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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rico Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remy Jacquard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacquard has chosen Maitre Gims - J'me tire as his entrance music. Remy Jacquard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Rico Cole!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Remy Jacquard!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacquard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jacquard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jacquard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cole.
Cole goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jacquard looks to throw the jab but Cole is out of range.
Cole thinks about countering with a head kick.
Jacquard throws a leg kick but Cole sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Jacquard.
Cole swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jacquard scores with a nice body kick.
Cole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cole looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jacquard tries a quick counter leg kick but Cole is wise to it.
Cole chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jacquard can pounce on him.
Jacquard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cole.
Jacquard misses with a looping right.
Cole ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Cole tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cole throws out a leg kick but Jacquard moves out of range and Cole only half commits.
Jacquard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cole tries to score with a low kick but Jacquard moves his leg out of the way.
Cole takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cole swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cole blocks a jab.
Cole connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jacquard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jacquard dips to his left and cracks Cole with an uppercut!
Jacquard looks to score with a jab to the body but Cole is just out of range.
Jacquard defending well as Cole loads up on a big left hand.
Good leg kick by Jacquard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cole chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Donk. Jacquard catches Cole right on the button with a cross.
Cole connects with a looping right hand.
Remy Jacquard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacquard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jacquard lands with a cross.
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!
Jacquard throws a body punch but Cole moves out of range.
Cole bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cole has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite Strikers in the buildup to the fight.
Cole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jacquard.
A quick step to the side and Cole tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacquard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jacquard slips under a jab.
Jacquard throws a leg kick but Cole sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jacquard lands the left hand.
Jacquard throws a leg kick but Cole sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jacquard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jacquard.
Cole lands a jab-cross combination.
Cole throws a front kick that sends Jacquard stumbling back into the cage.
Nice jab there from Jacquard.
Jacquard is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cole had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Cole moves out of range as Jacquard strikes.
Jacquard blocks the body kick.
Cole lands a body shot.
Jacquard has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jacquard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cole throws a hook to the side of Jacquard's head but Jacquard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jacquard lands a nice shot to the body.
Jacquard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole moves out of range of the leg kick from Jacquard.
Cole ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jacquard lands a body shot.
Cole wants to slow Jacquard down by chopping away at his legs.
Jacquard lands with a hook. Cole tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jacquard darts in and clinches Cole up against the cage.
Cole breaks the clinch.
Cole blocks a leg kick.
Jacquard misses with an uppercut.
Cole throws the left hand but Jacquard avoids the punch easily.
Jacquard throws out a counter right but Cole avoids it with no problem.
Jacquard misses with an uppercut.
Jacquard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cole was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacquard.
Nice straight punches there by Cole. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cole.
Cole defending well as Jacquard loads up on a big left hand.
Cole throws a counter high kick but Jacquard was just alert enough to avoid it.
Cole takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jacquard fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacquard misses with a low kick.
Cole is looking for a counter combo.
Cole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacquard.
Cole keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacquard lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jacquard slips a straight right by Cole.
Nice cross by Cole.
Jab by Cole.
Jacquard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Jacquard misses its intended target.
Jacquard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cole scores with a jab. Jacquard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jacquard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cole scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cole lands with a slapping head kick.
Cole throws a looping overhand right but Jacquard ducks down to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jacquard 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 Cole has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cole and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jacquard lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cole backs up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Remy Jacquard will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cole throws a right hand that misses
and Jacquard counters with a nice body kick.
Jacquard misses with a low kick.
Jacquard misses the jab.
Cole looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters circling - Jacquard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Cole wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jacquard slips under a jab from Cole.
Jacquard throws a leg kick which misses Cole's front leg but catches the back leg as Cole tries to avoid it.
Cole throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jacquard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cole waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jacquard.
Jacquard thinks about the counter body kick.
Cole tries to land a front kick but Jacquard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big left from Cole misses.
Cole throws a front kick aimed at Jacquard's knee but Jacquard avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole slips a jab from Jacquard.
An attempted straight right counter from Cole misses the target.
Jacquard walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cole checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cole scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Cole. That snapped Jacquard's head back.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jacquard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacquard misses with a right hand
and Cole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cole checks a low kick from Jacquard.
Cole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jacquard throws a head kick but Cole moves out of range.
Jacquard connects with a single shot there.
Jacquard throws a combination. Cole tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jacquard catches Cole with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big right from Jacquard misses.
Cole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cole slips under a jab from Jacquard.
Jacquard moves in looking to clinch but Cole pushes him off.
Cole connects with a nice looking jab.
Jacquard looks to score with a jab to the body but Cole is just out of range.
Cole throws a hook but Jacquard blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cole takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cole swats away the attempt to clinch by Jacquard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Cole as he checks the leg kick.
Jacquard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cole.
Cole lands a glancing blow to the side of Jacquard's head.
Jacquard moves out of range of the leg kick from Cole.
Cole throws a lazy right hand but Jacquard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jacquard. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Jacquard looks to land a left hand but Cole moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Jacquard.
Jacquard loads up on a big right hand but Cole slips the punch.
Jacquard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cole momentarily.
Cole ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cole seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jacquard digs a good hook to Cole's body.
Jacquard throws a lazy right hand but Cole sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Cole on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cole walks into a left hand.
Jacquard throws a shot from downtown. Cole moves away and avoids it.
Cole lands a nice looking body shot.
Jacquard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cole counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cole lands a high kick!
Cole throws a solid leg kick but Jacquard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cole.
Jacquard appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jacquard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cole.
Cole stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cole is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Jacquard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cole swinging wildly here.
Jacquard misses with an uppercut. Cole saw that one coming.
Jacquard lands a body shot.
Jacquard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cole.
Jacquard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cole goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jacquard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cole.
Cole lands a glancing blow to the side of Jacquard's head.
Cole staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacquard throws a low kick, looking for Cole's leg but Cole calmly moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacquard misses the jab.
Cole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jacquard.
The fighters circling - Jacquard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cole checks a leg kick.
Cole throws out a powerful jab.
Jacquard swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cole cracks Jacquard with an open hand slap.
Cole keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cole takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jacquard 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 Cole has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cole and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cole tries to keep at a distance but Jacquard has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jacquard fails to land.
Jacquard is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Remy Jacquard 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!
Jacquard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cole.
Cole was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cole thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jacquard thuds his right hand into Cole's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cole connects with a body shot that sends Jacquard's belly button to the back.
Jacquard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cole.
Cole ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An inside leg kick from Jacquard misses.
Cole darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cole throws a head kick but Jacquard moves out of range.
Jacquard misses with a left hand
and Cole counters with a straight right hand.
Jacquard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cole.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacquard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cole moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cole.
Jacquard closes the distance and pushes Cole back into the cage.
Cole scores with a shot to the side of Jacquard's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacquard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacquard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jacquard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jacquard throws a head punch that misses.
Jacquard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cole has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jacquard blocks an uppercut.
Jacquard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Jacquard controls the action.
Cole misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jacquard has Cole pressed against the cage, preventing Cole from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jacquard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Cole's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cole is trying to maintain a safe position but Jacquard gets an underhook and turns Cole into the cage.
Cole tries to break the clinch but Jacquard is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jacquard.
Jacquard lands a nice uppercut.
Jacquard lands a right hand.
Jacquard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jacquard misses with the head strike.
Jacquard has a couple of punches blocked by Cole.
Jacquard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Jacquard.
Cole can't break the clinch.
Jacquard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacquard lands a hook that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Jacquard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cole breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jacquard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cole throws a leg kick that misses.
Jacquard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cole shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice defenses there by Jacquard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cole keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jacquard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cole has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jacquard moves into range and clinches up with Cole.
Remy Jacquard seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cole manages to break the clinch.
Cole throws a lazy right hand but Jacquard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cole throws a head kick but Jacquard moves out of range.
Jacquard throws the left hand but Cole avoids the punch easily.
Cole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jacquard.
Jacquard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Jacquard finds it's way through Cole's defenses.
Jacquard lands a jab to the nose.
Cole throws a leg kick but Jacquard sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jacquard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cole looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cole takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cole lands with a shot to the body.
Jacquard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cole throws a hook to the side of Jacquard's head but Jacquard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jacquard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cole checks a leg kick.
Jacquard throws a combination. Cole tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jacquard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jacquard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cole.
It seemed like Jacquard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cole misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jacquard counters with a straight right hand.
Jacquard misses with a combination
and Cole counters with a nice uppercut.
Jacquard checks a leg kick.
Jacquard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cole at a distance.
Cole misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cole will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacquard throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remy Jacquard really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jacquard is looking to chop away at Cole's legs.
A slow jab from Jacquard misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Cole misses the target.
Good work by Jacquard as he checks the leg kick.
Cole throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jacquard thumps Cole with a low kick.
Cole fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jacquard is out of range.
Jacquard throws the left hand but Cole avoids the punch easily.
Jacquard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jacquard tries to clinch up.
Cole avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little feinted left hand from Cole on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cole works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cole throws a head kick but Jacquard moves out of range.
Cole lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cole chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jacquard can pounce on him.
Jacquard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacquard cracks the inside of Cole's front leg.
Cole misses with a looping left.
Jacquard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cole tries to land a body kick
and Jacquard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick misses from Cole.
Cole is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cole takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jacquard avoids the body shot from Cole.
Cole swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cole slips a straight right by Jacquard.
Cole throws a shot from downtown. Jacquard moves away and avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Cole blocks the low kick.
Jacquard connects with a solid leg kick.
Jacquard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Cole.
Jacquard scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cole takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole lands with a slapping head kick.
Cole connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jacquard. Jacquard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jacquard misses with a hook
enabling Cole to counter with a crisp jab.
Jacquard misses with a combination
and Cole connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jacquard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It seemed like Jacquard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cole misses with a straight right.
Cole tests Jacquard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jacquard throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Jacquard finds it's way through Cole's defenses.
A slow jab from Cole misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jacquard. Cole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cole works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cole cracks Jacquard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacquard throws a series of punches but Cole moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Cole tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cole blocks a low kick nicely.
Cole jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jacquard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cole lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jacquard moves into the clinch successfully.
Jacquard swings wildly with an uppercut but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacquard misses with a punch on the inside.
Jacquard lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cole blocks a body shot from Jacquard.
Cole is trying to break free.
Cole is trying to maintain a safe position but Jacquard gets an underhook and turns Cole into the cage.
A short right from Jacquard.
Cole trying to stall but Jacquard improves his position.
Cole misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole manages to break the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cole.
Cole takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cole motions for Jacquard to come forward. Cole throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jacquard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cole.
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!
Jacquard scores with a hook.
Jacquard misses with a hook
and Cole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jacquard looks to land a left hand but Cole moved out of range nicely.
Cole staying out of range there.
Jacquard swings for the body but Cole moves out of range.
Jacquard tests Cole's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jacquard 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.
Jacquard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cole.
Jacquard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cole. Cole circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cole tries a head kick but it misses.
Cole tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Remy Jacquard 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jacquard misses with a low kick as Cole jumps back.
Jacquard throws a leg kick which misses Cole's front leg but catches the back leg as Cole tries to avoid it.
Cole takes one on the button.
Cole takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cole misses with a body kick.
Jacquard misses with a straight left.
Cole takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jacquard misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jacquard. Cole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cole doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jacquard throws a looping overhand right but Cole ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacquard tries to work over Cole's front leg with a kick but Cole checks it.
Cole was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jacquard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jacquard is looking to clinch.
Jacquard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jacquard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cole.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacquard moves out of range as Cole strikes.
Cole keeps the fight on the outside.
Jacquard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cole is looking to counter punch.
Jacquard throws out a leg kick but Cole moves out of range and Jacquard only half commits.
Cole pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jacquard tries a quick counter leg kick but Cole is wise to it.
Jacquard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jacquard misses with a leg kick
and Cole counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cole throws a low kick but Jacquard avoids it.
Cole's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jacquard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cole scrambles back to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Jacquard.
Cole connects with a looping right hand.
Cole misses with a body kick.
Jacquard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cole swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick misses from Cole.
Jacquard now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacquard gets a clinch.
Cole breaks from the clinch.
Jacquard scores with a nice right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jacquard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jacquard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cole.
Jacquard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cole misses with a straight left.
Cole throws a head kick but Jacquard moves out of range.
Cole keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cole ducks right into an uppercut from Jacquard.
Cole takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jacquard blocks a jab.
Cole lands with a nice body kick.
Well,Cole is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Cole on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rico Cole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacquard ducks right into an uppercut from Cole.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cole blocks a jab.
Cole throws a leg kick that misses.
Cole moves out of range as Jacquard strikes.
Jacquard misses the shot to the body.
Cole scores with a sloppy right hand. Jacquard should have avoided that one.
Cole has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cole there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jacquard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jacquard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cole misses with some punches.
Cole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cole misses with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jacquard as Cole tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jacquard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacquard lands with a light punch inside.
Jacquard misses with some punches.
Cole tries to work over Jacquard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jacquard takes a shot to the head.
Cole blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jacquard prevents a body shot from Cole.
Cole wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cole breaks the clinch.
Cole wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacquard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cole throws a jab when Jacquard was well out of range.
Cole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacquard.
Jacquard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jacquard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Remy Jacquard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jacquard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jacquard misses with an uppercut. Cole saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Remy Jacquard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jacquard 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Remy Jacquard!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Remy Jacquard!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Remy Jacquard!
Remy Jacquard wins by unanimous decision!
Remy Jacquard is the new lightweight champion!
After the fight, Remy Jacquard was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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