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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cortez Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joaquim Antunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cortez Coleman had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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145 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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175 cm
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155 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cortez Coleman !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joaquim Antunes!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antunes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Coleman was covering up waiting for the punch and Antunes finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Antunes landing with the ground and pound.
Antunes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Antunes with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Coleman trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Antunes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Coleman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Coleman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Antunes is working Coleman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
My spies in immortals inform me that Antunes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Coleman is trying to control the position but Antunes postures up.
Antunes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Coleman 's head.
Antunes throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Antunes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Antunes postures up.
Antunes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Antunes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Coleman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Antunes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Coleman has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Antunes is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Coleman .
Antunes controls the position from side control.
Coleman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Antunes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Antunes off and has taken his back!
Antunes is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Antunes won't enjoy being in this position. Coleman looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Antunes is tapping - it's over boys! Coleman picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cortez Coleman !
Cortez Coleman retains his featherweight title!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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