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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Akeen Coker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pikku Nilkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nilkki has chosen Fintelligens - Sori as his entrance music. 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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148 lbs
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145 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akeen Coker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pikku Nilkki!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coker misses with a kick to the body
and Nilkki counters with a straight right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Coker.
Coker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Coker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Akeen Coker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nilkki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nilkki blocks a low kick nicely.
Coker misses with a leg kick
and Nilkki counters with a straight right hand.
Coker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight.
Coker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nilkki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coker.
Nilkki throws a series of punches but Coker avoids them all with ease.
Nilkki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coker misses with a body kick.
Coker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Coker misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nilkki.
Nilkki feints and then cracks Coker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Coker down.
Coker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nilkki.
Nilkki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nilkki misses with a double jab.
Coker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Coker takes a swing at Nilkki's ribcage but misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Coker.
Coker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nilkki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Coker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coker misses with a looping right.
Coker throws out a powerful jab.
Nilkki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coker.
Nilkki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coker manages to avoid it.
Coker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nilkki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nilkki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nilkki rushes Coker and presses him up against the cage.
Nilkki prevents a body shot from Coker.
Coker tries to break the clinch but Nilkki is controlling the position.
Nilkki pushes off an throws an elbow but Coker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nilkki struggles to land a body shot inside as Coker controls his hands.
Coker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coker struggles to land a body shot inside as Nilkki controls his hands.
Nilkki presses Coker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Coker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Coker will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nilkki up against the cage.
Nilkki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nilkki tries to land knees in the clinch but Coker avoids the damage to the body.
Coker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nilkki missing with knees to the body.
Coker looking for a takedown.
Nilkki with a knee to the head.
Nilkki can't find room to land a body shot as Coker controls the action.
A short right from Nilkki on the inside.
Nilkki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Coker.
Nilkki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Coker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nilkki swings wildly with an uppercut but Coker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coker throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coker misses with the head strike.
Nilkki has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Coker seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nilkki can turn it around.
Coker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nilkki missing with knees to the body.
Coker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coker has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nilkki uses from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coker is trying to keep Nilkki in close.
Nilkki wants to control from the top but Coker keeps moving.
Nilkki controlling from the top position.
Nilkki won't allow Coker to sweep him here.
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.
Coker is looking to slow Nilkki down with leg kicks.
Some wild striking there from Nilkki.
Coker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Coker feints and then cracks Nilkki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nilkki down.
Nilkki takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Coker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nilkki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Coker works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coker throws a hook to the side of Nilkki's head but Nilkki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nilkki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nilkki lands a nice shot to the body.
Nilkki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Coker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nilkki lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Akeen Coker has been cut.
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!
Coker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nilkki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilkki 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.
Nilkki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Coker.
Coker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Coker lands a jab to the nose.
Nilkki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nilkki connects with a right hand. Coker shakes it off.
Coker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nilkki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Coker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nilkki defends well and Coker ends up having to push Nilkki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Nilkki blocks the leg kick.
Coker throws an overhand right that lands on Nilkki's shoulder, as Nilkki tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nilkki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Coker throwing a counter right hand but Nilkki manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coker misses with a kick to the body.
Nilkki wants to land a leg kick but Coker is out of range.
Coker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nilkki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Coker looks to score with a jab to the body but Nilkki is just out of range.
It seemed like Nilkki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Coker clobbers Nilkki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Coker moves out of range of the leg kick from Nilkki.
Nilkki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nilkki checks a leg kick.
Nilkki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nilkki connects with an inside leg kick.
Coker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nilkki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Coker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nilkki manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilkki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Coker.
Coker misses with a body shot
and Nilkki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nilkki throws a hook but Coker blocks it.
Coker cracks Nilkki with a good jab.
It looks like Pikku Nilkki has been cut.
Coker tries a low kick but Nilkki avoids it.
Coker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Coker feints and then cracks Nilkki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nilkki down.
Coker throws a jab when Nilkki was well out of range.
Coker scores with a jab to the head.
Nilkki slips a jab from Coker.
Nilkki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nilkki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nilkki flicks out a counter leg kick but Coker steps away.
A combination from Nilkki does no damage.
Nilkki has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coker tries to work over Nilkki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coker tries to pull guard but Nilkki won't allow it.
Nilkki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coker tries to pull guard but Nilkki holds him up against the cage and eventually Coker drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akeen Coker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coker can't break the clinch.
Nilkki misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Coker.
Nilkki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nilkki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Coker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coker throws a wild body kick that Nilkki sees coming a mile off.
Nilkki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Coker with a body shot.
Nilkki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Coker is able to avoid easily.
Nilkki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nilkki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Akeen Coker will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Coker misses with a leg kick
and Nilkki counters with a nice leg kick.
Coker blocks a low kick nicely.
Nilkki just misses with a punch to the body.
Akeen Coker is winning the standup battle so far.
Nilkki throws out a leg kick but Coker moves out of range and Nilkki only half commits.
Nilkki 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 walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nilkki.
Coker misses with a hook to the body
and Nilkki counters with a crisp one two that drops Coker! Nilkki thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Coker to his feet! Coker is in big trouble!
Coker is rocked!
Nilkki throws a leg kick which misses Coker's front leg but catches the back leg as Coker tries to avoid it.
Oh Coker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coker shoots in for a takedown but Nilkki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nilkki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nilkki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Coker.
Coker seems to have got his legs back now.
Coker throws a leg kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Nilkki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coker misses with a hook. Nilkki ducked under it nicely.
Nilkki moves out of range of the body kick.
Coker motions for Nilkki to come forward. Coker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nilkki. Coker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nilkki throws a hook to the side of Coker's head but Coker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coker drops his hands momentarily and Nilkki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Coker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Coker throws the kick towards the body but Nilkki avoids it.
Nilkki 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 throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nilkki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nilkki was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nilkki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pikku Nilkki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Coker. That's going to slow Nilkki down.
Coker throws a leg kick
and Nilkki counters with a nice uppercut.
Coker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Coker lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nilkki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Coker half committed to a counter leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Coker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Coker throws a body shot but no joy.
A clash of legs there as Nilkki blocks the low kick.
Nilkki misses with a looping left.
Coker appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nilkki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Coker can pounce on him.
Nilkki throws a leg kick which misses Coker's front leg but catches the back leg as Coker tries to avoid it.
Coker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nilkki in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coker throws a leg kick but Nilkki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Coker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Coker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nilkki moves away.
Nilkki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Coker tries to work over Nilkki's front leg with a kick but Nilkki checks it.
Coker misses with a wild body shot.
Nilkki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Coker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Coker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Coker lands a body shot.
Coker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Coker drops his hands momentarily and Nilkki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Coker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Akeen Coker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coker lands a jab to Nilkki's midsection.
Coker misses with a takedown
and Nilkki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Coker's knee momentarily.
Pikku Nilkki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coker misses the shot to the body.
Coker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nilkki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nilkki.
Coker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Coker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nilkki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nilkki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Coker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nilkki circles away quickly and effectively.
Nilkki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Akeen Coker.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Coker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Akeen Coker!
After winning the bout, Akeen Coker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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