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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Akeen Coker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shogun Iron Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iron Tyson has chosen Slaugterhouse - Party as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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152 lbs
13 - 1 - 0 |
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149 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akeen Coker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shogun Iron Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A thudding body kick lands there by Coker!
Coker throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Horrible takedown attempt by Iron Tyson or perhaps it was just good defense by Coker, which made it look bad.
Iron Tyson throws a series of punches but Coker avoids them all with ease.
Coker misses with a body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Iron Tyson as he connects with a hook.
Iron Tyson throws a hook to the side of Coker's head but Coker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Iron Tyson throws out the jab.
Coker scores with a jab to the head.
Coker misses with the body kick
and Iron Tyson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Coker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Masaru Fighting Systems II in the buildup to the fight.
Iron Tyson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Coker counters with a nice leg kick.
Iron Tyson misses with a lunging right hand
and Coker counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iron Tyson misses with a double jab
and Coker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Iron Tyson moves out of range of the body kick.
Coker lands with a thumping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Coker.
Coker throws a leg kick which misses Iron Tyson's front leg but catches the back leg as Iron Tyson tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Coker misses.
Iron Tyson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shogun Iron Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Iron Tyson throws the left hand but Coker avoids the punch easily.
Iron Tyson throws a right and a left that Coker avoids nicely.
Coker throws a leg kick that misses.
Iron Tyson misses with an uppercut.
Coker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Iron Tyson finds it's way round the side to connect with Coker's head.
Iron Tyson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Coker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Iron Tyson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slow jab from Iron Tyson misses its intended target.
Coker looks to land a left hand but Iron Tyson moved out of range nicely.
Iron Tyson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Iron Tyson checks a leg kick.
Iron Tyson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Iron Tyson tries to move into range but Coker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iron Tyson avoids the body shot from Coker.
Iron Tyson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Iron Tyson swings widly with a right hand
and Coker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Coker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Coker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Coker 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.
Coker walks into a straight right hand from Iron Tyson.
Coker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Iron Tyson loads up on a big right hand but Coker slips the punch.
Iron Tyson stalks Coker and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Coker's face. Coker staggers backwards, shaken.
Coker scores with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coker. Iron Tyson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coker looks to score with a jab to the body but Iron Tyson is just out of range.
Coker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Iron Tyson counter with a right hand.
Iron Tyson misses with a body punch
and Coker makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Iron Tyson really felt that one!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coker defending well as Iron Tyson loads up on a big left hand.
Iron Tyson looks to land a left hand but Coker moved out of range nicely.
A nice combination there by Iron Tyson.
Coker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Iron Tyson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Iron Tyson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coker throws the left hand but Iron Tyson avoids the punch easily.
Coker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Coker misses with a takedown
and Iron Tyson counters with a left and a right that stings Coker.
Coker misses with a body kick.
Coker digs a good body shot into Iron Tyson's ribs.
Coker tries to move into range but Iron Tyson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Coker throws a head kick that misses
and Iron Tyson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coker swings for the body but Iron Tyson moves out of range.
Coker moves away from the strike by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson moves into range and clinches up with Coker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson avoiding damage.
Coker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Coker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coker has hold of one of Iron Tyson's legs. Iron Tyson is fighting the takedown attempt but Coker gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Coker wants to control from the top but Iron Tyson keeps moving.
Coker distracts Iron Tyson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Coker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Coker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iron Tyson looking to control.
Iron Tyson seems keen to control Coker's posture.
Iron Tyson keeping moving, preventing Coker from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Akeen Coker will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Iron Tyson blocks a leg kick.
Iron Tyson moves out of range of the body kick.
Iron Tyson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Coker with a body shot.
Coker lands with a good body shot.
Coker takes one on the button.
Iron Tyson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Iron Tyson misses with an uppercut.
Coker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Iron Tyson.
Nice takedown defense from Iron Tyson. No joy for Coker on that attempt.
Coker lands a jab to the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Coker, right into the meat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Iron Tyson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Iron Tyson throws a series of punches but Coker moves out of range.
Iron Tyson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coker scores with a kick to the body.
Coker fails to land the takedown.
Danga de danga de dang - Iron Tyson scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Coker misses its intended target.
Iron Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coker moves away.
Iron Tyson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Coker throws a lazy right hand but Iron Tyson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Coker throws a big shot that misses.
Iron Tyson throws a lazy right hand but Coker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Iron Tyson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crunch! Coker slams his shin into Iron Tyson's torso.
Coker throws out a leg kick but Iron Tyson moves out of range and Coker only half commits.
Coker lands a nice looking body kick.
Coker avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson moves out of range of the leg kick from Coker.
Iron Tyson throws a body shot but no joy.
Coker defending well as Iron Tyson loads up on a big left hand.
Iron Tyson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Good exchange - Iron Tyson coming out on top.
Iron Tyson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Iron Tyson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Iron Tyson punishes Coker's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Iron Tyson finds it's way through Coker's defenses.
Some wild striking there from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Coker.
Iron Tyson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Coker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Iron Tyson looks to score with a jab to the body but Coker is just out of range.
Iron Tyson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coker.
Coker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Iron Tyson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson checks a leg kick.
Coker throws a head kick that half lands.
Coker cracks Iron Tyson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Coker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Iron Tyson to score with a decent uppercut.
Iron Tyson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coker.
Iron Tyson moves out of range as Coker throws a body kick.
Iron Tyson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Coker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Iron Tyson sprawls and moves away.
Coker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Coker slips a straight right by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Iron Tyson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Coker misses the target.
Iron Tyson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Iron Tyson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coker moves away from the strike by Iron Tyson.
Coker throws a counter high kick but Iron Tyson was just alert enough to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coker throws the kick towards the body but Iron Tyson avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson works Coker's body with a nice hook.
Coker ducks under a wild hook from Iron Tyson.
Coker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Iron Tyson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Iron Tyson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Coker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Iron Tyson is out of range and Coker settles back down.
Iron Tyson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Coker finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Coker swings for the body but Iron Tyson moves out of range.
Coker slips a jab and a cross from Iron Tyson.
Coker attempts a counter takedown but Iron Tyson avoids it well and moves away.
Coker throws a leg kick that misses.
Coker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Coker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Iron Tyson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch lands to the side of Iron Tyson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Coker is looking to slow Iron Tyson down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iron Tyson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shogun Iron Tyson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A punch combination from Iron Tyson misses.
Iron Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coker manages to avoid it.
Coker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Iron Tyson scores with a jab to the head.
Coker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Coker with a jab.
Coker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Iron Tyson misses with a few strikes there.
Coker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Iron Tyson.
Shogun Iron Tyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Iron Tyson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Coker eats them both and turns towards Iron Tyson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Iron Tyson throws a shot from downtown. Coker moves away and avoids it.
Coker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Iron Tyson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coker.
Coker throws the kick towards the body but Iron Tyson avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iron Tyson throws a looping overhand right but Coker ducks down to avoid it.
Coker wants to land a leg kick but Iron Tyson is out of range.
Iron Tyson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Coker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iron Tyson throws a hook but Coker avoids it easily.
Iron Tyson moves in looking to clinch but Coker pushes him off.
Coker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Iron Tyson throws out a counter right but Coker avoids it with no problem.
Coker looks to throw a body kick
and Coker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Iron Tyson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Coker finds it's way round the side to connect with Iron Tyson's head.
Iron Tyson throws a right hand that misses
and Coker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Coker throws a wild body kick that Iron Tyson sees coming a mile off.
Coker throws a head kick that misses.
Coker throws a low kick but Iron Tyson avoids it.
Coker tries to score with a low kick but Iron Tyson moves his leg out of the way.
Despite the aggression on Iron Tyson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Coker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Iron Tyson dips to his left and cracks Coker with an uppercut!
Coker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Iron Tyson.
Coker lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coker thuds his shin into the meat of Iron Tyson's side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bone on bone clash there as Iron Tyson blocks the leg kick.
It seemed like Iron Tyson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Coker is looking to land body kicks.
Iron Tyson throws a jab but it's blocked by Coker.
Coker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Iron Tyson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Coker ducks under a wild hook from Iron Tyson.
Coker lands a leg kick that knocks Iron Tyson off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Iron Tyson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Coker doesn't seem phased though.
Coker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Coker tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Coker.
Coker lands a nice hook to Iron Tyson's body. Iron Tyson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A left and a right from Coker both land. Nice combination.
Coker misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Iron Tyson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Iron Tyson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Iron Tyson blocks a leg kick.
Iron Tyson slips a jab from Coker.
Iron Tyson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Iron Tyson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Iron Tyson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Coker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Iron Tyson.
Coker misses with a body shot.
Iron Tyson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fighters circling - Iron Tyson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akeen Coker is winning the standup battle so far.
Coker throws a wild body kick that Iron Tyson sees coming a mile off.
Iron Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coker moves away.
Coker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Iron Tyson walks into a left hand.
Coker blocks a jab.
Coker throws a quick counter kick to the body but Iron Tyson avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Coker feints and then cracks Iron Tyson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Iron Tyson down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iron Tyson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coker.
Iron Tyson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Coker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Iron Tyson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Iron Tyson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A solid leg kick lands there for Coker.
Iron Tyson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Iron Tyson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Iron Tyson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Coker tries a head kick but it misses.
Coker tries to work over Iron Tyson's front leg with a kick but Iron Tyson checks it.
Coker staying out of range there.
Iron Tyson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Coker tries to stall but Iron Tyson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Iron Tyson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Iron Tyson fails to land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Iron Tyson misses its intended target.
As Iron Tyson looks to move away, Coker throws a big counter combo bu Iron Tyson just gets out of the way.
Iron Tyson connects with a jab.
Iron Tyson tries to clinch up.
Coker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Iron Tyson gets a clinch.
Iron Tyson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Iron Tyson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coker's elbow.
Coker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Coker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Iron Tyson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Coker throws a push kick but Iron Tyson slaps the foot to one side.
Coker moves away from the strike by Iron Tyson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coker is looking to clinch.
Coker scores with a leg kick.
Iron Tyson blocks a head kick by Coker.
Coker throws a sloppy head kick and Iron Tyson moves out of range easily.
Iron Tyson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iron Tyson misses with a two punch combination.
Coker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Coker avoids the body shot from Iron Tyson.
Coker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Iron Tyson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Iron Tyson tries to bum rush Coker with a series of wild strikes but Coker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from Iron Tyson misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from Coker.
Coker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Coker misses with an uppercut.
Iron Tyson moves out of range of the strikes.
Iron Tyson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Iron Tyson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Iron Tyson connects with a body shot.
Coker misses with a body shot.
Iron Tyson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coker keeps the fight on the outside.
Iron Tyson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Coker wants to slow Iron Tyson down by chopping away at his legs.
Coker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coker ducks under a wild hook from Iron Tyson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iron Tyson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Coker can pounce on him.
Iron Tyson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Coker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Iron Tyson throws a hook to the side of Coker's head but Coker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Iron Tyson slips a jab from Coker.
Iron Tyson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Iron Tyson tests Coker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Coker ducks right into an uppercut from Iron Tyson.
Coker tries to land a front kick but Iron Tyson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson throws a hook to the side of Coker's head but Coker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Iron Tyson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coker.
Coker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Iron Tyson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Iron Tyson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Coker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Coker misses with a body kick.
Iron Tyson is looking for the big counter here.
Iron Tyson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Iron Tyson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Iron Tyson throws a hook to the side of Coker's head but Coker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coker throws a front kick aimed at Iron Tyson's knee but Iron Tyson avoids it well.
Iron Tyson tries to counter with a clinch but Coker shakes him off and moves away.
Iron Tyson looks to land a combination but Coker avoids it well.
Coker throws a body punch but Iron Tyson moves out of range.
Coker misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coker throws out a leg kick but Iron Tyson moves out of range and Coker only half commits.
Iron Tyson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Coker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Iron Tyson is out of range.
Coker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Iron Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coker was well out of range. Poor timing from Iron Tyson.
Coker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Coker looks to throw a body kick
and Iron Tyson counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coker delivers a nice body kick.
Iron Tyson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coker circles away quickly and effectively.
Coker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Coker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Iron Tyson with a hook.
Coker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Shogun Iron Tyson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Iron Tyson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Iron Tyson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Coker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Iron Tyson connects with a looping right hand.
Coker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Iron Tyson as he jumps to the side.
Iron Tyson misses with a right hand
letting Coker counter with a right hand.
A big left from Iron Tyson misses.
Coker moves in looking to clinch but Iron Tyson pushes him off.
Coker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Iron Tyson pinned against the cage. Iron Tyson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iron Tyson misses with a looping right.
Iron Tyson looks to land a left hand but Coker moved out of range nicely.
Iron Tyson scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Coker lands with a good body shot.
Iron Tyson tries to clinch up.
Coker misses with a leg kick
and Iron Tyson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Iron Tyson avoids a kick to the body.
Coker lands with a good body shot.
Iron Tyson punishes Coker's body with a nice straight punch.
Iron Tyson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Coker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Iron Tyson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coker.
A nice side step and Iron Tyson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Coker scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab by Iron Tyson.
Coker throws a head kick that half lands.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Iron Tyson. Coker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coker tries to work over Iron Tyson's front leg with a kick but Iron Tyson checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Iron Tyson's calf.
A swing and a miss from Iron Tyson.
Coker feinted with a counter takedown.
Iron Tyson misses the shot to the body.
Coker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Coker throws a sloppy head kick and Iron Tyson moves out of range easily.
Coker throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big left from Iron Tyson misses.
Coker motions for Iron Tyson to come forward. Coker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Iron Tyson tries to clinch but Coker moves out of range.
Coker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Iron Tyson is able to avoid easily.
Coker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Coker looks to land a body kick but Iron Tyson moved away.
As Coker backs off Iron Tyson throws a huge counter combo but Coker manages to avoid it all.
Iron Tyson lands with a cross.
Coker throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson throws out a loose jab but Coker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson cracks Coker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Iron Tyson fails to land with a series of punches.
Iron Tyson misses with a two punch combination.
Coker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akeen Coker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iron Tyson misses with a double jab.
Coker connects with a single shot there.
Coker scores with a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Iron Tyson.
A bone on bone clash there as Iron Tyson blocks the leg kick.
Iron Tyson looks to throw the jab but Coker is out of range.
Coker throws a solid leg kick but Iron Tyson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Coker.
Coker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Iron Tyson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Iron Tyson throws a lazy right hand but Coker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Coker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Iron Tyson's calf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coker scores with a nice body kick.
Coker misses with a looping left.
Coker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson misses with a straight right.
Iron Tyson thuds a left hand into Coker's body.
Iron Tyson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Iron Tyson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Coker backs up against the cage.
Iron Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Iron Tyson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shogun Iron Tyson.
I think Iron Tyson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 49:47
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Shogun Iron Tyson!
Shogun Iron Tyson is the new featherweight champion!
As Shogun Iron Tyson got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: You just got your ass beat boy.'.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
76% |
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