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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stanford Mccoy (ranked 7638 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romeu Sokoudju (ranked 5821 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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162 lbs
3 - 3 - 1 |
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187 cm
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158 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Stanford Mccoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Romeu Sokoudju!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mccoy throws a body shot but no joy.
Mccoy throws a head kick that misses.
Sokoudju changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mccoy tries to avoid it but Sokoudju manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mccoy to the ground. Mccoy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mccoy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sokoudju scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mccoy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sokoudju sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mccoy somewhat.
Sokoudju shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mccoy but Mccoy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccoy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sokoudju has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mccoy scores with a shot to the body.
Mccoy stuffs the takedown attempt from Sokoudju. Sokoudju gets slowly back to his feet.
Stanford Mccoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romeu Sokoudju.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokoudju wants to clinch
and Mccoy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sokoudju looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mccoy is fending him off so far but Sokoudju persists. Nope, Mccoy circles away and we're back to standing.
Sokoudju gets the takedown into side control.
Sokoudju happy to just control the position for now.
Mccoy bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Mccoy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sokoudju's guard.
That's two 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!
Mccoy is fighting to break Sokoudju's control of his arms but Sokoudju is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sokoudju is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mccoy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sokoudju trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokoudju is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sokoudju tries to free his leg and advance position but Mccoy is retaining full guard.
Sokoudju with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sokoudju controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mccoy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sokoudju postures up in Mccoy's guard and throws a big left but Mccoy blocks it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mccoy misses with a head kick.
Mccoy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mccoy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sokoudju pulls Mccoy in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanford Mccoy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sokoudju darts in looking for a takedown but Mccoy gets double underhooks and turns Sokoudju into the cage.
Sokoudju looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sokoudju tries to clinch up but Mccoy circles away and keeps his distance.
Sokoudju tries for a takedown but Mccoy circles away easily
and Mccoy counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sokoudju is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Stanford Mccoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romeu Sokoudju.
Sokoudju shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mccoy as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokoudju clinches.
Sokoudju fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mccoy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sokoudju up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mccoy successfully pulls guard.
Sokoudju preventing the sweep.
Mccoy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sokoudju can do to turn this around?
Mccoy is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sokoudju dives into side control.
Sokoudju happy to just control the position for now.
Sokoudju tries to stand but Mccoy controls the position and pulls Sokoudju into his guard.
Mccoy trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokoudju stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mccoy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sokoudju is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Stanford Mccoy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sokoudju landing some decent shots from guard.
Sokoudju passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mccoy is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokoudju sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mccoy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sokoudju wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mccoy keeps working.
Sokoudju wants to stand but Mccoy has his arm trapped.
Mccoy tries to buck Sokoudju off but Sokoudju is having none of it.
Sokoudju tries to stand but Mccoy is controlling his head.
Sokoudju thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sokoudju wants to stand but Mccoy has his arm trapped.
Sokoudju in side control, throwing shots but Mccoy defends.
Sokoudju is working Mccoy over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sokoudju is looking to take a break and control but Mccoy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sokoudju working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Romeu Sokoudju will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sokoudju tries to clinch up but Mccoy circles away and keeps his distance.
Sokoudju looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mccoy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mccoy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sokoudju closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mccoy did well to prevent Sokoudju getting side control.
Mccoy manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Sokoudju keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccoy throws a punch but it's blocked by Sokoudju.
Sokoudju's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sokoudju moves in looking to clinch but Mccoy pushes him off.
Sokoudju darts in looking for a takedown but Mccoy gets double underhooks and turns Sokoudju into the cage.
Romeu Sokoudju is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokoudju shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mccoy pinned against the cage. Mccoy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stanford Mccoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romeu Sokoudju.
Sokoudju takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mccoy shoots for a takedown but Sokoudju saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sokoudju shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mccoy as he jumps to the side.
Mccoy throws a head kick that misses.
Mccoy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sokoudju throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mccoy's waist but Mccoy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sokoudju off to one side.
Mccoy throws a series of punches but Sokoudju moves out of range.
Sokoudju with the counter takedown but Mccoy avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sokoudju is defended easily by Mccoy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Sokoudju. Those never looked like landing.
Sokoudju uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mccoy.
Stanford Mccoy is winning the standup battle so far.
Sokoudju has closed the distance and engaged Mccoy in a clinch.
Mccoy is trying to drag Sokoudju to the mat but Sokoudju just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mccoy gets control of Sokoudju's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mccoy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mccoy is trying to control the position but Sokoudju postures up.
Sokoudju wants to pass the guard but Mccoy is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mccoy wants to get back to his feet but Sokoudju is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sokoudju stopping the sweep attempt from Mccoy.
Mccoy wants to stand up but Sokoudju is controlling him.
Mccoy trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Sokoudju sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sokoudju looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mccoy is fending him off so far but Sokoudju persists. Nope, Mccoy circles away and we're back to standing.
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.
Sokoudju manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mccoy on his heels. He'll look to pass Mccoy's guard now, I'm sure.
Sokoudju with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sokoudju would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sokoudju stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mccoy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mccoy has a closed guard, preventing Sokoudju from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sokoudju engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stanford Mccoy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mccoy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanford Mccoy!
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