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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Davdio Branko (ranked 288 p4p, 232 weight class) and Mickey Cowan (ranked 20 p4p, 14 weight class). Mickey Cowan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Davdio Branko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mickey Cowan!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cowan pinned against the cage. Cowan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Branko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cowan but Cowan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Branko dives in and scores a takedown into Cowan's guard.
Branko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branko drops back looking for a leg! Cowan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cowan manages to kick Branko off! Branko jumps back into Cowan's guard.
Cowan pulls Branko in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cowan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Branko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Branko is working hard here to advance position.
Cowan wants to get back to his feet but Branko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Branko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Branko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cowan is keeping the position for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Cowan manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Cowan looks to land a right hand but Branko moved out of range.
Branko shoots in but no luck this time.
And Cowan responds with a good body kick, but Branko manages to step out the way in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Branko shoots for a double leg takedown but Cowan sprawls well. He's pushed Branko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Branko misses with a takedown
and Cowan counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Davdio Branko has been cut.
Cowan stuffs the takedown attempt from Branko. Branko gets slowly back to his feet.
Cowan misses with a wild body shot.
Branko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cowan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Branko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cowan sprawls well. Cowan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Branko gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cowan misses with a straight right.
Branko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Branko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Branko ducks under a wild hook from Cowan.
Cowan looks to land a left hand but Branko moved out of range nicely.
Branko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cowan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Branko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Branko shoots in for a takedown but Cowan shows good takedown defense.
Branko slips a jab and a cross from Cowan.
Branko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Branko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cowan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Branko is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branko tries to free his leg and advance position but Cowan is retaining full guard.
Branko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Branko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Branko passes Cowan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Branko is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Cowan to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cowan keeping full guard, as Branko tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Cowan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Davdio Branko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Branko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cowan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cowan throws a body kick that misses.
Branko misses with a takedown
and Cowan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cowan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Davdio Branko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Branko fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branko manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cowan on his heels. He'll look to pass Cowan's guard now, I'm sure.
Cowan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Branko slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branko is looking for a kimura but Cowan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Branko to get the leverage.
Cowan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Branko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cowan is just riding it out for now. Branko eventually gives up the hold.
Branko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Branko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cowan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Branko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Branko is trying to work for a kimura but Cowan is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Branko seems to be looking for submissions.
Branko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cowan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Branko.
Branko wants to work for an arm triangle but Cowan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cowan gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Branko drops back looking for a leg! Cowan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cowan manages to kick Branko off! Branko jumps back into Cowan's guard.
Branko stops Cowan from standing up.
Branko advances position into side control!
Branko is trying to get an arm triangle but Cowan is defending well.
Branko goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cowan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Branko but great work by Cowan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branko manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Branko actively working from the bottom here.
Cowan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cowan seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Branko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cowan pulls his head out easily.
Branko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cowan pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Branko wants to get back to full guard.
Branko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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 Davdio Branko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Davdio Branko's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Branko shoots for a double leg takedown but Cowan sprawls well. He's pushed Branko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cowan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Branko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Branko drops back looking for a leg! Cowan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cowan manages to kick Branko off! Branko jumps back into Cowan's guard.
Cowan pulls Branko in to control the position.
Branko pushes down on Cowan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cowan kicks Branko off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branko tries to clinch up.
Branko with a poor takedown
and Cowan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Branko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cowan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cowan avoids it really well and circles away.
Branko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Branko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Branko blocks the body kick.
Branko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cowan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Branko at a distance.
Branko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cowan counters with a left to the body.
Donk. Cowan catches Branko right on the button with a cross.
No luck for Branko with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cowan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Branko shoots and misses
and Cowan scores with a counter punch that sends Branko to the canvas! Cowan smells blood - he's punishing Branko with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Branko has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Cowan!
Mickey Cowan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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