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Event:
WCF WNF 28: Haba vs Sanders
Date: Nov 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cortez.
Cortez landing a few strikes.
Cortez scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cortez slows the pace down. #SUB#
Cortez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cortez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cortez just content to control the position.
Cole is looking to regain half guard here but Cortez keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cole!
Cole is squirming around, avoiding Cortez's attempts to control the action.
Cole tries to reverse the position but Cortez maintains control.#T1#
Cortez 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.
Cortez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Cortez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cole can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cortez avoids the attempt from Cole to control.
Cortez working away from the top, dropping strikes.#SUB#
Cortez goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cole turns into him and now he's in Cortez's guard.
Cole being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole preventing the sweep. #T2#
Cortez trying to strike off his back.
Cole wants to control from the top but Cortez keeps moving.
Cortez throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Cortez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cole manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Cortez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cortez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cole's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cortez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cole's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cortez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cole with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cortez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cortez is nestled in close to Cole, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Cole is looking to escape.
Cole is looking for a sweep. Cortez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cortez slows the pace down in half guard.
Cole taking some punishment here, with Cortez in his half guard.
Cortez wants to take a breather but Cole is having none of it. #SUB#
Cortez is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cortez working over Cole with some ground and pound. Cole looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cortez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cortez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cortez lands a nice short elbow.
Cortez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cortez lands a nice short elbow.
Cortez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cortez is nestled in close to Cole, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cortez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Cortez 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#
Cole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cortez.
Cole wants to counter with a clinch but Cortez pushes him away.#TD2#
Cole shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cortez is trying to defend but Cole finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cortez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cortez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cole is one step ahead there.
Cole wants to control from the top but Cortez keeps moving.
Cortez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cole's guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cortez throws an elbow that misses. Cole uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cortez's guard. Nice move by Cole!#REVB##T1#
Cole postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cortez wants to hit a sweep here but Cole passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cortez there!
Cole unloads with some shots from mount but Cortez bucks and avoids them well.
#SUB2#
Cole has hold of Cortez's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cortez manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cortez is trying desperately to improve position.
Cortez holds on, trying desperately to control.
Cortez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2#
Cortez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cortez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cortez is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Cole is wriggling around but Cortez manages to pass to half guard.
Cortez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Cortez trying to mount his opponent but Cole defends it.
Cole is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cortez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cole on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Cortez.
Cole pushes Cortez off looking to stand but Cortez dives back in and keeps control.
Cole is looking for a sweep. Cortez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Cortez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cole defends it well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
Cortez working the head and body with strikes.
Cole is looking to control Cortez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cole avoid being mounted?
Cortez working over Cole with some ground and pound. Cole looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Cortez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cole doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cortez.
Ground and pound from Cortez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cortez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cortez lands strikes from half guard.
Cortez wants to take a breather but Cole is having none of it.
Cortez lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Cortez dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Cortez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cortez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cole is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cortez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cortez distracts Cole with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Cole is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Cole has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cortez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cortez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cole's guard.
Cortez controlling the action here.
Cortez lands strikes from half guard.
Cole is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Cortez there.
Don Cortez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Cortez winds up and cracks Cole with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cortez is taking a breather. Cole says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cortez slips a nice elbow through Cole's hands, connecting with Cole's forehead.#SUB#
Cortez seems to be looking for submissions.
Cortez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cole with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cortez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cortez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cole trying to control but Cortez postures up.
Cortez stalling. #T3#
Cole punching from the bottom.
Cortez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cortez controlling the action here.
Cortez drops an elbow to the side of Cole's head.
Cole wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Cole is defending against the submission attempts here by Cortez.
Cortez working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Cortez working Cole over with strikes.
Cole is staying active underneath Cortez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, if Cortez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cortez winds up and cracks Cole with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Cortez is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cortez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Cortez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cortez 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Cortez!
Don Cortez spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 18: Archer vs Garcia
Date: Sep 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaktic tries for a takedown but Cole sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jaktic moves out of range as Cole strikes.
Jaktic misses with a takedown attempt - Cole sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cole is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
William Jaktic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Jaktic decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cole is refusing to be controlled, as Jaktic sits in half guard.
Jaktic moves nicely into side control.
Cole is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jaktic is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaktic controlling the position.
Cole struggling a bit here.
Cole looks winded!#T1#
Cole is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jaktic in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jaktic in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jaktic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Jaktic tries for a kimura but Cole is defending well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jaktic scoring with punches from side control.
Jaktic connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cole some visible discomfort.
Jaktic lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cole down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaktic controlling the position from side mount.
Jaktic grinds an elbow into Cole's temple.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T3##SUB#
Jaktic has an Americana. Cole didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Jaktic is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Jaktic hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). William Jaktic! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 12: Scott vs Gracie 3
Date: Jul 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Wright looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cole really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wright. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cole looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Wright trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wright's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cole wants to sweep but no luck.
Wright is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wright seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cole for as long as he can get away with.
Wright wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wright thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wright wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving. #T1#
Wright sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cole's guard. #SUB#
Wright is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Wright is trying for a kimura here. Cole looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Wright wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nick Wright! |
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Event:
BFC 12: Bitch Vs. Thompson
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mvarre throws an overhand right that lands on Cole's shoulder, as Cole tries to avoid the shot.
Cole avoids the head kick by Mvarre.
Mvarre connects with a jab.
Mvarre misses with a body shot.
Pierre Mvarre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mvarre.
Mvarre misses with a few strikes there.
#TD2#
Cole drives through with a takedown into Mvarre's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SU2#
Cole stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cole has his takedown stuffed
and Cole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cole looks winded!
Mvarre throws a head kick but Cole moves out of range.
Mvarre misses with a hook.
Mvarre takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mvarre misses with a two punch combination.
Cole throws a leg kick but Mvarre sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab from Mvarre finds it's way through Cole's defenses.
Cole takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mvarre throws the left hand but Cole avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Mvarre throws a head kick but Cole moves out of range.
Cole defending well as Mvarre loads up on a big left hand.
Mvarre misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Cole moves into range and clinches up with Mvarre.
Cole's coach down at Catch Wrestling L.A. was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cole's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mvarre jumps guard but Cole turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cole is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mvarre tries to pull guard but Cole forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mvarre drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cole pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Mvarre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mvarre lands with a straight right. Cole didn't see that one coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cole.
Mvarre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#KD#
Mvarre lands a left and a right that send Cole crashing to the mat, dazed. Mvarre thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Cole is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mvarre lands a big right hook! Cole looks hurt but is still standing! Mvarre lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Cole falls down and Mvarre dives in with a huge hammer fist! Cole's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Mvarre runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pierre Mvarre! |
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Event:
BFC 6: Bitch vs. Stucka
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole throws a wild body kick that Lahey sees coming a mile off.
Cole moves into range and clinches up with Lahey.
Cole blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lahey lands a left hand.
Cole blocks a body shot from Lahey.
Lahey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cole's coach down at Catch Wrestling L.A. was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cole's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lahey misses with some punches.
Cole drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lahey gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cole is working for takedown but Lahey is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lahey misses with the head strike.
Cole breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Lahey.
Lahey throws a hook but Cole blocks it.
Lahey throws an overhand right that lands on Cole's shoulder, as Cole tries to avoid the shot.
Cole rushes Lahey and presses him up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Lahey has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Cole drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lahey pulls his leg out and moves away.
Randy Lahey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Cole.
A jab from Lahey misses.
Cole with the counter takedown but Lahey avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lahey thuds his right hand into Cole's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Randy Lahey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cole.
Cole in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lahey stops Cole from passing to mount.
Cole taking a breather here.
Cole decides to stand back up. Cole steps back and let's Lahey get back to his feet.
Cole fails with a takedown attempt.
Lahey was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lahey takes a swing at Cole's ribcage but misses.
Cole tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lahey swivels and escapes.
Lahey misses with a two punch combination.
Lahey misses with a straight right.
Cole moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cole taking a breather.
Cole tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lahey smiles and moves away.
Lahey throws a series of punches but Cole moves out of range.
Lahey lunges at Cole with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cole's hand.
A swing and a miss from Lahey.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lahey. Cole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cole is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cole scores with a takedown into Lahey's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole drops back looking for a leg! Lahey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lahey manages to kick Cole off! Cole jumps back into Lahey's guard.
Cole looks winded!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cole accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cole prevents Lahey from getting back to his feet.
Cole throwing strikes but missing.
Cole is pushing down on Lahey's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lahey is fighting to maintain full guard but Cole has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cole is trying to control the action in half guard but Lahey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lahey tries to kick Cole off but Cole keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cole has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cole escapes and gets back to his feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cole!
Lahey misses the shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Lahey. No joy for Cole on that attempt.
Lahey throws a right and a left that Cole avoids nicely.
Cole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lahey throws a right hand that Cole ducks under and follows up with a left that Cole also avoids with ease.
Cole changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lahey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cole circles away quickly and effectively.
Lahey lands a glancing blow to the side of Cole's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Lahey dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lahey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cole dodges the punch combination from Lahey.
Nice body kick from Cole.
Cole has closed the distance and engaged Lahey in a clinch.
Cole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cole drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cole stops Lahey from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cole is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but Lahey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole throwing strikes but missing.
Cole won't allow Lahey to get back to his feet.
Cole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cole takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lahey.
Cole tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cole avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lahey. Cole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cole doesn't manage to clinch there - Lahey circles away.
Cole clinches up against the cage.
Lahey has a couple of punches blocked by Cole.
Lahey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lahey misses with a body punch.
Lahey misses with the head strike.
Cole ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cole no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cole trying to control the position here.
Lahey has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cole is proving hard to escape from.
Lahey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cole on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cole looking to control.
Cole is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lahey defends well.
Lahey would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cole fails with a takedown attempt.
Cole is breathing heavily.
Cole moves out of range of the strikes.
Lahey moves out of range as Cole throws a body kick.
Cole slips under a jab.
Nice shot lands for Lahey.
Lahey lands a lovely overhand right.
Cole walks into a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lahey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lahey.
Lahey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lahey misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Lahey dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Cole steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lahey.
Lahey throws a poor cross that misses
and Cole counters with a three punch combo that has Lahey backing up. Lahey nods at Cole to acknowledge the strikes.
Lahey throws a jab but it's blocked by Cole.
Lahey throws an off balance right hand
and Cole moves into the clinch.
Lahey misses with a body punch.
Lahey misses with some punches.
Lahey misses with the head strike.
Cole prevents a body shot from Lahey.
Lahey throws a head punch that misses.
Lahey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lahey throws a punch but it's blocked by Cole.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lahey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lahey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lahey misses with some punches.
Lahey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lahey misses with an uppercut
and Cole counters with a left and a right that stings Lahey.
Cole shoots in and drives through. Lahey sprawls well.
Cole gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cole.
Lahey misses with a body punch.
Cole tries to pull guard but Lahey holds him up against the cage and eventually Cole drops back down to his feet.
Lahey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cole blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lahey swings wildly with an uppercut but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lahey swings wildly with an uppercut but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lahey throws a punch but it's blocked by Cole.
Lahey misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lahey just stands there and leans against the cage.
Randy Lahey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Cole.
Lahey misses with some punches.
Lahey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lahey pushes Cole back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lahey misses with the head strike.
Lahey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lahey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Randy Lahey has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lahey misses with the head strike.
Cole blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lahey throws a head punch that misses.
Lahey swings wildly with an uppercut but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Lahey.
Cole takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lahey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lahey throws a punch but it's blocked by Cole.
Lahey tries to work over Cole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cole tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole manages to break the clinch.
Johnny Cole is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cole slips under a jab from Lahey.
Cole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lahey.
Jab by Lahey.
Lahey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lahey throws out the jab.
Cole slips under a jab from Lahey.
Randy Lahey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lahey throws a hook but Cole avoids it easily.
Lahey is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cole slips a straight right by Lahey.
And Cole tries to counter it with a takedown but Lahey pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A jab from Lahey misses.
Lahey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cole can do to turn this around?
Cole shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lahey as he avoids it easily.
Cole moves in looking to clinch but Lahey pushes him off.
Lahey displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lahey looks to score with a jab to the body but Cole is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole slips under a jab.
Cole slips under a jab.
Lahey throws a body punch but Cole moves out of range.
Cole tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lahey throws a body punch but Cole moves out of range.
Lahey throws a hook to the side of Cole's head but Cole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cole moves away from the strike by Lahey.
Lahey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Lahey misses its intended target.
Cole moves away from the strike by Lahey.
Cole throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cole shoots for a takedown but Lahey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lahey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnny Cole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cole moves away from the strike by Lahey.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Lahey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lahey, 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Lahey!
A very excited looking Randy Lahey made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 939 Round 4
Date: Jan 12, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Cole rushes Schumacher and presses him up against the cage.
Schumacher really is a fat lump.
Cole works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cole lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cole lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Schumacher.
Cole lands a shot to the body.
Schumacher wants a takedown.
Cole lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cole lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Schumacher or not.
Schumacher is breathing heavily.
Cole scores with a shoulder strike.
Cole scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT2#
It looks like Michael Schumacher has been cut.
Cole softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cole creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cole scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cole scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cole lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cole.
A right hand to the body from Cole.
Good body shot from Cole.
Cole lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Cole.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cole.
Cole lands a shoulder strike.
Cole lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Cole.
Cole pushes Schumacher back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cole.
Cole lands with a left to the head.
Cole scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cole lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cole scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Cole.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cole.
Still in the clinch, Cole scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cole lands with a light punch inside.
Cole scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Cole working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cole lands a shoulder strike.
Cole lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schumacher backwards.
Cole lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cole.
Cole scores with a shot to the side of Schumacher's head.
Cole lands a left hand that snaps the head of Schumacher backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cole.
A right handed body shot lands from Cole.
Cole lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schumacher backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cole.
Cole works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cole lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schumacher backwards.
Cole throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schumachers head.
Cole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Cole pushes Schumacher back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cole lands a hook that snaps the head of Schumacher backwards. #ROC2#
Schumacher is rocked!
Cole stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Cole on the inside.
Good body shot from Cole.
Cole scores with a hook to the body.
Cole lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cole is working Schumacher over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Cole.
A short body shot lands from Cole as the two fighters clinch.
Cole lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cole.
Cole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Cole - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cole lands a shoulder strike.
Cole lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
A hook to the body from Cole.
Cole lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cole lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cole lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Schumacher or not.
A short left from Cole.
Oh Schumacher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cole lands a hook that snaps the head of Schumacher backwards.
Cole lands a big right hand that drops Schumacher! The killer instinct kicks in and Cole finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Cole!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Cole!
Johnny Cole decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 939 Round 3
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Cole tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cole moves out of range as Wall strikes.
Wall lands with a hook. Cole tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wall looks to land a combination but Cole avoids it well.
Cole throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Wall counter with a right hand.
Wall scores with a jab to the body.
Wall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cole wants to clinch up but Wall keeps it at a distance.
Wall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cole moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cole takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cole tries to clinch but Wall moves out of range.
Wall's corner calls for a 1-2. Wall obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wall swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Cole clinches up with Wall and pushes him back against the cage.
Cole tries a body shot but Wall blocks it.
Wall has had enough of the clinch but Cole keeps him there for the moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cole.
Wall wants to stall.
Wall stalling against the cage.
#T1#
Cole lands a right hand.
Cole lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cole creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wall is trying to break free.
Wall has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cole scores with a shot to the side of Wall's head.
Wall is breathing heavily.
Cole throws a head punch that misses.
Cole makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Cole.
Wall blocks a body shot from Cole.
Cole throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Walls head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cole.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cole.
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cole prevents Wall from breaking the clinch.
Wall lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Cole lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cole.
Cole scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cole lands a body shot.
Cole lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cole presses Wall against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cole scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Cole.
Cole lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Cole as the two fighters clinch.
Cole lands a shot to the body.
Cole lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cole lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Cole.
A body shot lands from Cole.
A nice left hand lands by Cole.
Cole lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cole.
Cole lands a body punch. #T3#
A short right from Cole on the inside.
Cole lands with a right to the head.
Cole throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Walls head.
Cole lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wall or not.
Cole lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Kingston Wall has been cut.
A short right from Cole.
Cole lands with a short shot to the head.
Cole lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wall backwards.
Cole lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cole lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cole tries a body shot but Wall blocks it.
Cole lands with a left 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!
Cole lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Cole scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cole lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cole gets through Wall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cole lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wall backwards.
Cole lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Cole lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Cole.
A right hook to the body lands for Cole.
Good body shot from Cole.
A short uppercut from Cole.
Cole lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cole.
Cole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wall prevents a body shot from Cole.
Cole lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wall backwards.
Cole digs a right hand into Wall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wall's gas tank.
Cole makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wall takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cole.
Wall blocks a body shot from Cole.
Wall takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Cole dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kingston Wall's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Cole forces Wall back against the cage and clinches.
Cole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wall.
A short right from Cole on the inside.
Cole misses with a punch to the body.
Cole has Wall pressed against the cage, preventing Wall from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Wall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cole fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wall appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Wall tries to keep at a distance but Cole has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wall has had enough of the clinch but Cole keeps him there for the moment.
Cole lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wall backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole misses with a punch to the body.
Cole scores with a shot to the side of Wall's head.
Cole scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cole lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cole misses with a body punch.
Cole lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Wall trying to control the position but instead, Cole has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wall into the cage.
Cole scores with a shoulder strike.
Cole gets through Wall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wall tries to stall but Cole uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cole scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cole misses with a body punch.
Wall misses with a punch on the inside.
Wall throws a head punch that misses.
Cole lands a shoulder strike.
Cole lands with a right to the head.
Wall wants to break the clinch but can't.
A shot in the inside from Cole.
Cole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cole struggles to land a body shot inside as Wall controls his hands.
Cole misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cole lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Wall blocks a body shot from Cole.
Cole pushes Wall back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Cole on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cole lands an uppercut.
Cole lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cole lands with a right to the head.
Cole throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Walls head.
Cole tries to throw a body punch but Wall avoids it by throwing Cole back against the cage.
Cole scores with a shoulder strike.
Cole misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Cole.
Cole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cole softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cole softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cole scores with a shot to the side of Wall's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Cole.
Cole lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Cole.
#T3#
Cole scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Cole - that landed with a thud.
Cole digs a right hand into Wall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wall's gas tank.
Wall blocks a body shot from Cole.
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cole.
Cole lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cole.
Still in the clinch, Cole scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wall blocks a body shot from Cole.
Cole lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wall takes a shot to the head.
Cole lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cole 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!
Nice body punch from Cole - that landed with a thud.
Cole stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Cole throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Walls head.
A short uppercut from Cole.
Cole scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cole lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cole working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cole lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cole lands with a short shot to the head.
Cole throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cole scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cole lands with a light punch inside. #ROC2#
Wall is rocked!
Cole working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Wall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wall takes a shot to the head.
Cole pushes Wall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cole lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wall backwards.
Cole scores with a shot to the side of Wall's head.
A nice left hand lands by Cole.
Cole scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Cole.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Cole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kingston Wall's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Cole drives through and clinches with Wall against the cage.
Wall seems to have got his legs back now.
Wall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cole throws a punch but it's blocked by Wall.
Cole throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Walls head.
Cole scores with a shot to the side of Wall's head.
Cole pushes Wall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cole misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cole lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wall swings wildly with an uppercut but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wall is looking to break free of the clinch but Cole has double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wall prevents a body shot from Cole.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole works on Wall's body with a couple of short punches.
Wall blocks a body shot from Cole.
Wall looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cole throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Walls head.
Johnny Cole seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Cole lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wall backwards.
Cole scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Cole - that landed with a thud.
Cole lands an uppercut.
Cole lands a left hand.
Cole lands a right hand.
Cole struggles to land a body shot inside as Wall controls his hands.
Cole lands a hook that snaps the head of Wall backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cole.
A short uppercut from Cole.
Cole lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wall or not.
Cole lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cole misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Cole.
Cole lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cole unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Wall! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Cole is unloading with more strikes now! Wall drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Cole!
During a confident post fight interview, Johnny Cole thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 939 Round 2
Date: Jan 10, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Cole moves into range and clinches up with Guy.
Cole tries to circle away but Guy has him pinned against the cage.
Cole lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Guy.
Cole can't break the clinch.
Cole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Cole.
Guy lands with a short shot to the head.
Cole blocks an uppercut.
Cole lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cole lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Cole.
Guy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cole scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Cole.
Guy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Guy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cole closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#
It looks like Tourney Guy has been cut.
Guy closes the distance but Cole moves to the side
enabling Cole to counter with a crisp jab.
Guy needs to keep his hands up - Cole had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Guy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cole.
Guy swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Cole to counter with a crisp jab.
Cole tries to move into range but Guy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tourney Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Guy misses with a left hand
and Cole makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Guy misses with a body shot
and Cole counters with a nice body shot.
Guy misses with a right hand
and Cole counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Guy misses with a lunging right hand
and Cole counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Guy is rocked!
Cole cracks Guy on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Guy falls backwards against the cage. Cole follows up with more strikes that drop Guy to his knees. Cole keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Guy! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Cole!
A victorious Johnny Cole thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 939 Round 1
Date: Jan 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Franklin misses with a shot to the body
and Cole counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Tyson Franklin has been cut.
Tyson Franklin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole circles away from the clinch attempt#KD2#
and Cole counters with a crisp right hand that drops Franklin ! Cole lets Franklin back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Franklin is rocked!
Cole connects with a body shot.
Oh Franklin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cole stuffs the takedown attempt from Franklin . Franklin gets slowly back to his feet.
Cole looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Franklin seems to have got his legs back now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franklin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Franklin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Franklin moves into the clinch successfully.
Cole dips a shoulder and cracks Franklin with a mighty uppercut! Franklin falls back against the cage and Cole unloads with a barrage of strikes! Franklin is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Cole screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Cole!
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