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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Akeen Coker (ranked 23952 p4p, 23136 weight class) and Malboe Tabitan (ranked 541 p4p, 551 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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World class MT
Insanely flexible
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Solid Muay Thai
Heavy handed
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akeen Coker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Malboe Tabitan!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coker throws a wild body kick that Tabitan sees coming a mile off.
Tabitan wants to counter the offense by Coker and move into the clinch position.
Tabitan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coker.
Coker avoids the head kick by Tabitan.
Coker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Malboe Tabitan has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Coker.
Tabitan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Coker moves out of range as Tabitan throws a body kick.
Coker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coker lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Coker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Coker counters with a three punch combo that has Tabitan backing up. Tabitan nods at Coker to acknowledge the strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Coker.
Tabitan is looking to clinch.
Tabitan wants to clinch.
And Coker counters with a quick kick to the body but Tabitan blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tabitan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tabitan throws a sloppy head kick and Coker moves out of range easily.
Tabitan slips a straight right by Coker.
That kick from Coker tenderised Tabitan's leg. Tabitan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Coker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tabitan tries to clinch there but Coker circles away.
It looked like Coker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Coker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tabitan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tabitan misses with an attempted mid kick.
As Tabitan looks to move away, Coker throws a big counter combo but Tabitan just gets out of the way.
Coker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tabitan tries to clinch up.
A slow jab from Coker misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tabitan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Coker counters with a series of strikes. Tabitan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tabitan tries to clinch up but Coker circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Coker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Coker throws a nice looking combination but Tabitan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Coker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tabitan circles away quickly and effectively.
Tabitan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tabitan throws a nice looking combination but Coker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tabitan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Coker slips a jab and a cross from Tabitan.
Tabitan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Coker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Coker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tabitan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Akeen Coker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tabitan back to the ropes. Coker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Coker throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Malboe Tabitan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Coker swats away the attempt to clinch by Tabitan.
Tabitan doesn't manage to clinch there - Coker circles away.
Coker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akeen Coker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tabitan tries to clinch up
and Coker counters with a right hand to the body.
Coker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Coker counters with a flying knee. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tabitan tries a head kick but it misses.
Coker scores with a head kick.
Tabitan throws a head kick but Coker moves out of range.
Coker is looking for a counter combo.
Tabitan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coker.
Despite the aggression on Tabitan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tabitan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Coker lands a high kick!
Tabitan tries to clinch up
and Coker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tabitan looks to throw a body kick
and Coker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Coker throws a head kick that misses.
Tabitan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tabitan throws the kick towards the body but Coker avoids it.
Coker throws a sloppy head kick and Tabitan moves out of range easily.
Coker throws a head kick that half lands.
Coker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coker lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Coker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tabitan moves in looking to clinch but Coker pushes him off.
Coker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tabitan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tabitan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Coker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coker misses with a leg kick.
Tabitan tries a head kick but it misses.
Tabitan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Coker eats them both and turns towards Tabitan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Coker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Coker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Malboe Tabitan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Coker avoids the head kick by Tabitan.
Tabitan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tabitan throws a counter combo.
Tabitan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Coker moves into the clinch.
Coker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tabitan is trying to break free.
Tabitan blocks the elbow strike.
Coker stalling the fight.
Tabitan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Coker manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tabitan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Coker throws a head kick but Tabitan moves out of range.
Tabitan tries to clinch but Coker moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Coker.
Tabitan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Coker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tabitan can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coker cracks a nice hook into Tabitan's ribs.
Tabitan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Coker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tabitan is able to avoid easily.
Tabitan thinks about the counter body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tabitan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tabitan wants to clinch.
Tabitan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Coker throws out a leg kick but Tabitan moves out of range and Coker only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tabitan tries a head kick but it misses.
Tabitan tries to clinch but Coker is having none of it.
A head kick by Tabitan misses
and Coker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tabitan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Left hook, right uppercut from Coker.
Tabitan misses with a low kick as Coker jumps back.
Tabitan misses with a body kick.
Coker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coker tries a head kick but it misses.
Tabitan tries to counter with a clinch but Coker shakes him off and moves away.
Tabitan tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Coker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Coker tries to land a front kick but Tabitan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tabitan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Malboe Tabitan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Tabitan.
A head kick misses from Tabitan.
Coker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tabitan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Coker lands a leg kick that knocks Tabitan off balance momentarily.
A head kick misses from Coker.
Tabitan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Coker blocks a leg kick.
Coker throws a big counter combination but Tabitan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Coker here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Coker keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tabitan at a distance.
Coker lands a nice shot to the body.
Tabitan is looking to clinch but Coker is avoiding it.
Coker throws a big counter combination but Tabitan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tabitan is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coker throws a head kick that half lands.
Tabitan throws a one two combo.
Tabitan misses with a body kick.
Coker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tabitan throws a body kick that misses.
Coker is looking to wear down Tabitan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Coker misses with a head kick.
Tabitan misses with a double jab
letting Coker counter with a right hand.
Tabitan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Coker finds it's way round the side to connect with Tabitan's head.
Tabitan is looking to clinch but Coker is avoiding it.
Akeen Coker is winning the standup battle so far.
Coker throws a sloppy head kick and Tabitan moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Tabitan.
A quick step to the side and Coker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coker throws a body punch but Tabitan moves out of range.
Coker lands a two punch combo.
Akeen Coker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coker throws a head kick that misses.
Coker misses with a head kick.
Tabitan moves out of range of the body kick.
Tabitan throws a big counter head kick but Coker avoids it with no problem.
Tabitan tries to clinch up
and Coker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A punch combination from Coker misses.
Coker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Coker throws a head kick that misses.
Tabitan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A punch combination from Coker misses.
Tabitan unleashes a big counter combination but Coker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Coker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Malboe Tabitan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tabitan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Coker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akeen Coker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Coker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 40:36
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 40:36
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 40:36
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akeen Coker!
A very excited looking Akeen Coker rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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hype
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