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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Helix Cabrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akeen Coker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cabrera kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is It's showtime!. On his way into the cage it seems that Helix Cabrera has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Helix Cabrera seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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156 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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165 cm
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155 lbs
15 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Helix Cabrera! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akeen Coker! The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cabrera lands a jab to the head.
Coker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Nice body kick there by Cabrera. Coker lands with an uppercut that bounces Cabrera off the cage and back into range. Coker clobbers Cabrera with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. A left lands for Cabrera. Coker looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabrera is just out of range. Coker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cabrera was covering up waiting for the punch and Coker finishes the takedown easily into guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cabrera is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Coker 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. Cabrera landing some decent shots from guard. Coker trying to keep a closed guard but Cabrera is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round. Coker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Cabrera seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Cabrera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Coker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cabrera has managed to get both his arms back between Coker's legs - danger averted. Cabrera with a flurry of punches that miss.
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. Coker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cabrera manages to get himself to full guard.
Cabrera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Coker defends well. Cabrera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Coker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Cabrera wants to sweep here but Coker controlling him for the moment. Cabrera is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Coker throws an elbow that misses. Cabrera uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Coker's guard. Nice move by Cabrera!
Coker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cabrera defends it easily. Coker looking to control.
Cabrera is in close to Coker's body, working some short punches and elbows. Cabrera postures up.
Coker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Cabrera preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cabrera looking to sit in guard and control but Coker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Coker trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cabrera is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Coker is looking for a sweep. Cabrera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Coker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cabrera is working away from the top position though. Coker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Helix Cabrera will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Coker throws a right hand that misses
and Cabrera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Cabrera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Cabrera looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. A punch lands to the side of Coker 's head but he takes it in his stride. Cabrera 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. Coker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Coker swings for the body but Cabrera moves out of range.
Cabrera is looking to chop away at Coker's legs. A solid leg kick lands there for Cabrera.
Cabrera scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Cabrera loads up on a big right hand but Coker slips the punch. Helix Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Coker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coker blocks a jab. Coker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Coker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cabrera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Coker misses with a hook. Cabrera ducked under it nicely. Coker slips a jab from Cabrera. A clash of legs there as Cabrera blocks the low kick. Helix Cabrera is winning the standup battle so far. 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! Cabrera throws a leg kick but Coker checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cabrera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coker. Cabrera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Coker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a quick inside leg kick. Cabrera lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cabrera.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Coker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cabrera has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cabrera and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Coker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cabrera. Cabrera circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Coker scores with a jab. Cabrera throws a sloppy head kick and Coker moves out of range easily. Cabrera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Coker now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Cabrera slips a straight right by Coker. Coker missing with a left hand there. Cabrera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Coker checks a leg kick. Coker slips under a jab from Cabrera. Coker scores with a sloppy right hand. Cabrera should have avoided that one. Coker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cabrera.
That's two minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cabrera looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Coker takes one to the chin there. Coker is looking to land body kicks. Cabrera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coker. A solid leg kick lands there for Cabrera.
Cabrera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coker.
Coker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cabrera defends it well. Coker looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabrera is just out of range. Cabrera has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Coker wants to slow Cabrera down by chopping away at his legs. Cabrera misses the jab. Cabrera connects with a single shot there. Coker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cabrera looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cabrera blocks a head kick by Coker.
A good leg kick by Coker. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Coker.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cabrera scoring well with a low kick there.
Cabrera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Coker. Cabrera misses with a head kick.
Coker misses with a straight left. Coker throws a low kick, looking for Cabrera's leg but Cabrera calmly moves out of range. Cabrera throwing a counter right hand but Coker manages to avoid it. Nice uppercut lands for Cabrera. That snapped Coker's head back.
Cabrera checks a low kick from Coker. Coker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cabrera. Cabrera slips a straight right by Coker. Cabrera tried to counter with a leg kick but Coker avoided it. Cabrera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coker sees it coming and avoids it easily. Coker feints the counter takedown. A kick lands to the mid section there for Coker. Coker throws a wild body kick that Cabrera sees coming a mile off. Coker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Decent striking displayed by Cabrera there. Cabrera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Cabrera misses with a body punch
and Coker counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Coker throws a right hand that misses
enabling Cabrera to counter with a crisp jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Cabrera tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Coker is looking to land body kicks. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cabrera checks a leg kick. Coker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Cabrera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Coker as he jumps to the side. Cabrera turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Coker throws a leg kick which misses Cabrera's front leg but catches the back leg as Cabrera tries to avoid it. Coker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cabrera throws a big counter combination but Coker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Coker throws a body shot but no joy. Cabrera moves out of range of the body kick from Coker.
Cabrera scores with a leg kick.
Cabrera scoring well with a low kick there.
Coker works Cabrera's body with a nice hook. 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 Helix Cabrera will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!
Cabrera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coker. A head kick misses from Cabrera. Cabrera scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. A kick lands to the mid section there for Coker. Coker throws a hook but Cabrera blocks it. Coker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cabrera. Cabrera throwing a counter right hand but Coker manages to avoid it. Coker misses with a hook. Cabrera ducked under it nicely. Cabrera bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Coker's head. Cabrera avoids a kick to the body.
Coker lands a nice hook to Cabrera's body. Cabrera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Cabrera moves out of range of the leg kick from Coker. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cabrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Cabrera lands a glancing blow to the side of Coker's head. Cabrera fails to land with a series of punches.
Coker tries to score with a low kick but Cabrera moves his leg out of the way. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Coker misses with a hook to the body
and Cabrera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round. Cabrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cabrera shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Coker napping and manages to drive through into side control! Coker defending against the ground and pound. Cabrera is chipping away with strikes.
Coker trying to control but Cabrera flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Coker trying to control but not successfully. Cabrera doesn't have the hooks in and Coker manages to turn into his guard.
Coker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Cabrera is trying to control the position but Coker postures up. Cabrera seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Coker throws a big right hand that misses. Coker is in close to Cabrera's body, working some short punches and elbows. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cabrera manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Coker manages to get himself to full guard.
Cabrera postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cabrera's corner. There ya go! There ya go! There's a bit of a scramble here and now Coker is on top in guard.
Cabrera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cabrera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Coker defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Coker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Coker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cabrera's head. Coker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cabrera swivels though and keeps the full guard. Cabrera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Cabrera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Coker throws a big right hand that misses.
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. Coker trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Cabrera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cabrera keeping moving, preventing Coker from controlling successfully. Coker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cabrera haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Coker stopping the sweep attempt from Cabrera.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Coker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabrera.
Coker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cabrera moves away. Cabrera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coker. Cabrera scores with a takedown into Coker's guard. Coker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helix Cabrera clearly takes that round. That's time! Back to the action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Cabrera.
Coker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Coker cracks a nice hook into Cabrera's ribs. Coker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cabrera dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Coker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Cabrera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coker throws out the jab. Coker misses with a body kick. Coker tries to land a front kick but Cabrera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Coker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cabrera. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Coker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cabrera takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cabrera moves away from the strike by Coker. Coker misses with a low kick.
Cabrera connects with a right hand. Coker shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cabrera lands a nice shot that snaps Coker's head back.
Cabrera connects with an inside leg kick. Cabrera connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Cabrera lands a body shot.
Coker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Coker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Cabrera throws a big shot that misses. Coker looks like he wants to counter punch here. Coker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Coker. Cabrera tries to work over Coker's front leg with a kick but Coker checks it. Cabrera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Coker. That did some damage! Coker throws a sloppy head kick and Cabrera moves out of range easily. Cabrera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Coker flicks out a counter leg kick but Cabrera steps away. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Coker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cabrera - the referee stops the clock and Coker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cabrera. Coker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Coker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cabrera pivots, looking for a leg kick but Coker is out of range and Cabrera settles back down. Cabrera finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cabrera takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Coker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Cabrera throws an overhand right that lands on Coker's shoulder, as Coker tries to avoid the shot. Coker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Coker connects with a solid leg kick. Cabrera chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick misses from Coker. Cabrera catches Coker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Cabrera lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Cabrera scoring well with a low kick there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Coker. Cabrera scores with a nice right hand.
Coker cracks the inside of Cabrera's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Coker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabrera manages to avoid it. Coker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. A chopping leg kick lands by Coker. Cabrera looks to score with a jab to the body but Coker is just out of range. Cabrera scores with the left hand. Coker knows he should have avoided that one. Coker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coker takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. A big right from Cabrera misses. Coker throws a right and a left that both miss. Cabrera feinted with a counter takedown. Coker wants to slow Cabrera down by chopping away at his legs. Coker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. A slapping leg kick lands for Cabrera.
Cabrera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cabrera chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Coker misses the target. Cabrera connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Coker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cabrera. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Coker 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. Cabrera tests Coker's chin there with a solid looking shot. Cabrera jabs Coker to the body, keeping him at a distance. Coker takes the fight into the clinch. Cabrera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Coker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Coker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Coker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Coker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Cabrera was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Coker scores with a kick to the body.
Cabrera throws an overhand right that lands on Coker's shoulder, as Coker tries to avoid the shot. Cabrera moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCoker. Coker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helix Cabrera had his way with Akeen Coker in that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A head kick misses from Cabrera. Coker throws a hook but Cabrera avoids it easily. Coker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Coker. Cabrera lands with a hook. Coker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Cabrera swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Coker. Cabrera throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Coker feints a counter leg kick. Cabrera throws a low kick but it's checked well by Coker. Cabrera closes the distance and lands a one-two. Coker throws a leg kick letting Cabrera counter with a right hand. Coker cracks Cabrera with a good jab. Cabrera throws a solid leg kick but Coker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cabrera. Coker follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Cabrera throws out a leg kick but Coker moves out of range and Cabrera only half commits. Cabrera scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Cabrera throws a left and a right that both miss
and Coker counters with an inside leg kick. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Coker scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Coker throws a leg kick that misses. Coker throws a right hand that Cabrera ducks under and follows up with a left that Cabrera also avoids with ease. Jab by Coker. Cabrera connects with a solid leg kick. Coker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cabrera. Cabrera scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Coker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Cabrera throws a head kick that misses. Cabrera swings widly with a right hand
and Coker counters with a straight right hand. Cabrera connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Nice body kick there by Cabrera. Coker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Coker checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nice defenses there by Coker. Cabrera with a jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Coker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cabrera checks it well. Cabrera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. A head kick from Coker lands but Cabrera takes it in his stride. Cabrera keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Coker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cabrera. A kick lands to the mid section there for Coker. A nice inside leg kick there by Coker. That's going to slow Cabrera down. A cross from Cabrera lands. Coker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Cabrera scores with a hook. Coker throws out a leg kick but Cabrera moves out of range and Coker only half commits.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Coker misses with a body kick. Cabrera looks to score with a jab to the body but Coker is just out of range. A swing and a miss from Cabrera. Cabrera throws a front kick aimed at Coker's knee but Coker avoids it well. Coker feints a counter leg kick. Cabrera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coker. Coker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabrera.
Cabrera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Akeen Coker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Coker misses with a low kick as Cabrera jumps back. Coker swings for the body but Cabrera moves out of range.
Cabrera lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cabrera jabbing away but nothing is landing. Cabrera throws a nice outside leg kick. Coker lands a slapping body shot.
Cabrera misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cabrera fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Coker checks it well. Cabrera slips a straight right by Coker. Coker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Coker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. 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. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Coker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Cabrera was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Coker misses with a wild body shot. Coker throws a push kick but Cabrera slaps the foot to one side. Coker lands a nice looking body shot.
Coker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Cabrera blocks a head kick by Coker.
Cabrera slips under a jab. Cabrera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Coker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cabrera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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 Helix Cabrera. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cabrera, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 49:47 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 49:48 Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 49:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helix Cabrera! In his post fight interview, Helix Cabrera started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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