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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Cooper gets caught flat footed, as Rover shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cooper keeping moving, preventing Rover from controlling successfully.
Rover missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Rover drops back looking for a leg! Cooper is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cooper manages to kick Rover off! Rover jumps back into Cooper's guard.
Cooper bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rover's guard. #REVB#
Rover tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Rover looking for a guillotine here but Cooper defends easily.
#SUB#
Rover throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cooper escapes and throws Rover's legs to the side, diving into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T1#
Cooper is looking to take a break and control but Rover is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rover regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Cooper seems content to control.#T2#
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.
Cooper moves nicely into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Cooper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rover keeps working.
Rover is trying to get back to half guard.
Cooper taking a breather here. #T3#
Rover is looking to reverse the position.
Cooper trying to control the position but Rover is working away.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Cooper working away.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cooper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rover.
Cooper doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD#
Rover shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Rover looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cooper tries to roll over but Rover keeps him under control.#T4#
Rover trying to control the action but Cooper is working from the bottom.
Cooper wants to control but Rover is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Rover seems to be working for a kimura but Cooper defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cooper is looking to control Rover's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cooper avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Rover seems to be working for a kimura but Cooper defends the submission attempt.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Rover dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cooper enables Rover to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cooper manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rover postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cooper keeping moving, preventing Rover from controlling successfully.
Rover showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rover throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rover looking to pass the guard.
Rover trying to control the position from guard on top but Cooper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Cooper wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rover is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cooper can do to turn this around?
Rover throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cooper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cooper controlling the position.
Rover trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cooper manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Cooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Rover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cooper not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
My spies in Cozad MMA London inform me that Cooper has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cooper forces his way into half guard.
Cooper tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rover knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Cooper seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rover does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cooper is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rover wants to control but Cooper passes into side.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cooper wants to control but Rover is keeping him busy.
Rover is trying to escape the position but Cooper is controlling the position.
Cooper works to advance to full mount. Rover defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Rover is desperately trying to improve his position but Cooper has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Rover wants to control but Cooper is having none of it.
Cooper controlling from the full mount.
Cooper prevents Rover from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rover wants to hold on but Cooper pushes him away.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cooper controlling from the full mount.
Rover is trying to escape the mount.
Cooper content just to control the position here.
Tommy Cooper has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cooper can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rover is looking to escape.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Cooper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Rover looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Cooper counters with a shoot takedown. Rover fights it but they end up in guard.
Cooper stands and throws Rover's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rover is looking for a sweep.
Cooper in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rover!#T1#
Cooper controlling the pace for now.
Cooper wants to control the pace but Rover is squirming around nicely.
Rover manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Still in half guard, Cooper seems content to control.
Rover is not content to let Cooper control the position.#SUB#
Rover looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cooper stalling. #SUB#
Rover looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cooper controlling the action here.
Cooper prevents Rover from improving his position.#T3#
Cooper is taking a breather. Rover 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Rover shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rover wants to pass to mount but Cooper is defending the position.
Cooper keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T4#
Cooper is trying to maintain the position but Rover is very close to passing his half guard.
Rover is looking to advance position but Cooper won't allow it.
Cooper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rover.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rover trying to control from half guard but Cooper is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tommy Cooper.
I think Cooper has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tommy Cooper!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Fontana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cooper manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Fontana.
Fontana throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Cooper counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fontana lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cooper is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fontana won't allow Cooper to sweep him here.
Fontana passes into half guard.
Fontana is thwarting Cooper's attempts to control the position.
Cooper wants to sweep but Fontana has passed to side control!#SUB#
Fontana tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fontana has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Cooper is looking for a sweep.
Cooper is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Fontana wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cooper, who protects the arm well.
Fontana tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Fontana looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cooper is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fontana working away.
Cooper tries to buck Fontana off but Fontana is having none of it.
Fontana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cooper keeps working.
Cooper struggling a bit here.
Fontana trying to control the action but Cooper is working from the bottom.
Cooper tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fontana wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3##SUB#
Fontana tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fontana has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Fontana wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cooper, who protects the arm well.
Cooper tries to buck Fontana off but Fontana is having none of it.
Cooper is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Fontana is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Fontana fails to advance to Cooper's back.
Cooper is working to get back to half guard.
#T4##SUB#
Fontana is working for a guillotine from mount but Cooper frees his head quite easily.
Cooper really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fontana is looking to work his way around to Cooper's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cooper is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fontana looking to control but Cooper is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucky Fontana 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#
Cooper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fontana fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fontana misses the shot to the body.
And Cooper tries to counter it with a takedown but Fontana pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fontana misses with a body shot.
Tommy Cooper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A lazy left from Fontana finds it's target.
Lucky Fontana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Cooper tries to counter it with a takedown but Fontana pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cooper ducks under a wild hook from Fontana.
Fontana scores with a hook to the body. Cooper takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
A slow jab from Fontana misses its intended target.
Cooper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fontana misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Cooper counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cooper works over Fontana with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Fontana is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cooper is aware though and is defending well.
Cooper throws a big elbow that misses.
Cooper throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fontana works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cooper trying to control but Fontana is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Fontana working for a triangle but Cooper defends it easily.
Cooper wants to control from the top but Fontana keeps moving. #T2#
Cooper pushing down on Fontana's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Cooper is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fontana doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cooper. #SUB2#
Cooper looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cooper in particular looking to stall.#T3##SUB#
Fontana looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Cooper is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Fontana makes his way to full guard, as Cooper worked for a kimura.
#SUB#
Fontana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cooper defends it easily.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cooper loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Cooper drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fontana looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fontana looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fontana! #REVR##SUB#
Fontana working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cooper regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cooper is looking for a sweep. Fontana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Fontana is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucky Fontana dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fontana throws a looping overhand right but Cooper ducks down to avoid it.
Fontana misses with a body punch
#TD2#
and Cooper counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Cooper is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fontana sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Cooper seems to be working for a kimura but Fontana defends the submission attempt.
Fontana moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper is looking to work some ground and pound but Fontana has wrist control.#SUB#
Fontana is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Cooper has his hands clasped together but Fontana extends and breaks Cooper's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Fontana.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucky Fontana!
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