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LGP 06:Beltran#1 vs Coker#2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Testing Dummy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valentin Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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140 lbs
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Brawler
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Testing Dummy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Valentin Valentine!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Valentine.
Dummy looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Valentine works the jab nicely.
Dummy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Valentine connects with a leg kick. Dummy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Valentine scores with a leg kick.
Dummy throws a right hand that misses
and Valentine counters with a nice leg kick.
Testing Dummy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentine connects with an inside leg kick.
Valentine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Valentine tenderised Dummy's leg. Dummy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Valentine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Valentine.
Dummy throws a right hand that Valentine ducks under and follows up with a left that Valentine also avoids with ease.
Valentine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dummy. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Valentine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dummy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Valentine.
Dummy takes one to the chin there.
Valentine feints and then cracks Dummy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dummy down.
Dummy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Valentine can pounce on him.
Valentine looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dummy lands with a right hand.
Dummy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Valentine counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Valentine lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dummy at a distance.
Valentine fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Valentine chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Valentine.
Dummy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Valentine.
Valentine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dummy.
Dummy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Valentine comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dummy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Valentine.
Valentine pushes Dummy away with a front kick.
Valentine lands with a straight right. Dummy didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentine connects with a solid leg kick.
Valentine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dummy. That did some damage!
Dummy clinches up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Valentine - that landed with a thud.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dummy working hard to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Valentine.
Valentine trying to land knees to the body.
Valentine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dummy is defending well for now.
Dummy is trying to push Valentine away but Valentine has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dummy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Valentine lands a shot to the body.
Valentine looking to slow down the pace here.
Dummy is trying to break the clinch but Valentine has him pressed against the cage.
Valentine scores with a hook to the body.
Valentine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Valentine scores with a shot to the side of Dummy's head.
Valentine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Valentine keeps control of Dummy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dummy managing to block the knees to the body from Valentine.
Dummy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dummy avoiding damage as Valentine throws knees to the body.
Dummy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dummy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Valentine has him pressed against the cage.
Valentine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Valentine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dummy backwards.
Valentine is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dummy is keeping busy.
Valentine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dummys head.
Valentine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dummy avoiding damage as Valentine throws knees to the body.
Dummy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Valentine is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dummy is keeping busy.
Valentine looking to stall.
Valentine has Dummy pressed against the cage, preventing Dummy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dummy working hard to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valentine.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dummy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valentine.
A short uppercut from Valentine.
Valentine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dummy backwards.
Valentine is trying to maintain a safe position but Dummy gets an underhook and turns Valentine into the cage.
Dummy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dummy can't break the clinch.
Valentine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dummy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Valentine lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dummy or not.
Valentine stalling in the clinch but Dummy improves position.
Dummy takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dummy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Valentine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dummy.
Dummy tries to break free but Valentine pushes him back against the cage.
Valentine works on Dummy's body with a couple of short punches.
Valentine is trying to maintain a safe position but Dummy gets an underhook and turns Valentine into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Valentine dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A nice leg kick lands there from Valentine.
Valentine is looking to slow Dummy down with leg kicks.
Valentine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Valentin Valentine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dummy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dummy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valentine.
Valentine catches Dummy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Valentine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valentine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Valentine connects with a leg kick. Dummy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dummy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Valentine.
Valentine thuds his shin into the meat of Dummy's side.
Both fighters circling a little - Valentine finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dummy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Valentine.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Valentine, right into the meat.
Testing Dummy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valentine chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Valentine connects with an inside leg kick.
Valentine connects with a solid leg kick.
Dummy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dummy.
Dummy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A nice leg kick lands there from Valentine.
Valentine keeps the fight on the outside.
Valentine doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dummy walks into a jab.
Dummy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dummy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Valentine. Valentine obviously looking to wear him down.
Dummy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valentine throws out a counter right but Dummy avoids it with no problem.
Valentine keeps Dummy at a distance using the push kick.
Valentine throws a nice inside leg kick.
Valentine feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dummy's calf.
Valentine keeps Dummy at a distance using the push kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Valentine.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Valentine does it's job there.
Dummy is rocked!
Dummy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oh Dummy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dummy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dummy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Valentine.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Valentine lands with a cross.
A thudding body kick lands there by Valentine!
Dummy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Valentine lands a nice shot that snaps Dummy's head back.
Valentine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dummy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A thudding body kick lands there by Valentine!
Valentine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dummy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Valentine. That one must have hurt.
Dummy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dummy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Valentine fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dummy needs to keep his hands up - Valentine had a free shot at his head there.
Valentine moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Valentine listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Valentine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Valentine throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Valentine.
Dummy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dummy's sensitive parts.
Valentine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Valentine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Valentine keeps Dummy at a distance using the push kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Valentine.
Valentine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dummy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Valentine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Valentine lands a leg kick that knocks Dummy off balance momentarily.
Valentine throws a nice inside leg kick.
Valentine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Valentine.
An inside leg kick lands from Valentine.
Valentine lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
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!
Valentine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dummy's sensitive parts.
Both fighters circling a little - Valentine finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dummy tries to clinch but Valentine moves out of range.
Valentine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dummy will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Valentine lands a front kick.
Dummy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Valentine.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dummy 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.
Dummy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Valentine works the jab nicely.
Valentine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Valentine cracks Dummy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dummy throws a nice looking combination but Valentine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Valentine cracks Dummy with an open hand slap.
Valentine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Valentine scores with a nice right hand.
Dummy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Valentine lands a leg kick that knocks Dummy off balance momentarily.
Valentine throws a leg kick which misses Dummy's front leg but catches the back leg as Dummy tries to avoid it.
Valentine changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body kick there by Valentine.
Valentine tests Dummy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dummy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A good leg kick by Valentine.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Valentine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Valentine.
Dummy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Valentine throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dummy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Valentine. Valentine obviously looking to wear him down.
Valentine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Valentine lands with an overhand left.
Valentine throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Valentine.
A nice leg kick lands there from Valentine.
Dummy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Valentine can pounce on him.
Dummy throws a series of punches but Valentine moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentine lands a nice shot to the body.
Valentine lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dummy will feel that in the morning.
Valentine thuds his right hand into Dummy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Valentine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dummy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Valentine.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valentine pounces like a tiger and cracks Dummy with a vicious hook! Dummy is down but not out! Valentine follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Valentin Valentine!
In defeat, Testing Dummy stepped up to the mic, saying 'He got the best of me.This is a stepping stone, you cannot win them all'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Milan Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ranaroldo Silvardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Overeem comes to the cage accompanied by 'One' by Swedish House Mafia. Milan Overeem has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Milan Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ranaroldo Silvardo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silvardo shoots and misses
and Overeem counters with a nice body shot.
Overeem takes the fight into the clinch.
Silvardo is trying to pull guard but Overeem turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Silvardo tries to pull guard but Overeem holds him up against the cage and eventually Silvardo drops back down to his feet.
Milan Overeem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ranaroldo Silvardo.
Overeem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Overeem drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Silvardo is not content to let Overeem control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvardo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Overeem's best efforts.
Silvardo tries to roll over but Overeem keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvardo looking for submissions off his back.
Overeem is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silvardo defends it well.
Overeem trying to control from half guard but Silvardo is working away.
Silvardo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silvardo trying to control the position.
We've been hearing that Overeem has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silvardo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Overeem is one step ahead there.
Silvardo trying to keep a closed guard but Overeem is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silvardo holds on and takes a little breather.
Silvardo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Overeem throwing strikes but missing.
Silvardo keeping moving, preventing Overeem from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Overeem throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Silvardo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Overeem is in Silvardo's guard.
Overeem is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem tries to stand but Silvardo is controlling from the bottom.
Silvardo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Overeem doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Overeem manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silvardo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Overeem defends it easily.
Silvardo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silvardo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Overeem knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silvardo on the ground.
Overeem works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvardo is doing well to control the position and prevent Overeem from advancing to side control.
Silvardo is pressing down on Overeem's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Silvardo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Overeem gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silvardo trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silvardo looking for a triangle here. Overeem is fighting it but it looks tight! Silvardo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Overeem is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ranaroldo Silvardo!
Ranaroldo Silvardo took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'You know he a very tough guy you know but he no get the positch and usa too much of da straintch!'.
Milan Overeem was interviewed post fight and said 'My opponent was better than me but i will improve and this is not the last time you have seen me.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lazerus Limbtwister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darrell Abbott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abbott has chosen Drag the waters - Pantera as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lazerus Limbtwister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darrell Abbott!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abbott slaps away a takedown attempt from Limbtwister, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Abbott is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Abbott fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Limbtwister walks into a stiff left hand from Abbott.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Abbott moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Limbtwister! Abbott continues to tee off on Limbtwister, landing with a left and a right! Abbott connects with a right hand that leaves Limbtwister sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Abbott!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Darrell Abbott!
Darrell Abbott bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Giraffe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Hales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Giraffe comes to the cage accompanied by An epic song to hype you up because if you don't win you're fired.. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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196 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Big Giraffe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Hales!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giraffe blocks a head kick by Hales.
Giraffe lands with a right hand.
Giraffe has Hales up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Giraffe on the inside.
Giraffe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Giraffe lands a hook that snaps the head of Hales backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Giraffe.
Giraffe lands a right hand.
Giraffe gets underhooks to prevent Hales's takedown attempt.
Giraffe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Giraffe scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Giraffe digs a right hand into Hales's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hales's gas tank.
Giraffe scores with a shot to the side of Hales's head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hales has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Giraffe lands with a light punch inside.
Giraffe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hales.
Hales has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Giraffe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Giraffe is pressed up against the cage. Hales has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Giraffe down to the mat. Giraffe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Big Giraffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Hales.
Hales shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Giraffe counters with a three punch combo that has Hales backing up. Hales nods at Giraffe to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hales throws a head kick that misses
and Giraffe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Giraffe tries to clinch up.
Hales changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Giraffe has closed the distance and engaged Hales in a clinch.
Hales takes a shot to the head.
Giraffe is looking to control Hales's arms but Hales gets an underhook and turns him. Now Giraffe has his back to the cage.
Giraffe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Giraffe.
Giraffe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hales is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Giraffe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hales has Giraffe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Giraffe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hales is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Giraffe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Giraffe lands a nice uppercut.
Hales is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Giraffe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Giraffe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hales tries for a takedown but Giraffe manages to get underhooks.
Hales looks winded!
Hales drops down looking for an ankle pick but Giraffe pulls his leg out and moves away.
Giraffe tries to clinch there but Hales circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giraffe is looking to clinch.
Hales circles away from the clinch attempt.
Giraffe misses with a head kick.
Hales shoots in but Giraffe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hales doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Giraffe counters with a straight right hand.
Hales tries to move into range but Giraffe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Giraffe lands with a nice combination. Hales backs away looking to recover.
Giraffe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Hales misses.
Giraffe is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Giraffe wants to clinch up but Hales keeps it at a distance.
Hales with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Giraffe to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hales tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Giraffe defends well and Hales ends up having to push Giraffe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Giraffe missing with a left hand there. Hales was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hales misses with a straight left.
Giraffe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hales eats them both and turns towards Giraffe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Giraffe tries to close the distance and clinch but Hales swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hales drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hales looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Giraffe clinches.
Giraffe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Giraffe lands with a short shot to the head.
Giraffe lands a body punch.
Giraffe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Giraffe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hales backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giraffe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hales has Giraffe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Giraffe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Giraffe is leaning against Hales and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Giraffe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Giraffe stalling in the clinch.
Giraffe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Giraffe lands with a short shot to the head.
Hales is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Giraffe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hales tries for a takedown but Giraffe manages to get underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Giraffe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hales's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Giraffe stalling the fight.
Hales tries to score a body lock takedown but Giraffe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Giraffe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hales is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Giraffe.
Hales is still on wobbly legs! Can Giraffe finish him?
Giraffe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Giraffe.
Giraffe unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Hales! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Giraffe is unloading with more strikes now! Hales drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Giraffe!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zin Berkantov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralf Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berkantov comes to the cage accompanied by Zaidi. Jones has chosen Drowning Pool - Bodies as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
160 lbs
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23
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zin Berkantov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ralf Jones!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berkantov slips a jab from Jones.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones scores with a nice right hand.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A cross from Jones lands.
Berkantov slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Berkantov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Berkantov ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Berkantov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones 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.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berkantov manages to avoid it.
Jones cracks Berkantov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jones has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Berkantov to stand back up!
Berkantov is rocked!
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!
Jones lands with a right and another and another! Berkantov is in big trouble! Jones lands again and this time it's lights out for Berkantov! A quality knockout there for Jones.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ralf Jones!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ralf Jones thanked Underworld Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Zin Berkantov was interviewed post fight and said 'Pfff... I shoudn't have underestimated my opponent...'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lazarus Saunders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Vantuiese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorge Vantuiese will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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167 lbs
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178 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lazarus Saunders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jorge Vantuiese!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saunders tries for a takedown but Vantuiese sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vantuiese steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Saunders.
Saunders gets a double leg takedown into Vantuiese's guard.
Vantuiese looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saunders is one step ahead there.
Vantuiese looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Saunders throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vantuiese works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saunders tries to free his leg and advance position but Vantuiese is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders trying to control but Vantuiese is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders stopping the sweep attempt from Vantuiese.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Saunders stays in close to Vantuiese's body and controls the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saunders tries for a takedown but Vantuiese circles away easily
and Vantuiese counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Saunders shoots in for a takedown but Vantuiese shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lazarus Saunders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vantuiese scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Saunders gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Vantuiese really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saunders. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Saunders is breathing heavily.
Saunders keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Vantuiese seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vantuiese is keen to just control but Saunders is a slippery customer.
Saunders is trying to control but can't.
Vantuiese not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vantuiese is looking to take a break and control but Saunders is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vantuiese slaps away a takedown attempt from Saunders, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Donk. Vantuiese catches Saunders right on the button with a cross.
Vantuiese shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Saunders manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vantuiese slips nicely into half guard.
Saunders wants to control but Vantuiese is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Saunders is defending against the submission attempts here by Vantuiese.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vantuiese trying to control from half guard but Saunders is working away.
Saunders is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Well, if Vantuiese is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Vantuiese is looking to take a break and control but Saunders 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!
Vantuiese is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Vantuiese dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Saunders gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vantuiese to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Saunders trying to control the position.
Saunders throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Saunders keeping moving, preventing Vantuiese from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vantuiese can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Saunders keeping full guard, as Vantuiese tries to pass.
Saunders looking for a sweep. Not yet Saunders, not yet.
Jorge Vantuiese has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vantuiese wants to control from the top but Saunders keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Saunders looking to control.
Vantuiese would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vantuiese 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vantuiese decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Vantuiese closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Saunders is looking to improve his position.
Saunders keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vantuiese moves into full mount! Saunders won't be happy about that!
Vantuiese working Saunders over with strikes here.
Vantuiese takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Saunders wants to hold on but Vantuiese pushes him away.
Vantuiese lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Saunders hang on?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saunders is working to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Saunders that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vantuiese lands with some strikes.
Saunders is rocked!
Vantuiese lands a big elbow - Saunders is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Saunders is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jorge Vantuiese!
The defeated Lazarus Saunders had this to say: 'Everyone looses, and i guess this was my time, congrats to my opponent, he is a formidable opponent. I shall come back stronger than aver.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Letang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Cat Matroskin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
145 lbs
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154 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre Letang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, The Cat Matroskin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matroskin cracks Letang with a good jab.
We've been told by Letang's head coaches at Werewolf's cave that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Letang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Letang throws a jab but it's blocked by Matroskin.
Matroskin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Letang connects with a solid leg kick.
Matroskin darts in and clinches Letang up against the cage.
Matroskin wants to take the fight to the mat but Letang manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Letang is trying to break free.
Letang is trying to break the clinch but Matroskin is controlling him.
Matroskin lands with a left to the head.
Matroskin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Letang.
Letang is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Matroskin is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matroskin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Letang backwards.
Matroskin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Matroskin misses with a punch on the inside.
Matroskin prevents the takedown attempt.
Matroskin has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Letang is trying to keep an underhook but Matroskin manages to get the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Letang is trying to get back to full guard.
Matroskin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Letang with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Letang is not content to let Matroskin control the position.
Matroskin lands with a punch from half guard.
Matroskin working over Letang with some ground and pound. Letang looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Matroskin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Matroskin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Matroskin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Matroskin winds up and cracks Letang with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Letang wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Matroskin seems content to control.
Matroskin trying to control from half guard but Letang is working away.
Matroskin working the head and body with strikes.
Letang is staying active underneath Matroskin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Letang wants to improve his position but Matroskin is controlling well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Matroskin avoids the body shot from Letang.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matroskin checks a leg kick nicely.
Matroskin with the counter takedown but Letang avoids it easily.
Letang throws a body punch but Matroskin moves out of range.
A jab from Letang finds it's way through Matroskin's defenses.
Letang moves out of range of the strikes.
As Matroskin looks to move away, Letang throws a big counter combo bu Matroskin just gets out of the way.
Letang fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Matroskin on the side of the head.
Letang swinging wildly here.
Matroskin 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.
Matroskin closes the distance and clinches.
Letang is looking to break free of the clinch but Matroskin has double underhooks.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matroskin blocking some punches.
Letang breaks the clinch.
Matroskin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Letang blocks the elbow strike.
Matroskin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Letang misses with a leg kick
and Matroskin counters with a shoot takedown. Letang fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
Matroskin trying to control but Letang is working from the bottom.
Matroskin landing with the ground and pound.
Matroskin working some strikes from top position.
Matroskin throwing strikes from guard but Letang blocks nicely.
Letang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Cat Matroskin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Matroskin moves out of range as Letang strikes.
Matroskin looks to land a left hand but Letang moved out of range nicely.
Matroskin misses with a two punch combination.
Letang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Letang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matroskin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matroskin with the counter takedown but Letang avoids it easily.
Letang fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Matroskin throws a jab when Letang was well out of range.
Matroskin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pierre Letang is winning the standup battle so far.
Letang lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matroskin blocks a leg kick.
Matroskin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A shot to the body from Letang misses
and Matroskin counters with a right hand to the body.
Letang on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matroskin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matroskin throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matroskin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Matroskin has managed to clinch.
Matroskin misses with a body punch.
Matroskin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matroskin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matroskin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Letang is trying to break the clinch but Matroskin has him pressed against the cage.
Matroskin lands a takedown into guard.
Matroskin stays in close to Letang's body and controls the position.
Matroskin preventing the sweep.
Letang working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Matroskin has passed into half guard!
Matroskin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matroskin stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Matroskin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matroskin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Matroskin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Letang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Letang is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Letang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matroskin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Matroskin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Matroskin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Matroskin cracks Letang with a solid left hand.
Matroskin wants to control from the top but Letang keeps moving.
Matroskin with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Matroskin moves into range and clinches up with Letang.
Matroskin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Matroskin cracks Letang with a nice body shot.
Matroskin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Letang's elbow.
Matroskin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matroskin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matroskin can't find room to land a body shot as Letang controls the action.
Matroskin effectively controlling the action here.
Matroskin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Letang works the jab nicely.
Letang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matroskin doesn't seem bothered though.
Matroskin tries to close the distance and clinch but Letang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matroskin scores with a sloppy right hand. Letang should have avoided that one.
Letang misses with a two punch combination.
Matroskin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Letang works Matroskin's body with a nice hook.
Letang will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Cat Matroskin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Letang has Matroskin up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Matroskin.
Letang is rocked!
Matroskin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oh Letang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matroskin has a couple of punches blocked by Letang.
Matroskin prevents Letang from breaking the clinch.
Matroskin misses with some punches.
Letang blocks the elbow strike.
Letang is pressed against the cage. Matroskin pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Letang! Two more big strikes from Matroskin and Letang crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). The Cat Matroskin!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kaupe Akuapehuale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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26
132 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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180 cm
19
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Determined |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kaupe Akuapehuale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Walter Frost!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akuapehuale connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Frost's hands.
Akuapehuale tests Frost's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Akuapehuale misses with a looping left.
Frost wants to counter the offense by Akuapehuale and move into the clinch position.
Akuapehuale blocks a jab.
Akuapehuale lands with an uppercut that bounces Frost off the cage and back into range.
Frost is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Frost misses the target.
Akuapehuale misses with an uppercut
and Akuapehuale takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Frost rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akuapehuale makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Akuapehuale has been working on his boxing with his coaches at World Combat Gym - NY in the buildup to the fight.
Akuapehuale lands a nice shot to the body.
Akuapehuale missing with a left hand there. Frost was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Frost swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Frost throws a lazy right hand but Akuapehuale sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akuapehuale swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akuapehuale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frost manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frost misses with a hook
and Akuapehuale counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Frost thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Akuapehuale lands with a hook. Frost tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Frost avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akuapehuale throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Frost to counter with a crisp jab.
Akuapehuale lands a jab.
Frost's coach down at Beat Down Under was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Frost's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Akuapehuale tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Frost makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akuapehuale paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Akuapehuale lands a nice looking body shot.
Akuapehuale scores with a jab. Frost acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Akuapehuale misses.
Akuapehuale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Frost steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Akuapehuale.
Frost takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frost tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akuapehuale manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Akuapehuale is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Frost.
Akuapehuale misses the jab.
Kaupe Akuapehuale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Akuapehuale misses.
Akuapehuale throws a big shot that misses.
Akuapehuale throws a hook to the side of Frost's head but Frost sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frost connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A slow jab from Akuapehuale misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Frost on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Akuapehuale throws a looping overhand right but Frost ducks down to avoid it.
Frost swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akuapehuale avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akuapehuale throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Akuapehuale throws out a leg kick but Frost moves out of range and Akuapehuale only half commits.
Frost tries to counter by closing the distance.
Akuapehuale misses with an uppercut
and Frost counters with a stiff right hand.
Frost ducks under a wild hook from Akuapehuale.
It seemed like Frost was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Frost scores with a nice right hand.
Akuapehuale connects with a good right hand that stumbles Frost. Frost circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Frost swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Akuapehuale.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Frost, as that shot connected.
Akuapehuale throws a poor cross that misses
letting Frost counter with a right hand.
Akuapehuale connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost loads up on a big right hand but Akuapehuale slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Akuapehuale misses.
Frost ducks under a wild hook from Akuapehuale.
Akuapehuale sets himself, and Frost steps forward looking for the clinch! Akuapehuale avoids it this time.
Frost blocks a jab.
Akuapehuale misses with a looping right.
Frost throws out a counter right but Akuapehuale avoids it with no problem.
Frost misses with a looping left.
Akuapehuale takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Frost fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Akuapehuale moves into range and connects with a jab.
Akuapehuale is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Frost misses with a hook. Akuapehuale ducked under it nicely.
Frost takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Frost scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaupe Akuapehuale dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A shot to the liver by Akuapehuale. Beautiful body shot.
Frost slips under a jab from Akuapehuale.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Frost! But no joy.
Akuapehuale tries to score with a low kick but Frost moves his leg out of the way.
Akuapehuale scores with a hook.
Frost looks to land a left hand but Akuapehuale moved out of range nicely.
Frost slips under a jab from Akuapehuale.
Frost throws out a counter right but Akuapehuale avoids it with no problem.
Frost throws a hook but Akuapehuale blocks it.
Frost throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost moves forwards but Akuapehuale connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Akuapehuale scores with a jab to the jaw.
Frost walks into a stiff left hand from Akuapehuale.
Frost waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akuapehuale.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akuapehuale swings widly with a right hand
and Akuapehuale takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akuapehuale throws an off balance right hand
and Frost counters with a right hand to the body.
Akuapehuale swings for the body but Frost moves out of range.
Akuapehuale dodges the punch combination from Frost.
Frost takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Akuapehuale throws a series of punches but Frost moves out of range.
Akuapehuale is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frost can do to turn this around?
Akuapehuale misses with a hook
and Frost counters with a straight right hand.
Frost slips a jab from Akuapehuale.
Frost looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akuapehuale throws a looping overhand right but Frost ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Frost! But no joy.
Akuapehuale throws a right hand that misses
and Frost counters with a stiff right hand.
Kaupe Akuapehuale is winning the standup battle so far.
Akuapehuale with a hook.
Akuapehuale lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frost keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akuapehuale.
Akuapehuale lunges at Frost with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Frost's hand.
Akuapehuale cracks Frost with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Akuapehuale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akuapehuale really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Akuapehuale misses with a left hand
and Frost counters by moving into the clinch.
Frost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Akuapehuale.
Frost lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Akuapehuale backwards.
A short right from Akuapehuale on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akuapehuale has Frost pressed against the cage, preventing Frost from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Akuapehuale lands a hook that snaps the head of Frost backwards.
Frost is still on wobbly legs! Can Akuapehuale finish him?
Akuapehuale pushes off an throws an elbow but Frost leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Frost seems to have recovered his senses.
Akuapehuale blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Frost scores with a nice short uppercut.
Frost swings wildly with an uppercut but Akuapehuale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frost throws a punch but it's blocked by Akuapehuale.
Akuapehuale tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frost throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Akuapehuale fails to land.
Frost lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Akuapehuale throws a punch but it's blocked by Frost.
Frost lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Frost lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Frost lands with a left to the head.
Frost throws a punch but it's blocked by Akuapehuale.
Frost throws a punch but it's blocked by Akuapehuale.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost swings wildly with an uppercut but Akuapehuale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akuapehuale.
Akuapehuale tries a body shot but Frost blocks it.
Frost lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akuapehuale backwards.
Akuapehuale blocking some punches.
Akuapehuale tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frost's elbow.
Frost stalling in the clinch but Akuapehuale improves position.
Frost throws a head punch that misses.
Akuapehuale blocking some punches.
Akuapehuale swings wildly with an uppercut but Frost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frost blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akuapehuale lands a nice shot to the body.
Akuapehuale lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Frost misses with a punch on the inside.
Frost is trying to maintain a safe position but Akuapehuale gets an underhook and turns Frost into the cage.
Akuapehuale makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frost.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
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 Kaupe Akuapehuale will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
Frost lands a body shot.
Akuapehuale pivots, looking for a leg kick but Frost is out of range and Akuapehuale settles back down.
Akuapehuale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frost sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Frost on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Akuapehuale lands a lovely overhand right.
Frost on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Akuapehuale misses with a lunging right hand
and Frost counters with a straight right hand.
Frost lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Akuapehuale connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akuapehuale tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Frost is able to avoid easily.
Akuapehuale misses with a wild body shot.
Akuapehuale misses with a straight right.
Frost throws out a counter right but Akuapehuale avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akuapehuale throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Akuapehuale throws a leg kick
and Frost counters with a straight right hand.
Akuapehuale dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Akuapehuale lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frost circles away quickly and effectively.
Frost steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Akuapehuale.
Frost uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akuapehuale.
Frost fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Frost 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.
Frost ducks under a wild hook from Akuapehuale.
Frost now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Frost blocks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Frost throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akuapehuale scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Akuapehuale throws a body shot but no joy.
As Akuapehuale backs off Frost throws a huge counter combo but Akuapehuale manages to avoid it all.
Walter Frost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akuapehuale moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Akuapehuale misses the body punch
and Frost counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akuapehuale lands with a shot to the body.
Akuapehuale ducks under a wild hook from Frost.
An attempted straight right counter from Akuapehuale misses the target.
Akuapehuale throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Frost connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akuapehuale takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Akuapehuale lands with a straight right. Frost didn't see that one coming.
Akuapehuale misses with a hook.
Akuapehuale throws out a loose jab but Frost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akuapehuale takes a swing at Frost's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost blocks a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Frost misses with a looping left.
Akuapehuale takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Akuapehuale lands with a cross.
Akuapehuale swings widly with a right hand
and Frost counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akuapehuale throws a lazy uppercut
and Frost counters with a stiff right hand.
Akuapehuale is rocked!
Akuapehuale wants to clinch but Frost slips to the side
and Frost counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oh Akuapehuale is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Akuapehuale scores with a nice right hand.
Akuapehuale seems to have got his legs back now.
Frost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akuapehuale.
Akuapehuale looks to land a combination but Frost avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akuapehuale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Frost on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Akuapehuale misses with an uppercut. Frost saw that one coming.
Akuapehuale has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Akuapehuale there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akuapehuale throws a series of punches but Frost moves out of range.
Akuapehuale wants to land a leg kick but Frost is out of range.
Frost looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Akuapehuale throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Frost cracks a nice hook into Akuapehuale's ribs.
A leg kick checked by Frost.
Akuapehuale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A shot to the liver by Frost. Beautiful body shot.
Frost lands with a good body shot.
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 Kaupe Akuapehuale.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Akuapehuale, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaupe Akuapehuale!
During a confident post fight interview, Kaupe Akuapehuale thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Beltran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akeen Coker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akeen Coker has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Carlos Beltran's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Beltran!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akeen Coker!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beltran takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Coker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A solid body kick from Coker.
Coker throws a body kick that misses.
Beltran connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Coker's hands.
Beltran throws an off balance right hand
and Coker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Beltran's guard.
Beltran looking for a sweep. Not yet Beltran, not yet.
Beltran keeping moving, preventing Coker from controlling successfully.
Beltran looking for a sweep. Not yet Beltran, not yet.
Beltran trying to keep a closed guard but Coker is proving a slippery customer.
Beltran is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Coker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Coker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Coker forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beltran trying to get back to full guard but Coker takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
A nice elbow there by Coker.
Coker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Beltran manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Coker trying to control the action but Beltran is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beltran is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Coker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Coker's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coker just trying to survive but Beltran is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Beltran doesn't have the hooks in and Coker manages to turn into his guard.
Coker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Coker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beltran is keeping the position for now.
Beltran wants to improve his position but instead Coker has moved into half guard.
Beltran wants to get back to full guard.
Coker slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beltran is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Coker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Beltran tries to roll over but Coker keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beltran wants to get back to full guard but Coker has passed into side control.
Beltran being controlled for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Beltran is looking for a sweep.
Beltran is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Coker is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Beltran can't escape the position.
Beltran taking shots to the head.
Beltran slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Coker prevents Beltran from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coker trying to control the pace.
Beltran is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Coker looks to land a left hand but Beltran moved out of range nicely.
Beltran blocks a low kick nicely.
Coker's coach down at Masaru Fighting Systems II was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Coker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Coker lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Beltran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beltran scores with a hook.
Coker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beltran.
Beltran takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Coker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Coker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beltran scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Akeen Coker has been cut.
Coker throws a hook to the side of Beltran's head but Beltran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beltran.
Coker feints the counter takedown.
Coker ducks right into an uppercut from Beltran.
Beltran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coker.
Beltran jabs Coker right on the nose. Coker blinks but takes it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Coker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beltran slaps away a takedown attempt from Coker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Coker tries a head kick but it misses.
Beltran takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Beltran catches Coker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Beltran misses with a straight right.
Beltran moves out of range as Coker throws a body kick.
Coker misses with a straight left.
A lazy left from Coker finds it's target.
Coker tests Beltran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Coker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coker avoids the body shot from Beltran.
Coker slips under a jab from Beltran.
Good exchange - Coker coming out on top.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Coker.
Coker looks to score with a jab to the body but Beltran is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coker fakes the leg kick and cracks Beltran in the body.
Coker scores with a shot to the body.
Beltran looks to score with a jab to the body but Coker is just out of range.
Coker is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Beltran walks forward, straight into a front kick from Coker.
Coker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beltran takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A chopping leg kick lands by Coker.
Beltran throws a lazy right hand but Coker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Coker lands a head kick!
Beltran takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Beltran throws a series of punches but Coker avoids them all with ease.
Coker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beltran misses with the combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Coker.
Akeen Coker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Beltran scores with a one two! Coker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Beltran lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Beltran scores with a nice right hand.
Coker just misses with a punch to the body.
Beltran was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beltran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Coker misses.
Beltran lands with a straight right. Coker didn't see that one coming.
Beltran misses with a straight left.
Coker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Beltrans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Beltran throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Beltrans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Coker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Beltran misses with a body shot
and Coker counters with a nice double leg into side control. Beltran won't be happy with that.
Beltran is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beltran tries to control but Coker manages to take his back.
Coker is working the ground and pound. Can Beltran escape?
Coker looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Beltran is rocked!
Coker controlling the position well here. Beltran rolled but Coker kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Oh Beltran is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Coker thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Beltran seems to have got his legs back now.
Beltran trying to control the hands but Coker breaks the grip.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beltran is keeping busy.
Beltran grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Akeen Coker's cut.
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 uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beltran.
Coker digs a good hook to Beltran's body.
Coker throws a push kick but Beltran slaps the foot to one side.
Coker throws a sloppy head kick
and Beltran counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Coker thinking.
Coker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beltran moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Beltran was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Coker misses with an uppercut. Beltran saw that one coming.
Beltran misses with a straight left.
Coker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Coker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coker defending well as Beltran loads up on a big left hand.
Coker misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Coker throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Coker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Beltran's calf.
Coker misses with an uppercut.
Coker avoids the body shot from Beltran.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Beltran misses the target.
Coker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Beltran has time to react.
Coker throws a body kick that misses.
Beltran slips a straight right by Coker.
Coker misses with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Beltran, as that shot connected.
Beltran swats away the attempt to clinch by Coker.
Beltran throws a hook but Coker avoids it easily.
Coker misses with a body kick.
Coker misses with a body kick.
Beltran swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Coker counters with a low kick, right behind Beltran 's knee.
Beltran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coker.
Beltran swings widly with a right hand
and Coker counters with an outside leg kick.
Coker lands a nice looking body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coker pushes Beltran away with a front kick.
Beltran will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Beltran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Coker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coker lands a nice looking body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Beltran circles away.
Coker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Coker lands with a nice body punch.
Beltran takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Beltran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coker.
Beltran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beltran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Carlos Beltran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beltran. Coker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beltran takes a swing at Coker's ribcage but misses.
Beltran takes a swing at Coker's ribcage but misses.
Coker misses with a shot to the body
and Beltran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Coker throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beltran falls off balance throwing a combination
and Coker counters with a good low kick that Beltran was not able to check.
Beltran throws a lazy uppercut
and Coker counters with a head kick. That will keep Beltran thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Coker fails with the takedown
and Beltran counters with a series of strikes. Coker will be more careful next time no doubt.
An inside leg kick lands from Coker.
Coker misses with a wild body shot.
Coker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Beltran stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Coker.
Coker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Beltran has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Coker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beltran keeping full guard, as Coker tries to pass.
Beltran bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Coker's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coker keeping moving, preventing Beltran from controlling successfully.
Beltran wants to stand but Coker has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Beltran trying to control but Coker is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Coker is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akeen Coker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A solid body kick from Coker.
Coker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Coker scores with a kick to the midsection.
Beltran connects with a crisp jab.
Beltran throws a looping overhand right but Coker ducks down to avoid it.
No luck for Coker with that takedown attempt.
Beltran throws an overhand right that lands on Coker's shoulder, as Coker tries to avoid the shot.
Coker throws out a counter right but Beltran avoids it with no problem.
Beltran misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beltran throws a big shot that misses.
Coker is trying to counter with his kicks.
Coker throws a jab but it's blocked by Beltran.
Coker connects with a body shot that sends Beltran's belly button to the back.
Coker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Coker. Beltran shrugs it off though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beltran throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Coker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Beltran is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Beltran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coker.
Beltran swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Coker scores with a head kick.
Coker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Beltran's calf.
Beltran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Beltran stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Coker.
Beltran scores with a crisp jab that stopped Coker in his tracks.
Coker avoids the body shot from Beltran.
Nice shot by Beltran.
Coker scores with a push kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beltran blocks a head kick by Coker.
Beltran throws a poor cross that misses
letting Coker counter with a right hand.
Beltran avoids a kick to the body.
Beltran throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Coker lands with a straight right. Beltran didn't see that one coming.
Coker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beltran manages to avoid it.
Coker misses with a head kick.
Coker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A shot to the liver by Beltran. Beautiful body shot.
Beltran avoids the head kick by Coker.
Beltran misses with a body shot
and Coker counters with a takedown into side control.
Coker is looking to take a break and control but Beltran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beltran tries to buck Coker off but Coker is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beltran keeps working.
Beltran is trying to improve his position.
Coker trying to control the position but Beltran is working away.
Beltran is trying to improve his position.
Coker landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Beltran is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Coker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beltran keeps working.
Coker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Beltran is trying to control but can't.
Coker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beltran does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Coker thows a huge punch but Beltran dodges it nicely.
Coker trying to control the action but Beltran is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Coker dives in and grabs Beltran's left leg, looking for a takedown. Beltran pushes down on Coker's head and hops out.
Beltran misses with a series of wild punches.
Coker tries to counter by closing the distance.
Beltran throws a body punch but Coker moves out of range.
Beltran throws a poor cross that misses
and Coker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Akeen Coker's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
An inside leg kick lands from Coker.
Coker throws a front kick that sends Beltran stumbling back into the cage.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Coker.
Decent striking displayed by Beltran there.
Beltran's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Coker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Beltran scrambles back to his feet.
Coker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Coker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Beltran scores with a punch to the head.
Beltran just misses with a punch to the body.
Coker has Beltran up against the cage in a clinch.
Beltran takes a shot to the head.
Beltran blocks a body shot from Coker.
Coker lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coker can't find room to land a body shot as Beltran controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Coker as Beltran tries to tie him up.
Beltran struggles to land a body shot inside as Coker controls his hands.
Beltran misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Coker.
Beltran blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Beltran throws a punch but it's blocked by Coker.
Nice body punch from Beltran.
A short right from Coker.
Beltran wants to break free but Coker has control.
Coker misses with some punches.
Beltran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coker tries a body shot but Beltran blocks it.
Beltran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carlos Beltran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beltran avoids the elbow strike from Coker, against the cage.
Coker lands a shot to the body.
Coker misses with a punch on the inside.
Beltran is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Coker.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Beltran blocks a body shot from Coker.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beltran.
Coker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Coker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Coker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coker lands with a light punch inside.
Beltran can't find room to land a body shot as Coker controls the action.
Coker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Coker as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Coker tries a body shot but Beltran blocks it.
Coker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Coker on the inside.
Beltran stalling in the clinch but Coker improves position.
Coker lands a body punch.
Coker lands a left hand.
Coker presses Beltran against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Coker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beltran wants to get back to striking at distance but Coker won't allow it.
A right handed body shot lands from Coker.
Coker lands with a short shot to the head.
Coker lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Beltran to his knees! Coker keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akeen Coker!
Akeen Coker is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Akeen Coker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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