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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Cooke (ranked 735 p4p, 92 weight class) and Demetrius Tektas (ranked 663 p4p, 84 weight class). Cooke comes to the cage accompanied by Harm's Way - Warriors Will Reign. Tektas comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Alexander The Great kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Demetrius Tektas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samuel Cooke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Demetrius Tektas!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooke throws a half hearted mid kick.
Samuel Cooke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tektas shoots in looking for a takedown but Cooke manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tektas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tektas throws a series of punches but Cooke moves out of range.
Cooke is looking to counter punch.
Cooke misses with a head kick.
Cooke motions for Tektas to come forward. Cooke throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tektas misses with a shot to the body
and Cooke counters with an inside leg kick.
Tektas just misses with a punch to the body.
Tektas misses with a hook. Cooke ducked under it nicely.
Cooke definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tektas throws a looping overhand right but Cooke ducks down to avoid it.
Tektas dives in and grabs Cooke's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cooke pushes down on Tektas's head and hops out.
Tektas drives through with a takedown into Cooke's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tektas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tektas throwing strikes but missing.
Cooke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tektas manages to get himself to full guard.
Tektas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tektas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cooke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tektas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cooke has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tektas keeping moving, preventing Cooke from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooke is really struggling to control Tektas but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Cooke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tektas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tektas looking for a sweep. Not yet Tektas, not yet.
Tektas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cooke manages to get himself to full guard.
Cooke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tektas won't allow Cooke to sweep him here.
Tektas wants to control from the top but Cooke keeps moving.
Cooke wants to sweep here but Tektas controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cooke is working hard here to advance position.
Tektas looking to pass the guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tektas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cooke scores with the left hand. Tektas knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooke lands a nice hook to Tektas's body. Tektas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tektas misses with an uppercut. Cooke saw that one coming.
Cooke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tektas.
Cooke throws a solid leg kick but Tektas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cooke.
Cooke fakes the leg kick and cracks Tektas in the body.
Tektas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cooke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tektas.
Cooke throws an overhand right that lands on Tektas's shoulder, as Tektas tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Cooke misses its intended target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tektas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Samuel Cooke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demetrius Tektas.
Tektas cracks Cooke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cooke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tektas manages to avoid it.
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 Samuel Cooke 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.
Tektas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tektas tries to move into range but Cooke moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cooke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tektas moves away.
Tektas misses with a straight right.
Some bone on bone action there as Tektas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tektas tries a quick counter leg kick but Cooke is wise to it.
Cooke has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cooke pushes Tektas away with a front kick.
Cooke tries to land a body kick
and Tektas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tektas misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke connects with a solid leg kick.
Cooke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cooke pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tektas is out of range and Cooke settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Cooke.
Cooke is looking to clinch.
Tektas feints and then cracks Cooke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cooke down.
Cooke jabs at Tektas's body.
Cooke is looking to slow Tektas down with leg kicks.
Cooke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cooke shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cooke moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cooke connects with a solid leg kick.
Tektas ducks under a wild hook from Cooke.
Cooke misses with a body kick.
Tektas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cooke.
Tektas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cooke defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cooke.
Tektas throws a series of punches but Cooke moves out of range.
Cooke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tektas.
Cooke was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooke throws a leg kick that misses.
Cooke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tektas.
Cooke throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tektas counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tektas.
Cooke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tektas defends well.
Cooke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cooke wants to sweep here but Tektas controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooke keeping moving, preventing Tektas from controlling successfully.
Cooke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tektas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tektas controlling from the top position.
Cooke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tektas won't allow Cooke to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cooke keeping moving, preventing Tektas from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tektas content to stall in guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tektas closes the distance and clinches up with Cooke, looking for a takedown. Tektas pushes Cooke against the cage but Cooke circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cooke tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tektas manages to circle out of the way.
Tektas shoots in for a takedown but Cooke shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Samuel Cooke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demetrius Tektas.
Cooke wants to land a leg kick but Tektas is out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cooke. Tektas shrugs it off though.
Tektas throws a big shot that misses.
Cooke misses with a wild body shot.
Cooke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Cooke dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Cooke looks to land a body kick but Tektas moved away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tektas.
Cooke misses with a body shot.
Cooke moves away from the strike by Tektas.
Tektas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Tektas.
Cooke misses with a low kick.
Tektas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cooke is looking to wear down Tektas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tektas misses with a takedown
and Cooke counters with a straight right hand.
Cooke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A slow jab from Tektas misses its intended target.
As Tektas backs away, Cooke returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Tektas misses.
Cooke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cooke throws a solid leg kick but Tektas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cooke.
Cooke doesn't manage to clinch there - Tektas circles away.
Cooke thuds his right hand into Tektas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cooke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Samuel Cooke is winning the standup battle so far.
Cooke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cooke wants it to stay on the feet.
Cooke tries to score with a low kick but Tektas moves his leg out of the way.
Tektas with the counter takedown but Cooke avoids it easily.
Cooke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tektas throws out the jab.
Tektas loads up on a big right hand but Cooke slips the punch.
Cooke scores with a kick to the body.
Tektas has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cooke.
Cooke takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tektas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cooke counters with a nice uppercut.
Samuel Cooke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demetrius Tektas.
Tektas misses with a body shot.
Cooke cracks Tektas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cooke scores with a push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooke takes one on the button.
Cooke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cooke lands the left hand.
A cross from Cooke lands.
Tektas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cooke lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tektas will feel that in the morning.
Tektas darts in looking for a takedown but Cooke gets double underhooks and turns Tektas into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cooke jabs Tektas right on the nose. Tektas blinks but takes it well.
Cooke lands a nice hook to Tektas's body. Tektas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Samuel Cooke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tektas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cooke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tektas misses with a body shot.
Demetrius Tektas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tektas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cooke tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tektas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cooke is staying active underneath Tektas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cooke works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tektas is in close to Cooke's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tektas throwing strikes but missing.
Tektas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cooke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tektas is one step ahead there.
Samuel Cooke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tektas wants to control from the top but Cooke keeps moving.
Tektas looking to pass the guard.
Cooke is trying to control the position but Tektas postures up.
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 Samuel Cooke.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cooke, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Cooke!
During a confident post fight interview, Samuel Cooke thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Demetrius Tektas stepped up to the mic, saying 'I am sorry . I did all my best. '.
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energy
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hype
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