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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Allan Coyoca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Sigfridsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benjamin Sigfridsson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Allan Coyoca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benjamin Sigfridsson!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sigfridsson clobbers Coyoca with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sigfridsson throws a body punch but Coyoca moves out of range.
Coyoca misses with a takedown
and Sigfridsson counters with a right hand to the body.
Sigfridsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coyoca was well out of range. Poor timing from Sigfridsson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Coyoca.
Sigfridsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coyoca closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sigfridsson pushes Coyoca away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Coyoca gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Coyoca scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sigfridsson defending against the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coyoca working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coyoca in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Coyoca in side control lands a decent elbow.
Coyoca working the ground and pound but Sigfridsson is defending the strikes.
Coyoca works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Coyoca cracks Sigfridsson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sigfridsson regains half guard, as Coyoca was trying to land strikes.
Sigfridsson is trying to control but can't.
Coyoca drops an elbow to the side of Sigfridsson's head.
Coyoca throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Coyoca passes to side control.
Check out the look on Coyoca's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Coyoca is trying to ground and pound but Sigfridsson uses the momentary lack of control by Coyoca to regain half guard.
Sigfridsson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Coyoca scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coyoca is nestled in close to Sigfridsson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Coyoca prevents Sigfridsson from improving his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sigfridsson is trying to maintain the position but Coyoca is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Coyoca lands a nice short elbow.
Coyoca not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sigfridsson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Coyoca.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sigfridsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coyoca.
Coyoca throwing strikes but missing.
Coyoca throwing strikes from guard but Sigfridsson blocks nicely.
Sigfridsson trying to keep a closed guard but Coyoca is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coyoca trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Coyoca makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sigfridsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coyoca.
Coyoca is looking to work some ground and pound but Sigfridsson has wrist control.
Coyoca loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Coyoca throwing strikes but missing.
Coyoca is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sigfridsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coyoca is one step ahead there.
Coyoca passes into half guard.
Sigfridsson has hold of Coyoca's hands but Coyoca slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Coyoca throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sigfridsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Coyoca takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Coyoca slips a nice elbow through Sigfridsson's hands, connecting with Sigfridsson's forehead.
Coyoca with the ground and pound but Sigfridsson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Coyoca stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sigfridsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Coyoca works over Sigfridsson with some ground and pound from guard.
Coyoca working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Coyoca in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Coyoca keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sigfridsson's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coyoca pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sigfridsson is keeping the position for now.
Sigfridsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Coyoca postures up and lands a big shot to Sigfridsson's brow.
Coyoca with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allan Coyoca dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Coyoca takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sigfridsson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Coyoca is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Coyoca misses with a takedown attempt - Sigfridsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A nice side step and Sigfridsson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Coyoca shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sigfridsson sprawls well. Sigfridsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Coyoca gets slowly back to his feet.
A low kick from Sigfridsson misses
and Coyoca counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sigfridsson pushes Coyoca off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Sigfridsson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coyoca dives in and grabs Sigfridsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sigfridsson pushes down on Coyoca's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allan Coyoca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coyoca gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sigfridsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigfridsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Coyoca.
Coyoca fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Benjamin Sigfridsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coyoca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson 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.
Sigfridsson lands a really nice looking cross but Coyoca seems unphased.
Coyoca fails with the takedown
enabling Sigfridsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Sigfridsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sigfridsson lands a front kick.
Sigfridsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sigfridsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Coyoca.
Sigfridsson lands with a cross.
Coyoca with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Sigfridsson counter with a right hand.
Coyoca avoids the body shot from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coyoca appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Coyoca.
Sigfridsson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sigfridsson tries to land a body kick
and Coyoca counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sigfridsson!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coyoca cracks Sigfridsson with a big elbow.
Coyoca throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Coyoca throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Coyoca is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sigfridsson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Coyoca throws a strike aimed at the side of Sigfridsson's head but Sigfridsson avoids it well.
Sigfridsson can't do much from the bottom here.
The strikes coming from Coyoca are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sigfridsson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Coyoca's best efforts.
Coyoca sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sigfridsson defending well though.
Sigfridsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Coyoca.
Coyoca is nestled in close to Sigfridsson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Coyoca thows a huge punch but Sigfridsson dodges it nicely.
Coyoca drops an elbow to the side of Sigfridsson's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Coyoca there.
Coyoca is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sigfridsson gets full guard.
Allan Coyoca overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Coyoca stands up over Sigfridsson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Coyoca landing with the ground and pound.
Coyoca missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sigfridsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Coyoca trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sigfridsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Coyoca postures up.
Sigfridsson keeping full guard, as Coyoca tries to pass.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coyoca throws a strike but Sigfridsson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Sigfridsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Coyoca fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sigfridsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Coyoca shoots in looking for a takedown but Sigfridsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Coyoca's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Coyoca drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Coyoca lands a few punches from side control.
Coyoca landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The strikes coming from Coyoca are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coyoca lands an elbow.
Coyoca misses with the ground and pound.
Sigfridsson tries to escape but Coyoca is in control.
Sigfridsson is looking for a sweep.
Coyoca looks up at the clock and then as Sigfridsson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Coyoca smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sigfridsson is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coyoca working away.
Sigfridsson is still in real trouble! Can Coyoca finish him?
Sigfridsson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sigfridsson throws Coyoca to one side and escapes!
Coyoca tries for a takedown but Sigfridsson circles away easily
and Coyoca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allan Coyoca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coyoca has his takedown stuffed
and Sigfridsson counters with a left to the body.
Sigfridsson misses with a hook. Coyoca ducked under it nicely.
Sigfridsson seems to have recovered his senses.
Sigfridsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Coyoca. That did some damage!
Coyoca decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Coyoca is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sigfridsson sees it coming and defends easily.
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!
Sigfridsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Coyoca.
Sigfridsson wants to get back to full guard.
Sigfridsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Coyoca.
Coyoca sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sigfridsson defending well though.
Sigfridsson manages to get to full guard.
Coyoca throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sigfridsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Coyoca working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Coyoca postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sigfridsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Coyoca 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigfridsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Sigfridsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sigfridsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Coyoca working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sigfridsson's head.
Coyoca throws a big right hand that misses.
Benjamin Sigfridsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coyoca working some strikes from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sigfridsson is on top in guard.
Sigfridsson wants to stand but Coyoca is controlling his posture from full guard.
Coyoca looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sigfridsson wants to stand but Coyoca is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sigfridsson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sigfridsson lands a nice shot that snaps Coyoca's head back.
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 Allan Coyoca.
I think Coyoca has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Allan Coyoca!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Allan Coyoca!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Benjamin Sigfridsson!
Allan Coyoca wins by split decision!
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