robbins made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: AKF 13 | Cobb vs. Saint     
Date:   Aug 14, 2021
#R1#
Cobb misses with a wild combination.
Saint moves in looking to clinch but Cobb pushes him off.
Cobb throws a looping overhand right but Saint ducks down to avoid it.
Cobb looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick from Cobb lands but Saint takes it in his stride. #CUT#It looks like Jaden Saint has been cut.#CL2#
Saint gets a clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Cobb throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saint. #BC2#
Saint breaks the clinch.
Cobb swats away the attempt to clinch by Saint.#CL2#
Saint has Cobb up against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Saint's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cobb lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cobb.
Cobb lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Saint breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Saint looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saint looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big left from Cobb misses.
Saint tries to close the distance and clinch but Cobb swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saint takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cobb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cobb fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saint.#CL#
Cobb has taken the fight to the clinch.
Saint lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cobb lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saint backwards.
Cobb lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
I was talking to Cobb's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nice body punch from Cobb - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Saint breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Saint moves into the clinch.
Cobb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cobb has Saint pressed against the ropes, preventing Saint from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Saint wants to break the clinch but can't.
Saint tries to break the clinch but Cobb is controlling the position.
Cobb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saint wants to get back to striking at distance but Cobb won't allow it. #T2#
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Saint.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saint wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cobb misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Saint's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saint wants to clinch up but Cobb keeps it at a distance.
Cobb fires out a quick counter leg kick but Saint just manages to avoid it.
Saint fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Saint tries to keep at a distance but Cobb has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cobb presses Saint against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Saint.
Saint working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cobb lands with a short shot to the head.
Cobb working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cobb lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Saint breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saint looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saint tries to clinch up but Cobb circles away and keeps his distance.
Saint needs to keep his hands up - Cobb had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saint is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cobb throws a head kick but Saint moves out of range. #CL2#
Saint gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cobb misses with a knee to the head.
Cobb misses with some punches.
Cobb throws an elbow but it misses.
Saint misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb tries to work over Saint's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb working aggressively here.
Cobb looking to throw knees to the head but Saint is blocking nicely. #BC2#
Saint breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saint looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saint tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cobb cracks Saint with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4##CL2#
Saint clinches up with Cobb and pushes him back against the ropes.
Cobb looking to throw knees to the head but Saint is blocking nicely.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Saint uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb looking to throw knees to the head but Saint is blocking nicely.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Saint.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saint blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saint lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Saint's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cobb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cobb.
Cobb lands a body shot in the clinch.
Saint misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cobb scores with a hook to the body.
Saint blocks an uppercut.
Saint wants to break free but Cobb has control.
Cobb lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saint backwards.
Saint dodges an elbow strike from Cobb.
A shot in the inside from Cobb.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marciano Cobb dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaden Saint's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Cobb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jaden Saint is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cobb takes a swing at Saint's ribcage but misses.
Cobb misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Saint rushes Cobb and presses him up against the ropes.
Cobb tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cobb misses with the head strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cobb tries to work over Saint's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cobb lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Saint manages to break the clinch.
Saint doesn't manage to clinch there - Cobb circles away.
Cobb lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Saint is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cobb quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Saint takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb with a nice calf kick.
Cobb thumps Saint with a low kick.
Saint tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cobb paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saint tries to clinch but Cobb moves out of range. #T1##CL#
Cobb has closed the distance and engaged Saint in a clinch. #BC2#
Saint's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saint moves in looking to clinch but Cobb pushes him off.
Cobb half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Saint darts in and clinches Cobb up against the ropes.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
Cobb tries to land a knee to the head but Saint blocks with his arms.
Cobb with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cobb lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cobb.
Saint tries to circle away but Cobb has him pinned against the ropes.
Saint has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cobb misses with the head strike.
Saint lands a shoulder strike.
Cobb keeps control of Saint as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cobb misses with some punches.
Cobb scores with a shoulder strike.
A knee to the head by Cobb.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saint is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Saint blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Saint manages to break the clinch. #T2#
A solid body kick from Cobb.
Cobb keeps the fight on the outside.
Cobb misses with a kick to the body.
Cobb connects with the punch.#CL2#
Saint fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cobb, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Saint pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cobb loads up on a big right hand but Saint slips the punch.
Saint tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cobb paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cobb throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Saint 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.
Cobb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cobb misses with a looping right.
Saint takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cobb plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL2#
Saint has Cobb up against the ropes in a clinch.
Cobb prevents Saint from breaking the clinch.#T3##BC2#
Saint breaks from the clinch.
Saint fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cobb swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Saint moves into the clinch.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Saint breaks the clinch.
Cobb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saint can do to turn this around?
Saint fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Saint moves into range and clinches up with Cobb.#BC2#
Saint breaks the clinch.
Cobb lands a nice hook to Saint's body. Saint takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Saint is looking to clinch but Cobb is avoiding it.
Cobb feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL#
Cobb moves into the clinch successfully.
Saint blocks an elbow strike from Cobb.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Saint.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Saint breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cobb scores with a head kick. #CL2#
Saint rushes Cobb and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saint wants to break the clinch but can't. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saint.
Saint wants to get back to striking at distance but Cobb won't allow it.
Saint on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Saint blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Saint manages to break the clinch.
Cobb scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cobb with a nice calf kick.
Saint tries to clinch but Cobb is having none of it. #CL2#
Saint darts in and clinches Cobb up against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saint.#BC2#
Saint escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saint tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cobb swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Cobb closes the distance and clinches.
Saint wants to get back to striking at distance but Cobb won't allow it. #BC2#
Saint manages to break the clinch.
Cobb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Saint clinches with his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marciano Cobb dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaden Saint's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Cobb connects with a nice looking jab.
Saint tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cobb swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saint tries to clinch but Cobb moves away
and Cobb makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Saint tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cobb counters with a left and a right that stings Saint.
Cobb throws a shot from downtown. Saint moves away and avoids it.
Saint avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cobb throws a nice head kick!
Saint doesn't manage to clinch there - Cobb circles away.
Saint moves out of range of the body kick from Cobb.
Saint takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saint looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saint is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cobb keeps the fight on the outside.
Saint tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Cobb lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick lands for Cobb.
Saint tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cobb throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Saint moves into the clinch successfully.
Saint wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saint.
Saint misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Saint breaks from the clinch.
Cobb moves in looking to clinch but Saint pushes him off.#CL#
Saint tries to keep at a distance but Cobb has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cobb lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saint or not.
Cobb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Cobb lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Saint tries to break the clinch but Cobb is controlling the position.
Cobb lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saint.
Saint throws a head punch that misses.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saint is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Cobb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saint lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Saint has had enough of the clinch but Cobb keeps him there for the moment.
Marciano Cobb has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cobb lands with a right to the head.
Cobb lands with a light punch inside.
Saint blocks an elbow strike from Cobb.
Cobb landing knees to the body. #BC2#
Saint manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Cobb, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
Saint clinches up against the ropes.
Cobb scores with a hook to the body.
Saint wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cobb has him pressed against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saint.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cobb.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb. #T3#
Saint throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb.
A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saint.
Saint wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
Cobb misses with the head strike.
Cobb lands a body shot.
Saint makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marciano Cobb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Saint pushes Cobb back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Saint throws a head punch that misses.
Saint wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cobb lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Saint breaks the clinch.
Cobb keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Saint darts in trying to clinch
and Cobb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Cobb backs off Saint throws a huge counter combo but Cobb manages to avoid it all.#T4#
Cobb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saint keeps the fight on the outside.
Saint appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cobb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saint is looking to clinch.
Jaden Saint has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cobb throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cobb buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobb explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cobb connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses.
Cobb on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cobb blocking some punches.
Cobb misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Cobb scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saint misses with a body punch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Marciano Cobb!
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight for Marciano Cobb!
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight for Marciano Cobb!

Marciano Cobb wins by unanimous decision!

Marciano Cobb retains his middleweight title!
Marciano 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.

 

Event: Ambush 10: Ringnes VS Tharrier     
Date:   Jul 24, 2021
#R1#
Cobb misses with a kick to the body
and Custer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cobb on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cobb.
Cobb misses with a wild body shot.
Cobb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Custer.
Cobb misses with a looping left.
Custer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from Custer.
Cobb takes one to the chin there.
Custer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Custer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Custer misses with an uppercut. Cobb saw that one coming.
Custer lands a nice shot that snaps Cobb's head back.
Custer moves out of range as Cobb throws a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Custer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cobb on the side of the head.
Cobb scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cobb scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cobb tries to land a leg kick but Custer saw it coming and moves away. #T1#
A jab from Cobb does it's job there.
Custer keeps the fight on the outside.
Custer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from Custer.
Custer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Custer avoids a kick to the body.
Custer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cobb takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Custer throws a series of punches but Cobb moves out of range.
Custer lands with a shot to the body.
Cobb misses with a low kick.
Cobb throws a quick inside leg kick.
Custer misses with an uppercut.
Custer has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cobb moves out of range as Custer throws a body kick.
Custer misses with an uppercut.
Custer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cobb swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
Cobb moves out of range as Custer strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Custer throws a big shot that misses.
Custer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cobb lands a nice looking body shot.
Cobb fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cobb thows a leg kick but Custer checks it
and Cobb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Custer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cobb - the referee stops the clock and Custer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cobb. Custer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Custer misses with a body kick.
Cobb pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Custer thuds his shin into the meat of Cobb's side.
Cobb scoring well with a low kick there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cobb.
Cobb takes a swing at Custer's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cobb.
Cobb lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Cobb staying out of range there.
Cobb scores with a body shot.
Custer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobb.
Custer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cobb does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Custer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Custer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheers as Custer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cobb doesn't seem phased though.
Custer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Cobb misses its target.
Custer misses with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cobb, as that shot connected.
Custer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cobb.
Cobb tried to score with a low kick but Custer checks it.
Custer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cobb counters with a good low kick that Custer was not able to check.
Cobb avoids a kick to the body. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Custer throws a body punch but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb is looking to counter with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cobb.
Custer misses the shot to the body.
Cobb was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cobb throws a push kick but Custer slaps the foot to one side.
Custer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Custer - that will leave a mark!
Cobb punishes Custer's body with a nice straight punch.
Cobb on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Custer. Custer obviously looking to wear him down.
Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobb misses with a body kick.
Cobb moves out of range of the body kick from Custer.
Cobb slips a straight right by Custer.
Custer throws a hook but Cobb avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Custer misses with a wild combination.
Custer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jesse Custer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Custer misses with a straight left.
Custer misses with an uppercut. Cobb saw that one coming.
Cobb is looking to wear down Custer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cobb moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cobb catches Custer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Custer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Custer lands a nice hook to Cobb's body. Cobb takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cobb misses with a leg kick.
Cobb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Custer was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobb.
Custer is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobb is looking to chop away at Custer's legs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Custer 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.
Jesse Custer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb digs a good body shot into Custer's ribs.
Cobb lands a lovely overhand right.
Cobb turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Custer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Custer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Custer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cobb moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cobb staying out of range there.
Custer fakes the leg kick and cracks Cobb in the body.
Cobb has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Custer.
Custer throws a right hand that Cobb ducks under and follows up with a left that Cobb also avoids with ease.
Cobb is looking to slow Custer down with leg kicks.
Custer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cobb works Custer's body with a nice hook.
A good leg kick by Custer.
Custer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Custer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cobb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Cobb tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Cobb tenderised Custer's leg. Custer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Custer misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Nice body kick from Cobb.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Cobb forces Custer back against the ropes and clinches.
Cobb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Custer struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Custer.
Cobb tries a body shot but Custer blocks it.
Custer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cobb works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cobb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Custer backwards.
Custer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Cobb's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cobb lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cobb stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Custer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Custer. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Custer looks to land a body kick but Cobb moved away.
Custer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cobb misses with a looping left.#T3##CL#
Cobb has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cobb working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Custer. #BC#
Cobb manages to break the clinch.
Custer throws a nice looking combination but Cobb bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Custer loads up on a big right hand but Cobb slips the punch.
Cobb lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Custer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cobb on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Custer checks a low kick from Cobb.
Custer scores with a nice right hand.
Custer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Cobb coming out on top.#CL#
Cobb has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobb lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Custer throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb. #T4#
Cobb working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Cobb.
Custer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Custer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Custer blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Cobb manages to break the clinch.
Custer throws a leg kick
and Cobb counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Custer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cobb jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Custer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cobb lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Custer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Custer thows a leg kick but Cobb checks it
and Cobb counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cobb lands with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cobb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Custer.
Cobb throws a quick counter kick to the body but Custer avoids it.
Custer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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 Marciano Cobb will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Custer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cobb is looking to counter punch.
Custer throws a right hand that Cobb ducks under and follows up with a left that Cobb also avoids with ease.
Cobb tries to work over Custer's front leg with a kick but Custer checks it.
Cobb takes one on the button.#CL#
Cobb instigates a clinch.
Custer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Custer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Custer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Custer.
Cobb lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cobb lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Custer backwards.
Cobb creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cobb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Custer's elbow.
Cobb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cobb lands a nice uppercut.
Custer struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
A body shot lands from 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!
A shot in the inside from Cobb.
Cobb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marciano Cobb has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Cobb working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cobb lands with a short shot to the head.
Cobb keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Custer's efforts to push away.
Custer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cobb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cobb creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Custer's defenses.
Cobb lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Custer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobb scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cobb lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cobb landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Custer.
Cobb blocks a body shot from Custer.
Cobb lands a left hand that snaps the head of Custer backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cobb.
Cobb lands with a short shot to the head.
Cobb lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Custer can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cobb. #T2#
Cobb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cobb.
Jesse Custer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Custer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cobb blocking some punches.
Cobb blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Custer fails to land.
Cobb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
Custer is looking to break free of the clinch but Cobb has double underhooks.
Cobb lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Cobb.
Custer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Custer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Cobb breaks from the clinch.
Cobb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Custer.
Custer moves out of range of the body kick.
Cobb connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Custer momentarily.
Cobb tries to land a front kick but Custer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cobb feints and then cracks Custer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Custer down. #T3##CL#
Cobb takes the fight into the clinch.
Custer tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Custer back against the ropes.
Cobb lands a hook that snaps the head of Custer backwards.
A short right from Custer. #BC#
Cobb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marciano Cobb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cobb misses with a wild body shot.
Custer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobb moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Cobb.
Jab, jab by Cobb - just one landing.
Custer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cobb takes a swing at Custer's ribcage but misses.
Cobb connects with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cobb.
Custer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cobb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Cobb avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice cross by Cobb.
Custer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Custer throws a leg kick but Cobb sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cobb quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cobb.
Cobb goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Custer steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A left lands for Custer.
Custer moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cobb - that will leave a mark!
Custer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cobb moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Custer lands with a thumping leg kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Marciano Cobb!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Marciano Cobb!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Marciano Cobb!

Marciano Cobb wins by unanimous decision!

Marciano Cobb retains his middleweight title!
Marciano 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.

 

Event: Ambush 7: TBA     
Date:   May 30, 2021
#R1#
Cobb misses with a kick to the body.
Cobb lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Yonic forces Cobb back against the ropes and clinches.
Cobb using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yonic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Yonic.
Cobb scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cobb lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yonic backwards.
Cobb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cobb misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Yonic uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Cobb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target. #CL2#
Yonic clinches.
Cobb trying to land knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Cobb.
Cobb blocks an uppercut.
Cobb blocking some punches.
Yonic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yonic.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Yonic. #T1#
Yonic lands an uppercut.
Cobb blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Yonic fails to land.
Cobb lands a knee to the body. #BC#
Cobb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chad Yonic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobb works over Yonic's head and body with a nice combination.
Cobb throws a head kick but Yonic moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cobb.
Cobb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yonic.
Cobb bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yonic's head backwards.#CL2#
Yonic closes the distance and pushes Cobb back into the ropes.
Cobb tries to land knees in the clinch but Yonic avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yonic misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Cobb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Cobb tries to keep at a distance but Yonic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Cobb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Cobb connects with a knee to the head. #BC#
Cobb breaks from the clinch.
Yonic 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.
Cobb bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC#Yonic is rocked!
Yonic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yonic is still on wobbly legs! Can Cobb finish him?
Cobb connects with a stiff jab that staggers Yonic - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marciano Cobb!
Marciano Cobb is the new middleweight champion!
Marciano 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.

 

Event: Ambush 6: Swanson VS Yonic     
Date:   May 20, 2021
#R1#
Johnson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cobb in his tracks.
Cobb fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cobb lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Cobb jabs at Johnson's body.#CL#
Cobb has managed to clinch.
Cobb tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
Cobb landing knees to the head.
Johnson is trying to push Cobb away but Cobb has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Cobb lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Cobb won't allow it.
Cobb tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Cobb misses with a knee to the head.
Cobb lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
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 hook to the body.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cobb has him pressed against the ropes.#BC2#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cobb misses with a hook
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Cobb takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T1#
Johnson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Johnson lands with a cross. #CL#
Cobb drives through and clinches with Johnson against the ropes.
I was talking to Cobb's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Cobb has him pressed against the ropes.
Cobb lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb.
Cobb misses with some punches.
Cobb gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cobb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cobb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Cobb has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Cobb scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cobb lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Johnson looks winded!
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Cobb manages to break the clinch.
Cobb connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Johnson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cobb. That one must have hurt.
Cobb stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cobb lands a jab-cross combination. #ROC#Johnson is rocked!
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cobb fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Cobb avoids it with no problem.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cobb moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good leg kick by Cobb.
Cobb lands a jab.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Cobb finish him?#CL#
Cobb clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the ropes.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cobb is controlling Johnson's neck. Cobb unleashes a big knee up the middle! And another! Johnson goes down! Can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6... he's not going to make it! 9,10. It's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Marciano Cobb!
A less than humble Marciano Cobb misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: Ambush 5 Hightower VS Madzarov     
Date:   May 11, 2021
#R1#
Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Potatohauler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cobb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cobb! #CL#
Potatohauler gets a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Potatohauler is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cobb lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cobb scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potatohauler taking a breather.
Potatohauler lands a nice uppercut.
Cobb lands with a right to the head.
Potatohauler is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Cobb. #BC#
Potatohauler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Cobb scores with a hook.
Cobb missing with a left hand there. Potatohauler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Potatohauler was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cobb lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Potatohauler backs up against the ropes. #CL#
Potatohauler takes the fight into the clinch.
Cobb using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cobb scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cobb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Potatohauler wants to stall.
Potatohauler'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.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cobb.
Cobb tries a knee to the head but Potatohauler blocks it.
Cobb working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Potatohauler stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cobb lands a left hand that snaps the head of Potatohauler backwards. #T2##BC#
Potatohauler breaks the clinch.
Cobb scores with a hook.
Cobb scores with a nice right hand.
Cobb avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Potatohauler blocks a head kick by Cobb.
Marciano Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobb keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Potatohauler clinches up against the ropes.
Cobb throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Potatohauler blocks it with crossed arms.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Potatohauler seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Cobb is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Cobb lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Potatohauler is trying to break the clinch but Cobb has him pressed against the ropes.
Potatohauler is struggling to control the position.
Potatohauler is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #T3#
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cobb as Potatohauler tries to tie him up.
Cobb creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cobb.
Cobb stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Potatohauler manages to break the clinch.
Cobb checks a low kick from Potatohauler.
Marciano Cobb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Potatohauler wants to clinch up but Cobb keeps it at a distance.
Potatohauler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cobb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Potatohauler takes a kick to the side of the head.
Potatohauler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cobb paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cobb throws out a counter right but Potatohauler avoids it with no problem.
Cobb moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cobb lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC2#Potatohauler is rocked!#T4#
Potatohauler drops his guard momentarily, allowing Cobb to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Potatohauler! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Cobb takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Marciano Cobb!
A less than humble Marciano Cobb misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: AKF Glory-Dome III     
Date:   Apr 26, 2021
#R1##CL2#
Masterson moves into range and clinches up with Cobb.
Cobb tries to work over Masterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masterson prevents a body shot from Cobb.
Cobb tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Masterson avoids it.
Masterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Cobb lands with a short shot to the head.
Masterson can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action.
Masterson misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Cobb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Masterson moves in looking to clinch but Cobb pushes him off.
Valentine Masterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobb clobbers Masterson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Masterson wants to clinch.
Cobb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb scores with the left hand. Masterson knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Cobb pushes Masterson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Masterson scores with a hook to the body.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Masterson.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Masterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Cobb lands a hook that snaps the head of Masterson backwards.
Masterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cobb lands a hook to the side of the head.
Masterson misses with a body punch.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Masterson. #BC2#
Masterson manages to break the clinch.
Cobb loads up on a big right hand but Masterson slips the punch.
Masterson wants to clinch.
Cobb swats away the attempt to clinch by Masterson.
Cobb throws a hook to the side of Masterson's head but Masterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cobb keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Masterson closes the distance and clinches.
Masterson blocks a body shot from Cobb.
Cobb throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Masterson blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
Cobb prevents a body shot from Masterson.
Masterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land.
Masterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Cobb is trying to push Masterson away but Masterson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Masterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cobb definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Cobb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cobb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Masterson looks to clinch
and Cobb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!#CL2#
Masterson rushes Cobb and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Masterson tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masterson blocks the elbow strike.
Masterson tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Masterson back against the ropes.
Masterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobb digs a right hand underneath Masterson's ribcage. Masterson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Masterson tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Masterson back against the ropes.
Masterson pushes Cobb back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Masterson missing with knees to the body.
Masterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Cobb lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Masterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Cobb moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Cobb scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cobb creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cobb misses with some punches.
Cobb connects with a nasty looking knee right to Masterson's face.
Masterson dodges an elbow strike from Cobb.
Cobb scores with a shoulder strike.
Cobb is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Cobb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Masterson.
Cobb landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Masterson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cobb.
A hook to the body from Masterson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobb is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Masterson is defending well for now.
Cobb blocks a body shot from Masterson.
Cobb blocks a body shot from Masterson.
Masterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T4#
Cobb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masterson blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Cobb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Masterson wants to clinch.
Cobb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masterson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Masterson wants to clinch.
And Cobb counters with a quick kick to the body but Masterson blocks it.#CL2#
Masterson moves into range and clinches up with Cobb.
Masterson managing to block the knees to the body from Cobb.
Masterson blocking some punches.
Cobb can't break the clinch.
Masterson misses with a hook to the ribs. #T5#
Masterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobb avoiding damage as Masterson throws knees to the body.
Masterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cobb gets through Masterson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Cobb manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Masterson tries to keep at a distance but Cobb has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cobb creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cobb tries to work over Masterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Masterson. #BC#
Cobb manages to break the clinch.
Cobb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cobb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Masterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cobb swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cobb swats away the attempt to clinch by Masterson.#CL2#
Masterson darts in and clinches Cobb up against the ropes.#T6##BC#
Cobb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Masterson tries to close the distance and clinch but Cobb swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Masterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cobb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Masterson darts in trying to clinch
and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Masterson is looking to clinch.
Masterson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cobb paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Masterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cobb can't break the clinch. #T7#
Masterson tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Masterson back against the ropes.
Cobb misses with some punches.
Cobb scores with a shot to the side of Masterson's head.
Masterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobb throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Masterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
Cobb trying to land knees to the body.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Cobb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobb lands an elbow just above Masterson 's eye.
Cobb makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cobb creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cobb pushes Masterson back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Masterson tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Masterson back against the ropes.
Masterson digs a right hand into Cobb's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cobb's gas tank.
Cobb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Masterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Masterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T8#
Masterson wants to clinch up but Cobb keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Masterson moves into range and clinches up with Cobb.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobb creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masterson.
Cobb lands a left hand.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Cobb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cobb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cobb lands a jab to the nose.
Cobb lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Cobb tries to keep at a distance but Masterson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Masterson tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Cobb manages to break the clinch.
Masterson tries to clinch but Cobb moves away
and Cobb counters with a low kick, right behind Masterson 's knee. #CL2#
Masterson has managed to clinch. #T9#
Masterson tries to land knees in the clinch but Cobb avoids the damage to the body.
Masterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masterson misses with a punch to the body.
Masterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Cobb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Masterson.
Masterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Cobb tries a body shot but Masterson blocks it.
Cobb tries a body shot but Masterson blocks it.
Masterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masterson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Masterson blocking some punches.
Masterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Cobb blocks a body shot from Masterson.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cobb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Masterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Masterson prevents a body shot from Cobb.
Masterson prevents a body shot from Cobb.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marciano Cobb dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Masterson moves in looking to clinch but Cobb pushes him off.
Masterson wants to clinch up but Cobb keeps it at a distance.
Masterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cobb swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Masterson closes the distance but Cobb moves to the side
and Cobb counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cobb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masterson can do to turn this around?
Masterson doesn't manage to clinch there - Cobb circles away.
Masterson tries to clinch up
and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cobb looks to throw the jab but Masterson is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Masterson gets a clinch.
Masterson pushes Cobb back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Cobb misses with an elbow over the top.
Masterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Masterson tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Masterson back against the ropes.
Cobb throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Masterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Cobb missing with knees to the body.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Masterson.
Masterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb.
Cobb lands a left hand.
Masterson blocks a body shot from Cobb.
Masterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masterson tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masterson prevents a body shot from Cobb.
Masterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cobb blocks a body shot from Masterson.
Cobb tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Masterson avoids it.
Masterson tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobb blocks a body shot from Masterson.
Masterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masterson blocks an uppercut.
Masterson misses with a body punch.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Cobb digs a right hand underneath Masterson's ribcage. Masterson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cobb pushes Masterson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Masterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Cobb lands with a short shot to the head.
Masterson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cobb or not.
Cobb blocks a body shot from Masterson.
Cobb lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masterson backwards.
Cobb misses with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobb is leaning against Masterson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Cobb.
Cobb lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#It looks like Valentine Masterson has been cut.
Masterson is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Cobb.
Cobb lands a shoulder strike.
Masterson blocking some punches.
Masterson misses with a body punch.
Masterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb.
Cobb lands a nice uppercut.
Cobb misses with some punches. #T3#
Masterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Masterson.
Masterson works on Cobb's body with a couple of short punches.
Cobb creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Masterson's defenses.
Cobb lands with a light punch inside.
Marciano Cobb has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Masterson tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Cobb on the inside.
Masterson tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it.
Masterson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Masterson tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it.
Masterson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cobb is keeping busy.
Masterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
Masterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cobb lands a nice elbow.
Cobb lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cobb.#T4#
Masterson wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Cobb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cobb - that will leave a mark!
Masterson tries to clinch but Cobb moves away
and Cobb counters with a three punch combo that has Masterson backing up. Masterson nods at Cobb to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC#Masterson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Masterson is still on wobbly legs! Can Cobb finish him?
Masterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masterson seems to have recovered his senses.
Masterson tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it.
Cobb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Masterson backwards.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
Masterson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cobb is working Masterson over against the ropes.
Cobb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Masterson backwards.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Masterson.
A nice left hand lands by Cobb.
Cobb scores with a shoulder strike.
Cobb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mastersons head.
Cobb lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T5#
Cobb creates a bit of distance and cracks Masterson with a big uppercut! Masterson goes down! The referee pushes Cobb away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Masterson make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Cobb takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Marciano Cobb!
Marciano Cobb bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Ambush 1: Daebak Vs Larving     
Date:   Apr 16, 2021
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cobb.
Swanson swinging wildly here.
Cobb swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Swanson misses.
Swanson connects with a body shot that sends Cobb's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Cobb has closed the distance and engaged Swanson in a clinch. #BC#
Swanson breaks the clinch.
Swanson scores with a head kick. Cobb tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cobb takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Swanson backing away here, and Cobb unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cobb lands a nice leg kick that just misses Swanson's sensitive parts.
Swanson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson throws an overhand right that lands on Cobb's shoulder, as Cobb tries to avoid the shot.
Swanson digs a good body shot into Cobb's ribs.
Swanson clobbers Cobb with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Swanson 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.
Swanson misses with a shot to the body
and Cobb counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Cobb. Those never looked like landing.
Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Swanson is just out of range.
Swanson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Swanson misses with a hook.
Cobb misses with a body shot.
Swanson lands a right hook to the body.
Cobb lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick and Cobb moves out of range easily.
Swanson scores with a push kick.
Swanson 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.
Swanson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Swanson throws a looping overhand right but Cobb ducks down to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - Swanson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Swanson feints and then cracks Cobb's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cobb down.
Cobb tries a low kick but Swanson avoids it.
Swanson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cobb takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cobb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Swanson.
Cobb checks a leg kick.
Swanson backing away here, and Cobb unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A left lands for Cobb.
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.
Swanson takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
Swanson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cobb loads up on a big right hand but Swanson slips the punch.
Swanson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Cobb lands a head shot.
Swanson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cobb's sensitive parts.
Cobb throws a series of punches but Swanson avoids them all with ease.
Cobb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Swanson throws out the jab.
Cobb is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Cobb fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Swanson, pushing him back against the ropes.
Swanson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Swanson. #BC#
Swanson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cobb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cobb throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
Swanson misses with a hook.
Cobb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cobb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobb.
Cobb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swanson.
Swanson jabs at Cobb's body.
Swanson connects with a jab.
That kick from Cobb tenderised Swanson's leg. Swanson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses.
Swanson circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Cobb has taken the fight to the clinch.
Swanson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Swanson tries to land knees in the clinch but Cobb avoids the damage to the body.
Swanson is looking to break free of the clinch but Cobb has double underhooks.
Swanson lands a left hand.
Swanson is trying to stall.
Cobb has Swanson pressed against the ropes, preventing Swanson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4##BC#
Swanson breaks from the clinch.
Swanson throws a body punch but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cobb swings widly with a right hand
and Swanson counters with a nice 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!
Swanson connects with a body shot that sends Cobb's belly button to the back.
Swanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cobb looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Cobb tries to clinch but Swanson moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Swanson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cobb moves out of range of the body kick from Swanson.
Swanson swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Swanson defending well as Cobb loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swanson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cobb.
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 Benedicte Swanson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Cobb moves out of range as Swanson throws a body kick.
Swanson thuds a left hand into Cobb's body.
Swanson misses with a few strikes there.
Swanson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Swanson throws a wild body kick that Cobb sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cobb lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Swanson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cobb lands with a light punch inside.
Swanson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Swanson is trying to break the clinch but Cobb is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cobb lands a left hand.
Cobb blocking some punches.
Cobb gets through Swanson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobb with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cobb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Swansons head. #T1#
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cobb pushes Swanson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cobb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Swansons head.
Cobb lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Swanson is trying to maintain a safe position but Cobb gets an underhook and turns Swanson into the ropes.#BC#
Swanson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cobb fails to land with a series of punches.
Cobb is looking to slow Swanson down with leg kicks.
Cobb moves out of range as Swanson throws a body kick.
Swanson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cobb counters with a straight right hand.
Cobb throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Swanson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobb avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cobb takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Cobb throws a head kick that misses
and Swanson counters with a left to the body.
Swanson is looking to wear down Cobb with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cobb throws a head kick but Swanson moves out of range.
Swanson scores with a head kick. Cobb tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cobb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
Cobb avoids a kick to the body.
Swanson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Swanson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Swanson misses with a body kick.
Swanson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from Swanson.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cobb. Swanson shrugs it off though.
Cobb misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Swanson misses with a wild body shot.
Cobb takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Swanson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from Swanson.#CL2#
Cobb drives through and clinches with Swanson against the ropes.
Swanson can't break the clinch.
Marciano Cobb seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Swanson is trying to force a seperation but Cobb has the dominant position.
Swanson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb lands a right hand.
A frustrated look appears on Swanson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cobb throws a knee to the head but misses.
Swanson tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Swanson back against the ropes.
Swanson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cobb working aggressively here.
Swanson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cobb lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cobb lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cobb lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Swanson is trying to break the clinch but Cobb is controlling him.
Cobb misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Swanson.
Swanson taking a breather.
Cobb lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobb lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cobb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Cobb.
Swanson can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action.
Cobb has Swanson pressed against the ropes, preventing Swanson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A left hand lands to the body for Cobb.
Swanson tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Swanson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cobb has him pressed against the ropes.
Swanson throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb.
Swanson takes a shot to the head.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cobb scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marciano Cobb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Swanson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Swanson throws a wild body kick that Cobb sees coming a mile off.
Cobb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Swanson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Cobb's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cobb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cobb ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Swanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson checks a low kick from Cobb.
Cobb misses with an uppercut. Swanson saw that one coming.
Swanson misses with a few strikes there.
Cobb will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Cobb moved away.
Swanson scores with a nice right hand.
Cobb connects with a looping right hand.
A big left from Cobb misses. #T1#
Swanson with the inside leg kick.
Swanson scores with a punch to the head.
Swanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cobb looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cobb misses with a looping right.
Sloppy strikes from Cobb. Those never looked like landing.
Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Swanson is just out of range.
Swanson lands a nice shot that snaps Cobb's head back.
Swanson throws a hook but Cobb blocks it.
Swanson tries to work over Cobb's front leg with a kick but Cobb checks it.
Swanson takes one on the button.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Swanson.
Cobb ducks under a wild hook from Swanson.
Swanson throws a body kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Cobb's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cobb. That's going to slow Swanson down. #T2#
Swanson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swanson avoids the head kick by Cobb.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cobbs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Swanson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cobb moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Swanson tries to score with a low kick but Cobb moves his leg out of the way.
Cobb shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Swanson misses with a left hand
and Cobb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Swanson punishes Cobb's body with a nice straight punch.
Cobb's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Swanson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cobb scrambles back to his feet.
Swanson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab by Swanson.
Cobb ducks under a wild hook from Swanson.
Cobb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swanson.
Cobb slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Cobb on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Swanson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Swanson looks to throw the jab but Cobb is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Swanson.
Cobb moves away from the strike by Swanson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobb. Swanson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Swanson blocks a head kick by Cobb.
Swanson throws a looping overhand right but Cobb ducks down to avoid it.
Cobb lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Benedicte Swanson is winning the standup battle so far.
Good leg kick by Swanson.
Cobb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Swanson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cobb on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Swanson. Swanson obviously looking to wear him down.
Cobb moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Swanson thows a leg kick but Cobb checks it
and Cobb counters with a low kick, right behind Swanson 's knee. #T4#
Swanson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cobb counters with a straight right hand.
Swanson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cobb counters with a series of strikes. Swanson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Swanson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Some wild striking there from Cobb.
Cobb blocks a leg kick.
Cobb throws a fast counter high kick but Swanson manages to duck under it in time.
Swanson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Swanson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cobb throws a jab but it's blocked by Swanson.
Good work by Swanson as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Cobb lands an impressive looking overhand right. Swanson doesn't seem phased though.
Swanson swats away the attempt to clinch by Cobb.

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 Benedicte Swanson.
I think Swanson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benedicte Swanson!

During a confident post fight interview, Benedicte Swanson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Syn Garuda vs Whymer     
Date:   Feb 20, 2021
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Wright.
Cobb throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wright throws a leg kick which misses Cobb's front leg but catches the back leg as Cobb tries to avoid it.
Ira Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright throws a leg kick
enabling Cobb to counter with a crisp jab.
Wright looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cobb looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cobb wants to clinch.
Cobb throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cobb fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wright walks into a left hand. #CL#
Cobb gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobb tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wright avoids it.
Wright misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Wright scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wright.
Wright lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Wright stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wright swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wright.
Wright using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cobb has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wright lands a nice shot to the body.
Wright doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wright goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wright tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cobb presses Wright against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wright lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Cobb lands with a short shot to the head.
Wright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Wright.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Wright scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Cobb.
Cobb blocking some punches.
Cobb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wright.
Cobb lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wright.
Cobb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cobb misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wrights head.
Cobb scores with a shoulder strike.
Cobb misses with some punches.
Cobb tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wright stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cobb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wright's elbow.
Wright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Cobb manages to break the clinch.
Wright looks to land a right hand but Cobb moved out of range.
Wright throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T3#
Wright throws a push kick but Cobb slaps the foot to one side.
Wright has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Wright takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
Cobb throws a big counter combination but Wright scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cobb turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wright takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A good leg kick by Wright.
Cobb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wright connects with an inside leg kick.
Wright throws a push kick but Cobb slaps the foot to one side.
Wright takes one to the chin there.
Cobb looks to land a combination but Wright avoids it well. #CL#
Cobb rushes Wright and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Wright fails to land.
Wright misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobb lands with a left to the head.
Wright lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wright takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Ira Wright has been cut.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Cobb struggles to land a body shot inside as Wright controls his hands.
Wright scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wright goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Wright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cobb scores with a hook.
Wright walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cobb checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cobb moves in looking to clinch but Wright pushes him off.
Wright is looking to land body kicks.
A punch combination from Wright misses.
Wright throws a poor cross that misses
and Cobb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A good leg kick by Wright.
Cobb takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Some bone on bone action there as Wright checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wright does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cobb moves out of range of the strikes.
Wright misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ira Wright will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ira Wright's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Wright scoring well with a low kick there.
Wright on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cobb. Cobb obviously looking to wear him down.
Wright comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wright throws a wild body kick that Cobb sees coming a mile off.
Wright throws the kick towards the body but Cobb avoids it.
Wright with a nice calf kick.
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.
Wright jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wright is looking to slow Cobb down with leg kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wright checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cobb avoids a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Cobb.
Wright thuds his shin into the meat of Cobb's side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Cobb moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wright takes one on the button.
Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Wright checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wright was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wright chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wright doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cobb misses with a low kick as Wright jumps back.
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cobb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wright will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wright scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cobb in his tracks.
Wright digs a good body shot into Cobb's ribs.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobb looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cobb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wright takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cobb.
Cobb tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wright.
Wright's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That kick from Cobb tenderised Wright's leg. Wright is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wright misses with a hook. Cobb ducked under it nicely.
Wright throws a hook to the side of Cobb's head but Cobb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the liver by Wright. Beautiful body shot.
Wright throws a wild body kick that Cobb sees coming a mile off.
Wright tries to score with a low kick but Cobb moves his leg out of the way.
Cobb tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wright steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Cobb throws a sloppy head kick and Wright moves out of range easily.
Wright appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cobb jabs at Wright's body.#T3#
Wright lunges at Cobb with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cobb's hand.
Cobb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wright looks to throw a body kick
and Cobb makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cobb throws a series of punches but Wright avoids them all with ease.
Wright misses with a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Wright. Beautiful body shot.
Wright lands with a thumping leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wright!
Wright lands a lovely overhand right.
Wright takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wright connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobb misses with a low kick as Wright jumps back.
Cobb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Wright tries to work over Cobb's front leg with a kick but Cobb checks it.
Cobb blocks a head kick by Wright.
Wright throws a right hand that misses
and Cobb counters with a nice uppercut.
Cobb tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wright manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Crunch! Wright slams his shin into Cobb's torso.
Wright finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wright is looking to land body kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wright. That's going to slow Cobb down.
A punch lands to the side of Cobb 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cobb is looking to wear down Wright with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wright buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wright throws a wild body kick that Cobb sees coming a mile off.
Cobb moves out of range as Wright throws a body kick.
Cobb thinks about countering with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb lands with a cross.
Wright throws a lazy right hand but Cobb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ira Wright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ira Wright's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice shot lands for Wright.
Wright misses with a right hand
and Cobb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wright throws a big shot that misses.
Cobb connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wright connects with a crisp jab.
Wright throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cobb throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wright.
Cobb drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cobb throws a body punch but Wright moves out of range.
Wright tests Cobb's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cobb darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wright misses with a shot to the body
and Cobb counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright throws a lazy body kick
and Cobb counters with a solid body kick.
Cobb with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Wright throws a wild body kick that Cobb sees coming a mile off.
Ira Wright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wright paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cobb slips a jab from Wright.
Wright misses with a body shot.
Cobb was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wright lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cobb fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wright throws a leg kick but Cobb sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wright throws a leg kick
letting Cobb counter with a right hand.
Cobb scores with a nice head shot.
Wright lands a jab to the nose.
Cobb misses with a head kick.
Cobb scoring well with a low kick there.
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
Wright throws the kick towards the body but Cobb avoids it.
Marciano Cobb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cobb displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobb slips a straight right by Wright.
A nice leg kick from Cobb, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wright wants to slow Cobb down by chopping away at his legs.
Wright just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCobb.
Wright throws a leg kick
and Cobb counters with a stiff right hand.
Wright misses with a straight right.
Cobb misses with a lunging right hand
and Wright counters with a left to the body.
Cobb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wright was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobb.
Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Wright is just out of range.
Wright throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cobb counters with a straight right hand.
Cobb throws a series of strikes that have Wright backpedaling.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cobb checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cobb on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wright lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wright.#T3#
Wright lands a really nice looking cross but Cobb seems unphased.
Wright paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wright takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A bone on bone clash there as Wright blocks the leg kick.
Wright avoids the head kick by Cobb.
Wright throws a leg kick that misses.
Wright shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cobb stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wright.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wright.
Wright avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cobb throws a leg kick but Wright sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cobb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wright lunges at Cobb with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cobb's hand.
Wright lands a head shot.#T4#
Wright throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
Wright cracks Cobb with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cobb checks the leg kick.
Cobb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Cobb.
Cobb scores with a shot to the body.
Wright misses with a body kick.
Wright throws a front kick aimed at Cobb's knee but Cobb avoids it well.
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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cobb takes a swing at Wright's ribcage but misses.
Wright lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cobb takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ira Wright.
Well Wright has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ira Wright!

During a confident post fight interview, Ira Wright thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Syn 777 McNasty vs Tower     
Date:   Jan 31, 2021
#R1#
Cobb with the inside leg kick.
Cobb lands a head shot.
Zaadha thuds his shin into the meat of Cobb's side.
Zaadha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cobb wants to land a leg kick but Zaadha is out of range.
Cobb looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zaadha throws a low kick but Cobb moves out of range easily.
Zaadha avoids the body shot from Cobb.
Cobb moves out of range as Zaadha throws a body kick.
Cobb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaadha.
Cobb moves away from the strike by Zaadha. #CL#
Cobb darts in and clinches Zaadha up against the cage.
Zaadha working aggressively here.
Zaadha tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Zaadha back against the cage.
Zaadha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cobb blocks a body shot from Zaadha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zaadha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaadha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cobb or not.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaadha.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobb prevents a body shot from Zaadha.
Cobb tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Zaadha blocking some punches.
Zaadha can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action.
Zaadha struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Cobb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zaadha's elbow.
Zaadha tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Zaadha back against the cage.
Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaadha scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaadha.
A short body shot lands from Cobb as the two fighters clinch.
Zaadha blocks an elbow strike from Cobb.
Zaadha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb.
Zaadha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaadha.
A short right from Cobb.
Zaadha tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaadha can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action.
Cobb lands with a right to the head.
Zaadha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cobb misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zaadha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cobb lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cobb throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cobb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaadha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by Cobb. #CUT#It looks like Ri Zaadha has been cut.
Zaadha lands a shot to the body.
Zaadha digs a right hand into Cobb's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cobb's gas tank.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zaadha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Zaadha.
Zaadha can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action.
Zaadha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cobb tries to land knees in the clinch but Zaadha avoids the damage to the body.
Zaadha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Cobb scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaadha.
Zaadha lands a body punch.
Cobb misses with the head strike.
Zaadha throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb.
Zaadha 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 Zaadha can turn it around.
Cobb lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Cobb lands a good knee to the midsection. Zaadha won't want to take too many of those.
Zaadha gets through Cobb's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Cobb.
Zaadha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaadha misses with a punch to the body.
Zaadha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Zaadha stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cobb misses with an elbow over the top.
A left hand lands to the body for Cobb.
Zaadha misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaadha.
Zaadha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zaadha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Zaadha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cobb works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cobb tries a body shot but Zaadha blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobb.
Zaadha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cobb crunches a lovely knee into Zaadha's ribcage.
Cobb goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zaadha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaadha struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Cobb is leaning against Zaadha and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cobb misses with a punch to the body.
Zaadha can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Zaadha.
Cobb tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zaadha lands a shot to the body.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaadha. #BC2#
Zaadha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cobb with the inside leg kick.
Zaadha takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
Donk. Zaadha catches Cobb right on the button with a cross.
Zaadha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobb.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb tries to clinch up but Zaadha circles away and keeps his distance.
Cobb takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marciano Cobb dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ri Zaadha's cut.
That's time! Cobb's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Zaadha lands a body shot.
Zaadha misses with a straight right.
Cobb tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cobb takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cobb loads up on a big right hand but Zaadha slips the punch.
Zaadha misses with a double jab #CL#
and Cobb counters by moving into the clinch.
Cobb misses with a knee strike.
Cobb lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zaadha misses with some punches.
Zaadha blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zaadha swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
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.
Zaadha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Zaadha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zaadha lands with a nice combination. Cobb backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch but Zaadha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ri Zaadha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zaadha slips under a jab.
Zaadha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Zaadha swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Zaadha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Zaadha throws a jab when Cobb was well out of range.
It appears Cobb was looking to counter with a kick there.
Cobb tries to clinch there but Zaadha circles away.
Cobb throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Zaadha closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zaadha.
Cobb tries to land knees in the clinch but Zaadha avoids the damage to the body.
Zaadha misses with the head strike.
Cobb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cobb blocks a body shot from Zaadha.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Zaadha 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 working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cobb.
Cobb looking to throw knees to the head but Zaadha is blocking nicely.
Cobb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zaadha backwards. #BC2#
Zaadha breaks from the clinch.
Zaadha jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaadha moves out of range of the strikes.
Zaadha keeps Cobb at a distance using the push kick. #T2#
Zaadha throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zaadha swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cobb.
Zaadha swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb throws a low kick but Zaadha avoids it.
Zaadha throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Cobb has managed to clinch.
Cobb scores with a shoulder strike.
Cobb blocks an uppercut.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Zaadha.
Zaadha cracks Cobb with a nice body shot.
Cobb tries to land a knee to the head but Zaadha blocks with his arms.
Zaadha lands a body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cobb just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zaadha's brow.
Zaadha misses with a body punch.
Cobb misses with the head strike.
Zaadha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Zaadha misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaadha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zaadha.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaadha works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zaadha lands with a short shot to the head.
Cobb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zaadha's elbow.
Zaadha takes a shot to the head.
Zaadha lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zaadha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zaadha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cobb or not.
Zaadha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zaadha digs a right hand underneath Cobb's ribcage. Cobb let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cobb takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Zaadha.
Zaadha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zaadha lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaadha presses Cobb against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zaadha is leaning against Cobb and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zaadha lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Zaadha.
Zaadha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Zaadha works on Cobb's body with a couple of short punches.
Zaadha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cobb lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zaadha tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Zaadha back against the cage.
Cobb takes a shot to the head.
Zaadha lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaadha.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb.
Zaadha misses with some punches.
Zaadha tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it.
Cobb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zaadha's elbow.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
Cobb misses with the head strike.
Cobb blocks a body shot from Zaadha.
Zaadha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaadha works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaadha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Cobb can't find room to land a body shot as Zaadha controls the action.
Zaadha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zaadha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Zaadha misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ri Zaadha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ri Zaadha'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#
Zaadha jabs Cobb right on the nose. Cobb blinks but takes it well.
Some wild striking there from Zaadha.
Zaadha moves out of range as Cobb throws a body kick.
Nice cross by Cobb.
Ri Zaadha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaadha misses with a wild body shot.
Zaadha blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice leg kick from Zaadha, right into the meat of the thigh. #CL#
Cobb moves into the clinch.
Cobb tries a knee to the head but Zaadha blocks it.
Cobb lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zaadha throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb blocks an uppercut.
Cobb misses with a knee to the head.
Zaadha misses with the head strike.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaadha blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zaadha is leaning against Cobb and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Cobb can't find room to land a body shot as Zaadha controls the action.
Zaadha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cobb misses with some punches.
Zaadha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zaadha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Zaadha pushes Cobb back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Zaadha.
Cobb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaadha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zaadha works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zaadha pushes Cobb back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Zaadha manages to break the clinch.
Zaadha lands a high kick!
Zaadha clobbers Cobb with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zaadha throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cobb on the side of the head.
Zaadha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobb moves away.
Zaadha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb misses with an attempted mid kick. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaadha connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cobb. Cobb circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zaadha misses the jab.
Zaadha has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zaadha misses with a looping right.
Cobb has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zaadha.#CL2#
Zaadha forces Cobb back against the cage and clinches.
Zaadha tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Zaadha back against the cage.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb misses with some punches.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
Cobb lands a body punch.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Zaadha.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Zaadha.
Cobb struggles to land a body shot inside as Zaadha controls his hands.
Zaadha can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Cobb.
Zaadha tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Zaadha back against the cage.
Zaadha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Zaadha scores with a shot to the side of Cobb's head.
Cobb using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zaadha has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zaadha lands a body punch.
Cobb struggles to land a body shot inside as Zaadha controls his hands.
Cobb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaadha struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaadha tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it.
Zaadha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zaadha blocks a body shot from Cobb.
Zaadha lands an uppercut.
Zaadha lands a right hand.
Zaadha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cobb.
Zaadha presses Cobb against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cobb lands with a short shot to the head.
Zaadha lands with a light punch inside.
Zaadha lands a nice shot to the body.
Ri Zaadha seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zaadha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaadha. #T4#
Zaadha digs a right hand underneath Cobb's ribcage. Cobb let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cobb tries to work over Zaadha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaadha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zaadha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cobb presses Zaadha against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zaadha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zaadha cracks Cobb with a nice body shot.
Zaadha tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it.
Zaadha lands with a light punch inside.
Zaadha lands a nice uppercut.
Zaadha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Zaadha pushes Cobb back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Zaadha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Cobb misses. #CL2#
Zaadha clinches up with Cobb and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ri Zaadha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zaadha 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ri Zaadha!

Ri Zaadha 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.

 

Event: SYN 772 Latrobe vs Gravas 2     
Date:   Jan 10, 2021
#R1#
Cobb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spinks was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobb.
Spinks walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cobb checks the leg kick nicely there.
Spinks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spinks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spinks throws a solid leg kick but Cobb takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Spinks.
A nice side step and Cobb releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cobb throws a low kick, looking for Spinks's leg but Spinks calmly moves out of range.
Cobb moves to clinch but Spinks breaks away
and Spinks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Cobb.
Spinks has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roided Warriors in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Cobb closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cobb lands an elbow just above Spinks 's eye.
Cobb scores with a shoulder strike.
Cobb scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spinks misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Cobb has Spinks pressed against the cage, preventing Spinks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb misses with the head strike.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spinks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Cobb misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spinks blocking some punches.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Spinks.
Spinks is trying to pull guard but Cobb turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Spinks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spinks stalling in the clinch but Cobb improves position.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Spinks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb lands a hook that snaps the head of Spinks backwards.
Spinks stalling in the clinch but Cobb improves position.
Spinks tries for a takedown but Cobb manages to get underhooks.
Cobb tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cobb lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cobb.
Spinks lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Cobb.
Spinks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T2#
Cobb tries a body shot but Spinks blocks it.
Spinks fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Spinks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spinks swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobb lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Spinks fails to land.
Cobb misses with some punches.
Spinks wants a takedown.
Cobb lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
Spinks has picked Cobb up - he's going for a ride! Spinks dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Cobb has his hands clasped together around Spinks's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cobb tries to kick Spinks off in order to stand up. Spinks Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SUB#
Spinks is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cobb is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cobb wants to get back to his feet but Spinks drags him back down.#T3##SUB#
Spinks working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Spinks tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cobb's legs.
Spinks trying to control the action but Cobb is working from the bottom.
Cobb is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Spinks asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cobb stops Spinks from passing to mount. #SUB#
Spinks looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Spinks looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Spinks tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Spinks has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Spinks is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cobb is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cobb is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marciano Cobb dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Cobb throws a hook to the side of Spinks's head but Spinks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cobb swings widly with a right hand
and Spinks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spinks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cobb moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jab, jab by Cobb - just one landing.
Cobb lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cobb throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cobb fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spinks.
Cobb dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spinks. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spinks throws a sloppy head kick and Cobb moves out of range easily.
Cobb tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spinks fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cobb just manages to avoid it.
Marciano Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobb lands a leg kick that knocks Spinks off balance momentarily.
Spinks scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1##CL2#
Cobb forces Spinks back against the cage and clinches.
Spinks using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cobb has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cobb lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cobb misses with the head strike.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Spinks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spinks lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spinks blocking some punches.
Spinks leaning against his opponent.
Spinks fails to pull guard.
Cobb lands a nice uppercut.
Cobb throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cobb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Spinks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cobb fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spinks.
Spinks checks the leg kick nicely there.
Spinks is looking to score with low kicks.#T2#
Spinks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Cobb forces Spinks back against the cage and clinches.
Spinks blocks an uppercut.
Cobb working aggressively here.
Spinks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cobb throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cobb has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Spinks seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cobb can turn it around.
Cobb lands a good knee to the midsection. Spinks won't want to take too many of those.#BC#
Spinks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cobb scores with a leg kick.
Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Spinks is just out of range.
Cobb jabs Spinks to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cobb scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cobb lands a really nice looking cross but Spinks seems unphased.
Spinks takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Spinks is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Cobb throws a leg kick but Spinks moved away.
Cobb fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spinks.
Spinks blocks a jab.
Spinks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cobb can pounce on him.
Cobb has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cobb swinging wildly here.
Spinks is looking for a counter combo.
Spinks checks a leg kick.
Spinks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cobb avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cobb looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spinks tries to work over Cobb's front leg with a kick but Cobb checks it.
Spinks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.#T4#
Spinks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cobb.
Spinks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cobb swings widly with a right hand
and Spinks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Spinks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cobb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cobb tries to counter by closing the distance.
Spinks misses with a right hand
and Cobb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spinks missing with a left hand there. Cobb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick from Cobb misses
and Spinks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cobb scores with a leg kick.
Spinks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spinks walks into a straight right hand from Cobb.
Cobb fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marciano Cobb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Spinks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Spinks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cobb.
Cobb swings widly with a right hand
and Spinks counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobb wants to clinch up but Spinks keeps it at a distance.
Spinks tries to move into range but Cobb moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spinks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Spinks moves out of range as Cobb strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Spinks misses the target.
Spinks looks to land a right hand but Cobb moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spinks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cobb is looking to clinch.
Cobb tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb thumps Spinks with a low kick.#T1#
Cobb throws a right and a left that Spinks avoids nicely.
Cobb getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cobb takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Spinks finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Spinks avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cobb. That's going to slow Spinks down.
Spinks is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Spinks slips under a jab from Cobb.
Cobb throws a jab when Spinks was well out of range.
Cobb tries to bum rush Spinks with a series of wild strikes but Spinks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson Spinks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cobb defending well as Spinks loads up on a big left hand.
Spinks looks to land a left hand but Cobb moved out of range nicely.
Cobb scores with a hook to the body. Spinks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Spinks misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Cobb.
Cobb has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cobb there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobb lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spinks's sensitive parts.
Cobb misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Spinks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cobb fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spinks.#CL2#
Cobb has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cobb.
Spinks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cobb misses with a knee strike. #T3#
Cobb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marciano Cobb seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land.
Spinks takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Spinks has clasped his hands together around Cobb's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Cobb sneaks out the side door and pushes Spinks away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Danga de danga de dang - Cobb scores with a four punch combination!
Marciano Cobb is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Cobb.
Spinks 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 misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spinks.
Spinks looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cobb thows a leg kick but Spinks checks it
and Spinks counters with a straight right hand.
Spinks misses with a low kick as Cobb jumps back.
Cobb feints a counter leg kick.
A low kick lands for Cobb.
Cobb misses with a hook. Spinks ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Spinks throws a looping overhand right but Cobb ducks down to avoid it.
Cobb dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spinks. That did some damage!
Marciano Cobb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cobb scores with a jab.
That kick from Cobb tenderised Spinks's leg. Spinks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spinks takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb.
Spinks wants a takedown.
Cobb misses with some punches.
Spinks is trying to drag Cobb to the mat but Cobb just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marciano Cobb comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marciano Cobb!

Marciano 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.

 

Event: Syn 765     
Date:   Dec 13, 2020
#R1#
Cobb takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kuznetsov with a hook.
Kuznetsov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Memento Mori in the buildup to the fight.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobb misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cobb takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cobb has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kuznetsov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice side step and Cobb releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the head.
Kuznetsov looks to throw a body kick
and Cobb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Konstantin Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cobb takes one on the button.
Cobb just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Kuznetsov misses its target.
Cobb loads up on a big right hand but Kuznetsov slips the punch.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that Cobb ducks under and follows up with a left that Cobb also avoids with ease.
Kuznetsov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cobb fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Cobb fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuznetsov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kuznetsov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cobb works the jab nicely.
Donk. Cobb catches Kuznetsov right on the button with a cross.
Cobb feints and then cracks Kuznetsov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kuznetsov down.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
Kuznetsov misses with a low kick.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Cobb slips the punch.
Kuznetsov swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cobb looks to clinch
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov tries to bum rush Cobb with a series of wild strikes but Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Cobb lunges at Kuznetsov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kuznetsov's hand.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot.
Cobb throws a head kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
A slow jab from Cobb misses its intended target.
Cobb throws a lazy right hand but Kuznetsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cobb throws a big shot that misses.
Kuznetsov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kuznetsov swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cobb jabs Kuznetsov right on the nose. Kuznetsov blinks but takes it well.
Cobb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that Cobb avoids nicely.
Cobb lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.
Cobb moves out of range as Kuznetsov throws a body kick. #T3#
Kuznetsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cobb only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A head kick misses from Kuznetsov.
Cobb throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cobb throws a looping overhand right but Kuznetsov ducks down to avoid it.
Cobb moves out of range as Kuznetsov throws a body kick.
Cobb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuznetsov jabs Cobb right on the nose. Cobb blinks but takes it well.
Kuznetsov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cobb back to the cage. Kuznetsov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kuznetsov is looking to slow Cobb down with leg kicks.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Cobb was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb flicks out a counter leg kick but Kuznetsov steps away.
Cobb lands a leg kick that knocks Kuznetsov off balance momentarily.
Cobb pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kuznetsov is out of range and Cobb settles back down.
Cobb moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuznetsov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kuznetsov misses the jab.
Cobb raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kuznetsov avoids a kick to the body.
Kuznetsov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kuznetsov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cobb counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cobb lands a brutal head kick. Kuznetsov looks out on his feet and Cobb throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Marciano Cobb!
Marciano 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.

 

Event: Syn 732     
Date:   Nov 22, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Portis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slow jab from Cobb misses its intended target.
Cobb fails in his attempt to clinch.
Portis throws a looping overhand right but Cobb ducks down to avoid it.
Portis looks to land a left hand but Cobb moved out of range nicely.
Cobb takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Portis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Cobb clinches up with Portis and pushes him back against the cage.
Cobb being controlled against the cage.
Cobb misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Cobb.
Cobb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Portis blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Cobb. #BC2#
Portis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Portis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cobb.
Cobb misses with a hook. Portis ducked under it nicely.
Cobb tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Portis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cobb tries to clinch but Portis moves out of range.
Marciano Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobb throws a body kick that misses.
Cobb lands a body shot.
Cobb misses with a right hand
and Portis counters with a straight right hand.
Portis walks into a stiff left hand from Cobb.
Portis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cobb with the inside leg kick.
Cobb tries to land a leg kick but Portis saw it coming and moves away. #T2#
Portis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cobb shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch but Portis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Portis misses the target.
Cobb lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cobb blocks a jab.
Cobb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cobb lands a nice looking body shot.
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.
A low kick from Cobb misses
and Cobb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cobb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Portis.
Portis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cobb connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Portis scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Portis works the jab nicely.
A swing and a miss from Cobb.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
Portis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Cobb misses.
Cobb misses with a head kick.
Cobb lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Portis circles away quickly and effectively.
Cobb scores with a punch to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cobb looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Portis moves forwards but Cobb connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch up but Portis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cobb throws a poor cross that misses
and Portis counters with a straight right hand.
Portis swats away the attempt to clinch by Cobb.
A head kick misses from Cobb.
Cobb motions for Portis to come forward. Cobb throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Portis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cobb with a body shot.
Cobb lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Portis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Portis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Portis swings widly with a right hand
and Cobb makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marciano Cobb dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Cobb connects with a solid leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Cobb.
Cobb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cobb fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cobb misses with a right hand
and Cobb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Portis misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb misses with a double jab
enabling Portis to counter with a crisp jab.
Cobb looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marciano Cobb is winning the standup battle so far.
Cobb walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Portis ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.#T1#
A good leg kick by Cobb.
Cobb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Portis can do to turn this around?
Cobb misses the shot to the body.
Portis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Portis looks to land a combination but Cobb avoids it well.
Cobb misses with a right hand
and Portis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cobb throws a shot from downtown. Portis moves away and avoids it.
Cobb lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Portis 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's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Portis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cobb scrambles back to his feet.
Cobb takes a swing at Portis's ribcage but misses.
Portis throws out a counter right but Cobb avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Cobb throws a nice looking combination but Portis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Portis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cobb misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Portis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cobb fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Portis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cobb swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Portis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Portis lands a really nice looking cross but Cobb seems unphased.
Cobb scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cobb misses with a double jab
letting Portis counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Portis misses its intended target.
Nice straight punches there by Cobb. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cobb.
Portis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cobb.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Portis! But no joy.#T3#
Cobb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cobb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Portis.
Cobb jabs Portis right on the nose. Portis blinks but takes it well.
Portis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Nice uppercut there from Cobb.
Nice defenses there by Cobb.
As Portis looks to move away, Cobb throws a big counter combo but Portis just gets out of the way.
Nice uppercut lands for Cobb. That snapped Portis's head back.
Portis defending well as Cobb loads up on a big left hand.
Portis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cobb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cobb moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Cobb missing with a left hand there. Portis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Portis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Portis takes one to the side of the head.
Portis misses with an uppercut.
Cobb on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Cobb, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Cobb closes the distance and clinches.
Cobb working aggressively here.
Cobb misses with a knee strike.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
Portis tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it.
Portis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Portis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cobb scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marciano Cobb dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Cobb throws a nice looking combination but Portis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cobb cracks Portis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Some bone on bone action there as Portis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cobb slips a jab from Portis.
Cobb throws a sloppy head kick and Portis moves out of range easily.
Portis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cobb tries to clinch up
and Cobb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Cobb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Cobb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Portis looks to land a left hand but Cobb moved out of range nicely.
Cobb misses with a body punch
and Portis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cobb throws a jab when Portis was well out of range.
Portis blocks a low kick nicely.
Portis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cobb throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cobb tries to clinch up.
Portis circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Portis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Portis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cobb.
Cobb digs a good hook to Portis's body.
Jackson Portis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Portis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobb.
Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Portis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Portis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cobb walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Portis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Portis looks to land a right hand but Cobb moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Cobb misses the target.
Portis looks to land a right hand but Cobb moved out of range.
Cobb tries to clinch there but Portis circles away.
Portis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cobb throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Portis throws a hook but Cobb blocks it.
Cobb throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T3#
Cobb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Portis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cobb throws a front kick aimed at Portis's knee but Portis avoids it well.
Portis tries to move into range but Cobb moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marciano Cobb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cobb throws a low kick, looking for Portis's leg but Portis calmly moves out of range.
Portis lands a really nice looking cross but Cobb seems unphased.
Cobb throws a body shot but no joy.
Portis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cobb misses with a head kick.
Portis lands a jab to the nose.
Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch up but Portis swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Cobb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Portis slips a jab and a cross from Cobb.
Portis misses with a left hand
and Cobb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Portis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cobb throws a head kick but Portis moves out of range.
Cobb moves in looking to clinch but Portis pushes him off.
Portis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Portis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Portis throws a combination that misses
and Cobb counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cobb tries to clinch up.
Cobb swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Portis counters with a straight right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jackson Portis.
Well Cobb has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marciano Cobb!

After the fight, Marciano 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.

 

Event: Syn 724     
Date:   Oct 18, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobb throws a head kick but Alvado moves out of range.
Cobb has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Arm Breakers/BJJ in the buildup to the fight.
Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.
Alvado misses with a wild body shot.
Alvado blocks a head kick by Cobb.
Alvado lands with a nice body kick.
Cobb walks forward, straight into a front kick from Alvado.
Cobb misses with a looping left.
Alvado takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cobb takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alvado throws a leg kick but Cobb checks it.
We've been informed that Alvado 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.
Alvado feints and then cracks Cobb's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cobb down.
Alvado moves out of range as Cobb throws a body kick.
Cobb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cobb takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cobb misses the shot to the body.
Alvado throws out a counter right but Cobb avoids it with no problem.
Alvado checks a low kick from Cobb.
Alvado pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobb doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvado circles away. #T1#
Cobb slips under a jab.
Cobb swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cobb misses with a head kick.
Cobb thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy left from Alvado finds it's target.
Cobb throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvado throws out a counter right but Cobb avoids it with no problem.
Cobb avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cobb misses with a hook. Alvado ducked under it nicely.
Cobb chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alvado can pounce on him.
Alvado takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alvado throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alvado looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alvado scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cobb doesn't seem bothered though.
Alvado throws a low kick but Cobb moves out of range easily.
Cobb is looking to counter punch.
Alvado throws the left hand but Cobb avoids the punch easily.
Alvado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobb throws out the jab. #T2#
Alvado throws a low kick but Cobb moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Cobb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cobb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobb throws a head kick that misses.
Alvado throws out a counter right but Cobb avoids it with no problem.
Alvado thows a leg kick but Cobb checks it
letting Cobb counter with a right hand.
Alvado moves forwards but Cobb connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Cobb misses
and Alvado counters with a nice uppercut.
Alvado throws a leg kick
and Cobb makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alvado turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alvado.
Alvado throws a body punch but Cobb moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Cobb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Alvado. Cobb shrugs it off though.
Alvado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cobb throws a head kick but Alvado moves out of range.
Cobb throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alvado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alvado looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Cobb thows a leg kick but Alvado checks it
and Alvado counters with a nice body kick.
Cobb throws a sloppy head kick and Alvado moves out of range easily.
Alvado throws a hook but Cobb blocks it.
Cobb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cobb misses with a body punch
letting Alvado counter with a right hand.
Alvado fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cobb.
Jab from Alvado.
Cobb pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cobb misses with a jab to the body
and Alvado counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Marciano Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvado takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cobb lands a lovely overhand right.
Alvado connects with a body shot that sends Cobb's belly button to the back.
Alvado throws a good cross that connects.
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!
Alvado connects with a solid leg kick.
A shot to the body from Cobb misses
and Alvado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cobb throws a jab when Alvado was well out of range.
Alvado checks a low kick from Cobb.#T4#
A shot to the body from Cobb misses
and Alvado makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A big right from Cobb misses.
Cobb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Alvado throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alvado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobb.
Cobb looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alvado, as that shot connected.
Alvado is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cobb had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Alvado lands with an uppercut that bounces Cobb off the cage and back into range.
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.
Alvado with a nice cross.
Cobb tries to move into range but Alvado moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cobb misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvado gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cobb is looking to clinch but Alvado is avoiding it.
Cobb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cobb takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Alvado dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Cobb gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alvado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cobb using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alvado has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alvado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alvado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cobb presses Alvado against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alvado prevents a body shot from Cobb.
Alvado gets through Cobb's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alvado tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it. #BC2#
Alvado breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Cobb misses its intended target.
Cobb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cobb shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alvado misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alvado tries to land a front kick but Cobb steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cobb throwing a counter right hand but Alvado manages to avoid it.
Cobb misses with a lunging right hand
and Cobb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvado takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alvado swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Alvado chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cobb throws a looping overhand right but Alvado ducks down to avoid it.
Alvado throws a jab but it's blocked by Cobb.
Nice uppercut there from Alvado.
Cobb throws a body punch but Alvado moves out of range.
A nice side step and Alvado releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cobb fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cobb. That's going to slow Alvado down.
Cobb tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alvado jabs Cobb to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cobb ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cobb misses with a wild body shot.
Cobb is looking to clinch but Alvado is avoiding it.
Alvado dips to his left and cracks Cobb with an uppercut!
Cobb takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Alvado.
Cobb misses with a low kick.#T2#
Cobb throws a big shot that misses.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses.
Cobb throws a big shot that misses.
Alvado counters with a body kick.
Marco Alvado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cobb fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alvado.
Cobb throws a poor cross that misses
and Alvado counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Alvado thuds a left hand into Cobb's body.
Alvado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvado feints and then cracks Cobb's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cobb down.
Cobb moves in looking to clinch but Alvado pushes him off.
Alvado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvado lands a glancing blow to the side of Cobb's head.
Cobb throws a jab when Alvado was well out of range.
Alvado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvado looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cobb scores with a hook.
Cobb throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alvado bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cobb's head.
Alvado dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cobb. That did some damage!#T3#
Alvado blocks a jab.
Alvado lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Alvado throws a wild body kick that Cobb sees coming a mile off.
Alvado motions for Cobb to come forward. Alvado throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alvado finds it's way round the side to connect with Cobb's head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cobb dips to his left and cracks Alvado with an uppercut!
Cobb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Alvado misses.
Cobb attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb avoids a kick to the body.
Cobb throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvado.
Alvado stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Alvado lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvado is just out of range.
Cobb throws a lazy right hand but Alvado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cobb takes a swing at Alvado's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Cobb throws a big shot that misses.
Alvado lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cobb at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvado lands a lovely overhand right.
Alvado fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cobb.
Cobb is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Alvado scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cobb doesn't seem bothered though.
Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvado is just out of range.
Cobb takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alvado comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cobb throws a lazy uppercut
and Alvado counters with a stiff right hand.
Cobb takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alvado avoids the head kick by Cobb.
Cobb takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvado throws an off balance right hand
letting Cobb counter with a right hand.
Cobb misses with a hook
and Alvado counters with a nice uppercut.
Cobb misses with a body punch
and Alvado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cobb.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Alvado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Alvado lands with an uppercut that bounces Cobb off the cage and back into range.
Alvado lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cobb's sensitive parts.
Cobb takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alvado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cobb.
Alvado changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.
Alvado fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cobb looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alvado swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb misses with a looping left.
Cobb tries to clinch up but Alvado circles away and keeps his distance.
Cobb misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado misses with the body kick
and Cobb makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alvado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cobb is looking to clinch.
Cobb digs a good body shot into Alvado's ribs.
Alvado takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cobb will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T1#
Alvado with a nice cross.
Alvado lands with a good body shot.
Alvado comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cobb throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Alvado to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheers as Alvado lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cobb doesn't seem phased though.
Alvado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Cobb wants to clinch.
Alvado throws a chopping leg kick but Cobb manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alvado throws a lazy right hand but Cobb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvado fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alvado throws a wild body kick that Cobb sees coming a mile off.
Alvado cracks Cobb with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alvado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Marciano Cobb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Alvado misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cobb throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvado with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jab, jab by Alvado - just one landing.
Alvado stuns Cobb with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cobb moves out of range of the body kick.
Cobb lands a body shot.
Cobb throws a sloppy head kick
letting Alvado counter with a right hand.
Cobb moves in looking to clinch but Alvado pushes him off.
Cobb fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
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.
Alvado misses with a low kick.
Cobb wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alvado takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
Cobb misses with an uppercut.
Cobb scores with a jab to the head. #T3#
Cobb wants to clinch.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses.
Cobb with a nice calf kick.
A combination from Cobb does no damage.
Cobb goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alvado throws out a counter right but Cobb avoids it with no problem.
Cobb misses with the body kick
and Alvado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cobb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alvado tries to move into range but Cobb moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Alvado connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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 low kick.
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.
Alvado lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4##CL#
Cobb moves into range and clinches up with Alvado.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvado misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvado.
Cobb takes a shot to the head.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Alvado.
Alvado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cobb struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvado controls his hands.
Marco Alvado is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cobb can't find room to land a body shot as Alvado controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land.
Cobb tries to throw a body punch but Alvado avoids it by throwing Cobb back against the cage.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Cobb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cobb takes a jab right on the kisser.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Alvado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alvado 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Alvado!

A victorious Marco Alvado thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Syn Point vs Puno 3     
Date:   Sep 20, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Zaadha is predictable there
and Cobb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zaadha misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cobb feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cobb slips a straight right by Zaadha.
Cobb looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ri Zaadha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobb fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zaadha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A slow jab from Zaadha misses its intended target.
Zaadha scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Zaadha gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zaadha blocks an elbow strike from Cobb.
Zaadha misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaadha prevents a body shot from Cobb.
Zaadha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Zaadha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Zaadha.
A right handed body shot lands from Cobb.
Zaadha tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaadha throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb.
Cobb working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaadha.
Cobb can't find room to land a body shot as Zaadha controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zaadha.
Cobb tries to throw a body punch but Zaadha avoids it by throwing Cobb back against the cage. #T1#
Cobb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Zaadha.
Zaadha avoids the elbow strike from Cobb, against the cage.
Zaadha misses with some punches.
Zaadha throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaadha.
Zaadha misses with the head strike.
Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaadha.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaadha.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cobb throws an elbow but misses.
Cobb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cobb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zaadha backwards.
Zaadha tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cobb lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zaadha backwards.
Cobb with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cobb is looking to break free of the clinch but Zaadha has double underhooks. #BC#
Cobb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cobb avoids the body shot from Zaadha.
Zaadha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2#
Zaadha closes the distance and clinches.
Zaadha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zaadha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cobb tries to land a knee to the head but Zaadha blocks with his arms.
Zaadha tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it.
Zaadha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zaadha presses Cobb against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zaadha prevents a body shot from Cobb.
A short body shot lands from Zaadha as the two fighters clinch.
Zaadha lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zaadha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Zaadha.
Zaadha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaadha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cobb lands with a right to the head.
Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Zaadha.
Zaadha swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaadha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaadha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zaadha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zaadha can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Zaadha.
Zaadha pushes Cobb back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zaadha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Zaadha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaadha digs a right hand into Cobb's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cobb's gas tank.
Cobb throws an elbow that misses.
Zaadha working aggressively here.
Zaadha lands a hook that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Cobb pushes off an throws an elbow but Zaadha leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Zaadha.
Cobb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cobb misses with a punch to the body.
Zaadha scores with a shot to the side of Cobb's head. #BC#
Cobb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Zaadha misses its intended target.
Zaadha jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL2#
Zaadha clinches up against the cage.
Zaadha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cobb lands a body punch.
Zaadha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaadha scores with a shot to the side of Cobb's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zaadha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Cobb.
Cobb is looking to break free of the clinch but Zaadha has double underhooks. #T4#
Zaadha is working Cobb over against the cage.
Zaadha has a couple of punches blocked by Cobb. #BC#
Cobb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zaadha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cobb.
Zaadha throws out a loose jab but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaadha shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zaadha scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobb. Zaadha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaadha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cobb throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zaadha doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zaadha misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Cobb misses the target.
Zaadha throws an overhand right that lands on Cobb's shoulder, as Cobb tries to avoid the shot.
Zaadha misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Cobb misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb checks a leg kick.
Cobb throws an overhand right that lands on Zaadha's shoulder, as Zaadha tries to avoid the shot.
Cobb swings for the body but Zaadha moves out of range.
Zaadha moves out of range as Cobb strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ri Zaadha dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Cobb lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ri Zaadha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zaadha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zaadha.
Zaadha misses with an uppercut.
Zaadha misses with a looping right.
Cobb throws a big counter combination but Zaadha scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zaadha misses with a low kick as Cobb jumps back.
Cobb throws out a loose jab but Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zaadha tried to score with a low kick but Cobb checks it.
Zaadha throws an overhand right that lands on Cobb's shoulder, as Cobb tries to avoid the shot.
Zaadha throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cobb counters with a head kick. That will keep Zaadha thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Zaadha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zaadha moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zaadha throws a lazy uppercut
and Cobb counters with a body kick.
That kick from Zaadha tenderised Cobb's leg. Cobb is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobb dodges the punch combination from Zaadha.
Zaadha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cobb loads up on a big right hand but Zaadha slips the punch.#T1#
Cobb lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaadha throws the left hand but Cobb avoids the punch easily.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Zaadha 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 misses with an uppercut
and Zaadha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobb. Zaadha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb misses the jab.
Cobb takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zaadha misses the body punch
and Cobb counters with a body kick that stops Zaadha in his tracks momentarily. #CL2#
Zaadha closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cobb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zaadha tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
Zaadha tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Zaadha back against the cage.
Cobb can't find room to land a body shot as Zaadha controls the action.
Zaadha works on Cobb's body with a couple of short punches.
Zaadha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaadha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Cobb tries to work over Zaadha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cobb working aggressively here.
Zaadha doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Zaadha misses with a body punch.
Zaadha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobb works on Zaadha's body with a couple of short punches.
Zaadha throws a head punch that misses.
Zaadha misses with a body punch.
Zaadha working aggressively here.
Zaadha tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Zaadha back against the cage.
Zaadha presses Cobb against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zaadha scores with a hook to the body.
Zaadha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaadha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Cobb tries to work over Zaadha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cobb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zaadha's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Zaadha fails to land.
Cobb can't find room to land a body shot as Zaadha controls the action.
Zaadha throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cobb lands a shoulder strike.
Zaadha lands a right hand.
Zaadha lands a left hand.
Zaadha blocks a body shot from Cobb.
Cobb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaadha struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands. #T3#
Zaadha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Zaadha digs a right hand underneath Cobb's ribcage. Cobb let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zaadha scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zaadha lands with a short shot to the head.
Zaadha throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb.
Zaadha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Cobb.
Cobb works on Zaadha's body with a couple of short punches.
Cobb tries to throw a body punch but Zaadha avoids it by throwing Cobb back against the cage.
Zaadha scores with a hook to the body.
Zaadha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cobb misses with a body punch.
Zaadha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Zaadha scores with a hook to the body.
Zaadha digs a right hand into Cobb's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cobb's gas tank.
Zaadha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ri Zaadha seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zaadha lands a nice shot to the body.
Zaadha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaadha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zaadha gets through Cobb's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Zaadha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Cobb.
Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaadha lands a shot to the body.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
Zaadha throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaadha.
Zaadha lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zaadha struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobb.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zaadha.
Zaadha tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaadha misses with the head strike.
Zaadha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cobb.
Zaadha misses with a body punch.
Cobb wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cobb throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice body punch from Zaadha - that landed with a thud.
Zaadha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaadha digs a right hand into Cobb's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cobb's gas tank.
Zaadha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaadha prevents Cobb from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ri Zaadha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A low kick lands for Zaadha.
Zaadha getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zaadha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cobb. That did some damage!
Cobb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zaadha.
Zaadha with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cobb to score with a decent uppercut.
Zaadha smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cobb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaadha.
Zaadha loads up on a big right hand but Cobb slips the punch.
Cobb appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zaadha throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cobb wants to clinch
and Zaadha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaadha lands with a hook. Cobb tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zaadha misses with a wild body shot.
Zaadha connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Cobb pushes Zaadha up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaadha tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it.
Zaadha throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Zaadha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Cobb misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Zaadha fails to land.
Cobb misses with a punch to the body.
Zaadha working aggressively here.
Zaadha swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaadha tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Zaadha back against the cage.
Cobb misses with some punches.
Zaadha misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Cobb.
Cobb tries a knee to the head but Zaadha blocks it.
A hook to the body from Zaadha.
Zaadha lands a shoulder strike.
Zaadha is working Cobb over against the cage.
Zaadha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaadha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cobb can't find room to land a body shot as Zaadha controls the action.
Zaadha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaadha lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cobb tries to circle away but Zaadha has him pinned against the cage.
Marciano Cobb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cobb misses with a body punch.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Zaadha.
Zaadha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zaadha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobb lands with a left to the head.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Zaadha.
Zaadha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cobbs head.
Cobb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zaadha presses Cobb against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Zaadha.
Zaadha digs a right hand into Cobb's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cobb's gas tank.
Zaadha pushes Cobb back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zaadha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobb blocks a body shot from Zaadha.
Cobb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaadha prevents a body shot from Cobb.
Zaadha presses Cobb against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zaadha scores with a shot to the side of Cobb's head.
Zaadha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cobb lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Zaadha.
Zaadha prevents a body shot from Cobb.
A short uppercut from Cobb.
Zaadha lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zaadha lands a body shot.
Zaadha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zaadha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaadha.
Zaadha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Zaadha blocks a body shot from Cobb.
Zaadha blocks an elbow strike.
Cobb blocking some punches.
Zaadha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zaadha scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Zaadha on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaadha throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb.
A hook to the body from Zaadha.
Zaadha working aggressively here.
Cobb tries to work over Zaadha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaadha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cobbs head.
Zaadha takes an elbow to the forehead. #T4#
Zaadha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Zaadha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Cobb misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zaadha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zaadha is working Cobb over against the cage.
Cobb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cobb misses with a body punch.
Zaadha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Zaadha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zaadha misses with a body punch.
Zaadha throws a head punch that misses.
Zaadha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaadha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cobb lands a right hand.
Cobb digs a right hand underneath Zaadha's ribcage. Zaadha let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Zaadha.
Zaadha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Zaadha misses with the head strike.
Zaadha lands an uppercut.
Cobb lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ri Zaadha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zaadha has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ri Zaadha!

During a confident post fight interview, Ri Zaadha thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SYN Perpetuum     
Date:   Aug 15, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Garibaldi is just out of range.
Garibaldi cracks Cobb with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A bone on bone clash there as Garibaldi blocks the leg kick.
Garibaldi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cobb misses with a kick to the body
enabling Garibaldi to counter with a crisp jab.
Cobb definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cobb cracks Garibaldi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cobb closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cobb throws a head kick that Garibaldi semi-blocks.
Cobb looks to throw a body kick#CL2#
and Garibaldi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Garibaldi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garibaldi's elbow.
Cobb tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Cobb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cobb throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Cobb scores with a hook to the body. Garibaldi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cobb misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cobb misses with a low kick as Garibaldi jumps back.
Marciano Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garibaldi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cobb looks to land a right hand but Garibaldi moved out of range.
Cobb cracks Garibaldi with a good jab.
Garibaldi tries to clinch
and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garibaldi tries to clinch but Cobb is having none of it.
Garibaldi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cobb misses with a body punch
and Garibaldi counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Cobb misses. #T2#
Garibaldi cracks Cobb with an open hand slap.
No joy there for Cobb, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Garibaldi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cobb lands a lovely overhand right.
Cobb tries to bum rush Garibaldi with a series of wild strikes but Garibaldi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice side step and Garibaldi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A shot to the body from Cobb misses
and Garibaldi counters with a nice uppercut.
Garibaldi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cobb misses with a double jab.
Cobb misses the shot to the body. #T3#
A head kick misses from Garibaldi.
Garibaldi blocks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Garibaldi misses.
Cobb checks the leg kick.
Cobb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garibaldi.
Garibaldi is trying to counter with his kicks.
Cobb misses with a body punch
and Garibaldi counters with a stiff right hand.
Cobb throws a nice looking combination but Garibaldi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cobb throws a shot from downtown. Garibaldi moves away and avoids it.
Garibaldi moves out of range of the leg kick from Cobb.
Cobb misses with a kick to the body
and Garibaldi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cobb throws a looping overhand right but Garibaldi ducks down to avoid it.
Garibaldi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Cobb swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garibaldi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Cobb looks to land a left hand but Garibaldi moved out of range nicely.
As Cobb backs off Garibaldi throws a huge counter combo but Cobb manages to avoid it all.
Garibaldi tries to score with a low kick but Cobb moves his leg out of the way.
Cobb lands a head shot.
Cobb lands a nice looking body shot.
Cobb lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobb throws a head kick but Garibaldi moves out of range.
Cobb looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cobb sets himself, and Garibaldi steps forward looking for the clinch! Cobb avoids it this time.
Garibaldi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cobb.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marciano Cobb dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cobb misses the jab.
Garibaldi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cobb throws the left hand but Garibaldi avoids the punch easily.
Garibaldi throws out a counter right but Cobb avoids it with no problem.
Cobb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garibaldi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Marciano Cobb is winning the standup battle so far.
Cobb cracks Garibaldi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Garibaldi slips under a jab.
Garibaldi lands a jab to the head.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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.
Garibaldi tries to counter with a clinch but Cobb shakes him off and moves away.
Cobb is looking to land body kicks.
Garibaldi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cobb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garibaldi can do to turn this around?
Cobb throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Garibaldi.
Garibaldi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cobb paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Garibaldi connects with a leg kick.
Cobb looks to land a combination but Garibaldi avoids it well.
Garibaldi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Cobb wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cobb misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Garibaldi counters with a head kick. That will keep Cobb thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Garibaldi misses with a head kick.
Cobb lands a jab.
Marciano Cobb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garibaldi throws a sloppy head kick and Cobb moves out of range easily.
Cobb loads up on a big right hand but Garibaldi slips the punch.#T2#
Cobb misses with the combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Garibaldi misses.
Garibaldi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garibaldi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cobb throws an overhand right that lands on Garibaldi's shoulder, as Garibaldi tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garibaldi! But no joy.
Cobb tries to land a front kick but Garibaldi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cobb misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Garibaldi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Garibaldi.
Cobb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cobb can't find room to land a body shot as Garibaldi controls the action.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Garibaldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garibaldi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Cobb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garibaldi tries to clinch there but Cobb circles away. #T3#
Cobb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Garibaldi 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 jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Garibaldi counters with a nice leg kick.
Cobb misses with a double jab
and Garibaldi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses
enabling Garibaldi to counter with a crisp jab.
Cobb ducks under a wild hook from Garibaldi.
Cobb went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cobb throws a push kick but Garibaldi slaps the foot to one side.
Donk. Garibaldi catches Cobb right on the button with a cross.
Cobb throws a big shot that misses.
Garibaldi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T4#
Garibaldi tries to close the distance and clinch but Cobb swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cobb is looking to counter with head kicks.
Cobb looks to land a right hand but Garibaldi moved out of range.
Cobb throws a lazy head kick
and Garibaldi counters with a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cobb darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick by Cobb misses
and Garibaldi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garibaldi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cobb.
A jab from Cobb misses.
Garibaldi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Garibaldi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garibaldi throws a sloppy head kick and Cobb moves out of range easily.
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 Marciano Cobb will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Garibaldi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cobb swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cobb appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cobb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garibaldi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cobb counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cobb just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Garibaldi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cobb misses with a right hand
and Garibaldi counters with a leg kick.
Garibaldi slips under a jab.
Garibaldi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Garibaldi 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.
Garibaldi connects with a nice looking jab.
A lazy body kick from Cobb #KD2#
and Garibaldi counters with a head kick that drops Cobb to the mat! Cobb scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Cobb is rocked!#CL2#
Garibaldi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Garibaldi has a couple of punches blocked by Cobb.
Cobb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb.
Garibaldi blocks an uppercut.
Cobb misses with a body punch.
Cobb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garibaldi backwards.
Cobb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garibaldi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cobb wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Garibaldi misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Garibaldi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cobb tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Garibaldi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garibaldi.
Garibaldi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cobb lands with a left to the head.
Cobb digs a right hand into Garibaldi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garibaldi's gas tank.
Michael Garibaldi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##BC#
Cobb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab from Garibaldi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cobb. Garibaldi shrugs it off though.
Nice body kick from Cobb.
Nice straight punches there by Cobb. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cobb.
Garibaldi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cobb.
Cobb throws a chopping leg kick but Garibaldi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Garibaldi feints a counter leg kick.
Cobb misses with a combination #CL2#
and Garibaldi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Garibaldi. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Garibaldi.
Garibaldi tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garibaldi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Cobb.
Cobb working aggressively here.
Garibaldi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marciano Cobb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Garibaldi tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it.
Garibaldi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Cobb digs a right hand underneath Garibaldi's ribcage. Garibaldi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cobb misses with the head strike.
Cobb lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Garibaldi.
Garibaldi throws a head punch that misses.
Garibaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobb lands with a right to the head.
Garibaldi blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
A short right from Cobb.
Garibaldi working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Garibaldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garibaldi tries to pull guard but Cobb won't allow it. #BC#
Cobb breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garibaldi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cobb paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cobb misses with a series of wild punches.
Cobb looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Garibaldi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marciano Cobb!

A less than humble Marciano Cobb misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: Syn 699 Borjigin vs Cobb     
Date:   Jul 11, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cobb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cadman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cadman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cobb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cobb drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cadman lands with an overhand left.
Cobb ducks under a wild hook from Cadman .
A jab from Cadman does it's job there.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cobb slips a jab from Cadman .
Cobb lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cadman will feel that in the morning.
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 slips under a jab.
Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cadman .
Cobb misses with a looping left.
Cadman is looking to counter punch.
Cobb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cadman .#T1#
Cobb walks into a left hand.
Cadman throws a hook to the side of Cobb's head but Cobb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cadman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cobb goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL#
Cadman forces Cobb back against the cage and clinches.
Cobb tries to throw a body punch but Cadman avoids it by throwing Cobb back against the cage.
Cadman prevents a body shot from Cobb.
Cobb with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cobb misses with a punch to the body.
Cadman has Cobb pressed against the cage.
Cadman digs a right hand underneath Cobb's ribcage. Cobb let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Cobb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Cobb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cadman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A good leg kick by Cadman .
Cadman misses with a right hand
and Cadman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Cobb defending well as Cadman loads up on a big left hand.
Cadman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cadman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cadman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab from Cadman misses.
Cobb misses with a wild body shot.
Cobb misses with a head kick.
Cobb tries to work over Cadman 's front leg with a kick but Cadman checks it.
Cadman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cobb takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Cadman moves into the clinch.
Cadman misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Cobb.
Cadman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Cobb tries to work over Cadman 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Cadman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cobb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cobb blocking some punches. #BC2#
Cobb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cobb missing with a left hand there. Cadman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cadman missing with a left hand there. Cobb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cadman needs to keep his hands up - Cobb had a free shot at his head there.
Cadman slips under a jab.
Cobb avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cadman throws a lazy right hand but Cobb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cobb swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cadman .
Cadman moves in looking to clinch but Cobb pushes him off.
Cobb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cobb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cadman counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Cadman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobb. Cadman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cadman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cadman misses with a shot to the body
and Cobb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 avoids the body shot from Cadman .
Cobb feints a counter leg kick.
Cadman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cayden Cadman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cadman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobb throws out the jab.
Cadman missing with a left hand there. Cobb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cadman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cadman moves out of range of the strikes.
Cobb walks into a jab.
Cobb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cadman .
Cadman is looking to clinch.
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 Cayden Cadman 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#
Cobb moves away from the strike by Cadman .
Cadman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobb.
Cadman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cadman takes one to the chin there.
Cobb throws a monster overhand right that drops Cadman ! Cobb follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marciano Cobb!
Marciano Cobb tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: Syn 694 Marciano vs Gaetz     
Date:   Jun 20, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Cobb blocks the low kick.
Rydeland throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cobb counters with a stiff right hand.
Rydeland tries to clinch but Cobb moves out of range.
Rydeland tries to clinch there but Cobb circles away.
Rydeland tries to clinch but Cobb is having none of it.
Cobb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rydeland throws a leg kick that misses.
Cobb connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cobb. That's going to slow Rydeland down.
Rydeland throws a leg kick but Cobb moved away.
Cobb plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#It looks like John Rydeland has been cut.
Cobb is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rydeland throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cobb was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick by Cobb misses #CL2#
and Rydeland holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cobb definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rydeland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb avoiding damage as Rydeland throws knees to the body.
Rydeland working aggressively here. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rydeland.
Cobb avoiding damage as Rydeland throws knees to the body.
Cobb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rydeland lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobb scores with a shot to the side of Rydeland's head.
Rydeland landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cobb connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rydeland's face.
Rydeland tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cobb avoids it.
Cobb tries a knee to the head but Rydeland blocks it. #BC#
Cobb breaks from the clinch.
Cobb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rydeland comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rydeland throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobb darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rydeland moves to clinch but Cobb breaks away
and Cobb counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rydeland thinking.
Rydeland misses with a hook to the body
and Cobb counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Rydeland fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cobb checks it well.
Cobb lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2#
Rydeland moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Rydeland.
Cobb working aggressively here.
Cobb lands with a left to the head.
Cobb throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Rydeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb lands a nice uppercut.
Rydeland misses with some punches.
Rydeland scores with a shot to the side of Cobb's head.
Nice body punch from Cobb. #BC#
Cobb breaks the clinch.
Cobb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rydeland was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobb.
Cobb avoids the body shot from Rydeland. #CL2#
Rydeland rushes Cobb and presses him up against the cage.
Rydeland prevents a body shot from Cobb. #T3#
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Rydeland.
Cobb scores with a shot to the side of Rydeland's head.
Cobb lands a nice uppercut.
Rydeland working aggressively here. #BC#
Cobb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rydeland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from Rydeland.
Rydeland misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cobb blocks the body kick.
Rydeland on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rydeland takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Rydeland has Cobb up against the cage in a clinch.
Cobb throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cobb lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cobb blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rydeland misses with some punches.
Rydeland wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Cobb breaks the clinch. #T4#
Cobb fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rydeland is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rydeland checks a leg kick. #KD#
Cobb lands a big head kick that sends Rydeland tumbling to the mat! Cobb takes a step backwards and waves Rydeland back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Rydeland is rocked!
Cobb keeps the fight on the outside.
Rydeland is still on wobbly legs! Can Cobb finish him?
Cobb is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Rydeland hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marciano Cobb!
Marciano 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.

 

Event: Syn 687 Point vs Alzheimer     
Date:   May 16, 2020
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Reich.
Reich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cobb throws an off balance right hand
and Reich counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cobb's knee momentarily.
Cobb misses with a wild combination.
Reich misses with a looping right.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reich checks a leg kick.
Reich explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
An inside leg kick lands from Reich.
Reich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobb.
Cobb was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reich connects with a nice looking jab.
Cobb goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reich let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reich.
Reich throws a lazy body kick
and Cobb counters with a nice body shot.
Cobb swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cobb misses with a hook.
Cobb loads up on a big right hand but Reich slips the punch.#T1#
Reich throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick misses from Cobb.
Reich has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cobb!
Cobb throws a head kick that misses.
Reich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cobb looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Reich connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cobb throws a nice looking combination but Reich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cobb misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cobb doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cobb tries to clinch up but Reich circles away and keeps his distance.
Cobb falls off balance throwing a combination
and Reich counters with an inside leg kick.
Cobb delivers a nice body kick.
Cobb throws a sloppy head kick and Reich moves out of range easily.
Reich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobb.
Nice defenses there by Reich.
Reich misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cobb definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cobb listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cobb wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reich lands an overhand right.
Cobb wants to clinch.
A jab from Reich does it's job there.
A shot to the liver by Reich. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cobb throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reich blocks it with crossed arms.
Cobb misses with an elbow over the top.
Cobb blocking some punches.
Cobb working aggressively here.
Reich blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Reich as the two fighters clinch.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cobb misses with some punches.
Cobb blocks an uppercut.
Reich prevents a body shot from Cobb.
Reich lands a left hand.
Cobb creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reich's defenses.
Reich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reich lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reich misses with a body punch.
Reich has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cobb can't find room to land a body shot as Reich controls the action.
Reich working hard to break the clinch.
Reich is trying to break the clinch but Cobb has him pressed against the cage.
Cobb misses with an elbow strike.
Reich avoids the elbow strike from Cobb, against the cage.
Reich lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobb.
Cobb is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Reich's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Cobb throws an elbow but it misses.
Reich lands a body punch. #T4#
Reich lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reich lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cobb is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cobb misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cobb misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cobb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Cobb.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Reich breaks from the clinch.
Cobb blocks a jab.
Cobb doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reich throws a shot from downtown. Cobb moves away and avoids it.
Jab, jab by Reich - just one landing.
Cobb tries to clinch but Reich moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Cobb 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jarred Reich dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Reich slips a jab from Cobb.
Reich scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Reich.
Reich throws a head kick but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch but Reich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reich throws an overhand right that lands on Cobb's shoulder, as Cobb tries to avoid the shot.
Cobb appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobb scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cobb takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Reich doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cobb wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reich moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reich throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Reich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Cobb wants to clinch.
Cobb throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reich counters with a nice leg kick.
Reich throws a head kick that misses.
Reich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Reich checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Reich throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cobb takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reich bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cobb's head.
Reich misses with a left hand
and Cobb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cobb misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Reich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cobb lands a nice hook to Reich's body. Reich takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cobb misses with a body shot
and Reich counters with a nice kick to the body.
Reich throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reich. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb throws a quick counter head kick but Reich was just out of range.
Reich looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2##CL#
Cobb moves 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!
A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land.
Cobb throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reich blocks it with crossed arms.
Cobb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobb struggles to land a body shot inside as Reich controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Cobb.
Cobb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cobb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Reich.
Reich lands a shot to the body.
Cobb with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reich lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reich lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Cobb misses with an elbow over the top.
Reich is leaning against Cobb and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Reich fails to land. #T3#
Cobb struggles to land a body shot inside as Reich controls his hands.
Cobb pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cobb misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Cobb scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reich misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Cobb as the two fighters clinch.
Reich struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Reich wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cobb has him pressed against the cage.
Cobb lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cobb pushes off an throws an elbow but Reich leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cobb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reich swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reich misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Cobb.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cobb just misses with a elbow thrown towards Reich's brow.
Good body shot from Cobb.
Cobb lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Reich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Reich looks for the body kick but Cobb saw that one coming.
Reich lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reich misses with a lunging right hand
and Cobb counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reich throws a right and a left that Cobb avoids nicely.
Cobb tries to clinch up.
Cobb looks to land a body kick but Reich moved away.
Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reich moves away.
Reich lands with a nice body kick.
Cobb throws the left hand but Reich avoids the punch easily.
Reich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb ducks under a wild hook from Reich.
Reich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cobb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reich.
Reich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reich feints a jab promting Cobb to slip. Reich then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cobb slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Reich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jarred Reich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cobb looks to land a right hand but Reich moved out of range.
Reich is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Reich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from Reich.
Cobb throwing a counter right hand but Reich manages to avoid it.
Cobb lands with an uppercut that bounces Reich off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Cobb moves into range and clinches up with Reich.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Reich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marciano Cobb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reich throws a hook but Cobb avoids it easily.
Reich sizes up Cobb with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Both fighters circling a little - Cobb finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reich gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cobb counters with a straight right hand.
Reich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobb.
Cobb missing with a left hand there. Reich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cobb backing away here, and Reich unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Reich throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Cobb finds it's way through Reich's defenses. #T1#
Cobb slips under a jab.
A low kick from Cobb is predictable there
and Reich counters with a series of strikes. Cobb will be more careful next time no doubt.
A cross from Cobb lands.
Reich looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.
Cobb avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reich throws a big shot that misses.
Cobb takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Reich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobb moves away.
Cobb comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reich feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cobb's calf.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reich. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reich avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cobb is looking to clinch but Reich is avoiding it.
Reich throws a right hand that misses
and Cobb counters with a stiff right hand.
Marciano Cobb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cobb stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reich.
Reich throws an overhand right that lands on Cobb's shoulder, as Cobb tries to avoid the shot.
Reich with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Reich misses with an uppercut. Cobb saw that one coming.
Reich throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cobb misses with a lunging right hand
and Reich counters with a straight right hand.
Cobb tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Cobb moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reich.
Reich working aggressively here.
Cobb lands a hook that snaps the head of Reich backwards.
Reich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cobb misses with a punch to the body.
Reich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marciano Cobb has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb. #T3#
Reich digs a right hand underneath Cobb's ribcage. Cobb let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Reich struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Reich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb.
Cobb scores with a shoulder strike.
Reich lands with a left to the head.
Reich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Cobb.
Reich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Reich lands an uppercut.
Reich lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cobb misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reich lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cobb.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Reich.
Cobb misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Reich lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cobb backwards. #BC2#
Reich manages to break the clinch.
Reich pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy body kick from Cobb
and Reich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reich takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
Cobb with a hook.
Reich lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Reich with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cobb is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reich.
Jarred Reich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A cross from Reich lands.
Reich scores with a punch to the head.
Reich jabs Cobb to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reich turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cobb throws a hook to the side of Reich's head but Reich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reich throws a series of punches but Cobb moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jarred Reich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Reich winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarred Reich!

After winning the bout, Jarred Reich thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Syn 680 Shamrock vs Madog     
Date:   Apr 04, 2020
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Cobb looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cobb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Portis manages to avoid it.
Portis throws a jab when Cobb was well out of range.
Portis misses with a lunging right hand
and Cobb counters with a left to the body.
Portis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cobb is looking to counter the offense by Portis and move into the clinch.
Cobb misses with a looping left.
Portis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Portis misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Cobb misses the target.
Cobb lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Portis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Portis misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Portis swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Portis.
Cobb defending well as Portis loads up on a big left hand.
Cobb tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Portis manages to circle out of the way.
Cobb just misses with a punch to the body.
Portis connects with a jab.#T1#
Portis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Portis moves into range and connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Portis. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Portis throws a jab when Cobb was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Cobb misses the target.
Portis throws a shot from downtown. Cobb moves away and avoids it.
Cobb takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cobb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Portis.
An attempted straight right counter from Cobb misses the target.
Portis slips under a jab from Cobb.
Portis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobb slips a straight right by Portis.
Cobb tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Portis manages to circle out of the way.
Cobb throws an off balance right hand
and Portis counters with a nice body shot.
Portis has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Portis looks to land a right hand but Cobb moved out of range.
Portis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cobb counters with a nice body shot.
Cobb takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Portis misses with a hook
and Cobb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobb ducks right into an uppercut from Portis.
A slow jab from Cobb misses its intended target.
Portis misses with a combination
and Cobb counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Portis takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
As Portis tries to get set, Cobb tries to push him back and clinch up but Portis manages to avoid the attempt.
Jackson Portis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Portis.
Portis misses with a hook. Cobb ducked under it nicely.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Portis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Portis scores with a sloppy right hand. Cobb should have avoided that one.
Portis misses with a straight right.
Cobb getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cobb fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
Cobb throws a leg kick that is checked
and Portis counters with a straight right hand.
Portis throws a big shot that misses.
Portis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Portis with a jab.
Portis throws a right and a left that Cobb avoids nicely.
Cobb is looking for a counter combo.
Portis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobb.
A big right from Cobb misses.
Portis scores with the left hand. Cobb knows he should have avoided that one.
Cobb ducks under a wild hook from Portis.
Portis throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Cobb moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Cobb's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Portis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cobb misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Portis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Portis cracks Cobb with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Portis misses the jab.
Cobb looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T4#
Portis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Cobb moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Portis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Portis.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Portis. #BC2#
Portis manages to break the clinch.
Portis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Portis is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cobb had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Portis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Portis looks to land a right hand but Cobb moved out of range.
Portis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Portis 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 uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Portis.
Cobb slips under a jab.
As Portis tries to get set, Cobb tries to push him back and clinch up but Portis manages to avoid the attempt.
Cobb fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cobb loads up on a big right hand but Portis slips the punch.
Portis looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.
Cobb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Portis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Portis dominated that round.
That's time! Cobb's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Cobb has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Portis finds it's way round the side to connect with Cobb's head.
Portis misses with a hook
and Cobb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Portis misses its intended target.
Portis connects with a right hand. Cobb shakes it off.
Cobb scores with a body shot.
A slow jab from Portis misses its intended target.
Portis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cobb wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Portis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cobb wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Portis works Cobb's body with a nice hook.
Portis misses with a straight left.
Cobb was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Portis throws an overhand right that lands on Cobb's shoulder, as Cobb tries to avoid the shot.
Portis looks to land a left hand but Cobb moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Portis misses.
Cobb misses with an uppercut.
Portis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cobb cracks Portis with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Portis staying out of range there.
A jab from Portis finds it's way through Cobb's defenses.
Cobb throws a hook but Portis avoids it easily.
Portis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.
A big right from Portis misses.
Cobb tries to counter by clinching up but Portis breaks away and moves out of range.
Cobb takes one on the button.
Cobb looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marciano Cobb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Portis jabs Cobb to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Portis throws a lazy right hand but Cobb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cobb throws a nice looking combination but Portis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cobb slips a jab and a cross from Portis.
Portis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Portis loads up on a big right hand but Cobb slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Cobb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Cobb scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Portis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Portis 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.
Portis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobb.
Portis scores with a decent looking hook.
Jackson Portis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Portis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobb.
It looked like Cobb was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Portis.
Portis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobb.
Cobb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Portis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cobb is out of range and Portis settles back down.
Portis misses with a hook. Cobb ducked under it nicely.
As Portis looks to move away, Cobb throws a big counter combo but Portis just gets out of the way.
Cobb swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Portis.
Portis loads up on a big right hand but Cobb slips the punch.
Portis throws the left hand but Cobb avoids the punch easily.
Portis digs a good body shot into Cobb's ribs.
Cobb slips a jab from Portis.
An attempted straight right counter from Cobb misses the target.#T3#
Portis swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb staying out of range there.
Portis throws a jab but it's blocked by Cobb.
Cobb slips a straight right by Portis.
Portis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Portis.
Portis throws a lazy uppercut
and Cobb counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Portis thinking.
Portis throws out a loose jab but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Portis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobb moves away.
Cobb scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cobb slips under a jab from Portis.
Portis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Cobb does no damage.
Portis lunges at Cobb with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cobb's hand. #T4#
Portis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobb rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Portis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Portis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Portis.
Portis blocks a jab.
Portis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cobb walks into a straight right hand from Portis.
Cobb tries to clinch there but Portis circles away.
Portis throws a series of punches but Cobb avoids them all with ease.
Cobb seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A big left from Portis misses.
Cobb throwing a counter right hand but Portis manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Portis.
Cobb finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cobb moves away from the strike by Portis.
A little feinted left hand from Cobb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Portis tries to bum rush Cobb with a series of wild strikes but Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Portis 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Portis scores with a hook.
Cobb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Portis.
Portis throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Cobb moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Cobb.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Portis.
Cobb can't find room to land a body shot as Portis controls the action.
Cobb misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cobb lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Portis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cobb lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cobb needs to keep his hands up - Portis had a free shot at his head there.
Cobb misses with a jab, cross combination.
Portis misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Portis throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Portis slips a jab from Cobb.
A slow jab from Portis misses its intended target. #CL#
Cobb closes the distance and pushes Portis back into the cage.
Portis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Portis lands a shoulder strike.
Cobb lands a left hand that snaps the head of Portis backwards.
Portis taking a breather.
Cobb digs a right hand underneath Portis's ribcage. Portis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Cobb on the inside.
Portis blocks an elbow strike.
Cobb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Portis backwards.
Cobb throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cobb lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Marciano Cobb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Portis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cobb.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobb with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cobb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Cobb.
Portis avoids a wild elbow strike from Cobb.
Portis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Portis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Portis fails to land.
Portis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Portis is looking to control Cobb's arms but Cobb gets an underhook and turns him. Now Portis has his back to the cage.
Portis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cobb cracks Portis with a nice body shot.
Cobb blocking some punches.
Cobb lands a hook that snaps the head of Portis backwards.
Portis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb landing knees to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Jackson Portis has been cut.
Portis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cobb blocks a body shot from Portis.
Portis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Portis blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Cobb misses with some punches.
Portis misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marciano Cobb has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Portis prevents a body shot from Cobb.
Cobb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Portis's elbow.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb misses with some punches.
Cobb misses with a punch to the body.
Portis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cobb lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Portis.
Cobb is leaning against Portis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Portis fails to land.
Cobb working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cobb lands a shoulder strike.
Cobb throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Portis blocks it with crossed arms.
Portis has had enough of the clinch but Cobb keeps him there for the moment.
Portis is trying to stall. #T4#
Cobb misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Cobb.
Cobb working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cobb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Portis backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobb lands a shoulder strike.
Cobb comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Portis lands a hook that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Portis tries to stall but Cobb uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cobb pushes off an throws an elbow but Portis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cobb throws an elbow but it misses.
Cobb keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Portis's efforts to push away.
A nice left hand lands by Portis.
Portis blocks an uppercut.
Cobb gets through Portis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Portis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cobb looking to throw knees to the head but Portis is blocking nicely.
Portis throws an elbow but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marciano Cobb showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Portis 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Portis!

A relieved looking Jackson Portis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: EMP Finale: Ispa vs Toivonen 5     
Date:   Mar 01, 2020

 

Event: EMP Toivonen vs Bolleke     
Date:   Feb 09, 2020
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Cobb. Those never looked like landing.
McCraken's corner calls for a 1-2. McCraken obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cobb looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McCraken scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McCraken has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cobb.
A head kick misses from Cobb.
A bone on bone clash there as Cobb blocks the leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McCraken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobb throws out the jab.
McCraken walks into a stiff left hand from Cobb.
Cobb misses with a jab to the body
and McCraken connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cobb takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cobb avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cobb works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cobb scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from McCraken does it's job there.
McCraken scores with a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cobb. McCraken shrugs it off though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobb. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCraken takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McCraken takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCraken lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
McCraken throws a lazy right hand but Cobb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cobb misses the shot to the body.
Cobb lands a head kick!
Cobb misses with a two punch combination.
McCraken throws out a loose jab but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken scores with a punch to the head.
A big right from McCraken misses.
Cobb throwing a counter right hand but McCraken manages to avoid it.
Cobb just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb misses with a body shot.
McCraken replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Cobb blocks it well.
Cobb takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cobb lands a body shot.
McCraken slips a jab from Cobb.
McCraken throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cobb throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCraken stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCraken jabs Cobb to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McCraken tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cobb is able to avoid easily.
Cobb just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
A left lands for Cobb.
Cobb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cobb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobb.
Cobb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCraken.
McCraken throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cobb tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCraken manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cobb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Cobb.
Cobb is looking to wear down McCraken with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cobb feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McCrakens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McCraken lands a lovely overhand right.
McCraken moves away from the strike by Cobb.
Cobb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
Cobb backing away here, and McCraken unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cobb connects with a crisp jab.
Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Cobb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marciano Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by McCraken as he checks the leg kick.#T3#
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobb.
McCraken has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCraken there as he acknowledges the shot.
McCraken misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Cobb was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cobb misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
McCraken has taken the fight to the clinch.
A body shot lands from Cobb. #BC2#
McCraken escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCraken, as that shot connected.
Cobb's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCraken connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cobb scrambles back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Cobb.
Cobb tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McCraken is able to avoid easily.
We've been informed that McCraken has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cobb throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - McCraken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
Cobb throws a body punch but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobb.
McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
McCraken takes one to the chin there.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken connects with a leg kick. Cobb looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McCraken scores with a three punch combo!
Cobb throws a sloppy head kick
and McCraken counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Cobb blocks a head kick by McCraken.
Cobb scores with a shot to the body.
Cobb throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McCraken counters with a straight right hand.
Cobb misses with a body shot. #CL#
Cobb has closed the distance and engaged McCraken in a clinch.
Cobb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCraken's elbow.
McCraken tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCraken prevents a body shot from Cobb.
McCraken throws a head punch that misses.
Cobb tries to work over McCraken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cobb makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
McCraken breaks the clinch.
Cobb moves away from the strike by McCraken.
Cobb just misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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 Marciano Cobb will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
McCraken throws out a loose jab but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Cobb misses the target.
McCraken cracks Cobb with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McCraken throws out a leg kick but Cobb moves out of range and McCraken only half commits.
Cobb tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cobb misses with a hook.
Cobb takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCraken catches Cobb with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cobb thuds a left hand into McCraken's body.
Cobb throws out a leg kick but McCraken moves out of range and Cobb only half commits.
Cobb lands with a nice body punch.
McCraken takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
McCraken attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McCraken punishes Cobb's body with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Cobb misses.
McCraken misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cobb missing with a left hand there. McCraken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like McCraken was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobb on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cobb loads up on a big right hand but McCraken slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCraken! But no joy.#T1#
Cobb looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
Cobb throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobb misses the shot to the body.
McCraken appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cobb misses with a wild body shot.
Cobb throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Cobb 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheers as McCraken lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cobb doesn't seem phased though.
McCraken fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cobb.
McCraken blocks the body kick.
McCraken pushes Cobb away with a front kick.
An inside leg kick lands from McCraken.
McCraken lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cobb checks the leg kick.
McCraken scores with a sloppy right hand. Cobb should have avoided that one.
Cobb tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cobb is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
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 sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McCraken with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
Cobb takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
McCraken tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cobb is able to avoid easily.
Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken is trying to counter with his kicks.
Cobb fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McCraken is out of range.
McCraken only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McCraken punishes Cobb's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice straight punches there by McCraken. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McCraken.
McCraken avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cobb misses with a body shot.
Cobb throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McCraken lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cobb.
McCraken throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cobb misses with a low kick.
Cobb walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McCraken throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cobb counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cobb lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cobb blocks a head kick by McCraken.
McCraken takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Cobb misses with a low kick as McCraken jumps back.
McCraken misses with a head kick.
Cobb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCraken throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cobb on the side of the head.
McCraken dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cobb. That did some damage!
Cobb throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McCraken moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cobb lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCraken circles away quickly and effectively.
McCraken lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCraken.
McCraken scores with a leg kick.
Cobb misses with a wild body shot.
Cobb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCraken misses with a wild body shot.
As McCraken looks to move away, Cobb throws a big counter combo but McCraken just gets out of the way.
McCraken scores with a hook.
Good shot there by Cobb.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCraken is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cobb dips to his left and cracks McCraken with an uppercut!
Cobb misses with a hook. McCraken ducked under it nicely.
Cobb tries to clinch up but McCraken circles away and keeps his distance.
Cobb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cobb throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McCraken, right into the meat.
Cobb cracks McCraken with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McCraken.
Cobb connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobb.
Cobb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
McCraken clinches up with Cobb and pushes him back against the cage.
Cobb lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cobb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCraken takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dougal McCraken will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken avoids the body shot from Cobb.
Cobb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCraken throws out the jab.
Cobb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dougal McCraken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cobb pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCraken moves away.
McCraken flicks out a counter leg kick but Cobb steps away.
McCraken blocks the body kick.
McCraken paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McCraken explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
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.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCraken.
Cobb tests McCraken's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Cobb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCraken.
Cobb misses with a wild body shot.
McCraken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCraken circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Cobb tries to move into range but McCraken moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCraken sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from McCraken misses.
McCraken misses with a kick to the body.
Cobb throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cobb moves out of range of the strikes.
Cobb misses with an attempted mid kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Cobb blocks the leg kick.
McCraken gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cobb moves out of range of the body kick.
McCraken lands with an uppercut that bounces Cobb off the cage and back into range.
Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCraken sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cobb fails to land with a series of punches.
Cobb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCraken counters with an outside leg kick.
Cobb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Cobb misses with a body shot. #T2#
McCraken pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cobb back to the cage. McCraken follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cobb misses with a head kick.
McCraken tries a quick counter leg kick but Cobb is wise to it.
McCraken scores with a decent looking hook.
McCraken throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cobb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCraken.
McCraken misses with a low kick.
Cobb jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Cobb missing with a left hand there. McCraken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A countering left hand to the body from McCraken misses.
Cobb throws a hook but McCraken avoids it easily.
Cobb misses the jab.
McCraken pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cobb gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McCraken.
Cobb showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCraken.
Cobb throws a big counter combination but McCraken scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McCraken lands with a cross. #T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McCraken, right into the meat.
McCraken lands a two punch combo.
McCraken misses with a body kick.
Cobb slips a jab from McCraken.
McCraken blocks a jab.
Cobb looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cobb tries to clinch up.
Cobb misses with an uppercut. McCraken saw that one coming.
Cobb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cobb wants to slow McCraken down by chopping away at his legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from McCraken.
McCraken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobb. #CL#
Cobb has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
McCraken escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cobb connects with a body shot that sends McCraken's belly button to the back.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McCraken tries to score with a low kick but Cobb moves his leg out of the way.
Cobb throws an overhand right that lands on McCraken's shoulder, as McCraken tries to avoid the shot.
McCraken with a jab.
McCraken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
A head kick misses from Cobb.
A leg kick checked by Cobb.
McCraken thuds a left hand into Cobb's body.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobb.
Cobb tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCraken manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cobb wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Cobb swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cobb swinging wildly here.
McCraken steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCraken with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cobb to score with a decent uppercut.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dougal McCraken!

Dougal McCraken 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.

 

Event: EMP Toivonen vs Asham     
Date:   Jan 19, 2020
#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Alvado.
Cobb throws out a loose jab but Alvado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvado slips a straight right by Cobb.
Alvado throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cobb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alvado throws a hook to the side of Cobb's head but Cobb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvado darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alvado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobb.
Cobb throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvado.
Cobb throws the kick towards the body but Alvado avoids it.
Alvado scores with a leg kick.
Cobb lands with a good body shot.
Good leg kick by Cobb there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alvado is looking to score with low kicks.#CL#
Cobb moves into range and clinches up with Alvado.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alvado.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvado lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alvado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alvado tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Alvado back against the cage.
Alvado misses with the head strike.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvado uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Cobb misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb misses with a body punch.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvado.
Cobb lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvado.
A short uppercut from Alvado.
Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cobb.
A short uppercut from Alvado.
Cobb avoids the elbow strike from Alvado, against the cage.
Alvado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cobb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Alvado.
Cobb throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alvado working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Alvado fails to land.
Alvado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alvado lands a nice uppercut.
Alvado blocks a body shot from Cobb.
Alvado struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Alvado can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action.
Alvado lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cobb backwards. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
Alvado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alvado lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alvado takes a shot to the head.
Alvado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alvado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cobb lands a body shot.
Cobb gets through Alvado's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Alvado.
Cobb throws an elbow but it misses.
Alvado takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cobb lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cobb scores with a shot to the side of Alvado's head.
Cobb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land.
Alvado prevents a body shot from Cobb.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvado tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Alvado back against the cage.
Cobb lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Cobb tries a body shot but Alvado blocks it.
Cobb with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alvado tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Alvado back against the cage.
Cobb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alvado blocks a body shot from Cobb.
Cobb tries a body shot but Alvado blocks it.
Alvado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb lands with a right to the head.
Cobb misses with a knee strike.
I was talking to Cobb's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Alvado tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Alvado back against the cage.
Alvado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cobb blocks a body shot from Alvado.
Alvado struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Cobb.
Alvado misses with the head strike.
Alvado tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cobb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cobb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cobb throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb misses with some punches.
Alvado misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Alvado tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Alvado back against the cage.
Alvado scores with a hook to the body.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
Alvado scores with a shot to the side of Cobb's head.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvado lands a nice shot to the body.
Alvado can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action.
Alvado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cobb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvado misses with a body punch.
Alvado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
A right hand to the body from Cobb.
A short left from Cobb.
Alvado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Alvado.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvado.
Alvado working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alvado has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cobb scores with a shot to the side of Alvado's head.
Cobb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cobb looking to throw knees to the head but Alvado is blocking nicely.
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 Marciano Cobb will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Cobb misses with a body shot.
Alvado lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alvado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobb.
Alvado avoids the body shot from Cobb.
Alvado throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Alvado tries to land a body kick#CL#
and Cobb counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Alvado.
Cobb blocking some punches.
Alvado blocks an uppercut.
Cobb scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Alvado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cobb tries to move into range but Alvado moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Alvado stuns Cobb with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cobb misses with an uppercut
and Alvado counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cobb does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Alvado was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Alvado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobb scores with a nice right hand.
Cobb lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Alvado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobb tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alvado manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Cobb.
Alvado throws a body punch but Cobb moves out of range. #CL#
Cobb closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Alvado.
A head punch on the inside from Alvado fails to land.
Cobb dodges an elbow strike from Alvado.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvado.
Cobb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cobb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cobb looking to throw knees to the head but Alvado is blocking nicely.
Cobb misses with a punch to the body.
Alvado lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cobb.
Alvado digs a right hand underneath Cobb's ribcage. Cobb let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alvado tries to land knees in the clinch but Cobb avoids the damage to the body.
Marciano Cobb has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alvado works on Cobb's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Alvado on the inside.
Cobb blocks a body shot from Alvado. #T2#
Alvado misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvado lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alvado prevents a body shot from Cobb.
Alvado prevents a body shot from Cobb.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvado.
Alvado can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action.
Alvado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb blocks an uppercut.
Alvado misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cobb connects with a knee to the head.
Alvado works on Cobb's body with a couple of short punches.
Alvado throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Alvado.
Alvado misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvado's elbow.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvado pushes Cobb back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Alvado scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cobb just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alvado's brow.
Alvado lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cobb or not. #T3#
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvado lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Alvado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alvado swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Nice cross by Alvado.
Alvado goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cobb.
Alvado appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cobb closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Alvado misses with a straight right.
Alvado has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Cobb walks into a jab.
Alvado lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cobb will feel that in the morning.
Cobb scores with a nice strike.
Alvado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobb.
Cobb takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Cobb.
Alvado throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T4#
Alvado misses with a looping right.
Cobb wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cobb throws a jab when Alvado was well out of range.
Cobb throws a series of strikes that have Alvado backpedaling.
Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cobb.
Cobb takes a swing at Alvado's ribcage but misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Alvado - that will leave a mark!
Alvado pushes Cobb away with a front kick.
Cobb scores with a jab.
Alvado blocks a leg kick.
Cobb scores with a leg kick.
Alvado throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Alvado.
A low kick from Cobb misses
and Alvado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alvado looks for the body kick but Cobb saw that one coming.
A lazy body kick from Alvado
letting Cobb counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Alvado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Alvado throws a body punch but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb misses with a looping left.
Cobb throws a series of punches but Alvado avoids them all with ease.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alvado, right into the meat.
Alvado lands with a right hand.
Alvado blocks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Alvado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cobb moves out of range of the body kick from Alvado.
Cobb throwing a counter right hand but Alvado manages to avoid it.
Alvado throws a low kick, looking for Cobb's leg but Cobb calmly moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Cobb tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvado misses with a low kick.
Alvado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cobbs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alvado wants to slow Cobb down by chopping away at his legs.
Marco Alvado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cobb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Cobb is looking to clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cobb.
Alvado 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.
Good standup being displayed there by Cobb as he connects with a hook.
Cobb throws a leg kick that misses.
Cobb's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alvado connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cobb scrambles back to his feet.
Alvado defending well as Cobb loads up on a big left hand.
Alvado appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cobb moves to clinch but Alvado breaks away
and Alvado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alvado is looking to slow Cobb down with leg kicks.
Alvado throws a hook but Cobb avoids it easily.
Alvado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Alvado defending well as Cobb loads up on a big left hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alvado.
Cobb misses with a body shot. #T2#
Cobb throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alvado counters with a nice kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobb cracks Alvado with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cobb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cobb will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Cobb closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alvado tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Alvado.
Alvado dodges an elbow strike from Cobb.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvado.
Alvado lands a right hand.
Cobb lands an elbow inside.
Alvado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alvado misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvado is working Cobb over against the cage.
Cobb working aggressively here.
Cobb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cobb doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Cobb scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alvado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cobb lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Cobb.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvado digs a right hand underneath Cobb's ribcage. Cobb let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alvado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cobbs head.
Alvado lands a hook that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Cobb scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alvado digs a right hand underneath Cobb's ribcage. Cobb let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alvado lands a body punch.
Alvado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Nice body punch from Alvado - that landed with a thud.
Alvado lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Alvado breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cobb takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alvado paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alvado scores with a kick to the body. #T4#
Alvado lands a body shot. #CL#
Cobb darts in and clinches Alvado up against the cage.
Cobb lands a body punch.
Cobb lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alvado lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Cobb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobb will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A short right from Alvado.
Alvado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alvado avoids a wild elbow strike from Cobb.
Alvado blocks an uppercut.
Cobb blocking some punches.
Alvado lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alvado creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alvado wants to stall.
Cobb working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb.
Alvado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Alvado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alvado has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Alvado!

Marco Alvado thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: EMP Verygood vs Alcala     
Date:   Dec 29, 2019
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Graves misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Graves.
Graves throws a hook but Cobb blocks it.
Graves throws a hook to the side of Cobb's head but Cobb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cobb fires out a quick counter leg kick but Graves just manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
Cobb throws the left hand but Graves avoids the punch easily.
Cobb looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Graves tries to keep at a distance but Cobb has taken the fight into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Graves.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Cobb.
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
Graves tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Graves.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves scores with a shot to the side of Cobb's head. #T1#
Cobb tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Graves lands an uppercut.
Graves lands with a light punch inside.
Cobb working aggressively here.
Graves looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Graves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cobb takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Graves manages to break the clinch.
Marciano Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobb swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from Graves.
A counter left hand to the body from Cobb misses its target.
Cobb with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Graves to score with a decent uppercut.
Graves has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cobb is landing a low percentage of strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobb goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T2#
Cobb throws a leg kick but Graves sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Graves appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Graves staying out of range there.
Cobb keeps the fight on the outside.
Graves scores with a jab.
Graves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobb.
Cobb swings for the body but Graves moves out of range.
Graves throws a hook to the side of Cobb's head but Cobb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Graves blocks a head kick by Cobb.
Cobb misses with a two punch combination.
Cobb fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Graves on the side of the head.
Cobb dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Graves. That did some damage!
Nice defenses there by Graves.#T3#
Graves walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Cobb rushes Graves and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Graves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cobb working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land.
Cobb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Graves stalling.
Cobb tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cobb gets through Graves's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cobb working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Graves tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graves blocking some punches.
Graves prevents a body shot from Cobb.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cobb scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Graves scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Graves looking to stall.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Graves breaks the clinch.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.
Cobb thinks about countering with a head kick.
Cobb tries to bum rush Graves with a series of wild strikes but Graves uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Graves ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobb. Graves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb connects with a body shot.
Graves fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cobb looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Graves misses with a straight right.
Cobb misses with an uppercut
enabling Graves to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobb was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cobb throws a hook but Graves blocks it.
Graves now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nick Graves will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Graves thows a left - swing and a miss!
Graves misses with an uppercut. Cobb saw that one coming.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.
Cobb moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cobb tests Graves's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cobb throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
Cobb blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Graves.
Graves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Cobb.
A little jabbing left from Graves on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Graves takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marciano Cobb is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Cobb tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Graves manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Graves throws a counter combo.
Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Graves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Graves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Graves moves away from the strike by Cobb.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Graves fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cobb takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Cobb clinches.
Cobb is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cobb pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cobb misses with the head strike.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cobb misses with the head strike.
Cobb lands a right hand. #T2#
Graves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nick Graves seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Graves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cobb tries to clinch up but Graves circles away and keeps his distance.
Cobb misses with a leg kick
and Graves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Cobb misses the target.
Graves throws a shot from downtown. Cobb moves away and avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Cobb misses its target.
Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graves rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Graves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Graves connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Cobb was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Graves.
Cobb fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Graves has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Cobb throws a leg kick but Graves sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cobb misses with a head kick.
Graves thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cobb moves away from the strike by Graves.
Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graves on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cobb has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cobb there as he acknowledges the shot.
An inside leg kick from Cobb misses.
A punch lands to the side of Graves 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Graves misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cobb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cobb misses with a body shot.
Graves looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cobb misses with a leg kick #KD2#
and Graves counters with a crisp one two that drops Cobb! Graves thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Cobb to his feet! Cobb is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Cobb is rocked!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Graves takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land.
Graves scores with a shot to the side of Cobb's head.
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage.
Cobb lands a left hand.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Graves throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Graves blocking some punches.
Graves lands with a right to the head.
Oh Cobb is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cobb just misses with a elbow thrown towards Graves's brow.
Cobb seems to have got his legs back now.
Cobb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graves'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.
Graves prevents a body shot from Cobb.
Graves gets through Cobb's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nick Graves will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Cobb misses with a left hand
and Graves makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cobb misses with a body punch #KD2#
and Graves counters with a nice right hand that sends Cobb toppling to the canvas! Cobb scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Graves finish him?!
Graves moves in close and cracks Cobb with a massive right hand! Cobb, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Graves!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Graves!

 

Event: EMP Boaz vs Verygood     
Date:   Dec 01, 2019
#R1#
Cobb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bulletzowich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bulletzowich ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Bulletzowich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobb.
Cobb throws out a leg kick but Bulletzowich moves out of range and Cobb only half commits.
Cobb throws a right and a left that Bulletzowich avoids nicely.
Bulletzowich lands a right hook to the body.
Bulletzowich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich throws a strike aimed at the side of Cobb's head but Cobb avoids it well.#ES#
Cobb explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bulletzowich blocks a head kick by Cobb.
A little jabbing left from Bulletzowich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Cobb misses.
Cobb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bulletzowich throws an overhand right that lands on Cobb's shoulder, as Cobb tries to avoid the shot.
Cobb misses with a left hand
letting Bulletzowich counter with a right hand. #T1#
Bulletzowich swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cobb.
Cobb misses with a body shot #TD2#
and Bulletzowich counters with a single leg into guard. Cobb didn't expect that.
Bulletzowich trying to control but Cobb is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bulletzowich accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bulletzowich connects with a couple of short punches.
Bulletzowich won't allow Cobb to get back to his feet.
Bulletzowich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cobb wants to get back to his feet but Bulletzowich is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bulletzowich scoring with some ground and pound.
Bulletzowich wants to control from the top but Cobb keeps moving.
Bulletzowich has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bulletzowich won't allow Cobb to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Cobb uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T2#
Cobb takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!#CL2#
Bulletzowich darts in and clinches Cobb up against the cage.
Bulletzowich lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bulletzowich working aggressively here.
We've been informed that Bulletzowich 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 fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Cobb's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bulletzowich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cobb lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Bulletzowich breaks the clinch.
Bulletzowich misses the jab.
Bulletzowich ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.#CL2#
Bulletzowich gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cobb makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bulletzowich swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bulletzowich tries to pull guard but Cobb forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bulletzowich struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
A short right from Cobb on the inside. #T3#
Bulletzowich throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bulletzowich.
Cobb lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cobb lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bulletzowich has had enough of the clinch but Cobb keeps him there for the moment.
Bulletzowich misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Bulletzowich has hold of one of Cobb's legs. Cobb is fighting the takedown attempt but Bulletzowich gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES#
Cobb pushes Bulletzowich off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Cobb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bulletzowich.
Marciano Cobb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bulletzowich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cobb scores with a leg kick.
Bulletzowich swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cobb counters with a three punch combo that has Bulletzowich backing up. Bulletzowich nods at Cobb to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobb works Bulletzowich's body with a nice hook.
Bulletzowich shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cobb sprawls well. Cobb wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bulletzowich gets slowly back to his feet.
Bulletzowich looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.
Cobb throws the left hand but Bulletzowich avoids the punch easily.#T4#
A slow jab from Cobb misses its intended target.
Bulletzowich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cobb moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Cobb gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cobb lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich blocking some punches.
Bulletzowich struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Cobb.
Bulletzowich misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cobb lands a nice elbow.
Cobb misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bulletzowich is looking to control Cobb's arms but Cobb gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bulletzowich has his back to the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cobb creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bulletzowich has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cobb after a bit of a struggle.
Marciano Cobb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Bulletzowich.
Cobb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bulletzowich backwards.
Bulletzowich working aggressively here.
Bulletzowich has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marciano Cobb dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Cobb has closed the distance and engaged Bulletzowich in a clinch.
Cobb misses with a knee strike.
Cobb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cobb lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cobb can't find room to land a body shot as Bulletzowich controls the action.
Bulletzowich is trying to pull guard but Cobb has him pressed against the cage.
Cobb scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cobb.
Bulletzowich tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bulletzowich takes a shot to the head.
Bulletzowich blocks the elbow strike.
Cobb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bulletzowichs head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cobb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bulletzowich can do to turn this around?
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich scores with a shot to the side of Cobb's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cobb creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cobb.
Bulletzowich has Cobb pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cobb manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bulletzowich is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Marciano Cobb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Bulletzowich.#T1#
Bulletzowich is working Cobb over against the cage.
Bulletzowich looking to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Cobb.
Cobb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bulletzowich backwards.
Cobb lands a left hand.
A bit of stalling here from Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice body punch from Cobb - that landed with a thud.
Cobb pushes off an throws an elbow but Bulletzowich leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cobb digs a right hand underneath Bulletzowich's ribcage. Bulletzowich let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A frustrated look appears on Bulletzowich's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Bulletzowich.
Cobb lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bulletzowich wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bulletzowich can't break the clinch.
Cobb misses with a body punch.
Cobb lands a shoulder strike.
Cobb lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bulletzowich is breathing heavily.
Bulletzowich takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stalling in the clinch from Bulletzowich.
Cobb lands an elbow inside. #T2#
Cobb working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cobb looking to throw knees to the head but Bulletzowich is blocking nicely.
Cobb lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bulletzowich wants to stall.
Cobb stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cobb working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bulletzowich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#
Bulletzowich is rocked!
Cobb lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bulletzowich is still on wobbly legs! Can Cobb finish him?
Bulletzowich blocking some punches.
Bulletzowich seems to have recovered his senses.
Cobb creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bulletzowich's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cobb.
Cobb looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cobb lands with a right to the head.
Cobb digs a right hand underneath Bulletzowich's ribcage. Bulletzowich let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bulletzowich wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cobb digs a right hand underneath Bulletzowich's ribcage. Bulletzowich let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cobb tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short uppercut from Cobb.
Cobb scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Cobb tries a knee to the head but Bulletzowich blocks it.
Cobb is leaning against Bulletzowich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cobb lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cobb lands a body shot.
Cobb landing knees to the head.
Bulletzowich takes a shot to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Cobb scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Cobb.
Cobb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobb lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Cobb.
Cobb lands a nice uppercut.
Cobb lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobb lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bulletzowich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Cobb scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bulletzowich is trying to maintain a safe position but Cobb gets an underhook and turns Bulletzowich into the cage.
Bulletzowich wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4#
Cobb misses with some punches.
Cobb lands an uppercut.
Cobb lands a big right hand that drops Bulletzowich! 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 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marciano Cobb!
After the fight, Marciano 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.

 

Event: EMP Piano vs Pearson     
Date:   Nov 02, 2019
#R1#
Girard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cobb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cobb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cobb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cobb is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cobb tries to clinch up but Girard circles away and keeps his distance.
A swing and a miss from Cobb.
A big right from Cobb misses.
Girard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cobb can pounce on him.
A jab from Girard misses.
Cobb is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Girard.
Girard throws a hook but Cobb avoids it easily.
Girard throws a leg kick but Cobb moved away.
Girard jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL#
Cobb has closed the distance and engaged Girard 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!
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Cobb.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
Cobb tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Girard throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Girard.
Cobb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Girard's elbow.
Girard pushes Cobb back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Girard fails to land.
Girard lands a hook that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Cobb lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cobb lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Girard.
Girard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Girard.
Cobb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Cobb.
Cobb scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Girard lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Girard.
Cobb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Girard struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Girard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Girard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Cobb tries a body shot but Girard blocks it.
I was talking to Cobb's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Girard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cobbs head.
Cobb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Cobb.
Cobb looking to throw knees to the head but Girard is blocking nicely. #BC2#
Girard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Cobb closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Girard takes an elbow to the forehead.
Girard takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cobb with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Girard is working Cobb over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Girard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Girard.
Girard blocks an uppercut.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cobb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Girard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Girard misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Girard.
Girard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Girard throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T3#
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobb misses with some punches. #BC2#
Girard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cobb paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Girard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Girard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Girard throws out a counter right but Cobb avoids it with no problem.
Girard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Girard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Girard keeps the fight on the outside.
Girard thows a leg kick but Cobb checks it
and Cobb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cobb checks a leg kick. #CL#
Cobb has managed to clinch.
Girard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Girard lands with a short shot to the head.
Cobb struggles to land a body shot inside as Girard controls his hands. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Girard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Girard breaks the clinch.
Girard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Girard only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Girard. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses.
Girard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cobb scores with a crisp jab that stopped Girard in his tracks.
Cobb thuds his right hand into Girard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Girard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cobb is out of range and Girard settles back down.
Cobb connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Girard scores with a push kick.
Cobb fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Girard let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab from Girard misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Marciano Cobb will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Girard blocks a head kick by Cobb.
Girard blocks a head kick by Cobb.
Girard throws a wild body kick that Cobb sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Cobb closes the distance and pushes Girard back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Girard. #BC2#
Girard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Cobb misses its intended target.
Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Girard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Both fighters circling a little - Girard finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb throws a jab but it's blocked by Girard.
Girard misses the shot to the body.
Cobb tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Girard manages to circle out of the way.
Cobb is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Girard jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Cobb gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Cobb.
Girard working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobb.
Cobb tries to work over Girard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Girard fails to land.
A hook to the body from Cobb.
Girard has a couple of punches blocked by Cobb.
Cobb tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cobb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Girards head.
Girard misses with some punches. #BC2#
Girard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Girard misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Cobb lands an impressive looking overhand right. Girard doesn't seem phased though.
Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Girard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Girard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cobb misses the jab.
Girard flicks out a counter leg kick but Cobb steps away.
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. #T2#
Cobb tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Girard is able to avoid easily.
Cobb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cobb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Girard.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Marciano Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Girard counters with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Girard throws a leg kick that misses.
Cobb darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cobb scores with a head kick.
Girard throws the left hand but Cobb avoids the punch easily.
Girard cracks Cobb with a good jab.
Cobb throws a low kick but Girard moves out of range easily.
Cobb misses with a hook
and Girard counters with a nice body kick.
Girard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Cobb blocks the leg kick.
Cobb is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Girard.
Girard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cobb. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick lands from Cobb.
Cobb scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Girard is looking to land body kicks.
Cobb tries to clinch but Girard is having none of it.
Cobb misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Girard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sloppy strikes from Cobb. Those never looked like landing.
Girard steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Girard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb throwing a counter right hand but Girard manages to avoid it.#T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Girard.
Cobb is looking to counter the offense by Girard and move into the clinch.
Cobb closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobb checks a leg kick nicely.
Cobb moves out of range of the body kick from Girard.
Cobb connects with the punch.
Cobb doesn't manage to clinch there - Girard circles away.
Girard throws out a counter right but Cobb avoids it with no problem.
Girard connects with a solid leg kick.
Cobb slips a jab from Girard.
Girard throws a front kick aimed at Cobb's knee but Cobb avoids it well.
Cobb seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Girard throws a leg kick but Cobb sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cobb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gaultier Girard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Cobb throws a series of punches but Girard moves out of range.
Girard 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.
Girard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobb throws a lazy uppercut
and Girard counters with a good, hard body kick but Cobb shrugs it off.
A shot to the body from Girard misses
and Cobb counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Girard looks to land a left hand but Cobb moved out of range nicely.
Cobb looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Girard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Girard misses with a left hand
and Cobb counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Girard thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Girard works the jab nicely.
Cobb swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cobb tests Girard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cobb throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Girard ducks right into an uppercut from Cobb. #CL#
Cobb rushes Girard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Girard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marciano Cobb has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cobb misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Girard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Girard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Girard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cobb.
Girard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cobb tries a body shot but Girard blocks it.
Girard avoids a wild elbow strike from Cobb.#BC2#
Girard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cobb scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Girard doesn't seem bothered though.
Girard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Girard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb throws a jab when Girard was well out of range.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Girard swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb throws a leg kick
and Girard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Cobb misses.
Cobb punishes Girard's body with a nice straight punch.
Girard throws a looping overhand right but Cobb ducks down to avoid it.
Girard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Girard misses the jab.
Cobb throwing a counter right hand but Girard manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Girard.
Girard throws an off balance right hand
and Cobb counters with a left to the body.
Girard lands with a nice body punch.
Girard lands a head shot.#T3#
Cobb throws a predictable looking body shot
and Girard counters with a good low kick that Cobb was not able to check.
Cobb takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Cobb.
Cobb throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Girard.
Girard connects with a crisp jab.
Girard misses with a leg kick.
Girard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cobb.
A swing and a miss from Girard.
Cobb buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Girard blocks a head kick by Cobb. #T4#
Cobb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Girard lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cobb takes a step back to recover.
Cobb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Girard throws out the jab.
Girard scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobb wants to clinch up but Girard keeps it at a distance.
Girard let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Girard throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cobb misses with an uppercut. Girard saw that one coming.
Cobb moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Girard scores with a hook.#ROC2#
Cobb is rocked!
Girard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Oh Cobb is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Girard misses with a body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gaultier Girard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Girard 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaultier Girard!

Gaultier Girard 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.

 

Event: EMP Tower vs Zulu 3     
Date:   Oct 11, 2019
#R1##CL2#
Chavez clinches with his opponent.
Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chavez misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Chavez.
Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Chavez.
Chavez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cobb with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Chavez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cobb with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action.
Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Cobb misses with some punches.
Cobb lands a right hand.
Cobb tries to throw a body punch but Chavez avoids it by throwing Cobb back against the cage.
Cobb lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobb scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chavez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
Cobb lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cobb blocks a body shot from Chavez.
Chavez tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cobb creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chavez tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cobb scores with a shot to the side of Chavez's head.
Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chavez lands a body punch.
Chavez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chavez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cobb misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cobb creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chavez pushes Cobb back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cobb misses with some punches.
Cobb misses with some punches.
A short left from Cobb.
Chavez tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it.
Chavez misses with the head strike.
Cobb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Cobb.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chavez avoids the elbow strike from Cobb, against the cage.
Chavez lands a left hand.
Cobb looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
Cobb lands with a left to the head.
Chavez pushes Cobb back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chavez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land.
Cobb pushes Chavez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cobb lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chavez misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cobb.
Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Chavez back against the cage.
Chavez blocks an elbow strike.
Chavez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Chavez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cobb has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chavez.
A right handed body shot lands from Chavez. #T3#
Chavez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cobbs head.
Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chavez lands a hook that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Chavez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chavez tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it.
Cobb lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
I was talking to Cobb's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chavez.
Cobb working aggressively here.
Cobb lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chavez.
Cobb lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobb.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobb lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Chavez.
Cobb misses with the head strike.
Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb.
A head punch on the inside from Chavez fails to land.
Cobb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cobb.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cobb.#T4#
Chavez tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it.
Cobb lands an uppercut.
Chavez lands an uppercut.
Cobb lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cobb with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cobb lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chavez gets through Cobb's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chavez presses Cobb against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chavez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Chavez.
Chavez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Chavez.
Cobb lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chavez.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Chavez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobb swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chavez. That's going to slow Cobb down.
Chavez pushes Cobb away with a front kick.
Chavez walks into a jab.
Chavez lands an overhand right.
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 Marciano Cobb will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Chavez's corner calls for a 1-2. Chavez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Domingo Chavez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chavez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Chavez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cobb doesn't seem bothered though.
Chavez throws a front kick aimed at Cobb's knee but Cobb avoids it well.
Chavez thumps Cobb with a low kick.
Chavez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cobb misses with a looping left.
Chavez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cobb lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chavez - that will leave a mark!
A big left from Cobb misses.
Cobb throws a sloppy head kick and Chavez moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez blocks a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Chavez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cobb on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Domingo Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chavez swats away the attempt to clinch by Cobb.
Chavez swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Cobb misses the target.#T1#
Chavez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
Chavez throws a hook to the side of Cobb's head but Cobb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Chavez.
Cobb thinks about countering with a head kick.
Cobb misses with a straight left.
Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chavez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cobb takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chavez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobb.
Chavez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chavez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chavez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Cobb.
Chavez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chavez misses with a hook.
A shot to the body from Chavez misses
and Cobb counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Chavez. #T2#
Chavez throws a shot from downtown. Cobb moves away and avoids it.
Chavez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chavez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cobb if he has to take too many more of those.
Chavez throws a head kick but Cobb moves out of range.
Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Cobb moves out of range as Chavez strikes.
A shot to the liver by Chavez. Beautiful body shot.
Cobb takes one to the chin there.
Chavez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cobb. That did some damage!
Chavez throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Cobb moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land. #BC2#
Chavez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Cobb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cobb avoids the body shot from Chavez.
Chavez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobb throws out the jab. #T3#
Chavez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cobb looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chavez throws a jab when Cobb was well out of range.
Chavez connects with a body shot.
Cobb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chavez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chavez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A head kick by Chavez misses
letting Cobb counter with a right hand.
Cobb works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cobb avoids the body shot from Chavez.
Cobb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chavez throws out the jab.
Domingo Chavez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chavez slips under a jab.
Cobb throws a jab when Chavez was well out of range.
Cobb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donk. Cobb catches Chavez right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chavez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cobb in his tracks. #T4#
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 moves out of range of the strikes.
Chavez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cobb is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL#
Cobb moves into the clinch.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Chavez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cobb is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Chavez misses with a body shot.
Chavez lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chavez. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chavez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cobb moves out of range as Chavez strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Chavez rushes Cobb and presses him up against the cage.
Good body shot from Chavez.
Chavez blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Domingo Chavez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Chavez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cobb will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Chavez punishes Cobb's body with a nice straight punch.
Chavez scores with a hook to the body. Cobb takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters circling - Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cobb throws a counter high kick but Chavez was just alert enough to avoid it.
Marciano Cobb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good exchange - Cobb coming out on top.
Chavez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chavez throws the left hand but Cobb avoids the punch easily.
Cobb throws a sloppy head kick and Chavez moves out of range easily.
Chavez looks to land a right hand but Cobb moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Cobb misses the target.
Cobb blocks a jab.
Chavez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cobb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chavez.
Chavez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chavez punishes Cobb's body with a nice straight punch.
Chavez misses with a hook. Cobb ducked under it nicely.
Cobb misses with a looping left.
Cobb moves out of range of the body kick.
Cobb thinks about countering with a head kick.#T1#
Chavez throws a poor cross that misses
and Cobb counters with a two punch combo.
Cobb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chavez steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Cobb blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Chavez.
Chavez throws an off balance right hand
and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chavez.
Cobb misses with a hook
and Chavez counters with a straight right hand.
Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
Cobb misses with a looping right.
Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Cobb lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cobb.
Cobb scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobb.
A shot to the liver by Chavez. Beautiful body shot.
Chavez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cobb counters with a series of strikes. Chavez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Chavez misses with a straight left.
Cobb appears to be looking for a big counter.
Chavez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobb throws out the jab.
And Chavez responds with a good body kick, but Cobb manages to step out the way in time.
Chavez scores with a nice strike.
Chavez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chavez lands with an overhand left.
Chavez tries a head kick but it misses.
Chavez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cobb at a distance.
Chavez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chavez throws a lazy uppercut
and Cobb counters with a two punch combo.
Cobb misses with a hook.
Cobb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cobb is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Chavez misses.
Cobb is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Chavez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Cobb misses.
Chavez throws a leg kick which misses Cobb's front leg but catches the back leg as Cobb tries to avoid it.
Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobb.
It looked like Cobb was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chavez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Chavez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cobb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cobb misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cobb lands with a nice body punch.
Chavez is looking to chop away at Cobb's legs.
Cobb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chavez.
Cobb lands with a straight right. Chavez didn't see that one coming.
A jab from Chavez misses.
Chavez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chavez misses with a straight left.
Chavez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chavez misses with the body kick
and Cobb counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Chavez moves into the clinch.
Cobb pushes off an throws an elbow but Chavez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chavez tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chavez blocking some punches.
Cobb misses with the head strike.
Cobb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chavez's elbow.
Chavez tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cobb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chavezs head.
Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Chavez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cobb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chavezs head.
Chavez scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Chavez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chavez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Cobb misses.
Chavez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chavez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Marciano Cobb!

After the fight, Marciano 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.

 

Event: EMP Cobb vs Scrotum     
Date:   Sep 13, 2019
#R1#
Scrotum moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cobb scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Scrotum looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cobb scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Scrotum misses with a jab, cross combination.
Scrotum misses with the combination.
Cobb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scrotum lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cobb backs up against the cage.
Scrotum dips to his left and cracks Cobb with 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 misses with a looping left.
Cobb walks into a left hand.
Cobb get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Cobb stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Scrotum runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hairy Scrotum!
Hairy Scrotum is the new welterweight champion!
Hairy Scrotum seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: EMP Escobar vs Madog 5     
Date:   Aug 09, 2019
#R1#
Storm tries a head kick but it misses.
Storm throws the kick towards the body but Cobb avoids it.
Cobb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Storm manages to avoid it.
Storm has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cobb is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cobb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Storm tries a head kick but it misses.
Cobb tests Storm's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cobb swinging wildly here.
Storm scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cobb throws a right and a left that both miss.
Storm appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cobb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Storm.
It looked like Cobb was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Storm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Storm lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Storm throws a looping overhand right but Cobb ducks down to avoid it.
Storm misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Storm scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cobb lands a slapping body shot.
Cobb definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cobb tries to bum rush Storm with a series of wild strikes but Storm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cobb throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Storm.
Cobb misses the shot to the body.
Storm looks to throw a body kick
letting Cobb counter with a right hand.
Storm delivers a nice body kick.
Storm throws a wild body kick that Cobb sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Cobb was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Storm.
Cobb connects with a crisp jab.
Storm takes one to the side of the head.
Cobb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Storm.
As Storm looks to move away, Cobb throws a big counter combo but Storm just gets out of the way.
Corban Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobb moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Storm misses the target.
Storm dodges the punch combination from Cobb.
Marciano Cobb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Storm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cobb misses with a right hand
and Storm counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Storm 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.
Storm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
Cobb moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromStorm.
Storm misses with a straight right.
Cobb bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Storm's head.
A jab from Storm does it's job there.
Storm tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cobb swivels and escapes.
Storm throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Storm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Storm moves away from the strike by Cobb.
Storm looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Storm throws a jab when Cobb was well out of range.
A jab from Storm does it's job there.
Cobb bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Storm's head backwards.#T3#
Cobb lands with a straight right. Storm didn't see that one coming.
Storm is looking to land body kicks.
Cobb catches Storm with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Storm throws a hook to the side of Cobb's head but Cobb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cobb is looking to counter the offense by Storm and move into the clinch.
Cobb lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Storm at a distance.
Storm with a nice cross.
Storm takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cobb takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cobb takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cobb is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Storm's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cobb under the eye.
Storm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobb looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cobb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cobb moves out of range as Storm strikes.
Cobb connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
Cobb takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch up but Storm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cobb moves out of range of the body kick.
Cobb misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cobb misses with a wild combination.
Cobb slips under a jab.
Storm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Storm pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cobb fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Storm takes one on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cobb lands a nice looking body shot.
Storm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Storm tries to get set, Cobb tries to push him back and clinch up but Storm manages to avoid the attempt.
A lazy left from Storm finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Corban Storm will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Storm lands a jab to the head.
Storm has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD2#
Storm shoots in and bounces Cobb off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Cobb has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Storm off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Cobb jabs Storm right on the nose. Storm blinks but takes it well.
Cobb scores with a nice head shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Storm.
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 looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
Cobb missing with a left hand there. Storm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Storm throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Corban Storm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Storm looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cobb is fending him off so far but Storm persists. Nope, Cobb circles away and we're back to standing.
Storm throws a body kick that misses.
Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.#T1#
Cobb swinging wildly here.
Storm moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cobb walks into a left hand.
Storm avoids the body shot from Cobb.
Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Storm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Storm is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Storm moves away.
Cobb avoids the head kick by Storm.
Storm thows a body kick. Cobb tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Storm shoots in but Cobb avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Storm lands a front kick.
Cobb takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
Cobb misses with a body shot.
Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
Storm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cobb walks into a jab.
Cobb blocks a head kick by Storm.
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 his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Storm darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cobb jabs Storm right on the nose. Storm blinks but takes it well.
Storm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Storm misses the jab.
Cobb swings for the body but Storm moves out of range.
Storm misses with a straight left.
Storm throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Cobb was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
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.
Cobb fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Storm lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Storm connects with a body shot that sends Cobb's belly button to the back.#T3#
A nice combination there by Cobb.
Storm scores with a hook.
Storm blocks a jab.
Storm swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Storm throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A lazy body kick from Storm
and Cobb counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cobb tries to move into range but Storm moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Cobb closes the distance and clinches.
Storm has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
Cobb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Cobb.
Storm lands with a short shot to the head.
Storm is looking to take this one to the mat.
Marciano Cobb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corban Storm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Storm breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Cobb darts in and clinches Storm up against the cage.#T4#
Storm misses with a punch on the inside.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
Storm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Storm tries to break the clinch but Cobb is controlling the position.
Storm tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cobb can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
Cobb working aggressively here.
Cobb lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cobb lands a shoulder strike.
Cobb works on Storm's body with a couple of short punches.
Storm is breathing heavily.
Storm tries to break the clinch but Cobb is controlling the position.
Cobb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Storms head.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb lands a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb lands a right hand that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cobb creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cobb tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cobb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Storm.
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 Marciano Cobb will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Cobb digs a good body shot into Storm's ribs.
Storm lands a head shot.
Marciano Cobb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Cobb closes the distance and clinches.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobb works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Storm.
Storm is trying to break the clinch but Cobb has him pressed against the cage.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Storm is trying to force a seperation but Cobb has the dominant position.
Cobb scores with a shoulder strike.
Storm takes a shot to the head.
Storm is looking to break free of the clinch but Cobb has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb scores with a shoulder strike.
Cobb pushes Storm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cobb lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cobb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobb lands a right hand.
Storm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
Cobb lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Storm blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cobb.
Cobb tries a body shot but Storm blocks it.
Storm working hard to break the clinch.
Cobb lands a shoulder strike.
Storm is working for takedown but Cobb is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Storm breaks from the clinch.
Storm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobb throws out the jab.
Storm scores with a nice body kick. #CL#
Cobb takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobb.
Cobb lands a shot to the body.
Cobb is working Storm over against the cage.
Storm blocks a body shot from Cobb.
Storm is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Cobb can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
Cobb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marciano Cobb has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cobb misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Storm is looking to break free of the clinch but Cobb has double underhooks. #BC2#
Storm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cobb takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm thuds his shin into the meat of Cobb's side.
Storm shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cobb pinned against the cage. Cobb gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cobb misses with a series of wild punches.
Storm gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cobb thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Storm throws a hook to the side of Cobb's head but Cobb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Storm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Storm avoids the body shot from Cobb.
A jab from Storm finds it's way through Cobb's defenses.
Storm jabs Cobb right on the nose. Cobb blinks but takes it well.
Jab from Storm.
Cobb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Storm.
Nice uppercut lands for Cobb. That snapped Storm's head back.
Storm fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cobb looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Storm throws a big shot that misses.
Cobb looks to throw the jab but Storm is out of range.
The fighters circling - Cobb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Storm responds with a good body kick, but Cobb manages to step out the way in time.
Cobb avoids the head kick by Storm. #T4#
Cobb on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheers as Storm lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cobb doesn't seem phased though.
Storm swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cobb.
A jab from Storm misses.
A little feinted left hand from Cobb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cobb misses with a wild body shot.
Storm swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Storm throws a hook but Cobb avoids it easily.
Storm slips a jab and a cross from Cobb.
Some wild striking there from Cobb.
Storm throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cobb swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Storm throws the kick towards the body but Cobb avoids it.
Cobb is looking for a counter combo.
Cobb moves in looking to clinch but Storm pushes him off.
Storm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marciano Cobb!

Marciano 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.

 

Event: EMP Escobar Vs Grande     
Date:   Jul 12, 2019
#R1#
Burrows stuns Cobb with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Burrows tries to move into range but Cobb moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good exchange - Cobb coming out on top.
A jab from Burrows finds it's way through Cobb's defenses.
Cobb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Burrows misses.
Cobb is looking to counter punch.
Burrows swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burrows keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobb.
Burrows scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Burrows 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 definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Burrows with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cobb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burrows throws a right and a left that both miss.
Burrows dodges the punch combination from Cobb.
No joy there for Cobb, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burrows looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cobb throws a hook but Burrows avoids it easily.#T1#
Burrows rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cobb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cobb takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cobb slips under a jab from Burrows.
Burrows moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cobb misses with a looping right.
Cobb lands a jab.
Burrows 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.
Burrows lands with a hook. Cobb tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice defenses there by Cobb.
Cobb lands with a nice body punch.
Burrows avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burrows with the counter takedown but Cobb avoids it easily.
Burrows misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cobb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cobb doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burrows misses with a body shot. #T2#
Cobb scores with a sloppy right hand. Burrows should have avoided that one.
Burrows ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cobb is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burrows. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb missing with a left hand there. Burrows was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burrows takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Burrows misses.
Burrows scores with a hook to the body. Cobb takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Burrows is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cobb rather than just go for the knockout.
Burrows shoots in for a takedown but Cobb shows good takedown defense.
Cobb swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Burrows fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burrows throws a good cross that connects.
Burrows changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cobb tries to avoid it but Burrows manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cobb to the ground. Cobb escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Cobb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marciano Cobb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Burrows.
Burrows looks for a takedown but Cobb sprawls well.
Burrows looks for a takedown but Cobb sprawls well.#T3#
Burrows ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobb moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Cobb misses the target.
Cobb misses with the combination.
Burrows is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A swing and a miss from Cobb.
Cobb staying out of range there.
Cobb throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burrows.
Burrows appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cobb stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cobb wants it to stay on the feet.
A punch combination from Burrows misses.
Burrows staying out of range there.#TD2#
Burrows looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cobb manages to get to full guard. #T4##ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Cobb manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Burrows uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burrows misses with the head strike.
Cobb scores with a nice hook to the head.
Burrows misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Burrows on the inside.
Burrows blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cobb lands an uppercut.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burrows 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 round but I would say that Marciano Cobb will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Burrows. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burrows changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cobb misses with a straight right.
Burrows takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
Marciano Cobb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cobb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Burrows or perhaps it was just good defense by Cobb, which made it look bad.
Cobb is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cobb throws an off balance right hand
and Burrows counters with a stiff right hand.
Burrows throws a looping overhand right but Cobb ducks down to avoid it.
Burrows misses with a hook. Cobb ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb takes one to the side of the head.
Cobb scores with a hook to the body. Burrows takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Burrows throws out a powerful jab.
Burrows throws a shot from downtown. Cobb moves away and avoids it.
Trevor Burrows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burrows.
As Burrows looks to move away, Cobb throws a big counter combo but Burrows just gets out of the way.
Burrows throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Cobb to counter with a crisp jab.
Cobb takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Burrows scores with a nice right hand.
Burrows throws a right hand that misses
and Burrows takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burrows throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Trevor Burrows seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cobb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burrows.
Burrows changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cobb throws a jab when Burrows was well out of range.
Burrows tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from Burrows.
Burrows misses with a hook
and Cobb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marciano Cobb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burrows tries to move into range but Cobb moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Burrows misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Cobb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burrows swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
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 shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Cobb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burrows.
Some wild striking there from Burrows.
Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burrows throws a hook but Cobb avoids it easily.
Cobb tests Burrows's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cobb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb lands with a cross. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Burrows.
Cobb dodges the ground and pound from Burrows.
Burrows trying to control the action but Cobb is working from the bottom. #T3#
Burrows working the ground and pound but Cobb is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Burrows is trying to get an arm triangle but Cobb is defending well.
Burrows tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cobb avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Burrows. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Burrows working the ground and pound but Cobb is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cobb is looking to reverse the position.
Burrows working the head with strikes.
Burrows working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Cobb parries the strikes from Burrows easily there. Burrows is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cobb to escape.
Cobb on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cobb is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Burrows is controlling him well.
Burrows in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cobb is trying to buck Burrows off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trevor Burrows showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Burrows 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.
It looked like Cobb wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cobb misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Burrows counters with a stiff right hand.
Cobb connects with a right hand. Burrows shakes it off.
A slow jab from Burrows misses its intended target.
Burrows shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cobb throws a hook but Burrows avoids it easily.#TD2#
Burrows scores with a takedown into Cobb's guard.
Burrows is looking to work some ground and pound but Cobb has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cobb works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Burrows trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burrows keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Burrows won't allow Cobb to get back to his feet.
Cobb looking for a sweep. Not yet Cobb, not yet.
Burrows prevents Cobb from getting back to his feet.
Burrows is working Cobb over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Burrows pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cobb is keeping the position for now.
Cobb avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Burrows loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Burrows darts in looking for a takedown but Cobb gets double underhooks and turns Burrows into the cage.
Marciano Cobb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Burrows.
Burrows fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
A lazy left from Cobb finds it's target.
Burrows takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Burrows misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cobb misses with an uppercut.
Cobb defending well as Burrows loads up on a big left hand.
Cobb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burrows lands a nice hook to Cobb's body. Cobb takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big left from Burrows misses.
Cobb throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobb misses with the combination. #T3#
Cobb lands with a nice combination. Burrows backs away looking to recover.
A jab from Burrows misses.
Burrows misses with a left hand
and Cobb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cobb avoids the body shot from Burrows.
Burrows throws a lazy uppercut
and Cobb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burrows lands a nice hook to Cobb's body. Cobb takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cobb with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Burrows to score with a decent uppercut.
A big left from Cobb misses.
Burrows swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burrows thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burrows misses with a straight right.
Cobb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Cobb misses the target.#T4#
Burrows throws a sloppy body shot
and Burrows takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burrows dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cobb's jab looks to have found its range, popping Burrows under the eye.
A combination from Cobb does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobb. Burrows does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burrows has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Burrows looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.
Cobb throws a hook to the side of Burrows's head but Burrows sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burrows lands a jab to Cobb's midsection.
The crowd cheers as Cobb lands an impressive looking overhand right. Burrows doesn't seem phased though.
Burrows throws a shot from downtown. Cobb moves away and avoids it.
Burrows throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cobb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burrows scores with a 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 Marciano Cobb.
I think Cobb has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marciano Cobb!

Marciano 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.

 

Event: EMP Kansalainen Vs Escobar     
Date:   Jun 28, 2019
#R1#
The Omen tries to clinch
and Cobb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Omen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cobb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like The Omen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobb. The Omen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb lands with a hook. The Omen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The Omen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The Omen throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Cobb tries to keep at a distance but The Omen has taken the fight into the clinch.
The Omen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cobb misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb tries a body shot but The Omen blocks it.
The Omen misses with a punch on the inside.
The Omen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb can't find room to land a body shot as The Omen controls the action.
Cobb lands a left hand.
Cobb stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cobb wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Omen has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Omen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cobb struggles to land a body shot inside as The Omen controls his hands.
Cobb working aggressively here.
The Omen misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from The Omen.
Good body shot from The Omen.
The Omen struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands. #BC#
Cobb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Omen misses with a body shot.
Cobb is looking to counter punch.
The Omen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cobb rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Omen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cobb moves out of range as The Omen strikes.
Damien The Omen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Omen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cobb's head.
Cobb misses with an uppercut.
The Omen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Cobb scores with a crisp jab that stopped The Omen in his tracks.
The Omen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobb.#T2#
The Omen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cobb eats them both and turns towards The Omen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Omen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cobb blocks a jab.
The Omen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cobb doesn't seem bothered though.
Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but The Omen is just out of range.
The Omen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cobb counters with a stiff right hand.
The Omen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Cobb misses.
The Omen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cobb walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cobb ducks under a wild hook from The Omen.
The Omen punishes Cobb's body with a nice straight punch.
The Omen throws the left hand but Cobb avoids the punch easily.#T3##CL#
Cobb has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by The Omen.
A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land. #BC#
Cobb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Omen is looking to chop away at Cobb's legs.
The Omen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cobb walks into a stiff left hand from The Omen.
Cobb lands with a nice body punch.
Cobb throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Omen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The Omen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
The Omen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The Omen misses with a body punch.
The Omen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cobb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobb lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Omen backwards.
A body shot lands from The Omen. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobb working aggressively here.
I was talking to Cobb's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The Omen blocking some punches.
Cobb gets through The Omen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Omen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from The Omen.
The Omen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Omen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Omen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cobb tries to work over The Omen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cobb digs a right hand into The Omen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on The Omen's gas tank.
Cobb blocking some punches.
Cobb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Omen blocks an uppercut.
The Omen struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Cobb working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by The Omen.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by The Omen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Damien The Omen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Cobb swinging wildly here.
A little jabbing left from The Omen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The Omen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cobb counters with a left and a right that stings The Omen.
Damien The Omen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Omen misses with an uppercut. Cobb saw that one coming.#CL2#
The Omen clinches.
The Omen misses with the head strike.
The Omen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Omen misses with a body punch.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by The Omen.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb tries to break free but The Omen pushes him back against the cage.
Cobb lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by The Omen.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but The Omen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marciano Cobb has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cobb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The Omen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The Omen fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Cobb makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from The Omen.
Cobb blocks an uppercut.
The Omen is trying to break the clinch but Cobb is controlling him.
Cobb lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
The Omen misses with some punches.
The Omen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Omen scores with a shoulder strike.
Cobb misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Omen.
The Omen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Omen.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
The Omen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cobb makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cobb scores with a shot to the side of The Omen's head. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cobb.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Omen.
The Omen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cobb backwards. #BC2#
The Omen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cobb looks to land a right hand but The Omen moved out of range.
The Omen closes the distance but Cobb moves to the side
and Cobb counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC#
The Omen is rocked!
The Omen throws a lazy uppercut
and Cobb counters with a huge left! The Omen is in big trouble! He's backing up but Cobb isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save The Omen from any more damage. A dominating finish by Cobb!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marciano Cobb!
Marciano 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.

 

Event: EMP Papadopoulos Vs Scrotum     
Date:   Jun 14, 2019
#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cobb checks a leg kick.
Cobb definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mikhasevich swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cobb counters with a straight right hand.
Mikhasevich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cobb moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mikhasevich misses with a leg kick
and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mikhasevich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cobb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cobb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mikhasevich wants to clinch
and Cobb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich throws a solid leg kick but Cobb takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mikhasevich.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cobb! #T1#
Mikhasevich throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Cobb to counter with a crisp jab.
Mikhasevich moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cobb checks a leg kick.
A punch combination from Mikhasevich misses.
Cobb is looking for a counter combo.
We've been informed that Mikhasevich 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 missing with a left hand there. Mikhasevich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cobb takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cobb loads up on a big right hand but Mikhasevich slips the punch.
Mikhasevich fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cobb looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cobb throws an overhand right that lands on Mikhasevich's shoulder, as Mikhasevich tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Mikhasevich throws a shot from downtown. Cobb moves away and avoids it.
Mikhasevich wants to clinch but Cobb slips to the side
and Cobb counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobb throws a body punch but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
Cobb misses with a hook
and Mikhasevich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cobb misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Mikhasevich has closed the distance and engaged Cobb in a clinch.
Mikhasevich tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mikhasevich fails to pull guard.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Mikhasevich.
A shot in the inside from Cobb.
A head punch on the inside from Mikhasevich fails to land.
Mikhasevich blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mikhasevich. #T3#
Cobb blocks an uppercut.
Cobb misses with some punches.
Mikhasevich struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Mikhasevich throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb.
Cobb lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb misses with the head strike.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Mikhasevich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mikhasevich tries to break free but Cobb pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb.
Mikhasevich lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cobb.
Cobb working aggressively here.
Cobb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cobb presses Mikhasevich against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mikhasevich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Mikhasevich can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action.
Cobb misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobb.
Mikhasevich trying to control the position but instead, Cobb has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mikhasevich into the cage.#T4#
Cobb lands an uppercut.
Mikhasevich lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mikhasevich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mikhasevich 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. Mikhasevich gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Marciano Cobb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gennady Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich connects with a leg kick. Cobb looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mikhasevich misses with a combination
and Cobb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mikhasevich throws a leg kick
and Cobb counters with a stiff right hand.
Mikhasevich connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cobb fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mikhasevich looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cobb falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mikhasevich makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marciano Cobb dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mikhasevich closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cobb counters with a straight right hand.
Cobb scores with a nice head shot.
Cobb throws a jab when Mikhasevich was well out of range.
Mikhasevich takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Cobb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich misses with an uppercut
and Cobb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cobb is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mikhasevich misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mikhasevich. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Cobb wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Mikhasevich lands a head shot.
Mikhasevich misses with a hook.
Cobb throwing a counter right hand but Mikhasevich manages to avoid it.
Cobb thuds his right hand into Mikhasevich's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cobb slips a straight right by Mikhasevich.
Cobb is looking to counter punch.
Mikhasevich misses the jab.
Cobb swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mikhasevich throws a lazy right hand but Cobb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cobb appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A slow jab from Mikhasevich misses its intended target.
Mikhasevich tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD#
and Cobb counters with a crisp one two that drops Mikhasevich! Cobb thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mikhasevich to his feet! Mikhasevich is in big trouble!#ROC#
Mikhasevich is rocked!#T2#
Cobb circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Mikhasevich to the canvas! Mikhasevich 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 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marciano Cobb!
After the fight, Marciano 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.

 

Event: EMP Papadopoulos vs Storm     
Date:   May 17, 2019
#R1#
Chen Lo throws a right hand that misses
letting Cobb counter with a right hand.
Cobb connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chen Lo momentarily.
Cobb has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Chen Lo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cobb moves out of range as Chen Lo strikes.
Cobb smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chen Lo misses with a left hand
and Cobb counters with a stiff right hand.
Cobb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chen Lo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobb. Chen Lo does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Chen Lo.
Chen Lo digs a good hook to Cobb's body.
Cobb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chen Lo. #T1#
Chen Lo swinging wildly here.
A little jabbing left from Cobb on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chen Lo lands with a shot to the body.
Cobb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chen Lo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cobb misses the shot to the body.
Cobb punishes Chen Lo's body with a nice straight punch.
Chen Lo scores with a shot to the body.
Chen Lo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
Cobb misses with an uppercut. Chen Lo saw that one coming.
Chen Lo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cobb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chen Lo counters with a series of strikes. Cobb will be more careful next time no doubt.
A jab from Cobb misses.
Chen Lo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chen Lo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left and a right from Chen Lo both land. Nice combination.
Chen Lo misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Cobb misses.
Chen Lo misses with a looping right.
Chen Lo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chen Lo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cobb counters with a left to the body.
Chen Lo is looking to wear down Cobb with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Cobb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chen Lo.
Cobb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo throwing a counter right hand but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Chen Lo takes one to the side of the head.
Cobb takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chen Lo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobb.
Chen Lo misses with an uppercut
and Cobb counters with a stiff right hand.
Chen Lo swinging wildly here.
Despite the aggression on Cobb's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Chen Lo cracks Cobb with an open hand slap.#T4#
Chen Lo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cobb's head.
Chen Lo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No joy there for Chen Lo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cobb wants to counter with a clinch but Chen Lo pushes him away.
Chen Lo swats away the attempt to clinch by Cobb.
A counter left hand to the body from Chen Lo misses its target.
Cobb misses with an uppercut.
Chen Lo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cobb on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chen Lo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timiko Chen Lo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cobb lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Timiko Chen Lo is winning the standup battle so far.
Cobb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chen Lo.
Timiko Chen Lo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobb comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chen Lo misses with an uppercut
and Cobb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Cobb might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Chen Lo has got the better of the exchanges.
Chen Lo just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb unleashes a big counter combination but Chen Lo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cobb throws an off balance right hand
and Chen Lo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cobb takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb slips under a jab.
Cobb let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chen Lo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cobb can do to turn this around?
Cobb misses with a hook.#T1#
Cobb misses with a right hand
and Chen Lo counters with a stiff right hand.
Cobb blocks a jab.
Cobb moves out of range as Chen Lo strikes.
Chen Lo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chen Lo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chen Lo misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Chen Lo misses the target.
Cobb fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cobb displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T2#
Cobb gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chen Lo throws a poor cross that misses
and Cobb counters with a left to the body.
Cobb moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Cobb misses.
Cobb loads up on a big right hand but Chen Lo slips the punch.
A slow jab from Chen Lo misses its intended target.
Cobb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chen Lo was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobb.
Chen Lo lands with a right hand.
Chen Lo misses with a right hand
and Cobb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Chen Lo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chen Lo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cobb lands a glancing blow to the side of Chen Lo's head.
Cobb throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chen Lo.
An attempted straight right counter from Chen Lo misses the target.
Chen Lo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chen Lo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cobb counters with a nice body shot.
Cobb takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cobb misses with a combination #KD#
and Chen Lo counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cobb! Chen Lo lets Cobb back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Cobb is rocked!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chen Lo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Cobb is still on wobbly legs! Can Chen Lo finish him?
Chen Lo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cobb seems to have recovered his senses.
A big right from Cobb misses.
Cobb lands the left hand.
Chen Lo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cobb looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A cross from Chen Lo lands.
Chen Lo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobb.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cobb! But no joy.
Cobb throws a shot to the body.
Chen Lo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marciano Cobb will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Chen Lo throws a lazy right hand but Cobb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chen Lo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chen Lo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobb.
Chen Lo just misses with a punch to the body.
Chen Lo has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Chen Lo throws a hook but Cobb avoids it easily.
Chen Lo moves out of range as Cobb strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen Lo lands with an uppercut that bounces Cobb off the cage and back into range.
Chen Lo misses with a body shot.
Cobb let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Cobb. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Cobb scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chen Lo doesn't seem bothered though.
Chen Lo looks to land a right hand but Cobb moved out of range.
Cobb wants to clinch.
Cobb staying out of range there.
Cobb falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chen Lo counters with a left to the body.
Chen Lo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cobb is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chen Lo with a body shot.#T2#
Cobb throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chen Lo throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobb let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chen Lo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cobb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Chen Lo.
Cobb bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chen Lo misses with a right hand
and Cobb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cobb takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chen Lo cracks a nice hook into Cobb's ribs.#T3#
Cobb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chen Lo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Chen Lo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobb.
A big left from Cobb misses.
The crowd cheers as Cobb lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chen Lo doesn't seem phased though.
Cobb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range. #T4#
Chen Lo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cobb throws a right hand that misses
and Chen Lo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cobb cracks Chen Lo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chen Lo misses with a hook to the body
and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chen Lo throws a body punch but Cobb moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobb connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cobb misses with a straight left.
Cobb lands an overhand right.
Cobb needs to keep his hands up - Chen Lo had a free shot at his head there.

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 Timiko Chen Lo.
Well Chen Lo 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timiko Chen Lo!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Timiko Chen Lo made sure he mentioned Freebok (85% Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: EMP WW Tourney - Round 2     
Date:   Apr 26, 2019
#R1##CL2#
Cobb pushes Storm up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Storm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Storm throws a right hand that misses
and Cobb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slapping body kick lands there for Storm.
Storm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cobb.
Storm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Storm takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Storm misses with the body kick
and Cobb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Storm throws a push kick but Cobb slaps the foot to one side.
Storm scores with a nice strike.
Storm connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cobb scores with a jab. Storm acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storm tries for a takedown but Cobb sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Cobb drives through and clinches with Storm against the cage.
A hook to the body from Storm.
A short right from Storm on the inside.
Cobb lands a right hand that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Storm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Corban Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobb lands with a hook. Storm tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Storm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobb throws out the jab.
Storm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cobb.#T1#
Cobb throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch up but Storm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slow jab from Storm misses its intended target.
Cobb swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cobb scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cobb misses with a hook. Storm ducked under it nicely.
Storm is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cobb sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marciano Cobb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cobb throws a hook to the side of Storm's head but Storm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cobb fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cobb throws a series of punches but Storm avoids them all with ease.
Cobb throws a series of punches but Storm moves out of range.
Cobb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Storm.
Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch but Storm swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Storm throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Storm is looking to chop away at Cobb's legs.
Cobb throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Storm stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cobb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
Storm fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cobb is out of range.
Cobb staying out of range there.
Storm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Cobb misses with a straight right.
Storm tried to counter with a leg kick but Cobb avoided it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cobb throws a jab but it's blocked by Storm.
We've been hearing reports that Storm has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobb walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD#
Storm drives through with a takedown into Cobb's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cobb looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Storm slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Storm throws an elbow but Cobb slips to the side and avoids it well.
Cobb told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Cobb takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Storm works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Cobb wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Cobb tries to buck Storm off but Storm is having none of it.#T3#
Storm tries to move to mount but Cobb blocks the move with his legs.
Cobb wants to get back to his feet.
Storm lands a nice forearm strike.
Cobb is trying to get back to his feet.
Storm scores with punches from side control.
Storm lands an elbow.
Cobb tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Storm looks up at the clock and then as Cobb takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Storm smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Storm lands a nice forearm strike. #T4#
Cobb wants to control but Storm postures up.
Cobb is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ground and pound from Storm seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Storm looks up at the clock and then as Cobb takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Storm smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cobb is trying to buck Storm off.
Storm tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Storm postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Storm working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Storm scoring with punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The strikes coming from Storm are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cobb tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Storm wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corban Storm dominated that round.
That's time! Storm's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Cobb lands with a straight right. Storm didn't see that one coming.
Storm throws a jab but it's blocked by Cobb.
Storm is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cobb sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cobb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Storm counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cobb is trying to control but can't.
Storm trying to control the action but Cobb is working from the bottom.
Cobb is trying to stand.
Nice strikes from Storm there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Storm.
Cobb is positioning himself well to prevent Storm advancing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb blocking the ground and pound attempt from Storm.
Storm is keen to just control but Cobb is a slippery customer.
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. Storm connects with a nice short shot to Cobb's temple. #T1#
Storm scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Storm stops Cobb from getting back to his feet.
Storm scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Storm landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Storm stops Cobb from getting back to his feet.
Storm seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cobb keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Storm 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.
Cobb is refusing to be controlled, as Storm sits in half guard.
Cobb avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Storm.
Cobb wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
Storm trying to control from Cobb's half guard. Cobb has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Storm makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Storm content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cobb wants to stand but Storm is controlling the position.
Corban Storm overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Storm working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Storm tries to free his leg and advance position but Cobb is retaining full guard.
Cobb is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Storm wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Storm manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Storm tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Storm is on top in guard. #REVR#
Cobb wants to stand and escape but Storm is having none of it.
Cobb working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Storm.
Cobb wants to stand but Storm is controlling the position.
Storm loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Storm throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cobb works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cobb avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Storm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cobb can do to turn this around?
Storm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cobb wants to sweep here but Storm controlling him for the moment.
Storm makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Storm won't allow Cobb to get back to his feet.
Cobb is trying to control the position from the bottom. #ES2#
Cobb is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Storm presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Cobb scores with a shot to the side of Storm's head.
Storm lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cobb lands a nice uppercut.
Cobb lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Storm blocks an uppercut.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Storm.
Cobb works on Storm's body with a couple of short punches.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobb working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Storm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Storm fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
Storm thinks about countering with a body kick.
Storm throws a leg kick
and Cobb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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 Corban Storm will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A big right from Cobb misses.
Storm lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Cobb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Storm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobb takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Storm throws a head kick but Cobb moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Cobb.
Cobb swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cobb takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cobb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Storm stuns Cobb with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cobb.
Cobb avoids the body shot from Storm.
A slow jab from Cobb misses its intended target.
Donk. Cobb catches Storm right on the button with a cross.
Cobb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cobb throws an overhand right that lands on Storm's shoulder, as Storm tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
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.
A big left from Storm misses.
Cobb throws a big shot that misses.
Cobb slips a straight right by Storm.
Storm misses with a wild body shot.
Cobb throws a poor cross that misses
and Storm counters with a straight right hand.
Storm closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cobb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Storm.
Storm connects with a jab.#CL2#
Cobb instigates a clinch.
Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Storm. #BC#
Storm manages to break the clinch.
Storm throws a head kick that Cobb semi-blocks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Storm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marciano Cobb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Storm throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobb cracks Storm with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marciano Cobb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Storm throws a leg kick but Cobb moved away.
Cobb swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Storm loads up on a big right hand but Cobb slips the punch.
Storm moves away from the strike by Cobb.
Storm lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cobb at a distance.
Cobb throws a hook to the side of Storm's head but Storm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Storm wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Storm wants to land a leg kick but Cobb is out of range.
Cobb misses with a straight left.
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck for Storm with that takedown attempt.
Storm fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Storm lands with a hook. Cobb tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
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 thows a left - swing and a miss!
Storm with a poor takedown
and Cobb counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corban Storm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cobb throws a looping overhand right but Storm ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Storm scores with a jab to the body.
Storm swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb throws a looping overhand right but Storm ducks down to avoid it.
Storm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from Storm.
Cobb throws out a counter right but Storm avoids it with no problem.
Cobb walks into a stiff left hand from Storm.
Storm has his takedown stuffed
and Cobb counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Storm looks to throw the jab but Cobb is out of range.
Cobb misses with an uppercut.
Cobb getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big right from Cobb misses.
Cobb throws a shot from downtown. Storm moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Cobb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cobb takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cobb misses with a looping left.
Cobb misses with a hook. Storm ducked under it nicely.
Cobb lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Corban Storm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Storm connects with a looping right hand.
Storm is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Storm fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cobb looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Storm fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cobb.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Storm.
Storm connects with a crisp jab.
Cobb moves into range and connects with a jab.
Storm is looking to land body kicks.
Cobb looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cobb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Storm.#TD#
Cobb gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Storm is standing up over Cobb. Cobb looks to escape but Storm dives into side control. #REVB#
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Cobb tries to strike but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corban Storm showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Storm, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corban Storm!

Corban Storm was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: EMP WW Tourney - Round 1     
Date:   Mar 24, 2019
#R1#
Gallagher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobb.
Cobb looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cobb bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gallagher's head backwards.
Cobb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gallagher throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gallagher moves out of range of the strikes.
Gallagher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobb.
An attempted straight right counter from Cobb misses the target.
Gallagher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobb.
Cobb was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gallagher digs a good hook to Cobb's body.
Cobb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gallagher.
Cobb takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gallagher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallagher lands with a shot to the body.
Gallagher throws an off balance right hand
and Cobb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gallagher cracks Cobb with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gallagher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gallagher defending well as Cobb loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Gallagher thuds his right hand into Cobb's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cobb connects with a single shot there.
A low kick from Gallagher misses
and Cobb counters with a nice body shot.
Cobb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gallagher.
Gallagher misses with a double jab.
Gallagher takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Cobb moves into the clinch.#BC#
Cobb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cobb moves out of range of the strikes.
Cobb misses with a straight right.
Gallagher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cobb is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gallagher throws an off balance right hand
and Cobb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cobb lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Gallagher misses.
Cobb lands with an uppercut that bounces Gallagher off the cage and back into range.#T2##CL#
Cobb moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Gallagher manages to break the clinch.
Cobb misses with the combination.
Cobb scores with a three punch combo!
Gallagher misses with a hook.
Gallagher misses with an uppercut
and Cobb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Gallagher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab by Gallagher.
Gallagher motions for Cobb to come forward. Gallagher throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb takes a swing at Gallagher's ribcage but misses.
Cobb loads up on a big right hand but Gallagher slips the punch.
Cobb misses the jab.
A jab lands there for Cobb.#T3#
Cobb with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gallagher gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gallagher throws a hook but Cobb avoids it easily.
Gallagher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gallagher moves out of range as Cobb strikes.
Gallagher fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gallagher misses with a double jab
and Cobb counters with a nice body shot.
Cobb misses with a wild body shot.
Gallagher tries to clinch but Cobb is having none of it.
Gallagher misses with an uppercut.
Cobb throwing a counter right hand but Gallagher manages to avoid it.
Gallagher looks to throw the jab but Cobb is out of range.
The fighters circling - Gallagher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cobb is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A slow jab from Cobb misses its intended target. #T4#
Gallagher misses with a lunging right hand
and Cobb counters with a straight right hand.
Cobb moves in looking to clinch but Gallagher pushes him off.
Frank Gallagher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gallagher throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Gallagher misses.
Cobb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gallagher.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gallagher cracks Cobb with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gallagher misses with a body shot.
Gallagher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobb.
Cobb is looking to counter punch.
Gallagher lands a head shot.
Gallagher tries to bum rush Cobb with a series of wild strikes but Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cobb misses with a hook.#CL#
Cobb closes the distance and clinches.
Cobb lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gallagher misses with an elbow over the top.
Cobb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marciano Cobb dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Gallagher doesn't manage to clinch there - Cobb circles away.
Cobb misses with a looping left.
Gallagher looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gallagher thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gallagher looks to land a right hand but Cobb moved out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cobb.
Cobb scores with the left hand. Gallagher knows he should have avoided that one.
Cobb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gallagher can do to turn this around?
Gallagher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Cobb has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gallagher finds it's way round the side to connect with Cobb's head.
Gallagher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cobb fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gallagher! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb throws the left hand but Gallagher avoids the punch easily.
Gallagher misses with a straight right.
Gallagher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cobb.
Gallagher looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.
Gallagher gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Cobb misses with a hook.
Cobb looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cobb digs a good hook to Gallagher's body.
Gallagher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cobb throwing a counter right hand but Gallagher manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Gallagher gets a clinch.
A short uppercut from Cobb.
Cobb lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gallagher backwards.
Gallagher blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Cobb breaks the clinch.
Gallagher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marciano Cobb is winning the standup battle so far.
Cobb throws a lazy right hand but Gallagher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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.
Cobb connects with a right hand. Gallagher shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
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. #ROC#
Gallagher is rocked!
Gallagher throws a lazy uppercut
and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gallagher is still on wobbly legs! Can Cobb finish him?
Gallagher scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Cobb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gallagher.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gallagher! But no joy.
No joy there for Gallagher, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gallagher drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gallagher avoids the body shot from Cobb.
Cobb fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gallagher on the side of the head.
Gallagher misses with an uppercut
and Cobb counters with a crisp right that sends Gallagher to the canvas! Cobb follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marciano Cobb!
Marciano 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.
Frank Gallagher spoke after the fight, saying '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.'.

 

Event: EMP Toivonen vs Ispa     
Date:   Feb 17, 2019
#R1#
Cobb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wild manages to avoid it.
Cobb just misses with a punch to the body.
Wild lands with a right hand.
Cobb looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cobb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wild dodges the punch combination from Cobb.
Wild misses with an uppercut.
Wet Wild seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wild.
Wild throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobb avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cobb takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cobb takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cobb takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wild throws a hook to the side of Cobb's head but Cobb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wild cracks Cobb with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobb connects with a body shot.
Cobb lands a head shot.
Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wild sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wild's coach down at Men Only. No Liberals ! was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wild's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Wild throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wild tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cobb swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wild throws a body punch but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A lazy left from Wild finds it's target.
Wild needs to keep his hands up - Cobb had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Wild rushes Cobb and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wild misses with a body punch.
Cobb lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Wild fails to land.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobb is trying to break free.
Wild lands with a right to the head.
Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Wild uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb has had enough of the clinch but Wild keeps him there for the moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cobb.
Cobb working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wild.
Cobb lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wild gets through Cobb's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Cobb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wild.
Wild working aggressively here.
Wild gets through Cobb's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wild blocking some punches.
Wild lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land.
Cobb working aggressively here.
Wild misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wild blocking some punches.
Wild blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cobb lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Wild.
Wild lands a body punch.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Wild uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wild misses with a punch to the body.
Wild lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cobb.
Cobb is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wild creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wild lands with a right to the head.
Wild scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Wild. #T3#
Wild lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wild.
Wild misses with the head strike.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cobb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wild blocking some punches.
Cobb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cobb working aggressively here.
Wild fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Wild - that landed with a thud.
Wild softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb.
Wild doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wild doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wild lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Cobb.
Cobb misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Wild fails to land.
Wild misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb is trying to force a seperation but Wild has the dominant position.#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Wild fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Wild on the inside. #BC#
Cobb breaks from the clinch.
Wild connects with the punch.
Wild throws a good cross that connects.
Wild tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cobb paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cobb throws a hook to the side of Wild's head but Wild sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cobb throws a looping overhand right but Wild ducks down to avoid it.
Cobb avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Cobb misses the target.
Cobb thows a left - swing and a miss!
A countering left hand to the body from Wild misses.
A jab from Cobb misses.
Wild tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cobb scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wild throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wild just misses with a punch to the body.
Wild misses with a lunging right hand
and Wild takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wild blocks a jab.
Cobb sets himself, and Wild steps forward looking for the clinch! Cobb avoids it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wet Wild dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Cobb moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cobb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cobb is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wild is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cobb throws a body punch but Wild moves out of range.
Wild cracks a nice hook into Cobb's ribs.
Wild throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cobb counters with a straight right hand.
Wild has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cobb with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wild to score with a decent uppercut.
Wild blocks a jab.
Wild throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cobb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cobb misses with a hook. Wild ducked under it nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cobb darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sloppy strikes from Wild. Those never looked like landing.
Cobb throws a big counter combination but Wild scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Wild as he connects with a hook.
Wild uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobb.
Cobb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No joy there for Wild, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wild has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wild avoids the body shot from Cobb. #T1#
Wild slips under a jab from Cobb.
Wild wants to counter the offense by Cobb and move into the clinch position.
Cobb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wild.
Cobb misses with a hook. Wild ducked under it nicely.
Good exchange - Wild coming out on top.
Wild throws a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from Wild.
Cobb looks to land a left hand but Wild moved out of range nicely.
Wild throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wet Wild seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cobb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wild manages to avoid it.
Wild throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cobb walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wild looks to clinch
and Cobb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cobb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wild misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Wild misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobb.
Cobb is looking to counter punch.
Wild walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wild throws a right hand that misses
and Cobb counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wild ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobb moves away.
Wild swings widly with a right hand
and Cobb counters with a straight right hand.
Wild cracks Cobb with an open hand slap.
Wild misses with a right hand
and Cobb counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cobb throws a body shot but no joy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wild.
Cobb lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A punch combination from Cobb misses.
Wild steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cobb.
Wild throws a right and a left that Cobb avoids nicely.
Cobb scores with a nice strike.
Cobb misses with a looping right.
Decent striking displayed by Wild there.#T3#
A big right from Wild misses.
It looked like Cobb wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cobb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wild.
Wild lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cobb slips a straight right by Wild.
Wild slips a jab from Cobb.
Wild wants to clinch up but Cobb keeps it at a distance.
Cobb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wild.
A jab from Wild misses.
Cobb swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wild lands a glancing blow to the side of Cobb's head.
Wild looks to land a left hand but Cobb moved out of range nicely.
Wild lands a really nice looking cross but Cobb seems unphased.
Cobb connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wild momentarily.
Wild with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cobb swings for the body but Wild moves out of range.
Wild tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wild throws a jab but it's blocked by Cobb. #T4#
Cobb lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Wild misses its intended target.
Cobb thuds his right hand into Wild's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cobb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wild.
A combination from Cobb does no damage.
Wild misses with the combination.
Wild misses with a series of wild punches.
Cobb appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wild misses with a left hand
and Wild takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wild ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Cobb misses with a hook.
Cobb avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wild looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.#CL2#
Wild has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wet Wild will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Wild misses with a hook. Cobb ducked under it nicely.
Cobb ducks under a wild hook from Wild.
Wild misses with a wild combination.
Wild bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Cobb.
Cobb takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wild lands a nice hook to Cobb's body. Cobb takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cobb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wild.
Wild lands a jab to the nose.
Wild throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cobb counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wild takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cobb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wild.
A little feinted left hand from Cobb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
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.
Wild takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cobb slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Cobb.#T1#
Wild throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cobb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice combination there by Wild.
Cobb stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wild throws the left hand but Cobb avoids the punch easily.
Wild fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cobb looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cobb slips under a jab.
Cobb swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wild looks to land a right hand but Cobb moved out of range.
Cobb misses with an uppercut. Wild saw that one coming.
Cobb scores with a hook to the body. Wild takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wild misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Cobb misses the target.
Wild uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobb.
Cobb takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wild bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cobb's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wild throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Cobb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wild needs to keep his hands up - Cobb had a free shot at his head there.
Marciano Cobb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wet Wild is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Cobb throws a right hand that Wild ducks under and follows up with a left that Wild also avoids with ease.
It seemed like Wild was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wild thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wild will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cobb staying out of range there.
Cobb gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good standup being displayed there by Cobb as he connects with a hook.
Wild throws an off balance right hand
and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cobb bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wild's head backwards.
Wild scores with a hook to the body. Cobb takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wild misses with a right hand
and Cobb counters with a straight right hand.
Cobb throws a shot to the body.
Wild 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 tests Wild's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wild throws a hook to the side of Cobb's head but Cobb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Cobb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wild was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobb.
Wild defending well as Cobb loads up on a big left hand.
Wild moves away from the strike by Cobb.
Cobb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wild.
It looked like Cobb was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wild slips a jab from Cobb.
Wild lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wild.
Wild blocks a jab.
Cobb throws a hook but Wild avoids it easily.
Wild misses with the combination.
Cobb drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cobb throws a big shot that misses.
Wild's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wild duly obliges. #T4#
Cobb sizes up Wild with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wild ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wild scores with a body shot.
Wild uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobb.
Wild connects with a single shot there.
Cobb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wild.
A little feinted left hand from Cobb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wild bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wild 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 avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cobb is looking to counter punch.
Wild misses with a hook. Cobb ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wild tries to bum rush Cobb with a series of wild strikes but Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wild throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cobb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wild misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wet Wild.
Well Wild 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wet Wild!

An out of breath and clearly excited Wet Wild thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: EMP Bush vs Yoshida     
Date:   Jan 25, 2019
#R1#
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marciano Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith tries a low kick but Cobb avoids it.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobb.
Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Cobb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Cobb swinging wildly here.
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
Smith slips under a jab from Cobb.
Smith scores with a hook.
Cobb throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
It looked like Smith was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cobb.
Cobb checks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Cobb.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cobb throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Cobb's head but Cobb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith thuds his right hand into Cobb's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cobb thows a left - swing and a miss!
A bone on bone clash there as Cobb blocks the leg kick.
Cobb dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Cobb jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cobb's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cobb duly obliges.
Cobb fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith digs a good body shot into Cobb's ribs.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Cobb moved out of range.
Cobb throws a counter combo.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Cobb saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cobb takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cobb on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A punch combination from Cobb misses. #T2#
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Cobb scores with a punch to the head.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Cobb connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Cobb gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice body punch from Cobb.
Cobb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice body punch from Cobb.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cobb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cobb misses with an uppercut.
Cobb looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Cobb throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Cobb misses with an uppercut
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cobb is looking to clinch.
Cobb comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Cobb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Cobb moves out of range of the leg kick from Smith.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Cobb's head but Cobb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Cobb takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Cobb working aggressively here. #BC2#
Cobb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smith swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Cobb looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Cobb's front leg but catches the back leg as Cobb tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Cobb clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Cobb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith scores with a head kick. Cobb tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cobb moves out of range of the leg kick from Smith.
Cobb lands a two punch combo.
Cobb throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith lands a nice hook to Cobb's body. Cobb takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cobb lands a nice shot to the body.
Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A swing and a miss from Cobb.
Cobb throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
As Cobb backs away, Smith returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Cobb bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marciano Cobb will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cobb lands a right hook to the body.
Cobb tries to clinch
and Smith counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cobb misses with a two punch combination.
Cobb blocks a head kick by Smith.
Marciano Cobb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobb.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Cobb on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cobb bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Cobb forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cobbs head.
Cobb misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Cobb manages to break the clinch.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Cobb moves out of range easily.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Cobb.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cobb on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobb.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Cobb throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Smith misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb unleashes a big counter combination but Smith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith scores with a hook.
Cobb takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cobb misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith throws a body punch but Cobb moves out of range.
Smith throws a low kick but Cobb avoids it.
Cobb throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Cobb lands with a cross.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Cobb walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smith duly obliges. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith staying out of range there.
Cobb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Cobb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cobb swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Cobb slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Cobb swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cobb misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
That kick from Smith tenderised Cobb's leg. Cobb is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Cobb.
It looks like Smith has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Cobb looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.#T3#
The crowd cheers as Cobb lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Cobb throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
A jab from Smith misses.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Cobb throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cobb misses with a straight left.
Cobb throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cobb rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good leg kick by Smith there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cobb looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobb.
Smith fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cobb just manages to avoid it.
Cobb looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobb.
Cobb bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.#T4#
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cobb throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
A lazy left from Cobb finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobb looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Cobb loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith throws a series of punches but Cobb moves out of range.
As Smith backs off Cobb throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
Cobb throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
Cobb throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith is looking to counter with head kicks.
Cobb misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Cobb checks a low kick from Smith.
Cobb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cobb shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smith eats them both and turns towards Cobb to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cobb slips a straight right by Smith.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Cobb avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marciano Cobb will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cobb throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Cobb looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cobb lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith lands a jab to the head.
Cobb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith jabs Cobb right on the nose. Cobb blinks but takes it well.
Cobb moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Cobb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Cobb checks a leg kick nicely.
As Smith backs off Cobb throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
Smith tests Cobb's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Cobb rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobb misses with a punch to the body.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cobb lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Smith tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Cobb.
A shot in the inside from Cobb.
Cobb's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cobb or not. #BC2#
Cobb manages to break the clinch.
Cobb takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL2#
Cobb drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Cobb tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Cobb works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Smith lands a left hand.
Cobb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cobb takes a shot to the head.
Cobb working aggressively here.
Cobb working aggressively here.
Smith tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cobb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobb lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it. #T2#
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cobb lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Cobb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cobb darts in trying to clinch
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
A little jabbing left from Cobb on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith throws the left hand but Cobb avoids the punch easily.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Smith slips under a jab.
Cobb throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Cobb fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
Smith looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cobb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith is looking to chop away at Cobb's legs.
Cobb misses the jab.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobb.
Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Smith delivers a nice body kick.
Smith 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 Smith is just out of range.
Cobb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith throws a jab when Cobb was well out of range.
Cobb connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobb.
Cobb misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Marciano Cobb is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
A lazy left from Cobb finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cobb throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Cobb is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.
Joe Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Cobb.
Cobb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Cobb takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cobb just manages to avoid it.
Cobb cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobb is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smith tries to move into range but Cobb moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith throws a low kick but Cobb avoids it.
Smith throws a body punch but Cobb moves out of range.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marciano Cobb.
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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marciano Cobb!

A very excited looking Marciano 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.

 

Event: EMP Openweight Round 3     
Date:   Dec 29, 2018
#R1#
The fighters circling - Cobb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Graves throws a shot from downtown. Cobb moves away and avoids it.
Jab from Cobb.
Cobb misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Graves throws the left hand but Cobb avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cobb! But no joy.
Graves looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Cobb closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Graves.
Graves tries a knee to the head but Cobb blocks it.
Cobb lands a right hand that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Cobb misses with the head strike.
Cobb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Graves lands a nice uppercut.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Graves landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobb lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cobb tries to work over Graves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Graves misses with a knee to the head.
Cobb misses with the head strike.
Graves scores with a shot to the side of Cobb's head.
Cobb lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Graves takes a shot to the head.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow. #BC2#
Cobb breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Cobb.
Cobb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Graves.
Graves has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Graves fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Graves swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Graves throws an off balance right hand
and Cobb counters with a left and a right that stings Graves.
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.
Cobb will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Cobb throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A jab from Graves misses.
Graves misses the body punch
and Graves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Cobb clinches up against the cage.
Cobb scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Graves.
Graves tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it.
Cobb struggles to land a body shot inside as Graves controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves.
Cobb has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Graves seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cobb can turn it around.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Graves.
Graves is leaning against Cobb and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cobb misses with the head strike.
Cobb working aggressively here.
Cobb is working Graves over against the cage.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Cobb blocks an uppercut.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves.
Graves crunches a lovely knee into Cobb's ribcage.
A short uppercut from Graves.
Graves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Graves tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it.
Graves lands a knee to the body.
Cobb looks winded!
Graves lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Graves.
A right handed body shot lands from Graves.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Graves slowing the pace effectively.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Graves.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Graves.
Graves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graves lands a nice shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Graves tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Graves misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Graves lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb.
Cobb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Graves.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cobb.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Graves working aggressively here.
Graves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graves lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Graves misses with some punches.
Cobb blocking some punches.
Graves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marciano Cobb will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cobb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Decent striking displayed by Graves there.
Cobb throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Graves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Graves tries to clinch there but Cobb circles away.
Cobb misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves lands a nice shot that snaps Cobb's head back.
Cobb throws a shot from downtown. Graves moves away and avoids it.
A nice combination there by Cobb.
A telegraphed right hand from Graves misses the target. #T1#
Graves lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cobb circles away quickly and effectively.
Cobb misses with a left hand
and Graves counters with a nice body shot.
Graves stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Graves is looking to clinch but Cobb is avoiding it.
Cobb misses with a double jab.
Graves digs a good body shot into Cobb's ribs.
Cobb is breathing heavily.
Graves throws a looping overhand right but Cobb ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Cobb misses.
Graves throws a big shot that misses.
Graves moves out of range as Cobb strikes.#CL#
Graves clinches up against the cage.
Cobb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land. #T2#
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Graves gets through Cobb's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Graves working aggressively here.
Cobb has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nick Graves has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Graves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb blocks a body shot from Graves.
Graves blocking some punches.
Graves lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves lands an uppercut.
Cobb lands a hook that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Cobb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Graves misses with a body punch. #T3#
Cobb misses with the head strike.
Cobb tries to work over Graves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graves scores a nice knee to the body.
Cobb wants to break free but Graves has control.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cobb misses with some punches.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cobb working aggressively here.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobb scores with a nice hook to the head.
Graves lands a body punch in the clinch.
Graves lands with a short shot to the head.
Graves lands with a light punch inside.
Graves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cobb takes a shot to the head.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Graves.
Graves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb. #T4#
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cobbs head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Graves.
Nice body punch from Graves.
A right handed body shot lands from Graves.
Graves scores with a shot to the side of Cobb's head.
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Graves lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Graves. #ROC#
Cobb is rocked!
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cobb is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
Graves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cobb blocks a body shot from Graves.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Graves misses with some punches.
Graves working aggressively here.
Cobb seems to have recovered his senses.
Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Graves.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Graves.
Graves lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Graves dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Cobb takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Graves staying out of range there.
Cobb takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cobb swats away the attempt to clinch by Graves.
Cobb misses with a shot to the body
and Cobb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
Graves tries to bum rush Cobb with a series of wild strikes but Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marciano Cobb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Cobb does no damage. #CL#
Graves rushes Cobb and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
Cobb blocking some punches.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cobb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Graves on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Graves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Graves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cobb blocking some punches.
A knee to the head by Graves.
Cobb working aggressively here.
Cobb misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land.
Graves blocking some punches.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves blocking some punches.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves cracks Cobb with a nice body shot.
Cobb takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Cobb is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Graves has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Cobb - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Graves, and another! Cobb is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Nick Graves!

 

Event: TGC 82     
Date:   Nov 24, 2018
#R1#
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith feints a counter leg kick.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Cobb counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Cobb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cobb.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Cobb misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Cobb sets himself, and Smith steps forward looking for the clinch! Cobb avoids it this time.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Cobb throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith throws a jab when Cobb was well out of range.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Cobb moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith lands a body shot.
Joe Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Cobb looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well. #T1#
Cobb moves away from the strike by Smith.
We've been informed that Smith 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.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cobb doesn't seem phased though.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cobb.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Cobb steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Cobb off balance momentarily.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cobb's hands.
Smith thows a leg kick but Cobb checks it
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cobb throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cobb misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cobb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobb looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith throws a series of punches but Cobb avoids them all with ease.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Cobb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cobb throws a big shot that misses.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cobb circles away quickly and effectively.
Cobb looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.#CL2#
Smith drives through and clinches with Cobb against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cobb gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T3#
Smith pushes Cobb back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb.
Cobb lands with a left to the head.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Smith.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobb.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith prevents a body shot from Cobb.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Cobb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith misses with some punches.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Cobb working aggressively here.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Cobb scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cobb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cobb misses with the head strike.
Smith misses with some punches.
Cobb lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cobb lands with a left to the head.
Smith tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joe Smith will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Smith with a hook.
Cobb checks a low kick from Smith.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Cobb swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith throws a body punch but Cobb moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Cobb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith fakes the leg kick and cracks Cobb in the body.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Cobb counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Smith.
A right hand to the body from Smith. #T1#
Cobb struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Cobb blocking some punches.
Cobb lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Cobb blocking some punches.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Cobb lands a body punch.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Cobb.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb.
Marciano Cobb has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it.
Cobb struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cobb.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
A body shot lands from Smith.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobb lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith misses with some punches. #T2#
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Cobb's ribcage. Cobb let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Cobb.
A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Smith.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cobb.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cobb lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Smith.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cobb creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cobb blocking some punches.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Cobb scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cobb misses with some punches.
Cobb cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Cobb cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Cobb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action.
Cobb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Cobb blocking some punches.
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Cobb on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Cobb.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cobb lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cobb lands an uppercut.
Cobb lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Cobb - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Smith. #T4#
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobb scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb.
Cobb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cobb misses with a body punch.
Cobb tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cobb lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb working aggressively here.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb.
Smith cracks Cobb with a nice body shot.
Cobb blocks an uppercut.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
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 Marciano Cobb will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Cobb moves out of range easily.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big right from Cobb misses.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cobb!
Cobb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind Cobb 's knee.
Cobb is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cobb throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
Cobb misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Cobb saw that one coming.
Cobb takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith jabs Cobb to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cobb keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cobb paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Cobb.
Smith throws a front kick aimed at Cobb's knee but Cobb avoids it well.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Cobb's shoulder, as Cobb tries to avoid the shot.
Cobb is looking for a counter combo.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobb stalks Smith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith's face. Smith staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobb wants to clinch.
Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Cobb went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith moves to clinch but Cobb breaks away
enabling Cobb to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith blocks a jab.
Marciano Cobb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cobb scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Cobb swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith digs a good body shot into Cobb's ribs.#T3#
Smith 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.
Smith lands with a kick to the ribs.
Smith tries to clinch but Cobb moves away
and Cobb counters with a straight right hand.
Smith lands a nice hook to Cobb's body. Cobb takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith is looking to chop away at Cobb's legs.
As Smith looks to move away, Cobb throws a big counter combo but Smith just gets out of the way.
Smith lands a jab to Cobb's midsection.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Cobb is out of range.
Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Cobb takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.#T4#
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Smith raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Cobb counters by clinching up.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Cobb.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Smith.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Joe Smith just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Cobb misses with a few strikes there.
Cobb takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Cobb misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith throws a hook but Cobb avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cobb looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith tries to clinch but Cobb moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Cobb moves out of range of the body kick.
Jab from Smith.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cobb misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Cobb misses the jab.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith digs a good body shot into Cobb's ribs.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
The fighters circling - Cobb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobb throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cobb with a body shot.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Cobb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith stuns Cobb with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cobb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Cobb throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cobb throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2##CL#
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Cobb. Cobb maintains the clinch.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Smith.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith is leaning against Cobb and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action. #T3#
Smith lands a right hand.
Cobb misses with the head strike.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cobb misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
A short right from Cobb on the inside.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cobb is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cobb misses with some punches.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb lands with a light punch inside.
Smith misses with some punches.
Cobb lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cobb working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Cobb's head.
A short uppercut from Smith.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith blocks a body shot from Cobb.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Cobb misses with some punches.
Cobb lands with a left to the head.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Cobb misses with some punches.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Cobb.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Cobb working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Smith.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Joe Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cobb lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith pushes Cobb back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Smith.
A short left from Smith.
A left hand lands to the body for Cobb.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cobb takes a shot to the head.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Cobb's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Cobb blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Cobb working aggressively here.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith gets through Cobb's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Cobb.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Cobb can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Cobb.
Cobb blocks a body shot from Smith.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Cobb lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cobb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cobb lands a body shot.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Marciano Cobb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Smith blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobb working aggressively here.
Cobb lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cobb blocks a body shot from Smith.
A short right from Cobb.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith blocking some punches.
Cobb pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cobb lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith blocking some punches.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Cobb blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith. #T3#
Nice body punch from Smith.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb.
Cobb pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Cobb on the inside.
Cobb working aggressively here.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action.
Cobb lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Cobb lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Smith.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cobb is working Smith over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Cobb.
Cobb lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith lands a body punch. #T4#
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobb scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Cobb.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cobb lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cobb lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Joe Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A shot in the inside from Cobb.
Cobb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marciano Cobb showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smith 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 47:48
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joe Smith!

Joe Smith is the new middleweight champion!
Joe Smith really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that IniTech Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: TGC 76     
Date:   Oct 13, 2018
#R1#
Cobb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gagnon throws out the jab.
Gagnon misses with a left hand
and Cobb counters with a one-two to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gagnon. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobb throws a body punch but Gagnon moves out of range.
Gagnon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at AK Beasties in the buildup to the fight.
Cobb avoids the body shot from Gagnon.
Gagnon shoots for a double leg takedown but Cobb sprawls well. He's pushed Gagnon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cobb moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Gagnon misses the target.
Cobb scores with a shot to the body.
Gagnon misses with an uppercut. Cobb saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb misses with a straight right.
Luc Gagnon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobb connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gagnon's hands.
Cobb throws a jab when Gagnon was well out of range.
Gagnon jabs Cobb right on the nose. Cobb blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gagnon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gagnon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Cobb slips a jab from Gagnon.
Gagnon tries to clinch but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gagnon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cobb lands with a good body shot.
Gagnon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cobb moves out of range as Gagnon strikes.
Cobb now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gagnon tries to move into range but Cobb moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cobb misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gagnon lands with a straight right. Cobb didn't see that one coming.
Gagnon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Gagnon misses its intended target.
Cobb misses with a wild body shot.
Gagnon misses with a looping left.
Cobb slips under a jab.#T2#
Cobb takes one to the chin there.
Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Gagnon is just out of range.
It looked like Gagnon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cobb.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobb misses with the combination.
Marciano Cobb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cobb slips under a jab from Gagnon.
Gagnon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gagnon throws a one two combo. #CL#
Gagnon clinches with his opponent.
A shot in the inside from Cobb.
Gagnon 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. Gagnon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gagnon scores with a nice head shot.
Cobb ducks under a wild hook from Gagnon.
Cobb takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A punch combination from Cobb misses.
Gagnon moves out of range of the strikes.
Gagnon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gagnon connects with a body shot that sends Cobb's belly button to the back.#T3#
Gagnon throws a hook to the side of Cobb's head but Cobb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gagnon dodges the punch combination from Cobb.
Gagnon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Cobb. No joy for Gagnon on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luc Gagnon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gagnon throws a body shot but no joy.
Gagnon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cobb.
Gagnon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cobb sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cobb lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cobb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gagnon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
Gagnon 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 now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cobb with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gagnon slips under a jab.#T4#
Gagnon misses the jab.
Cobb looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Gagnon closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Cobb.
Gagnon misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Cobb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gagnon throws an off balance right hand
and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cobb throws a hook but Gagnon blocks it.
Cobb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gagnon throws out the jab.
Cobb takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gagnon throws a hook but Cobb blocks it.
Gagnon throws a right hand that misses
letting Cobb counter with a right hand.
Cobb scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb misses with a few strikes there.
Cobb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gagnon.
Cobb throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marciano Cobb dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Gagnon thuds his right hand into Cobb's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cobb keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cobb cracks Gagnon with an open hand slap.
Cobb checks a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Gagnon - just one landing.
Cobb lands a nice looking body shot.
Gagnon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gagnon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gagnon is looking to clinch.
Cobb takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb throws a right hand that Gagnon ducks under and follows up with a left that Gagnon also avoids with ease.
Gagnon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gagnon slips under a jab from Cobb.
Gagnon moves to clinch but Cobb breaks away
and Cobb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
A slow jab from Cobb misses its intended target.
Gagnon connects with a body shot that sends Cobb's belly button to the back.
Gagnon cracks Cobb with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gagnon closes the distance and clinches up with Cobb, looking for a takedown. Gagnon pushes Cobb against the cage but Cobb circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marciano Cobb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gagnon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gagnon slips a straight right by Cobb.
Cobb slips under a jab from Gagnon.
Gagnon tries to close the distance and clinch but Cobb swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cobb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Gagnon closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Cobb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gagnon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobb.
Gagnon avoids the body shot from Cobb.
Gagnon fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luc Gagnon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##CL#
Gagnon darts in and clinches Cobb up against the cage.
Cobb misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Cobb manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Cobb misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobb misses with a wild combination.
Gagnon missing with a left hand there. Cobb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gagnon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobb.
It looked like Gagnon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gagnon slips under a jab.
Gagnon cracks Cobb with a good jab.
Cobb lands with a shot to the body.
Cobb slaps away a takedown attempt from Gagnon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cobb looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gagnon shoots in for a double leg but Cobb sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cobb avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
Jab, jab by Gagnon - just one landing.
Gagnon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gagnon slips a jab from Cobb.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cobb.
A bone on bone clash there as Cobb blocks the leg kick.
Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gagnon moves away.
Gagnon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cobb looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gagnon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cobb counters with a straight right hand.
Gagnon misses with a hook.
It seemed like Cobb was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cobb walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gagnon misses with a low kick as Cobb jumps back.
Cobb now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cobb misses with the combination.
Gagnon throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Cobb moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobb fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gagnon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good shot there by Gagnon.
Gagnon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big right from Cobb misses.
Cobb jabs at Gagnon's body.
Gagnon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobb moves away.
A swing and a miss from Cobb.
Gagnon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cobb is fending him off so far but Gagnon persists. Nope, Cobb circles away and we're back to standing.
Cobb moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
Cobb thuds his right hand into Gagnon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gagnon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cobb avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marciano Cobb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Gagnon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobb misses with a body shot.
Cobb misses with a right hand
and Gagnon counters with a stiff right hand.
Cobb throws out a loose jab but Gagnon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb throws the left hand but Gagnon avoids the punch easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Cobb blocks the leg kick.
Cobb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gagnon.
A big left from Cobb misses.
Gagnon slips under a jab.
Gagnon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cobb under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gagnon fails to land the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gagnon. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gagnon is looking to counter punch.
Gagnon misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Gagnon throws an overhand right that lands on Cobb's shoulder, as Cobb tries to avoid the shot.
Gagnon misses with a body shot.
Gagnon misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Cobb was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gagnon tries to clinch but Cobb moves out of range.
Gagnon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobb moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Cobb as he connects with a hook.
Gagnon misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Gagnon misses the target.
Gagnon fails with a takedown attempt.
Cobb scores with a body shot.
Gagnon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sloppy strikes from Cobb. Those never looked like landing.
Gagnon misses with a hook
and Cobb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Cobb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gagnon was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobb.
Gagnon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobb.
Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gagnon moves away.
Gagnon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gagnon.
Cobb appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gagnon misses with a low kick.
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 shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cobb misses with a straight left.
Cobb lands a jab to Gagnon's midsection.
Gagnon misses the shot to the body.
Gagnon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gagnon throws a looping overhand right but Cobb ducks down to avoid it.
Gagnon lands a head shot.
Cobb has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Gagnon throws a lazy uppercut
and Cobb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gagnon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cobb avoids the body shot from Gagnon.
Cobb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Gagnon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cobb throws a series of punches but Gagnon moves out of range.
Gagnon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cobb just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Gagnon misses the target.
Gagnon throws a hook but Cobb blocks it.
Cobb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left and a right from Cobb both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Luc Gagnon has been cut.
Gagnon throws a jab but it's blocked by Cobb.
Gagnon slips under a jab.
Cobb looks to land a combination but Gagnon avoids it well.
No joy there for Gagnon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gagnon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Gagnon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from Gagnon.
Gagnon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gagnon misses with a hook
and Cobb counters with a series of strikes. Gagnon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gagnon misses with a takedown attempt - Cobb sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luc Gagnon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cobb scores with a body shot.
Gagnon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cobb.
Cobb has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gagnon misses with a lunging right hand
and Cobb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gagnon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cobb with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gagnon to score with a decent uppercut.
Gagnon takes one on the button.
Cobb throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gagnon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marciano Cobb really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luc Gagnon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Gagnon takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
Nice takedown defense from Cobb. No joy for Gagnon on that attempt.
Gagnon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cobb scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A shot to the body from Gagnon misses
and Cobb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cobb catches Gagnon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gagnon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cobb swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cobb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gagnon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cobb scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gagnon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cobb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gagnon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gagnon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cobb backs up against the cage.
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!
Gagnon misses with a right hand
and Cobb counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gagnon clobbers Cobb with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Gagnon 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.
Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Gagnon is just out of range.
Gagnon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cobb is out of range and Gagnon settles back down.
Cobb leaves Gagnon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cobb takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
Gagnon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gagnon misses with a straight left.
Cobb ducks under a wild hook from Gagnon.
Gagnon misses with a double jab
and Cobb counters with a straight right hand.
Gagnon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gagnon fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luc Gagnon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Gagnon scores with the left hand. Cobb knows he should have avoided that one.
Gagnon throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobb misses with a looping left.
Gagnon doesn't manage to clinch there - Cobb circles away.
Cobb fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gagnon lands a really nice looking cross but Cobb seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gagnon ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Jab by Gagnon.
Cobb throws a body shot but no joy.
Gagnon walks into a straight right hand from Cobb.
Gagnon throws out a loose jab but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gagnon throws a right hand that misses
and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Cobb jabs Gagnon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cobb slips under a jab from Gagnon.
Sloppy strikes from Gagnon. Those never looked like landing.
Gagnon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cobb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Cobb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cobb throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gagnon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Despite the aggression on Cobb's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cobb looks to throw the jab but Gagnon is out of range.
Gagnon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Donk. Gagnon catches Cobb right on the button with a cross.
Gagnon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cobb throws a right hand that Gagnon ducks under and follows up with a left that Gagnon also avoids with ease.#T4#
Gagnon misses with an uppercut. Cobb saw that one coming.
Gagnon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cobb fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Luc Gagnon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobb just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gagnon dodges the punch combination from Cobb.
Cobb throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cobb dips to his left and cracks Gagnon with an uppercut!
Cobb slips under a jab.
Gagnon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gagnon misses with a hook. Cobb ducked under it nicely.
Cobb looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cobb fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gagnon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marciano Cobb dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Luc Gagnon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Gagnon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cobb jabs at Gagnon's body.
Cobb takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cobb moves out of range of the strikes.
Gagnon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cobb as he jumps to the side.
Gagnon throws a big shot that misses.
Some wild striking there from Cobb.
Cobb blocks a jab.
Cobb now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gagnon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cobb paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gagnon tests Cobb's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gagnon with a poor takedown
and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cobb throws a series of punches but Gagnon avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Gagnon throws a sloppy body shot
and Cobb counters with a three punch combo that has Gagnon backing up. Gagnon nods at Cobb to acknowledge the strikes.
Cobb misses with a double jab.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gagnon. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Gagnon staying out of range there.
Gagnon throws a shot from downtown. Cobb moves away and avoids it.
Cobb ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gagnon throws the left hand but Cobb avoids the punch easily.
Gagnon staying out of range there.
Gagnon misses with a body punch
and Cobb counters with a left to the body.
Cobb avoids the body shot from Gagnon.
Gagnon wants to clinch.
Gagnon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cobb lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luc Gagnon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Gagnon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice jab there from Cobb.
Gagnon scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gagnon looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.
Gagnon throws a poor cross that misses
and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice body punch from Cobb.
Cobb misses with a looping left.
Cobb slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gagnon throws a body shot but no joy.
Gagnon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gagnon takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
Gagnon misses with a looping left.
Gagnon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cobb scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Cobb lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gagnon works Cobb's body with a nice hook.
Gagnon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gagnon or perhaps it was just good defense by Cobb, which made it look bad.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Cobb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gagnon.
Cobb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cobb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cobb swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gagnon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jab by Cobb.
Gagnon lands a jab.
Marciano Cobb is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cobb checks the leg kick nicely there. #T4#
Cobb with a nice cross.
Cobb lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobb lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cobb.
Cobb dips to his left and cracks Gagnon with an uppercut!
Cobb stuffs the takedown attempt from Gagnon. Gagnon gets slowly back to his feet.
Cobb connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gagnon. Gagnon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cobb connects with a body shot.
Gagnon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cobb sprawls well. Cobb wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gagnon gets slowly back to his feet.
Cobb scores with a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marciano Cobb comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 45:50
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marciano Cobb!

Marciano Cobb is the new middleweight champion!
Marciano Cobb bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: TGC 74     
Date:   Sep 22, 2018
#R1#
Cobb looks to throw the jab but Wild is out of range.
A slow jab from Wild misses its intended target.
Cobb went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wild stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cobb, as that shot connected.
Cobb moves out of range as Wild strikes.
Wild scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wild 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.
Sloppy strikes from Wild. Those never looked like landing.
Wild misses with a right hand
letting Cobb counter with a right hand.
Wild throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wild misses with an uppercut.
A jab lands there for Cobb.
The fighters circling - Cobb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobb misses with an uppercut.
Cobb takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cobb misses with an uppercut.
Wild looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cobb walks into a left hand. #T1#
Wild showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cobb.
Wild throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cobb misses with a right hand
enabling Wild to counter with a crisp jab.
Cobb looks to throw the jab but Wild is out of range.
Wild walks into a stiff left hand from Cobb.
Nice defenses there by Wild.
Wild smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wild throws a right hand that Cobb ducks under and follows up with a left that Cobb also avoids with ease.
Wild keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cobb slips a jab from Wild.
Cobb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wild pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wild jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Wild misses.
Cobb went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Cobb scores with a three punch combo!
Wild misses with an uppercut. Cobb saw that one coming.
Wild misses with a combination
and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cobb throws a hook but Wild blocks it.
Wild uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cobb.
Wild ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Wild looks to land a left hand but Cobb moved out of range nicely.
Cobb is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cobb misses with a looping right.
Wild throws a poor cross that misses
and Cobb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cobb misses the jab.
Wet Wild seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Cobb wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cobb getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wild throws a hook but Cobb blocks it.
Wild throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Cobb lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wild misses with a looping left.
Wild lands a slapping body shot.
Cobb is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wild throws a right hand that misses
and Cobb counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wild looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.
Cobb lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wild connects with a nice looking jab.
Cobb throws a looping overhand right but Wild ducks down to avoid it.
Cobb moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wild misses with an uppercut. Cobb saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Cobb misses its intended target.
Wild doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wild connects with a right hand. Cobb shakes it off.
Wild is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobb.
Wild swinging wildly here. #T4#
Wild misses with a double jab.
Cobb misses with a hook.
Cobb stalks Wild and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wild's face. Wild staggers backwards, shaken.
Wild ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Wild digs a good body shot into Cobb's ribs.
Cobb scores with a sloppy right hand. Wild should have avoided that one.
Cobb loads up on a big right hand but Wild slips the punch.
Cobb looks to land a left hand but Wild moved out of range nicely.
Cobb throws an overhand right that lands on Wild's shoulder, as Wild tries to avoid the shot.
Cobb misses with a hook.
Wild throws a hook but Cobb blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wild throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cobb.
Cobb is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wild loads up on a big right hand but Cobb slips the punch.
Wild throws an off balance right hand
and Cobb counters with a stiff right hand.
Wild misses with a looping right.
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 Marciano Cobb will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cobb's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Wild misses the jab.
Cobb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cobb misses with a hook.
Wild throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cobb feints a jab promting Wild to slip. Cobb then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wild slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wild lands with an overhand left.
Cobb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wild.
A right-left combo lands from Cobb.
Cobb throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cobb misses with the combination.
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 his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wild.
Sloppy strikes from Cobb. Those never looked like landing.
Cobb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wild connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Wild throws a hook but Cobb avoids it easily.
Cobb misses with a hook. Wild ducked under it nicely.
Wild misses with a hook.
Wild bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cobb's head.
Wild throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cobb on the side of the head.
Wild throws an off balance right hand
and Wild takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice cross by Cobb.
Wild throws a combination that misses
enabling Cobb to counter with a crisp jab.
Wild throws a lazy uppercut
and Cobb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wild fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cobb lands a body shot.
Wild has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Cobb misses.
Wild dodges the punch combination from Cobb.
Marciano Cobb is winning the standup battle so far.
Wild will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Cobb throws an overhand right that lands on Wild's shoulder, as Wild tries to avoid the shot.
Wild fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Cobb misses with a jab to the body
and Wild counters with a stiff right hand.
Wild takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cobb looks to throw the jab but Wild is out of range.
Wild slips a straight right by Cobb.
Nice cross by Cobb.
Cobb avoids the body shot from Wild.
Nice uppercut there from Wild.
Wild takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cobb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wild misses with a looping left.
Wild ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.#T3#
Cobb throws a nice looking combination but Wild bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wild looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wild works Cobb's body with a nice hook.
Cobb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wild.
Wild ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Wild scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wild fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Wild misses with a right hand
and Cobb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Cobb misses.
Wild looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cobb lands with an uppercut that bounces Wild off the cage and back into range.
Cobb slips a straight right by Wild.
Cobb lands a jab.
Wild misses with an uppercut
and Cobb counters with a stiff right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Cobb. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobb connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Cobb has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wild finds it's way round the side to connect with Cobb's head.
Wild throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cobb throwing a counter right hand but Wild manages to avoid it.
Cobb looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cobb throws a nice looking combination but Wild bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wild throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cobb.
Cobb lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wild connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cobb. Cobb circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cobb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wild moves out of range as Cobb strikes.
Wild looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cobb connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wild lands a nice hook to Cobb's body. Cobb takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cobb misses with a straight right.
Wild throws a poor cross that misses
and Cobb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cobb looks to land a right hand but Wild moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marciano Cobb dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Cobb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cobb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cobb misses the jab.
Wild lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wild takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
Cobb's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cobb duly obliges.
Cobb thuds his right hand into Wild's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wild throws an overhand right that lands on Cobb's shoulder, as Cobb tries to avoid the shot.
Cobb swings widly with a right hand
and Wild counters with a nice body shot.
Cobb takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wild slips under a jab.
Cobb throws a jab when Wild was well out of range.
Cobb missing with a left hand there. Wild was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wild throws a right and a left that Cobb avoids nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wild dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Wild 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.#T1#
Cobb dodges the punch combination from Wild.
Wild showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cobb.
Wild lands a slapping body shot.
Wild swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cobb counters with a one-two to the body.
Wild displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobb throws out the jab.
It seemed like Wild was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wild ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wild. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb throws a right hand that Wild ducks under and follows up with a left that Wild also avoids with ease.
Wild looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wild scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T2#
Wild misses with a body punch
and Cobb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wild throws a jab when Cobb was well out of range.
Cobb slips under a jab from Wild.
An attempted straight right counter from Cobb misses the target.
Cobb connects with a crisp jab.
Cobb on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wild just misses with a punch to the body.
Wild moves away from the strike by Cobb.
Wild slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wild misses with a hook
and Cobb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wild tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from Wild.
Wild ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Wet Wild has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cobb moves out of range of the strikes.
Wild loads up on a big right hand but Cobb slips the punch.
Wild looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Cobb takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wild throws a poor cross that misses
and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wild is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobb.
The fighters circling - Wild throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cobb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cobb lands with a hook. Wild tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wild jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wild throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cobb throws an overhand right that lands on Wild's shoulder, as Wild tries to avoid the shot.
Wild with a nice cross.
Sloppy strikes from Cobb. Those never looked like landing.
Cobb throws a lazy uppercut
and Wild counters with a two punch combo.
Marciano Cobb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobb scores with a three punch combo! #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
Cobb dodges the punch combination from Wild.
An attempted straight right counter from Cobb misses the target.
Wild takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wild throws a right hand that misses
and Cobb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cobb on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wild throws a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Wild throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wild takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
Cobb throws the left hand but Wild avoids the punch easily.
Cobb wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wild lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wet Wild.
Well Cobb has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marciano Cobb!

Marciano 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.

 

Event: TGC 72 Hepple v Kleinschmidt 2     
Date:   Sep 01, 2018
#R1#
Cobb lands with a nice body punch.
Cobb throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Gagnon moves into the clinch.
Gagnon looking for a takedown.
Cobb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cobb scores with a shoulder strike.
Cobb lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Gagnon pulls guard effortlessly.
Cobb wants to stand but Gagnon is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Gagnon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cobb has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gagnon is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cobb wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Gagnon's closed guard. He's half up but Gagnon has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Gagnon pivots and extends the arm, Cobb falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Gagnon! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luc Gagnon!
Luc Gagnon is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Luc Gagnon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: TGC 68: Triple Threat 2     
Date:   Aug 04, 2018
#R1#
Cobb's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mikhasevich under the eye.
Cobb lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mikhasevich backs up against the cage.
Cobb connects with a crisp jab.
Cobb misses the jab.
Mikhasevich is looking for the big counter here.
Mikhasevich doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mikhasevich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cobb.
Cobb misses with an uppercut
and Mikhasevich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cobb jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Cobb moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mikhasevich creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mikhasevich misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Mikhasevich manages to break the clinch.
Cobb connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mikhasevich. Mikhasevich circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cobb definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cobb slips a jab and a cross from Mikhasevich.
Cobb was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mikhasevich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cobb missing with a left hand there. Mikhasevich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Cobb closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Mikhasevich scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mikhasevich has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cobb.
Mikhasevich working hard to break the clinch.
Mikhasevich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Mikhasevich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Mikhasevich.#CL#
Cobb rushes Mikhasevich and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb.
Mikhasevich has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mikhasevich wants to break free but Cobb has control.
Mikhasevich content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mikhasevich lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Mikhasevich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A swing and a miss from Cobb.
Mikhasevich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cobb misses with a lunging right hand
and Mikhasevich counters with a stiff right hand.
Mikhasevich has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cobb finds it's way round the side to connect with Mikhasevich's head. #T2#
Cobb listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobb with a hook.
Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mikhasevich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mikhasevich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mikhasevich takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cobb throws a lazy uppercut
and Cobb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cobb fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mikhasevich looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mikhasevich throws a shot from downtown. Cobb moves away and avoids it.
Cobb feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mikhasevichs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Cobb has closed the distance and engaged Mikhasevich in a clinch.
Mikhasevich is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Mikhasevich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cobb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cobb with a jab.#CL#
Mikhasevich tries to keep at a distance but Cobb has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Mikhasevich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab from Cobb.
Cobb dips to his left and cracks Mikhasevich with an uppercut!
Cobb is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mikhasevich misses with a combination
and Cobb counters with a right hand to the body.
Cobb cracks Mikhasevich with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cobb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mikhasevich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marciano Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobb throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mikhasevich.
Cobb slips under a jab from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Mikhasevich takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mikhasevich takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Mikhasevich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobb.
Mikhasevich gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cobb.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobb works the jab nicely.
Mikhasevich walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cobb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mikhasevich throws out the jab.
Mikhasevich throws a body shot but no joy.
Mikhasevich takes one to the chin there.
Cobb walks into a stiff left hand from Mikhasevich.
Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mikhasevich moves away.
Mikhasevich misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cobb works the jab nicely.
Cobb is looking to clinch.
Mikhasevich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marciano Cobb dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Mikhasevich ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
Cobb catches Mikhasevich with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cobb cracks Mikhasevich with a good jab.
Mikhasevich swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Mikhasevich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Mikhasevich throws a counter combo.
Cobb misses with a hook
and Mikhasevich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mikhasevich throws a hook but Cobb blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobb. Mikhasevich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mikhasevich has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb is looking to clinch but Mikhasevich is avoiding it.
Cobb connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cobb throws a hook to the side of Mikhasevich's head but Mikhasevich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mikhasevich on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mikhasevich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cobb.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Cobb.
Mikhasevich ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Cobb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Cobb closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Mikhasevich breaks from the clinch.
Cobb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mikhasevich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cobb throws out a loose jab but Mikhasevich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Mikhasevich's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A jab from Mikhasevich misses.
No joy there for Cobb, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cobb missing with a left hand there. Mikhasevich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mikhasevich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mikhasevich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mikhasevich moves out of range of the strikes.
Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Mikhasevich scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mikhasevich moves out of range as Cobb strikes.
Mikhasevich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cobb misses with a looping right.
Cobb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobb swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mikhasevich.
Cobb misses with a left hand
and Mikhasevich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mikhasevich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mikhasevich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mikhasevich keeps the fight on the outside.
Mikhasevich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cobb throws a hook to the side of Mikhasevich's head but Mikhasevich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cobb getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cobb lands with an overhand left.
Mikhasevich moves out of range as Cobb strikes.
Cobb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mikhasevich can do to turn this around?#T3#
Cobb misses with a straight right.
A big left from Cobb misses.
Mikhasevich slips under a jab from Cobb.
Cobb lands a lovely overhand right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cobb looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mikhasevich is looking for the big counter here.
Cobb slips under a jab from Mikhasevich.
A punch combination from Cobb misses.
Mikhasevich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cobb circles away quickly and effectively.
Cobb throws a hook but Mikhasevich blocks it.#CL#
Cobb closes the distance and pushes Mikhasevich back into the cage.
Mikhasevich prevents a body shot from Cobb.
Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cobb.
Mikhasevich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mikhasevich.
A head punch on the inside from Mikhasevich fails to land.
Cobb makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Cobb.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mikhasevich wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mikhasevich tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it.
Mikhasevich blocking some punches.
Cobb misses with some punches. #BC2#
Mikhasevich breaks from the clinch.
Marciano Cobb is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Mikhasevich does no damage.
Nice shot by Cobb.
Mikhasevich walks into a jab.
Cobb lands with an overhand left.
Mikhasevich throws a series of punches but Cobb avoids them all with ease.
Mikhasevich gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cobb.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marciano Cobb dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Cobb misses the jab.
Mikhasevich ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Cobb listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mikhasevich swats away the attempt to clinch by Cobb.
Cobb misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mikhasevich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mikhasevich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobb throws out the jab.
Cobb fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Mikhasevich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mikhasevich throws a nice looking combination but Cobb bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Cobb misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich staying out of range there.
Mikhasevich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mikhasevich looks to land a left hand but Cobb moved out of range nicely.
Cobb is looking to counter punch.
Mikhasevich with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cobb to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Cobb throws out a loose jab but Mikhasevich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb misses with a wild body shot.
Cobb fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cobb misses with a right hand
letting Mikhasevich counter with a right hand.
Cobb throws a lazy uppercut
and Mikhasevich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mikhasevich throws out a loose jab but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Cobb.#CL#
Mikhasevich gets tackled into the cage by Cobb. Cobb maintains the clinch.
Mikhasevich tries to break free but Cobb pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Mikhasevich breaks the clinch.
Mikhasevich takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cobb misses with a shot to the body
and Mikhasevich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mikhasevich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mikhasevich scores with a nice strike.
Mikhasevich connects with a jab.
Mikhasevich gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mikhasevich has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cobb looks to land a right hand but Mikhasevich moved out of range.
A nice side step and Mikhasevich releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mikhasevich takes one to the side of the head.
Cobb tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Mikhasevich counter with a right hand.
Cobb swings for the body but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
A jab from Cobb misses.
Cobb throws the left hand but Mikhasevich avoids the punch easily.
Mikhasevich with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cobb to score with a decent uppercut.
Cobb scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T3#
Mikhasevich misses with an uppercut. Cobb saw that one coming.
Cobb fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mikhasevich on the side of the head.#CL#
Cobb gets a clinch.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land.
Mikhasevich blocks an uppercut.
Mikhasevich looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mikhasevich lands a nice uppercut.
Cobb misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mikhasevich is trying to break free.
Mikhasevich tries to circle away but Cobb has him pinned against the cage.
Mikhasevich tries to circle away but Cobb has him pinned against the cage.
Cobb struggles to land a body shot inside as Mikhasevich controls his hands.
Mikhasevich working aggressively here.
Mikhasevich wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cobb has him pressed against the cage.
Mikhasevich is trying to push Cobb away but Cobb has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Mikhasevich breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Cobb, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Cobb. Beautiful body shot.
Cobb throws a body punch but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cobb looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cobb lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobb throws a big shot that misses.
Mikhasevich misses with a straight right.
Mikhasevich walks into a straight right hand from Cobb.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marciano Cobb clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Cobb loads up on a big right hand but Mikhasevich slips the punch.
Cobb looks to land a right hand but Mikhasevich moved out of range.
Cobb fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mikhasevich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mikhasevich avoids the body shot from Cobb.
Mikhasevich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cobb misses with a hook.#CL#
Cobb instigates a clinch.
Mikhasevich misses with a body punch.
Mikhasevich has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mikhasevich is trying to break the clinch but Cobb has him pressed against the cage.
Mikhasevich prevents a body shot from Cobb.
Marciano Cobb has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Cobb.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobb.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cobb.
Mikhasevich blocks an uppercut.
Mikhasevich working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Mikhasevich. #T1#
Cobb lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mikhasevich tries to stall but Cobb uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich prevents a body shot from Cobb.
A right hook to the body lands for Mikhasevich.
Cobb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mikhasevich can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Mikhasevich breaks the clinch.
Cobb swings widly with a right hand
and Mikhasevich counters with a straight right hand.
Cobb lands with an overhand left.
Cobb jabs at Mikhasevich's body.
Mikhasevich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cobb throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mikhasevich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mikhasevich throws a hook to the side of Cobb's head but Cobb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cobb lands with an uppercut that bounces Mikhasevich off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Cobb throws a hook but Mikhasevich avoids it easily.
Cobb throws an overhand right that lands on Mikhasevich's shoulder, as Mikhasevich tries to avoid the shot.
Mikhasevich avoids the body shot from Cobb.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobb tries to clinch up but Mikhasevich circles away and keeps his distance.
Cobb fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cobb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cobb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mikhasevich moves away from the strike by Cobb.
Mikhasevich takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cobb digs a good body shot into Mikhasevich's ribs.
Mikhasevich is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cobb.
Mikhasevich avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Mikhasevich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Cobb lands with a straight right. Mikhasevich didn't see that one coming.
Cobb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mikhasevich manages to avoid it.
Cobb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Cobb.
Mikhasevich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cobb wants to clinch up but Mikhasevich keeps it at a distance.
Cobb misses the jab.
Mikhasevich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Cobb misses.
Mikhasevich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Mikhasevich throws out a counter right but Cobb avoids it with no problem.
Mikhasevich avoids the body shot from Cobb. #T4#
Cobb looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cobb throws a shot from downtown. Mikhasevich moves away and avoids it.
Cobb misses with the combination.
Cobb throws a right hand that misses
and Mikhasevich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mikhasevich throws a lazy right hand but Cobb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cobb lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobb misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Mikhasevich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mikhasevich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobb throws out the jab.
Mikhasevich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice shot by Cobb.
Mikhasevich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cobb throws a poor cross that misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marciano Cobb had his way with Gennady Mikhasevich in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Mikhasevich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cobb.
Cobb cracks Mikhasevich with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mikhasevich loads up on a big right hand but Cobb slips the punch.
Cobb tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cobb wants to clinch up but Mikhasevich keeps it at a distance.
Cobb is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A shot to the body from Cobb misses
enabling Mikhasevich to counter with a crisp jab.
Cobb connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb blocks a jab.
It looked like Cobb wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cobb moves away from the strike by Mikhasevich.
Cobb appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cobb scores with a body shot.
Cobb throws a lazy uppercut
and Mikhasevich counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Cobb scores with a punch to the head.
Cobb connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mikhasevich's hands.
Cobb scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mikhasevich misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cobb connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cobb feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mikhasevichs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cobb throws a jab when Mikhasevich was well out of range.
Cobb throws a hook but Mikhasevich avoids it easily.
Mikhasevich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cobb misses with an uppercut
letting Mikhasevich counter with a right hand.
Mikhasevich misses with a hook.
Nice body punch from Cobb.
Cobb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Mikhasevich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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 is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cobb moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cobb just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mikhasevich! But no joy.
Mikhasevich walks into a straight right hand from Cobb.
Mikhasevich walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mikhasevich shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cobb moves away from the strike by Mikhasevich.
Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mikhasevich moves away.#T3#
Cobb lands a lovely overhand right.
Mikhasevich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cobb moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cobb smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobb takes one to the side of the head.
Mikhasevich fails to land with a series of punches.
Mikhasevich takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Cobb moves into the clinch successfully.
Mikhasevich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cobb tries to work over Mikhasevich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mikhasevich is trying to maintain a safe position but Cobb gets an underhook and turns Mikhasevich into the cage.
Marciano Cobb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC2#
Mikhasevich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Mikhasevich throws a right hand that Cobb ducks under and follows up with a left that Cobb also avoids with ease.
Mikhasevich misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mikhasevich misses with an uppercut
and Mikhasevich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mikhasevich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cobb with a hook.
Cobb throws a right hand that misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a straight right hand.
Mikhasevich takes one to the chin there.
Mikhasevich takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cobb misses with a shot to the body
and Mikhasevich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Cobb looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marciano Cobb!

Marciano Cobb retains his middleweight title!
Marciano 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.

 

Event: TGC 64: Hepple vs Melodies     
Date:   Jul 07, 2018
#R1#
Cobb throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gagnon defending well as Cobb loads up on a big left hand.
Gagnon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Gagnon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cobb throws an overhand right that lands on Gagnon's shoulder, as Gagnon tries to avoid the shot.
Cobb moves away from the strike by Gagnon.
Cobb misses with a straight right.
Cobb throws a hook but Gagnon blocks it.
Gagnon is looking to counter the offense by Cobb and move into the clinch.
Cobb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gagnon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cobb looks to land a right hand but Gagnon moved out of range.
Gagnon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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.
Gagnon moves out of range of the strikes.
A lazy left from Cobb finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gagnon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cobb cracks Gagnon with a good jab.
Gagnon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Gagnon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gagnon staying out of range there.
Cobb scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Cobb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gagnon.
Cobb on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gagnon looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.
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 misses with a hook. Gagnon ducked under it nicely.
A combination from Gagnon does no damage.
Cobb moves out of range as Gagnon strikes.
Gagnon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cobb at a distance.
Gagnon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobb.
Gagnon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD#
Gagnon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobb keeping hold of Gagnon's head, controlling as best he can.
Gagnon stops Cobb from getting back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cobb is trying to stand up here but Gagnon is controlling him well. #T2#
Gagnon is looking to advance position but Cobb won't allow it. #SUB#
Gagnon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cobb is just riding it out for now. Gagnon eventually gives up the hold.
Cobb is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Gagnon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gagnon passes to full mount! #T3#
Gagnon is looking to work his way around to Cobb's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Gagnon controlling from mount.
Cobb really wants to buck Gagnon off and get back to his feet. #SUB#
Gagnon working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gagnon avoids the attempt from Cobb to control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gagnon won't let Cobb get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #SUB#
Gagnon moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Cobb has worked his arm free - good work by Cobb!
Cobb wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cobb struggling a bit here.
Cobb stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Gagnon trying to control the action but Cobb is working from the bottom.
Cobb is trying to buck Gagnon off.#SUB#
Gagnon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cobb, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Gagnon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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 Luc Gagnon 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#
Cobb misses with a hook. Gagnon ducked under it nicely.
Cobb slips under a jab.
Cobb takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gagnon looks to throw the jab but Cobb is out of range.
Cobb drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gagnon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cobb blocks a jab.
Cobb ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gagnon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gagnon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobb loads up on a big right hand but Gagnon slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb throws the left hand but Gagnon avoids the punch easily.
Cobb just misses with a punch to the body.
Gagnon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Cobb scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gagnon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cobb.#CUT2#
It looks like Luc Gagnon has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gagnon. #T1#
Cobb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gagnon.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cobb! But no joy.
Gagnon misses with a hook. Cobb ducked under it nicely.
Marciano Cobb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gagnon lands a jab.
Cobb keeps the fight on the outside.
Gagnon fails to land with a series of punches.
Cobb paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cobb digs a good body shot into Gagnon's ribs.
Cobb defending well as Gagnon loads up on a big left hand.
A left lands for Cobb.
Cobb throws a jab but it's blocked by Gagnon.
Cobb looks to land a left hand but Gagnon moved out of range nicely.
Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gagnon moves away.
Cobb throws a hook but Gagnon avoids it easily.
Cobb will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab, jab by Gagnon - just one landing. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gagnon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Cobb misses.
Gagnon swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Marciano Cobb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Gagnon misses.
Gagnon lands with an uppercut that bounces Cobb off the cage and back into range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobb. Gagnon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gagnon feinted with a counter takedown.
Gagnon with a poor takedown
and Cobb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cobb swinging wildly here.
Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Gagnon is just out of range.
Cobb tests Gagnon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cobb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Gagnon misses the target.
Gagnon is looking to clinch but Cobb is avoiding it.
Cobb doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gagnon misses with a body shot.
Gagnon misses the shot to the body.
Cobb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Gagnon moves out of range as Cobb strikes.
Gagnon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cobb counters with a right hand to the body.
Cobb staying out of range there.
Cobb staying out of range there.
Gagnon misses with a straight right.
Gagnon thuds a left hand into Cobb's body.
Gagnon misses the shot to the body.
Gagnon throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobb. Gagnon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gagnon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cobb counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Gagnon is just out of range.
Cobb scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gagnon doesn't seem bothered though.
Gagnon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gagnon ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Gagnon swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gagnon slips under a jab.
Gagnon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Cobb lands a really nice looking cross but Gagnon seems unphased.
Cobb throws out a powerful jab.
Gagnon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gagnon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobb moves away.
Cobb fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gagnon slips a jab and a cross from Cobb.
Cobb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gagnon.
Cobb slips under a jab from Gagnon.
Cobb throws a right and a left that Gagnon avoids nicely.
Gagnon misses the shot to the body.
Cobb tests Gagnon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gagnon just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb misses with a hook. Gagnon ducked under it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Cobb. No joy for Gagnon on that attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gagnon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Cobb thuds a left hand into Gagnon's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marciano Cobb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luc Gagnon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Cobb wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gagnon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobb.
Cobb scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gagnon in his tracks.
Nice defenses there by Gagnon.
Gagnon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gagnon scores with a body shot.
Gagnon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobb.
Cobb clobbers Gagnon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gagnon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gagnon misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cobb throws a series of punches but Gagnon avoids them all with ease.
Gagnon misses with a straight left.
Gagnon throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cobb! But no joy.
Gagnon blocks a jab.#T1#
Gagnon lands a jab.
Gagnon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gagnon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fighters circling - Cobb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cobb's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gagnon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cobb scrambles back to his feet.
Gagnon lands a nice shot that snaps Cobb's head back.
Gagnon scores with a nice head shot.
Gagnon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gagnon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cobb throws a nice looking combination but Gagnon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Gagnon misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Gagnon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cobb pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Cobb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gagnon was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobb.
Gagnon feinted with a counter takedown.
Cobb lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gagnon at a distance.
Nice jab there from Cobb.
Gagnon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cobb misses with a hook. Gagnon ducked under it nicely.
Cobb lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cobb connects with a right hand. Gagnon shakes it off.
Gagnon tries to clinch up but Cobb circles away and keeps his distance.
Cobb loads up on a big right hand but Gagnon slips the punch.
Gagnon misses with a straight left.
Gagnon misses with a hook. Cobb ducked under it nicely.
Cobb throws an off balance right hand
and Gagnon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gagnon dives in and grabs Cobb's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cobb pushes down on Gagnon's head and hops out.
A nice side step and Cobb releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gagnon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cobb throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gagnon.
Gagnon takes one to the side of the head. #T3#
Gagnon connects with a crisp jab.
Cobb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gagnon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gagnon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gagnon takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
Cobb keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cobb just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab from Gagnon.
Cobb misses with a straight left.
Gagnon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gagnon cracks Cobb with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gagnon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cobb is fending him off so far but Gagnon persists. Nope, Cobb circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luc Gagnon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gagnon slips under a jab from Cobb.
Cobb swings for the body but Gagnon moves out of range.
Gagnon slips a jab and a cross from Cobb.
Gagnon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cobb gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gagnon.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Cobb misses.
Gagnon throws a poor cross that misses
and Cobb counters with a stiff right hand.
Gagnon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cobb to score with a decent uppercut.
Cobb lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cobb throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gagnon.
Cobb darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gagnon lands with an uppercut that bounces Cobb off the cage and back into range.
Gagnon slips a jab and a cross from Cobb. #TD#
Gagnon drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gagnon content to stall in guard here.
Cobb preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gagnon passes into half guard.
Gagnon is looking to advance position but Cobb won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Marciano Cobb just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Luc Gagnon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Cobb misses with an uppercut.
Gagnon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cobb momentarily.
Gagnon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gagnon lands with a shot to the body.
Cobb connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cobb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gagnon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gagnon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobb.
Gagnon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gagnon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cobb sizes up Gagnon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gagnon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cobb's head.
Gagnon takes one to the side of the head.
Gagnon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gagnon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobb takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gagnon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Gagnon closes the distance and clinches up with Cobb, looking for a takedown. Gagnon pushes Cobb against the cage but Cobb circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cobb moves out of range of the strikes.
Cobb swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gagnon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big right from Gagnon misses.
Cobb moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cobb works the jab nicely.
Gagnon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gagnon throws a body punch but Cobb moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Gagnon misses the target.
Gagnon throws a hook but Cobb blocks it.
Cobb throws a shot from downtown. Gagnon moves away and avoids it.
Cobb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gagnon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A combination from Gagnon does no damage. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Cobb darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cobb fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gagnon misses with a wild body shot.
Cobb on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cobb throws a hook but Gagnon blocks it.
Gagnon is looking to counter punch.
A combination from Cobb does no damage.
Cobb fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gagnon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cobb looks to throw the jab but Gagnon is out of range.
Gagnon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cobb.
Cobb lands with a right hand.
Gagnon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cobb takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gagnon slips a jab from Cobb.
Gagnon swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range. #T3#
A big left from Cobb misses.
Cobb misses with the combination.
Cobb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gagnon.
Gagnon needs to keep his hands up - Cobb had a free shot at his head there.
Gagnon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Cobb scores with a body shot.
Gagnon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobb.
Gagnon misses with a series of wild punches.
Gagnon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Gagnon looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.
Gagnon moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Gagnon finds it's way through Cobb's defenses.
Gagnon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cobb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Gagnon misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gagnon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Despite the aggression on Cobb's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cobb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gagnon.
Cobb stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cobb wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luc Gagnon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gagnon moves out of range as Cobb strikes.
Cobb lands with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cobb loads up on a big right hand but Gagnon slips the punch.
No joy there for Cobb, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gagnon walks into a jab.
Cobb misses with an uppercut. Gagnon saw that one coming.
Gagnon is looking for a counter combo.
Cobb avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gagnon slips a straight right by Cobb.
Gagnon throws a lazy right hand but Cobb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gagnon connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marciano Cobb dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Luc Gagnon's cut.
That's time! 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 connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gagnon momentarily.
Gagnon misses with a left hand
and Cobb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cobb misses with a series of wild punches.
Gagnon throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Gagnon has closed the distance and engaged Cobb in a clinch.
Gagnon prevents a body shot from Cobb.
Cobb working aggressively here.
Gagnon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gagnon blocking some punches.
Gagnon blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gagnon blocks an uppercut.
Gagnon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Gagnon is working for takedown but Cobb is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short uppercut from Cobb.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gagnon. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land.
Cobb lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gagnon backwards.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Gagnon.
Cobb tries a body shot but Gagnon blocks it.
Cobb tries a body shot but Gagnon blocks it. #BC2#
Cobb breaks the clinch.
Cobb slips under a jab.
A left and a right from Cobb both land. Nice combination.
Cobb lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cobb throws an overhand right that lands on Gagnon's shoulder, as Gagnon tries to avoid the shot.
Gagnon swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gagnon finds it's way round the side to connect with Cobb's head.
Cobb scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circling - Cobb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Gagnon misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobb. Gagnon does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Gagnon misses.
Luc Gagnon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobb avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cobb looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cobb blocks a jab.
Gagnon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gagnon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobb.
Gagnon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gagnon.
Cobb throws a series of punches but Gagnon moves out of range.
Gagnon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from Gagnon.
Gagnon takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
Gagnon cracks Cobb with an open hand slap.
Cobb throws a body shot but no joy.
Gagnon defending well as Cobb loads up on a big left hand.
Gagnon shoots for a double leg takedown but Cobb sprawls well. He's pushed Gagnon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luc Gagnon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cobb stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Gagnon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cobb counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gagnon defending well as Cobb loads up on a big left hand.
Cobb digs a good body shot into Gagnon's ribs.
Cobb fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gagnon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cobb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gagnon.
It seemed like Cobb was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cobb lands with a nice body punch.
Nice defenses there by Gagnon.
Gagnon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gagnon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobb.
Cobb misses with a straight left.
Cobb misses with an uppercut. Gagnon saw that one coming.
Gagnon doesn't manage to clinch there - Cobb circles away.
A shot to the liver by Gagnon. Beautiful body shot.
Cobb throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marciano Cobb is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cobb scores with a sloppy right hand. Gagnon should have avoided that one.
Cobb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gagnon. #T4#
Gagnon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cobb as he avoids it easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gagnon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cobb scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gagnon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cobb at a distance.
Gagnon swings widly with a right hand
and Cobb counters with a series of strikes. Gagnon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gagnon looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.
A slow jab from Cobb misses its intended target.
Gagnon tries to counter with a takedown but Cobb is quick to defend against it.
Cobb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cobb scores with a nice right hand.
Gagnon throws a sloppy body shot
and Gagnon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gagnon throws a lazy right hand but Cobb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cobb catches Gagnon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gagnon cracks a nice hook into Cobb's ribs.
Cobb goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A big right from Gagnon misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marciano Cobb!

Marciano Cobb is the new middleweight champion!
Marciano 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.

 

Event: TGC Crucible 22     
Date:   Jun 20, 2018
#R1#
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice cross by Cobb.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobb.
Cobb cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cobb scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith moves away from the strike by Cobb.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith thinks about countering with a body kick.
Cobb slips under a jab.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Smith moves away from the strike by Cobb. #CL2#
Cobb clinches.
Smith blocking some punches.
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!
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cobb lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.#T1#
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Cobb pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cobb scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Smith.
Cobb blocks an uppercut.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cobb misses with the head strike.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Cobb lands with a left to the head.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cobb works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
Cobb blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Cobb lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards. #BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobb lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
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.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Cobb uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
Cobb throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cobb cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobb.
Smith misses with a hook. Cobb ducked under it nicely.
Cobb misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Smith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Cobb displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cobb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cobb throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith slips under a jab from Cobb.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
A quick step to the side and Smith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Cobb lands with a nice body punch.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Smith slips a jab from Cobb.
Cobb lands a nice shot to the body.
Cobb changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cobb closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Smith misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Cobb clinches. #T4#
Cobb lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
I was talking to Smith's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Cobb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith blocks a body shot from Cobb.
Cobb blocks an uppercut.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Smith. #BC2#
Cobb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cobb takes one to the side of the head.
Cobb throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cobb throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Cobb throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a good, hard body kick but Cobb shrugs it off.
Cobb is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Smith had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cobb looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cobb throws a series of strikes that have Smith backpedaling.
Cobb thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marciano Cobb dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Cobb tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Cobb misses with a straight left.
Cobb works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cobb smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith staying out of range there.
Cobb bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cobb avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cobb throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cobb throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith tries to clinch there but Cobb circles away.
Cobb let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cobb has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobb.
Cobb misses with a looping left.
Cobb looks to land a combination. Smith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throws a hook but Cobb avoids it easily.#T1#
Cobb throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cobb thinking.
Cobb wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith thinks about countering with a head kick.
Cobb tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marciano Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Cobb gets a clinch.
Cobb blocks an uppercut.
Cobb digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Cobb lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cobb.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Cobb.
A short right from Cobb.
Cobb lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobb scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cobb lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cobb lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cobb lands a shot to the body.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smith wants to break free but Cobb has control.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Cobb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Marciano Cobb seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cobb lands a right hand.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Cobb breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Cobb misses.
Cobb keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cobb missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cobb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Cobb's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Cobb cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cobb blocks a head kick by Smith.
Cobb stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cobb misses with a looping left.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cobb lands with a right hand.
Cobb misses with a looping left.
Smith appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A big left from Cobb misses. #CL2#
Cobb closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobb.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Cobb on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobb lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith blocks a body shot from Cobb.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Cobb.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cobb.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Cobb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marciano Cobb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
Cobb jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Cobb. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cobb.
Cobb tries to clinch up.
Smith throws a head kick that half lands.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cobb! But no joy.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Cobb takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith moves out of range as Cobb strikes.
Cobb bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
Cobb swinging wildly here.
Smith appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smith wants to land a leg kick but Cobb is out of range. #T1#
Smith staying out of range there.
Cobb checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smith defending well as Cobb loads up on a big left hand.
Cobb scores with a shot to the body.
Smith tries a low kick but Cobb avoids it.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobb takes a kick to the side of the head.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobb.
Marciano Cobb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cobb looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Cobb avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith clobbers Cobb with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cobb misses with a right hand
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobb throws out the jab. #T2#
A combination from Cobb does no damage.
Smith misses with a leg kick.
Smith throws a body punch but Cobb moves out of range.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Cobb lands with a nice combination. Smith backs away looking to recover.
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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobb doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Cobb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Cobb will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Cobb is out of range.
Cobb throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Cobb's belly button to the back.#T3#
Cobb tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cobb slips a jab from Smith.
Smith swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb lands with an overhand left.
Donk. Cobb catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobb.
Smith thinks about countering with a head kick.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
Donk. Smith catches Cobb right on the button with a cross.
Cobb misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a thumping low kick.
Cobb misses with a straight right.
Cobb throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marciano Cobb is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cobb looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Cobb avoids it.
Smith 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 tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws a quick counter head kick but Cobb was just out of range.
Cobb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Cobb.
Cobb throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobb. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
Smith thinks about countering with a head kick.
Cobb throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cobb lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cobb comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Joe Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Cobb moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marciano Cobb.
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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marciano Cobb!

In his post fight interview, Marciano Cobb started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: GPG 30 Cobb vs Sanchez     
Date:   Apr 25, 2018
#R1#
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Sanchez shoots in and drives through. Cobb sprawls well.
Sanchez throws a poor cross that misses
and Cobb counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobb. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez tries to move into range but Cobb moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sanchez jabs Cobb to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sanchez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cobb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cobb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cobb moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanchez keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Cobb throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but Cobb shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.
Marciano Cobb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Sanchez.
Cobb lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanchez lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Cobb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a jab to the head.
Cobb misses with a series of wild punches.
Cobb connects with a body shot that sends Sanchez's belly button to the back.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut
and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cobb 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.
No joy there for Cobb, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.
Cobb walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sanchez thuds a left hand into Cobb's body.
Cobb scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sanchez doesn't seem bothered though.
Cobb misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab from Cobb.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
We've been informed that Sanchez 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 with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cobb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut lands for Cobb. That snapped Sanchez's head back. #T2#
Sanchez cracks Cobb with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws an off balance right hand
and Cobb counters with a straight right hand.
Cobb lands with an overhand left.
Sanchez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cobb connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sanchez scrambles back to his feet.
Cobb scores with a nice right hand.
Marciano Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobb moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cobb loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
Cobb's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cobb duly obliges. #CUT#
It looks like Jesus Sanchez has been cut.
Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cobb misses with a body shot.
Marciano Cobb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cobb moves out of range of the strikes.
Cobb misses with a hook.
Sanchez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A left and a right from Cobb both land. Nice combination.
Cobb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Cobb lands an overhand right.
Cobb throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Cobb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Cobb connects with a nice looking jab.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobb.
Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cobb appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cobb counters with a nice uppercut.
Cobb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cobb is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice sprawl there from Cobb as Sanchez shoots in.
Cobb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Cobb throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cobb loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
Cobb feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sanchezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.#T4#
Cobb walks into a left hand.
Sanchez's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanchez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cobb ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Sanchez takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
Cobb cracks Sanchez with a good jab.
Cobb looks to land a left hand but Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Cobb thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.
Cobb takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sanchez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cobb.
Cobb lands with a straight right. Sanchez didn't see that one coming.
Cobb avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
Sanchez throws out a counter right but Cobb avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez throws a hook but Cobb blocks it.
Sanchez slips under a jab.
Cobb staying out of range there.
A shot to the body from Sanchez misses
and Cobb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marciano Cobb dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Sanchez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cobb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Cobb ducks down to avoid it.
Cobb connects with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Cobb.
Cobb scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cobb is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Cobb finds it's way through Sanchez's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Cobb moves into the clinch.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobb stops a takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Cobb misses with some punches. #T1#
A short left from Sanchez.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cobb lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
Sanchez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A hook to the body from Cobb.
A right handed body shot lands from Cobb.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cobb.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Sanchez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cobb smiles and moves away.
Cobb displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanchez.
Marciano Cobb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Sanchez.
Cobb throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Cobb does no damage.
Cobb connects with a right hand. Sanchez shakes it off.
Cobb lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb.
Cobb lands a body shot.
Cobb lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Cobb lands a right hand.
Cobb works on Sanchez's body with a couple of short punches.
Cobb can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Cobb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marciano Cobb has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Sanchez manages to pull guard. #SU#
Cobb stands and steps away. Sanchez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sanchez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cobb misses with a straight left.
Sanchez moves out of range as Cobb strikes.#T3#
Cobb looks to clinch
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cobb misses with a two punch combination.
Sanchez takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Cobb has managed to clinch.
Cobb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez is working Cobb over against the cage.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cobb prevents the takedown attempt.
Cobb stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cobb lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cobb lands with a right to the head.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez takes a shot to the head.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb lands with a light punch inside.
Sanchez working aggressively here. #T4#
Cobb misses with the head strike.
Sanchez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cobb to keep the fight standing.
Cobb tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Cobb.
Cobb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cobb misses with some punches.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Cobb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head.
A right hook to the body lands for Cobb.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
Cobb blocking some punches.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Cobb misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cobb misses with some punches.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marciano Cobb dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Sanchez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sanchez fails to land the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Cobb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cobb misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
Cobb misses with a two punch combination.
Cobb ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a hook but Cobb avoids it easily.
Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cobb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut there from Cobb.
Sanchez thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Cobb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Cobb misses the target.
Cobb connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cobb misses with a hook.
Sanchez drops his hands momentarily and Cobb takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Cobb slips under a jab from Sanchez.
Cobb looks to throw the jab but Sanchez is out of range.
Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb lunges at Sanchez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sanchez's hand.
Nice cross by Cobb.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanchez.
Marciano Cobb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Sanchez.
Cobb misses with a wild body shot.
Cobb tests Sanchez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cobb throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sanchez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cobb connects with a right hand. Sanchez shakes it off.
Sanchez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sanchez misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Cobb.
Cobb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobb.
Jesus Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cobb takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sanchez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sanchez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cobb is fending him off so far but Sanchez persists. Nope, Cobb circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from Cobb finds it's way through Sanchez's defenses.
Sanchez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sanchez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cobb scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanchez in his tracks.
Cobb throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Cobb misses.
Cobb misses with a straight right.
Cobb throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sanchez is defended easily by Cobb.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cobb connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanchez. Sanchez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Cobb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobb.
Marciano Cobb is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Sanchez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb connects with a nice looking jab.
Cobb misses with a wild combination.
Sanchez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
Cobb throws a combination. Sanchez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cobb throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marciano Cobb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Cobb misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Cobb.
Sanchez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobb throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cobb takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice uppercut there from Cobb.
A swing and a miss from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Cobb's head but Cobb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb throwing a counter right hand but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Cobb throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cobb with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Cobb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cobb works the jab nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marciano 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marciano Cobb!

Marciano 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.

 

Event: PFF 27 Allen vs Hole     
Date:   Mar 31, 2018
#R1#
Cobb throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cobb moves away from the strike by Storm.
Marciano Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm wants to clinch.
Storm tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Storm has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Valhalla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobb lands with a nice body punch.
Storm keeps the fight on the outside.
Cobb looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cobb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cobb misses with a looping right.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Cobb misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Storm 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Storm scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Storm drives through and clinches with Cobb against the cage.
Storm wants a takedown. #T1#
Storm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Storm drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cobb pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice body punch from Storm. #CL2#
Cobb pushes Storm up against the cage in a clinch.
Storm pushes Cobb back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Storm.
Cobb makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Storm prevents a body shot from Cobb.
Storm has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cobb is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corban Storm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cobb lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Storm or not.
Storm can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action.
Storm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Storm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land.
Storm is trying to pull guard but Cobb has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Storm struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Cobb working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobb lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cobb makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Storm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Storm.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Cobb.
Cobb is trying to break free.
Storm misses with the head strike.
Cobb has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Storm seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cobb can turn it around.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Storm.
Cobb tries to break free but Storm pushes him back against the cage.
Storm is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cobb pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Storm struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Cobb working aggressively here.
Storm tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Cobb lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Cobb.
Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cobb gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Storm.
Cobb scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Storm working aggressively here.
Cobb working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Storm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Storm blocks an uppercut.
Cobb lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Storm softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cobb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Cobb on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cobb creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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.
Storm prevents Cobb from breaking the clinch.
Storm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Cobb as the two fighters clinch.
Storm working aggressively here. #T4#
Storm blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Cobb breaks the clinch.
Cobb sizes up Storm with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cobb takes a swing at Storm's ribcage but misses.
Cobb throws a hook to the side of Storm's head but Storm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Storm jabs Cobb right on the nose. Cobb blinks but takes it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Storm. That snapped Cobb's head back.
Cobb throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Storm fails with the takedown.
Cobb lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Storm moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Cobb instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobb. #TD#
Storm is trying to trip Cobb. He has hold of a leg but Cobb is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Storm persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#ES2#
Cobb is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Storm presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Storm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cobb working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marciano Cobb dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Cobb fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cobb has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Storm moves into range and clinches up with Cobb.
Cobb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cobb wants to get back to striking at distance but Storm won't allow it.
Cobb blocking some punches.
Storm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Storm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Storm swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Storm wants a takedown but no success here.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb is pressed up against the cage. Storm 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 clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Storm - that landed with a thud.
Storm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Storm swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Storm working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cobb lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cobb tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Cobb tries a body shot but Storm blocks it.
Storm misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Cobb.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Storm.
Storm taking a breather.
Cobb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Cobb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Storm looks to land a left hand but Cobb moved out of range nicely.
Storm misses with an attempted mid kick.
Storm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobb throws out the jab.
Storm appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Storm is looking to wear down Cobb with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Storm with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cobb to score with a decent uppercut.
Storm throws a body punch but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb throws a hook but Storm avoids it easily.
Marciano Cobb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Cobb pushes Storm up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Cobb.
Storm goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cobb prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corban Storm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
Storm tries to score a body lock takedown but Cobb shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T2#
Storm drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cobb pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cobb takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Cobb closes the distance and pushes Storm back into the cage.
Cobb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cobb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Cobb lands a body shot in the clinch.
Storm wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cobb creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Storm working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Storm has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cobb avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Cobb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cobb moves out of range of the strikes.
Cobb scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Storm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Storm moves out of range as Cobb strikes.#CL2#
Cobb clinches. #BC2#
Cobb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cobb lands a jab to Storm's midsection.
Cobb connects with a single shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobb. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb misses with an uppercut. Storm saw that one coming.
Cobb throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Storm counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Storm.
Storm is standing up over Cobb. Cobb looks to escape but Storm dives into side control. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Cobb's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Storm misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Cobb tries to escape but Storm is in control. #T4#
Storm landing strikes.
Storm landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Storm is putting a hurting on Cobb here, landing some big shots from side control.
Cobb is looking to reverse the position.
Cobb wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Storm creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cobb is trying to control Storm's posture but Storm avoids it.
Storm in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cobb dodges the ground and pound from Storm.
Cobb tries to improve position but can't.
Cobb struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marciano Cobb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Cobb clinches with his opponent.
Cobb is pressed up against the cage. Storm 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. #CL#
Storm gets a clinch.
Storm throws a head punch that misses.
Cobb gets through Storm's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cobb tries a body shot but Storm blocks it.
Storm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cobb.
Cobb misses with the head strike.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Storm content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cobb scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Cobb.
Cobb tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing Cobb back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cobb as Storm tries to tie him up.
Marciano Cobb seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Storm wants a takedown.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Storm. #T1#
Cobb is looking to break free of the clinch but Storm has double underhooks.
Cobb lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cobb lands with a right to the head.
Storm blocks a body shot from Cobb.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Storm.
Cobb cracks Storm with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Cobb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cobb lands a slapping body shot.
Cobb tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cobb uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Storm has time to react.
Cobb scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cobb throws out a powerful jab.
Storm looks to land a left hand but Cobb moved out of range nicely.
Cobb misses with a hook. Storm ducked under it nicely.
Cobb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Storm.
Storm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cobb lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Storm circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Storm gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cobb.
Marciano Cobb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Storm tries for a takedown but Cobb sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Corban Storm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corban Storm. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##CL2#
Storm tries to keep at a distance but Cobb has taken the fight into the clinch.
Storm goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cobb prevents it.
Storm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Storm goes for a takedown attempt but Cobb pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Storm on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Storm tries to clinch but Cobb moves out of range. #CL2#
Cobb clinches.
Cobb lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cobb lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Cobb.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Cobb.
Storm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
A shot in the inside from Cobb.
Cobb stops a takedown attempt from Storm.
Storm stalling in the clinch but Cobb improves position. #BC2#
Cobb breaks the clinch.
Cobb scores with a body shot.
Cobb misses with a few strikes there.
Storm misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Cobb fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Storm, pushing him back against the cage.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Storm.
Storm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Cobb.
Storm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb scores with a shot to the side of Storm's head.
Storm tries to stall but Cobb uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cobb scores with a shot to the side of Storm's head.
Cobb lands a body shot.
Cobb lands a left hand that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Marciano Cobb is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobb blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Storm. #T4#
Storm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Storm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Storm is trying to drag Cobb to the mat but Cobb just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Storm.
Cobb lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cobb lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Storm.
Cobb working aggressively here.
Storm has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cobb after a bit of a struggle.
Storm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Storm tries for a takedown. No joy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cobb.
Cobb working aggressively here.
Storm is looking to take this one to the mat.
Storm has a couple of punches blocked by Cobb.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marciano Cobb comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marciano Cobb!

A very excited looking Marciano 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.

 

Event: ABW 109 Gonza - Toten     
Date:   Feb 27, 2018
#R1#
Hund looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cobb misses with an uppercut. Hund saw that one coming.
Cobb keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cobb was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hund tries for a takedown but Cobb sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marciano Cobb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borys Hund.
Cobb throws a shot from downtown. Hund moves away and avoids it.
Hund changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cobb tries to avoid it but Hund manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cobb to the ground. Cobb escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hund shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hund tries to clinch but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb connects with a jab.
Cobb fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hund tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cobb defends well and Hund ends up having to push Cobb into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hund on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hund with a poor takedown
and Hund takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cobb darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC#
Hund is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hund is aggressively charging in as Cobb backs up avoiding any damage. Cobb tosses out a jab and Hund runs right into it face first! Hund is out cold! Cobb dropped down on all fours and is barking in Hund's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marciano Cobb!
A very excited looking Marciano 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 Borys Hund had this to say: 'I need a rope'.

 

Event: ABW 98 Verygood - Wawelski     
Date:   Jan 16, 2018
#R1#
Cobb smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cobb 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turnbull. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turnbull connects with a nice looking jab.
Turnbull works Cobb's body with a nice hook.
Turnbull scores with a spinning back kick!
Turnbull pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cobb throws a hook but Turnbull blocks it.
A nice side step and Turnbull releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Turnbull ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
A little jabbing left from Turnbull on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cobb darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Turnbull misses with a body shot.
Turnbull fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Cobb blocks a jab.
Cobb takes one to the side of the head.
Cobb catches Turnbull with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobb misses with a looping right.
Turnbull throws a leg kick which misses Cobb's front leg but catches the back leg as Cobb tries to avoid it.
Marciano Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turnbull uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Turnbull works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cobb lands with an uppercut that bounces Turnbull off the cage and back into range.
Cobb misses with a hook.
Turnbull defending well as Cobb loads up on a big left hand.
Turnbull takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Turnbull lands with a straight right. Cobb didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Cobb jabs Turnbull right on the nose. Turnbull blinks but takes it well.
Turnbull with a nice cross.
Turnbull thuds his right hand into Cobb's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Turnbull dips to his left and cracks Cobb with an uppercut!
Turnbull looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters circling - Turnbull throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turnbull blocks a jab.
Turnbull turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Turnbull displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobb throws out the jab.
Turnbull loads up on a big right hand but Cobb slips the punch.
Turnbull on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Turnbull uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
The fighters circling - Cobb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab, jab by Turnbull - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turnbull displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobb throws out the jab.
Cobb misses with a straight left.
Cobb misses with an uppercut. Turnbull saw that one coming.
Turnbull lands an overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Cobb.
Cobb is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Turnbull lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cobb moves away from the strike by Turnbull.
A leg kick checked by Cobb.#T2#
Cobb throws a hook but Turnbull avoids it easily.
Cobb misses with a straight left.
Cobb misses with an uppercut. Turnbull saw that one coming.
Turnbull lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Turnbull moves out of range of the strikes.
Cobb misses with a hook.
Turnbull uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
A little jabbing left from Turnbull on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turnbull scores with a hook.
A jab from Cobb misses.
Cobb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Cobb misses its intended target.
Turnbull avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cobb misses with an uppercut. Turnbull saw that one coming.
Cobb drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Turnbull is looking to slow Cobb down with leg kicks.
Turnbull moves away from the strike by Cobb.
Turnbull is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cobb had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Cobb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cobb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cobb throws a big shot that misses.
Turnbull scores with a jab to the jaw.
Turnbull lands an overhand right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T3#
Turnbull moves in looking to clinch but Cobb pushes him off.
A slow jab from Cobb misses its intended target.
Cobb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turnbull.
Turnbull thinks about the counter body kick.
Cobb blocks the body kick.
Cobb throws a hook but Turnbull avoids it easily.
Turnbull uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cobb.
Turnbull swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb throwing a counter right hand but Turnbull manages to avoid it.
Cobb misses with a looping right.
Cobb throws the left hand but Turnbull avoids the punch easily.
Turnbull lands a head shot.
Turnbull connects with a nice looking jab.
Cobb misses with a looping right.
Turnbull walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Turnbull ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Cobb chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turnbull can pounce on him.
Cobb walks into a stiff left hand from Turnbull.
Turnbull blocks a jab.
Cobb throws an off balance right hand
and Turnbull makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turnbull misses with a straight left.
Cobb looks to land a right hand but Turnbull moved out of range.
Turnbull gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cobb.#T4#
Turnbull lands a body shot.
Cobb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cobb stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turnbull.
Cobb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cobb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Turnbull on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turnbull wants to clinch up but Cobb keeps it at a distance.
Turnbull digs a good body shot into Cobb's ribs.
Cobb missing with a left hand there. Turnbull was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turnbull is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Turnbull moves out of range as Cobb strikes.
Cobb tries to move into range but Turnbull moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cobb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cobb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Despite the aggression on Turnbull's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Turnbull tests Cobb's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turnbull throws a leg kick which misses Cobb's front leg but catches the back leg as Cobb tries to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turnbull uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Turnbull walks into a stiff left hand from Cobb.
Turnbull is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Turnbull fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roderick Turnbull 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#
Turnbull takes one to the side of the head.
Turnbull displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobb throws out the jab.
Cobb takes one to the chin there.
Cobb throws the left hand but Turnbull avoids the punch easily.
Turnbull steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Cobb throws the left hand but Turnbull avoids the punch easily.
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.
Cobb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turnbull counters with a straight right hand.
Cobb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turnbull.
Turnbull moves into range and connects with a jab.
Turnbull keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobb.
Roderick Turnbull seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cobb takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Cobb misses.
Turnbull tries to clinch up but Cobb circles away and keeps his distance.
Cobb has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Turnbull.
Cobb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turnbull.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
Turnbull blocks a jab.
Cobb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Cobb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Cobb misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Turnbull.#T1#
A big left from Cobb misses.
Cobb is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cobb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turnbull.
Cobb was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turnbull staying out of range there.
Cobb ducks under a wild hook from Turnbull.
Cobb misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turnbull! But no joy.
Cobb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turnbull fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turnbull sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Turnbull slips under a jab from Cobb.
Cobb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turnbull takes one on the button.
Turnbull connects with a crisp jab.
Turnbull displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobb throws out the jab.
Turnbull pushes Cobb away with a front kick.
Turnbull avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cobb lands a really nice looking cross but Turnbull seems unphased.
Nice uppercut there from Turnbull.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turnbull displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobb throws out the jab.
Turnbull moves away from the strike by Cobb. #T2#
Cobb throws a jab when Turnbull was well out of range.
Cobb doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cobb connects with the punch.
Cobb lands a lovely overhand right.
A left lands for Turnbull.
Cobb moves out of range as Turnbull throws a body kick.
Turnbull lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cobb's sensitive parts.
The fighters circling - Cobb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turnbull 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 throws a big shot that misses.
Turnbull lands a right hook to the body.
Cobb keeps the fight on the outside.
Cobb throws a big shot that misses.
Turnbull blocks a jab.
Despite the aggression on Turnbull's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cobb defending well as Turnbull loads up on a big left hand.
Turnbull looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Turnbull works the jab nicely.
Cobb throws the left hand but Turnbull avoids the punch easily.
Cobb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turnbull.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Turnbull. Cobb shrugs it off though.
Cobb misses the jab.#T3#
Cobb misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Cobb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Turnbull darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cobb throws an off balance right hand
and Turnbull counters with a stiff right hand.
Turnbull lands a jab.
Turnbull listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cobb misses with an uppercut. Turnbull saw that one coming.
Cobb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turnbull.
Turnbull lands a jab to the head.
Cobb takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cobb looks to land a left hand but Turnbull moved out of range nicely.
Turnbull chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turnbull sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turnbull looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cobb on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turnbull.
Cobb walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice defenses there by Turnbull.
Turnbull slips a jab from Cobb.
Good standup being displayed there by Turnbull as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Turnbull misses with a body kick.
No joy there for Turnbull, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turnbull looks to land a body kick but Cobb moved away.
Turnbull takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cobb takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Turnbull throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cobb throws an overhand right that lands on Turnbull's shoulder, as Turnbull tries to avoid the shot.
Turnbull throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice defenses there by Turnbull.
Cobb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cobb cracks Turnbull with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Turnbull displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobb throws out the jab.
Turnbull moves out of range as Cobb strikes.
Turnbull uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Turnbull misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobb.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb scores with a jab to the head.
Turnbull connects with a single shot there.
Cobb misses with a hook.
Turnbull with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cobb to score with a decent uppercut.
Cobb throws a jab but it's blocked by Turnbull.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Roderick Turnbull will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Turnbull throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Cobb misses its intended target.
Cobb lands a head shot.
Turnbull lands a really nice looking cross but Cobb seems unphased.
Cobb misses with a hook.
Turnbull now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Turnbull uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobb.
Cobb throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Turnbull misses.
A little feinted left hand from Cobb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cobb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turnbull.
Cobb throws the left hand but Turnbull avoids the punch easily.
Turnbull goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cobb was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cobb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cobb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cobb throws a jab when Turnbull was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turnbull lands a nice hook to Cobb's body. Cobb takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turnbull walks into a stiff left hand from Cobb.
Cobb throws a big shot that misses.
Turnbull now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cobb takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turnbull slips under a jab.
Cobb lands with an overhand left.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target. #T1#
Turnbull dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turnbull feints and then cracks Cobb's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cobb down.
Cobb misses the jab.
Turnbull scores with a punch to the head.
Turnbull paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cobb throws a hook but Turnbull blocks it.
Cobb throws a hook but Turnbull avoids it easily.
Turnbull throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turnbull. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turnbull uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cobb has time to react.
Cobb ducks right into an uppercut from Turnbull.
A jab from Cobb misses.
Cobb throws a shot from downtown. Turnbull moves away and avoids it.
Turnbull lands with a nice body punch.
Cobb misses with a looping left.
Turnbull ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turnbull blocks a jab.
Turnbull defending well as Cobb loads up on a big left hand.
Turnbull scores with a spinning back kick!
Marciano Cobb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cobb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turnbull.
Turnbull defending well as Cobb loads up on a big left hand.
Turnbull works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Turnbull takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cobb misses with a lunging right hand
and Turnbull counters with a right hand to the body.
Cobb missing with a left hand there. Turnbull was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turnbull bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Turnbull throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Turnbull 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 with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turnbull to score with a decent uppercut.
Turnbull throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Turnbull lands a jab to the nose.
Turnbull defending well as Cobb loads up on a big left hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Turnbull.
Both fighters circling a little - Turnbull finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Turnbull fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
Cobb throws a jab when Turnbull was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turnbull! But no joy.
Turnbull avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Turnbull avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
Turnbull takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
Cobb throws a shot from downtown. Turnbull moves away and avoids it.
Turnbull fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cobb.
A slow jab from Cobb misses its intended target.
Turnbull lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Cobb misses.
Turnbull ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Cobb loads up on a big right hand but Turnbull slips the punch.
Jab by Turnbull.
Cobb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cobb throws a hook to the side of Turnbull's head but Turnbull sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turnbull connects with a leg kick. Cobb looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Turnbull ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cobb misses with a looping right.
Cobb misses with a straight right.
Turnbull looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Turnbull scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cobb in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobb tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Turnbull lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cobb at a distance.
Cobb throws a looping overhand right but Turnbull ducks down to avoid it.
Cobb takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Turnbull scores with a nice strike.
Turnbull changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turnbull connects with the punch.
Cobb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turnbull counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Turnbull ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turnbull buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cobb throws a hook to the side of Turnbull's head but Turnbull sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turnbull cracks Cobb with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cobb misses with a hook
enabling Turnbull to counter with a crisp jab.
Turnbull connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cobb throws a jab when Turnbull was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turnbull scores with a sloppy right hand. Cobb should have avoided that one.
Cobb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turnbull is looking to clinch but Cobb is avoiding it.
Cobb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Turnbull on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turnbull tries to move into range but Cobb moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roderick Turnbull comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turnbull 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roderick Turnbull!

 

Event: ABW 92 Scrotum - Shingen II     
Date:   Dec 26, 2017
#R1#
Cobb avoids the body shot from Hammer.
Hammer has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cobb takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hammer lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hammer. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb defending well as Hammer loads up on a big left hand.
Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobb looks to throw the jab but Hammer is out of range.
Hammer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hammer throws the left hand but Cobb avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Cobb misses the target.
Cobb misses with a hook. Hammer ducked under it nicely.
Cobb misses with a left hand
and Hammer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cobb seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hammer moves away.
Cobb on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hammer slips under a jab from Cobb.
Hammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hammer ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
A big left from Cobb misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hammer! But no joy.
Hammer slips under a jab from Cobb.
Hammer throws a jab but it's blocked by Cobb. #T1#
Hammer misses with an uppercut.
Cobb misses with a lunging right hand
and Hammer counters with a stiff right hand.
Cobb lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cobb looks to land a combination but Hammer avoids it well.
Cobb throws an off balance right hand
enabling Hammer to counter with a crisp jab.
Hammer misses with a wild body shot.
Cobb misses with a straight left.
Hammer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cobb looks to throw the jab but Hammer is out of range.
A nice side step and Hammer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cobb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Hammer counter with a right hand.
No joy there for Cobb, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cobb misses with a combination
and Hammer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Hammer misses.
Cobb throws a lazy right hand but Hammer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab, jab by Cobb - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cobb is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hammer's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Cobb throws a series of punches but Hammer avoids them all with ease.
Hammer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cobb is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Cobb falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Hammer counter with a right hand.
Cobb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hammer.
Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Cobb, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cobb walks into a stiff left hand from Hammer.
Hammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobb moves away.
Cobb misses with a few strikes there.
Cobb connects with a jab.
Cobb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hammer throws a hook to the side of Cobb's head but Cobb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hammer slips under a jab.
Hammer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Hammer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hammer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobb.
Cobb ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.
Cobb slips under a jab from Hammer.#T3#
Cobb misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cobb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hammer ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Hammer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cobb with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Cobb.
Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobb misses with a left hand
enabling Hammer to counter with a crisp jab.
Cobb throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Hammer to counter with a crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hammer.
Hammer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Cobb throws a hook but Hammer avoids it easily.
Hammer looks to land a right hand but Cobb moved out of range.
Hammer misses with an uppercut.
Cobb closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cobb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hammer scores with a three punch combo!
Marciano Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Cobb swings for the body but Hammer moves out of range.
Hammer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cobb thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice side step and Hammer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cobb misses with an uppercut. Hammer saw that one coming.
Hammer slips a jab from Cobb.
Hammer moves out of range as Cobb strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Hammer misses.
Some wild striking there from Cobb.
Hammer throws a hook but Cobb blocks it.
Hammer connects with the punch.
Cobb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hammer.
Hammer connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice shot by Hammer.
Hammer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammer throws the left hand but Cobb avoids the punch easily.
Hammer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cobb at a distance.
Cobb cracks Hammer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cobb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hammer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thor Hammer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A cross from Hammer lands.
Cobb throws a poor cross that misses
and Hammer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hammer staying out of range there.
Cobb scores with the left hand. Hammer knows he should have avoided that one.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hammer 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 looks to land a combination but Hammer avoids it well.
Cobb throws a right hand that misses
and Hammer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cobb scores with a shot to the body.
Cobb falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cobb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cobb avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Hammer is just out of range.
Cobb lands with a shot to the body.
Thor Hammer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hammer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Cobb throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobb misses with an uppercut. Hammer saw that one coming.
Cobb swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hammer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cobb throws an overhand right that lands on Hammer's shoulder, as Hammer tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Hammer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hammer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hammer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cobb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hammer throws out the jab.
Cobb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Hammer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hammer missing with a left hand there. Cobb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hammer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cobb throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hammer throws a hook but Cobb blocks it.
Cobb throws a hook but Hammer blocks it.
Cobb throws a nice looking combination but Hammer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hammer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cobb throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hammer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hammer throws a jab but it's blocked by Cobb.
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.
Cobb throws a series of punches but Hammer avoids them all with ease.
Cobb moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobb lunges at Hammer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hammer's hand.
A cross from Cobb lands.#T2#
Cobb lands with a straight right. Hammer didn't see that one coming.
Cobb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hammer counters with a stiff right hand.
Cobb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hammer.
Hammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Hammer throws an overhand right that lands on Cobb's shoulder, as Cobb tries to avoid the shot.
Cobb misses with a hook to the body
and Hammer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cobb looks to land a right hand but Hammer moved out of range.
Cobb throws a right and a left that Hammer avoids nicely.
Cobb misses with a left hand
and Hammer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cobb looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hammer slips a straight right by Cobb.
Nice shot lands for Cobb.
Cobb misses with a hook to the body
and Cobb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Cobb misses.
Cobb throws a poor cross that misses
and Hammer counters with a nice body shot.
Cobb jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Sloppy strikes from Cobb. Those never looked like landing.
Hammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb throws out a loose jab but Hammer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb lands a jab to Hammer's midsection.
Good standup being displayed there by Cobb as he connects with a hook.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A shot to the liver by Hammer. Beautiful body shot.
Cobb slips under a jab.
Cobb swinging wildly here.
A slow jab from Hammer misses its intended target.
A jab from Hammer misses.
Cobb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hammer was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobb.
Cobb digs a good hook to Hammer's body.
A punch combination from Cobb misses.
Hammer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cobb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hammer manages to avoid it.
Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hammer.#T4#
Cobb throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cobb misses with a shot to the body
and Hammer counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammer looks to land a combination but Cobb avoids it well.
Cobb fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hammer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hammer ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Hammer scores with a nice strike.
Hammer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cobb at a distance.
Hammer blocks a jab.
Cobb walks into a left hand.
Cobb throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hammer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cobb throws an off balance right hand
letting Hammer counter with a right hand.
A big right from Cobb misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammer lands a jab to Cobb's midsection.
Cobb misses with a straight left.
Hammer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hammer misses with an uppercut. Cobb saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Thor Hammer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Hammer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobb.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
Cobb throws a right hand that misses
enabling Hammer to counter with a crisp jab.
Cobb misses with an uppercut
and Hammer counters with a left and a right that stings Cobb.
Cobb throws a big shot that misses.
Cobb cracks a nice hook into Hammer's ribs.
Cobb lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cobb misses with a lunging right hand
and Cobb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cobb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cobb misses with a hook. Hammer ducked under it nicely.
Cobb looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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 monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cobb looks to throw the jab but Hammer is out of range.
Cobb throws a lazy uppercut
and Hammer counters with a stiff right hand.
Cobb swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hammer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cobb thinking.
Hammer throws a hook but Cobb blocks it.#T1#
Cobb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hammer throws a hook to the side of Cobb's head but Cobb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hammer scores with a decent looking hook.
Cobb throws a series of punches but Hammer avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Hammer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cobb moves out of range of the strikes.
Hammer tries to move into range but Cobb moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hammer connects with a right hand. Cobb shakes it off.
Cobb thuds his right hand into Hammer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hammer looks to throw the jab but Cobb is out of range.
Hammer lands with a cross.
Hammer lands a nice looking body shot.
Hammer slips under a jab from Cobb.
Hammer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot 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!
The fighters circling - Cobb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marciano Cobb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hammer moves out of range as Cobb strikes.
Hammer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cobb with a body shot.
Cobb changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hammer throws a body punch but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb misses with a left hand
and Hammer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cobb takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cobb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hammer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hammer slips a jab and a cross from Cobb.
Cobb throws a right hand that misses
and Hammer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Hammer.
A nice side step and Hammer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cobb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hammer throws out a counter right but Cobb avoids it with no problem.
Hammer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cobb throws a right and a left that Hammer avoids nicely.
Hammer slips under a jab from Cobb.
Hammer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cobb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cobb takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
Hammer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cobb.
Cobb misses with a right hand
and Hammer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cobb misses with the combination.
Hammer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A big left from Hammer misses.
Hammer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Cobb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hammer.
Hammer throws out a counter right but Cobb avoids it with no problem.
Cobb fails to land with a series of punches.
Hammer throws out a counter right but Cobb avoids it with no problem.
Cobb throws a looping overhand right but Hammer ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Hammer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hammer moves away from the strike by Cobb.
Cobb slips under a jab.
Hammer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cobb.
Cobb walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cobb slips a jab from Hammer.
Hammer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cobb takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Cobb ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.
Cobb swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hammer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobb works Hammer's body with a nice hook.
Cobb throws a hook but Hammer avoids it easily.
Hammer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cobb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cobb throws a poor cross that misses
and Hammer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cobb swinging wildly here.
Hammer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobb throws out the jab.
Hammer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cobb throws a shot from downtown. Hammer moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hammer! But no joy.
Cobb takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb misses with a hook.
Hammer blocks a jab.
Hammer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab lands there for Hammer.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thor Hammer.
Well Hammer 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thor Hammer!

In his post fight interview, Thor Hammer started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: KFC 38: Mumba vs Leary     
Date:   Oct 14, 2017
#R1#
Cobb fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cobb throws a jab when Guerrero was well out of range.
Cobb lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Guerrero falls backwards - clearly groggy! Cobb dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marciano Cobb!
Our winner, Marciano Cobb, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: KFC 32: Leary vs Johnson 3     
Date:   Sep 02, 2017
#R1##CL#
Cobb clinches.
Cobb has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cobb tries to break the clinch but Frank is controlling the position.
Cobb tries to circle away but Frank has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Cobb breaks the clinch. #CL#
Cobb pushes Frank up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Cobb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Cobb closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Cobb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Cobb gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb. #BC2#
Frank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frank works the jab nicely.#CL#
Cobb darts in and clinches Frank up against the cage.
Frank misses with some punches. #T1##BC#
Cobb manages to break the clinch.
Cobb throws a lazy right hand but Frank sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frank cracks Cobb with an open hand slap.
Cobb throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frank .
Frank cracks Cobb with an open hand slap.
Frank looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.
Frank looks to land a left hand but Cobb moved out of range nicely.
Cobb throws a jab when Frank was well out of range.
Frank gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cobb.
Frank scores with a jab to the head.
Frank staying out of range there.
Frank staying out of range there.
A left and a right from Frank both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frank lands with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Frank .
Cobb lands with a right hand.
Frank avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Frank gets tackled into the cage by Cobb. Cobb maintains the clinch. #T2##BC#
Cobb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cobb on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cobb throws out a loose jab but Frank uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Frank lands a jab.
Frank connects with a right hand. Cobb shakes it off.
Frank misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Cobb misses the target.
Cobb moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cobb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cobb misses with a right hand
and Frank counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cobb scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Cobb moves into range and clinches up with Frank .#BC#
Cobb breaks from the clinch.
Frank defending well as Cobb loads up on a big left hand.
Cobb misses with a looping left.
Frank throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Frank fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice shot lands for Cobb.
We've been told by Cobb's head coaches at Omerta MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cobb lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Frank falls backwards - clearly groggy! Cobb dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marciano Cobb!
Marciano Cobb managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Real Men Supplements, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: KFC 28: Johnson vs Steve     
Date:   Jul 29, 2017
#R1#
Daniels takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT#
It looks like Jack Daniels has been cut.
Daniels just misses with a punch to the body.
Daniels misses the shot to the body.
Cobb scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC#
Daniels is rocked!
Daniels just misses with a punch to the body.
Daniels is still on wobbly legs! Can Cobb finish him?
Cobb takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Daniels misses with a body shot.
Daniels seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Cobb cracks Daniels with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Daniels looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Cobb finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Cobb.
Cobb is looking to counter punch.
Daniels throws a hook to the side of Cobb's head but Cobb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daniels moves away from the strike by Cobb.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daniels . Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb is looking for a counter combo.
Daniels misses the jab.
Cobb throws a hook to the side of Daniels 's head but Daniels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daniels looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A punch combination from Cobb misses.
Cobb tries to clinch but Daniels is having none of it.
Cobb lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Daniels falls backwards - clearly groggy! Cobb dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marciano Cobb!
Marciano Cobb very nearly forgot to thank Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements Q160/$185 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: KFC 23: Leary vs The Reaper     
Date:   Jun 10, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Cobb closes the distance and clinches.
Cobb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cobb lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Paauwe breaks from the clinch.
Paauwe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Cobb rushes Paauwe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Cobb breaks the clinch.
Cobb throws a poor cross that misses
and Cobb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cobb scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Riko Paauwe has been cut.
Cobb looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cobb is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
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!#CL2#
Cobb closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Cobb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paauwe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cobb slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Paauwe ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
As Cobb looks to move away, Paauwe throws a big counter combo but Cobb just gets out of the way.
Paauwe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cobb looks to land a left hand but Paauwe moved out of range nicely.
Paauwe walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Paauwe limp body while Cobb jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marciano Cobb!
Marciano Cobb decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   May 10, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Cobb closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cabral is trying to pull guard but Cobb has him pressed against the cage.
Cabral goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cobb prevents it. #BC2#
Cobb breaks the clinch.
Cabral fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manoel Cabral. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Cobb closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Cobb.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabral is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cobb to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Cobb manages to break the clinch. #KD2#
Cobb drops Cabral with a beautiful combination! Cabral stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cobb is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Cabral is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Manoel Cabral has been cut.#T1#
Cobb ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Cabral out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marciano Cobb!
Marciano Cobb tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   May 02, 2017
#R1#
Tanner shoots in for a double leg but Cobb sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cobb scores with a jab to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Rex Tanner has been cut.
BAM! Cobb delivers a spinning backfist that drops Tanner like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Marciano Cobb!
Marciano 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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