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Event:
RISE 23 - Farina vs Alison
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Phaneuf misses with a jab to the body
and Cooper makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Phaneuf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cooper throws out the jab.
Phaneuf throws a jab but it's blocked by Cooper.
Phaneuf throws a hook but Cooper avoids it easily.
Phaneuf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cooper.
Phaneuf checks a leg kick.
Cooper throws a low kick but Phaneuf avoids it.
Cooper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cooper throws a nice looking combination but Phaneuf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Phaneuf moves out of range of the body kick.
Phaneuf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper avoids the body shot from Phaneuf.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cooper is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cooper can't break the clinch.
Cooper blocks a body shot from Phaneuf. #T1#
A short uppercut from Phaneuf.
Cooper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phaneuf's elbow.
Phaneuf lands an uppercut.
Phaneuf works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cooper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cooper wants to break the clinch but can't.
Phaneuf misses with a body punch.
Phaneuf works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Phaneuf working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cooper lands with a left to the head.
Cooper misses with the head strike.
Cooper is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
I was talking to Phaneuf's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Phaneuf prevents Cooper from breaking the clinch.
Cooper is trying to force a seperation but Phaneuf has the dominant position.#BC2#
Cooper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phaneuf throws a nice looking combination but Cooper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cooper moves out of range as Phaneuf strikes.
Phaneuf throws a hook but Cooper blocks it.#T2#
Cooper misses with a right hand
and Phaneuf counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Phaneuf gets tackled into the cage by Cooper. Cooper maintains the clinch.
Cooper tries to break the clinch but Phaneuf is controlling the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cooper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Phaneuf lands a body shot.
Phaneuf stops a takedown attempt from Cooper.
Phaneuf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cooper is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Phaneuf is defending well.
Phaneuf works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cooper looks winded!
Cooper misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cooper.
A short right from Phaneuf.
Phaneuf can't find room to land a body shot as Cooper controls the action.
Phaneuf lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Matt Cooper has been cut.
Phaneuf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phaneuf makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Phaneuf - that landed with a thud.
#T3#
A shot in the inside from Phaneuf. #ROC#
Cooper is rocked!
Phaneuf presses Cooper against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Phaneuf is pressed up against the cage. Cooper has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Phaneuf down to the mat. Phaneuf avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jean Luc Phaneuf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Cooper.
Phaneuf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phaneuf throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Phaneuf drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Cooper right on the button. Cooper goes down! Phaneuf follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Phaneuf gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Luc Phaneuf!
The defeated Matt Cooper had this to say: 'My opponent did a pretty damn good job today. He's been destroying his opponents lately and I believe he'll be the title holder soon, here AT rise.'.
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Event:
RISE 21 - Cooper vs Comeau
Date: Mar 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Cooper throws a lazy right hand but Comeau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Comeau! But no joy.
Comeau throws a hook but Cooper avoids it easily.
Cooper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cooper on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Matt Cooper has been cut.
Cooper looks to land a left hand but Comeau moved out of range nicely.
Comeau sizes up Cooper with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cooper throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT#
It looks like Melvin Comeau has been cut.#KD2#
Comeau lands a big uppercut and Cooper crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Cooper looks OK. Comeau waves Cooper back to his feet!#ROC2#
Cooper is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BAM! Comeau delivers a spinning backfist that drops Cooper like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Melvin Comeau!
A less than humble Melvin Comeau misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Brodie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cooper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Cooper misses.
Cooper fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cooper changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brodie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good shot there by Cooper.
Cooper lands a right hook to the body.
Cooper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brodie throws out a counter right but Cooper avoids it with no problem.
Nice shot lands for Cooper.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cooper ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brodie looks winded!
Cooper lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cooper lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Cooper lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brodie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cooper jabs Brodie right on the nose. Brodie blinks but takes it well.#ROC#
Brodie is rocked!
Nice body punch from Cooper.
Brodie is still on wobbly legs! Can Cooper finish him?
Cooper is stalking Brodie. Brodie circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Cooper, and it's lights out! Brodie really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matt Cooper!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Balkarti moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Balkarti misses the target.
Cooper takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cooper cracks Balkarti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#
It looks like Gus Balkarti has been cut.
Balkarti throws a shot from downtown. Cooper moves away and avoids it.
Cooper drops his hands momentarily and Balkarti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cooper scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cooper throws a big shot that misses.
Cooper on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Balkarti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cooper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Balkarti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cooper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Balkarti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Balkarti swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cooper counters with a big right hand! Oh Balkarti is in trouble here! Cooper follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Cooper!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Cooper stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cooper wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Cooper. No joy for Mcgraugh on that attempt.
Mcgraugh misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little jabbing left from Cooper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corey Mcgraugh. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Cooper clinches.
A short right from Cooper on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Cooper.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cooper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgraugh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cooper just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mcgraugh has Cooper pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cooper manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mcgraugh takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Cooper.
Cooper just leaning against Mcgraugh, taking a breather. #T1#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mcgraugh wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cooper has him pressed against the cage.
Mcgraugh takes a shot to the head.
Cooper lands an uppercut.
Cooper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mcgraugh backwards.
Cooper is stalling here.
Mcgraugh drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cooper pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cooper scores with a hook.#T2#
Mcgraugh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mcgraugh swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cooper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD2#
Cooper drops Mcgraugh with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mcgraugh looks back up at him and smiles so Cooper waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#
Mcgraugh is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Corey Mcgraugh has been cut.
Corey Mcgraugh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcgraugh falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cooper counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Mcgraugh has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Matt Cooper!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Cooper pushes Stanley up against the cage in a clinch.
Stanley looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Cooper lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cooper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stanley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting on Cooper's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Cooper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Cooper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanley has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cooper after a bit of a struggle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cooper.
A right hand to the body from Cooper.
Cooper lands a right hand.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cooper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Cooper is leaning against Stanley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cooper digs a right hand into Stanley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stanley's gas tank.
Good body shot from Cooper.
A shot in the inside from Cooper.
A short body shot lands from Cooper as the two fighters clinch.
Cooper lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cooper.
Still in the clinch, Cooper scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Cooper.
Cooper pushes Stanley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cooper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stanley backwards.
Cooper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cooper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
A short uppercut from Cooper.
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!
Cooper scores with a hook to the body.
Cooper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stanley backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Cooper.
Cooper lands a body punch.
Cooper lands with a right to the head.
Cooper is leaning against Stanley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cooper lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Cooper.
Cooper lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Cooper as the two fighters clinch.
Cooper lands a left hand.
Cooper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cooper stalling against the cage.
Cooper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3#
Cooper lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Cooper as the two fighters clinch.
Cooper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Cooper.
Good body shot from Cooper.
Stanley looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cooper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stanley backwards.
Cooper lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stanley or not.
Cooper lands a nice shot to the body.
Cooper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cooper lands with a light punch inside.
Cooper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stanley backwards.
Cooper slowing the pace effectively.
Cooper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooper scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Cooper.
#T4#
Cooper leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cooper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cooper lands with a light punch inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cooper takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cooper throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cooper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cooper lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Cooper.
Stanley takes a shot to the head.
Stanley takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cooper lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cooper is leaning against Stanley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Cooper dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Stanley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cooper is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Cooper shuts the power down on Stanley. Lights out, game over! Cooper is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Matt Cooper!
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