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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bostar Tyraanicao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akeen Coker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akeen Coker told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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156 lbs
23 - 14 - 1 |
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145 lbs
25 - 12 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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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
23 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bostar Tyraanicao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akeen Coker!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyraanicao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Coker can pounce on him.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tyraanicao enables Coker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tyraanicao manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyraanicao working a defensive guard here.
Coker landing with the ground and pound.
Tyraanicao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tyraanicao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Coker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tyraanicao pulls Coker in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coker trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyraanicao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyraanicao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tyraanicao looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Coker chips away with some ground and pound.
Tyraanicao looking for a guillotine here but Coker defends easily.
Coker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao keeping moving, preventing Coker from controlling successfully.
Tyraanicao has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Coker distracts Tyraanicao with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Coker trying to control but Tyraanicao is working from the bottom.
Tyraanicao trying to control the position.
Tyraanicao keeping moving, preventing Coker from controlling successfully.
Coker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tyraanicao's head.
Coker working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Coker defends it easily.
Coker looking to pass the guard.
Tyraanicao looking to control.
Coker trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyraanicao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Coker trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyraanicao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyraanicao managing to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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 throws an overhand right that lands on Tyraanicao's shoulder, as Tyraanicao tries to avoid the shot.
Tyraanicao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Coker has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coker. Tyraanicao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Coker throws the kick towards the body but Tyraanicao avoids it.
Tyraanicao checks the leg kick.
Tyraanicao wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tyraanicao staying out of range there.
Tyraanicao blocks a low kick nicely.
Tyraanicao staying out of range there.
Coker throws a leg kick which misses Tyraanicao's front leg but catches the back leg as Tyraanicao tries to avoid it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coker looks to land a right hand but Tyraanicao moved out of range.
Coker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tyraanicao - that will leave a mark!
Coker throws a front kick aimed at Tyraanicao's knee but Tyraanicao avoids it well.
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 interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Coker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A low kick from Coker is predictable there
and Tyraanicao counters with a stiff right hand.
Tyraanicao throws a hook but Coker blocks it.
Coker lands the left hand.
Coker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A good leg kick by Coker.
Coker misses with a body kick.
Coker scores with a leg kick.
A low kick from Coker is predictable there
and Tyraanicao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Coker misses with a low kick as Tyraanicao jumps back.
Coker throws a leg kick
and Tyraanicao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Coker thinking.
Akeen Coker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tyraanicao.
Coker ducks under a wild hook from Tyraanicao.
Coker lands a nice hook to Tyraanicao's body. Tyraanicao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tyraanicao misses the shot to the body.
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 thumps Tyraanicao with a low kick.
Coker feints and then cracks Tyraanicao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tyraanicao down.
Coker throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coker misses with a body kick.
Coker cracks Tyraanicao with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Coker blocks a head kick by Tyraanicao.
It seemed like Coker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Coker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyraanicao checks a leg kick nicely.
Tyraanicao throws a body punch but Coker moves out of range.
Coker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tyraanicao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Coker misses with a low kick.
Coker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tyraanicao trying to control from the bottom.
Coker thows a huge punch but Tyraanicao dodges it nicely.
Tyraanicao actively working from the bottom here.
Coker is keen to just control but Tyraanicao is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tyraanicao haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tyraanicao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Coker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyraanicao keeps working.
Coker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyraanicao is not content to let Coker control the position.
Tyraanicao is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coker throwing shots but Tyraanicao is blocking nicely.
Tyraanicao has hold of Coker's hands but Coker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Coker is trying to control. Tyraanicao wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Coker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tyraanicao avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Coker.
Coker throwing shots but Tyraanicao is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Coker.
Coker throwing shots but Tyraanicao is blocking nicely.
Tyraanicao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tyraanicao trying to hold on to Coker's head to control him but Coker postures up.
Tyraanicao tries to get to full guard but Coker has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao gets full guard.
Coker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tyraanicao trying to control from the bottom.
Tyraanicao on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Coker working over Tyraanicao with some ground and pound. Tyraanicao looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tyraanicao on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Akeen Coker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Coker is thwarting Tyraanicao's attempts to control the position.
Tyraanicao has hold of Coker's hands but Coker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Coker trying to control the action but Tyraanicao is working from the bottom.
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.
That's time! Tyraanicao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Coker lands a leg kick that knocks Tyraanicao off balance momentarily.
Tyraanicao jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tyraanicao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coker.
Coker throws a low kick but Tyraanicao moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Coker misses its intended target.
Good leg kick by Coker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Coker throws a leg kick which misses Tyraanicao's front leg but catches the back leg as Tyraanicao tries to avoid it.
Coker scores with a shot to the body.
Tyraanicao lands a really nice looking cross but Coker seems unphased.
Coker is looking to slow Tyraanicao down with leg kicks.
Tyraanicao is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyraanicao with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Coker to score with a decent uppercut.
Tyraanicao misses with a low kick as Coker jumps back.
Tyraanicao throws a looping overhand right but Coker ducks down to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Coker. That's going to slow Tyraanicao down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Coker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coker scoring well with a low kick there.
Coker lands a nice shot to the body.
Tyraanicao gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Coker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tyraanicao pinned against the cage. Tyraanicao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Coker swings for the body but Tyraanicao moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Tyraanicao misses the target.
Coker throws a solid leg kick but Tyraanicao takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Coker.
Coker stalks Tyraanicao and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tyraanicao's face. Tyraanicao staggers backwards, shaken.
Coker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tyraanicao scores with a jab. Coker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tyraanicao checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tyraanicao clinches up with Coker and pushes him back against the cage.
Tyraanicao is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Coker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Coker misses with an elbow over the top.
Bostar Tyraanicao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Coker fails to land.
Tyraanicao lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Coker.
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!
Tyraanicao blocking some punches.
Coker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coker misses with a punch to the body.
Coker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tyraanicao.
Coker swings wildly with an uppercut but Tyraanicao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyraanicao blocks an uppercut.
Coker is trying to pull guard but Tyraanicao has him pressed against the cage.
Coker misses with a punch to the body.
Coker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tyraanicao.
Coker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tyraanicao can't find room to land a body shot as Coker controls the action.
Tyraanicao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tyraanicao stalling the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao throws a punch but it's blocked by Coker.
Tyraanicao can't find room to land a body shot as Coker controls the action.
Tyraanicao scores with a hook to the body.
Coker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Coker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Coker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tyraanicao's brow.
Tyraanicao tries to work over Coker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tyraanicao struggles to land a body shot inside as Coker controls his hands.
Coker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coker blocks a body shot from Tyraanicao.
Coker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coker working hard to break the clinch.
Tyraanicao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tyraanicao just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bostar Tyraanicao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akeen Coker.
Coker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tyraanicao backwards.
Coker breaks from the clinch.
Coker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tyraanicao. That did some damage!
Bostar Tyraanicao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tyraanicao checks it well.
Coker connects with an inside leg kick.
Coker sizes up Tyraanicao with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Coker scores with a leg kick.
Akeen Coker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Coker slips under a jab.
A big left from Coker misses.
Coker slips a jab from Tyraanicao.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyraanicao misses with a low kick.
Tyraanicao steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Coker. That one must have hurt.
Akeen Coker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coker cracks Tyraanicao with a right hand to the side of the head.
Coker is looking to chop away at Tyraanicao's legs.
Tyraanicao checks a low kick from Coker.
A little feinted left hand from Tyraanicao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tyraanicao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coker was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyraanicao.
Coker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Coker digs a good body shot into Tyraanicao's ribs.
Tyraanicao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akeen Coker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Coker winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akeen Coker!
Akeen Coker thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Bostar Tyraanicao stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit, I need to fuck a goat.'.
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