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Event:
UGD 91:Dykstra Vs Benvenuti
Date: Dec 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Coker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Coker misses with an uppercut.
Seok misses the shot to the body.
Coker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Coker throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Seok counters with a shoot takedown. Coker fights it but they end up in guard.
Seok throws an elbow that misses. Coker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Seok's guard. Nice move by Coker!#REVB#
Seok working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coker.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coker trying to control the position from guard on top but Seok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seok looking to control.
Seok 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.
Coker looking to pass the guard.
Coker trying to control but Seok is working from the bottom. #T1#
Coker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Coker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Coker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seok swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Seok will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Coker postures up.
Coker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Seok looking for a guillotine here but Coker defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Seok keeping moving, preventing Coker from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Seok is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Seok looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Coker is defending well. Seok quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Coker has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Seok celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lee Sang Seok!
A victorious Lee Sang Seok thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Akeen Coker spoke after the fight, saying 'The end has come far too soon but it is time to say goodbye the the fight game'.
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Event:
UGD 88:Pulkkinen Vs Sole
Date: Dec 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Kenway feints and then cracks Coker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Coker down.
Coker takes one on the button.
Akeen Coker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coker lands with a good body shot.
Coker has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Coker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kenway counters with a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Kenway.
A jab from Coker misses.
Coker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kenway was well out of range. Poor timing from Coker.
Coker misses with a wild body shot.
Kenway appears to be looking for a big counter.
Coker throws a wild body kick that Kenway sees coming a mile off.
Kenway misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Coker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kenway missing with a left hand there. Coker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coker looks for the body kick but Kenway saw that one coming.
Coker throws a lazy right hand but Kenway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Coker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kenway moves out of range of the body kick.
Coker checks a low kick from Kenway.
Kenway is looking to chop away at Coker's legs.
Coker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kenway checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Coker finds it's target.
Coker shoots for a double leg takedown but Kenway sprawls well. He's pushed Coker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kenway thinks about countering with a body kick.#T1#
Coker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kenway was well out of range. Poor timing from Coker.
A little feinted left hand from Kenway on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kenway wants to slow Coker down by chopping away at his legs.
Edward Kenway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kenway motions for Coker to come forward. Kenway throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kenway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coker.
Coker looks to throw the jab but Kenway is out of range.
Coker misses with a looping left.
Coker throws a push kick but Kenway slaps the foot to one side.
Kenway wants to clinch
and Coker counters with a nice uppercut.
Kenway ducks under a wild hook from Coker.
Coker throws an off balance right hand
#CL#
and Kenway counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Kenway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Coker.
Kenway attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kenway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coker was well out of range. Poor timing from Kenway.
Coker thumps Kenway with a low kick.
Coker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kenway slips under a jab from Coker.
An attempted straight right counter from Kenway misses the target.#T2#
Kenway blocks the body kick.
Coker throws a shot from downtown. Kenway moves away and avoids it.
Kenway scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenway lands with a cross.
Kenway lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Coker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kenway.
Kenway staying out of range there.
Kenway appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Coker connects with a crisp jab.
Kenway connects with the punch.
Kenway throws a right hand that Coker ducks under and follows up with a left that Coker also avoids with ease.
Coker only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kenway throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Coker scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kenway defending well as Coker loads up on a big left hand.
Coker is looking to land body kicks.
Coker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kenway circles away quickly and effectively.
Coker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Coker misses with an attempted mid kick.
A leg kick checked by Kenway.#T3#
Coker throws a sloppy body shot
and Kenway counters with a one-two to the body.
Coker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coker throws a body punch but Kenway moves out of range.
Kenway tries to counter by clinching up but Coker breaks away and moves out of range.
Jab by Kenway.
Coker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Coker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Coker swings widly with a right hand
and Kenway counters with a nice body kick.
Coker misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Coker.
Kenway moves out of range as Coker strikes.
It looked like Kenway wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Coker tries to land a front kick but Kenway steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Coker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kenway misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coker misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Coker misses
and Kenway counters with a nice body kick.
Kenway slips under a jab from Coker.
A clash of legs there as Kenway blocks the low kick.
Coker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Kenway goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kenway avoids the body shot from Coker.
Kenway shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Coker eats them both and turns towards Kenway to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kenway walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Coker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Coker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kenway.
Kenway misses with an uppercut. Coker saw that one coming.
Coker is looking for the big counter here.
Coker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kenway looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kenway throws a head kick that Coker semi-blocks.
Coker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kenway avoids it really well and circles away.
Kenway looks to throw the jab but Coker is out of range.
Kenway walks into a left hand.
Coker digs a good body shot into Kenway's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coker looks for a takedown but Kenway sprawls well.
Edward Kenway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akeen Coker.
Kenway lands a jab to the nose.
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 Edward Kenway will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Coker is looking to score with low kicks.
A combination from Kenway does no damage.
Coker avoids the head kick by Kenway.
Coker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice takedown defense from Kenway. No joy for Coker on that attempt.
Coker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenway.
Kenway swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Coker lands a glancing blow to the side of Kenway's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coker. Kenway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kenway 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 Coker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Coker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Coker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Coker does it's job there.
Coker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kenway appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenway throws a body punch but Coker moves out of range.
Coker blocks the body kick.
Kenway misses with an attempted mid kick.
Akeen Coker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kenway throws a right and a left that both miss.
Coker lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Coker feints and then cracks Kenway's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kenway down.
Coker fails to land with a series of punches.
Kenway darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kenway explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kenway scores with a head kick. Coker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Coker misses with a body shot.
Coker misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Coker.
Nice shot by Coker.
Nice shot by Kenway.
A leg kick checked by Coker.
Coker walks into a left hand.
Coker is looking to score with low kicks.
Coker lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenway tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Coker is able to avoid easily.
Kenway slips under a jab from Coker.
Coker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kenway misses with a low kick as Coker jumps back.#T2#
Kenway walks into a jab.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Coker misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Kenway.
Kenway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coker's elbow.
Coker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kenway pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Coker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kenway is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kenway lands a nice shot that snaps Coker's head back.
Kenway moves in looking to clinch but Coker pushes him off.
Kenway checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kenway scores with a jab to the body.
Kenway throws a head kick that misses.
Kenway scores with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coker. Kenway does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Kenway throws a low kick but Coker moves out of range easily.
Coker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A low kick from Coker misses
and Kenway counters with a stiff right hand.
Kenway misses with a hook.
Coker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kenway takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Coker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kenway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kenway looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Coker! But no joy.
Coker slips a straight right by Kenway.
Good work by Kenway as he checks the leg kick.
Coker tries to land a leg kick but Kenway saw it coming and moves away.
Coker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Coker looks to land a right hand but Kenway moved out of range.
Kenway staying out of range there.
Kenway takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Coker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coker moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Coker throws a jab but it's blocked by Kenway.
Coker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A punch lands to the side of Kenway 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kenway fails to land with a series of punches.
Coker misses with a kick to the body.
Coker throws a leg kick but Kenway checks it.
Kenway moves in looking to clinch but Coker pushes him off.
Kenway tries to clinch up but Coker circles away and keeps his distance.
Kenway misses with an attempted mid kick.
Coker scores with a sloppy right hand. Kenway should have avoided that one.
Coker throws a leg kick but Kenway sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Coker looks for the body kick but Kenway saw that one coming.
Coker misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenway on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Coker. Coker obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Akeen Coker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Coker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Coker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Coker misses
and Kenway counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Coker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kenway. That did some damage!
Coker misses with a hook
#CL#
and Kenway moves into the clinch.
Kenway misses with a body punch.
Coker blocks an uppercut.
Kenway blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Coker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A bone on bone clash there as Kenway blocks the leg kick.
Coker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kenway checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coker wants to land a leg kick but Kenway is out of range.
Coker throws a leg kick
and Kenway counters with an inside leg kick.
Kenway avoids the body shot from Coker.
Coker takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Coker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kenway.
Coker throws a leg kick
and Kenway counters with an outside leg kick.
Coker checks a leg kick. #T1#
Kenway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coker.
Coker avoids the head kick by Kenway.
Coker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kenway has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Coker.
Coker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenway moves away.
Kenway tries to counter by clinching up but Coker breaks away and moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kenway 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 Coker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Coker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Coker throws a sloppy body shot
and Coker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kenway stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Coker.
Coker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kenway fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Coker misses.
Kenway fires out a quick counter leg kick but Coker just manages to avoid it.
Kenway tries to land a leg kick but Coker saw it coming and moves away.
Coker slips under a jab.
Kenway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kenway throws a nice outside leg kick.
Coker throws a jab but it's blocked by Kenway.
Kenway lands a really nice looking cross but Coker seems unphased.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coker swings for the body but Kenway moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Kenway tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Kenway.
Coker throws out a powerful jab.
Kenway looks to land a body kick but Coker moved away.
A countering left hand to the body from Coker misses.
Coker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Coker misses the body punch
and Kenway counters with a nice uppercut.
A lazy body kick from Coker
and Kenway makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Coker really felt that one!
Coker scores with a leg kick.
Kenway is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kenway avoids the body shot from Coker.
Kenway lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Coker loads up on a big right hand but Kenway slips the punch.
Kenway dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Coker. That did some damage!
Coker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kenway feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kenway drops his hands momentarily and Coker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kenway misses with a kick to the body.
Coker digs a good body shot into Kenway's ribs.#TD2#
Coker gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Kenway kicks Coker off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Kenway connects with a solid leg kick.
Kenway tries a head kick but it misses.
Kenway takes a swing at Coker's ribcage but misses.
Coker misses with a low kick.
Kenway keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Coker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kenway at a distance.
Coker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kenway fails with an attempt to clinch.
Coker dodges the punch combination from Kenway.
#T4#
Kenway dips to his left and cracks Coker with an uppercut!
Kenway throws a body punch but Coker moves out of range.
Coker throws a leg kick but Kenway checks it.
Coker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kenway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Coker jabs Kenway right on the nose. Kenway blinks but takes it well.
Coker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kenway blocks a low kick nicely.
Kenway misses with a looping right.
Coker misses with a hook
and Kenway counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kenway tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Coker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kenway throws a front kick aimed at Coker's knee but Coker avoids it well.
Coker throws a leg kick but Kenway sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Coker digs a good hook to Kenway's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenway looks to land a right hand but Coker moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Edward Kenway did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Kenway's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Coker throws a wild body kick that Kenway sees coming a mile off.
Coker takes one to the chin there.
Kenway throws a body kick that misses.
Coker throws a solid leg kick but Kenway takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Coker.
Coker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kenway moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kenway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Coker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Coker blocks a head kick by Kenway.
Coker misses with a straight right.
Kenway throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Coker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Coker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Coker lands a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenway scores with a head kick. Coker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kenway turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Kenway.
Coker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It appears Kenway was looking to counter with a kick there.
Coker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1#
Coker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Coker avoids the body shot from Kenway.
Kenway checks the leg kick nicely there.
Coker swings for the body but Kenway moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coker. Kenway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Coker shoots in for a double leg but Kenway sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kenway throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Coker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kenway lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kenway lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Coker lands with an uppercut that bounces Kenway off the cage and back into range.
Kenway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coker.
Kenway avoids the body shot from Coker.
Kenway throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Coker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kenway counters with a leg kick.
Coker throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Kenway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Coker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kenway is looking to counter the offense by Coker and move into the clinch.
Coker throws a wild body kick that Kenway sees coming a mile off.
Kenway swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kenway throws a leg kick that misses.
Coker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kenway.
Kenway lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kenway throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And Coker responds with a good body kick, but Kenway manages to step out the way in time.
Coker throws a leg kick but Kenway checks it.
Coker lands a body shot.
Coker misses with a hook.
Coker misses with a body shot.
Coker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Coker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kenway misses with a leg kick.
Coker fakes the leg kick and cracks Kenway in the body. #T3#
Kenway throws a body punch but Coker moves out of range.
Kenway scoring well with a low kick there.
Coker throws a body punch but Kenway moves out of range.
Kenway tries to score with a low kick but Coker moves his leg out of the way.
Coker throws a big shot that misses.
Kenway misses with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Coker.
Kenway tried to score with a low kick but Coker checks it.
Coker tries a quick counter leg kick but Kenway is wise to it.
Kenway tries to land a front kick but Coker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Coker looks to throw the jab but Kenway is out of range.
Kenway tries to move into range but Coker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Coker throws a body shot but no joy.
As Coker tries to get set, Kenway tries to push him back and clinch up but Coker manages to avoid the attempt.
Coker wants to slow Kenway down by chopping away at his legs.
Coker avoids a kick to the body.
Coker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Coker throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kenway counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kenway throws a nice looking combination but Coker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Kenway throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Coker on the side of the head.
Kenway checks a low kick from Coker.
Coker throws a looping overhand right but Kenway ducks down to avoid it.
Kenway keeps Coker at a distance using the push kick.
Coker scoring well with a low kick there.
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 misses with a straight right.
Coker checks a leg kick nicely.
Kenway closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kenway throws a nice inside leg kick.
Coker connects with a looping right hand.
Kenway tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Coker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Coker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kenway tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Coker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Coker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kenway goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Edward Kenway will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Kenway digs a good hook to Coker's body.
Kenway avoids the body shot from Coker.
Coker throws a poor cross that misses
and Kenway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Coker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kenway on the side of the head.
Kenway takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Coker moves out of range as Kenway strikes.
Coker steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Coker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Coker punishes Kenway's body with a nice straight punch.
Coker scoring well with a low kick there.
Coker punishes Kenway's body with a nice straight punch.
Kenway moves out of range of the leg kick from Coker.
Coker looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenway is just out of range.
Coker misses with a low kick.
Coker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kenway.
Kenway wants to land a leg kick but Coker is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Kenway has managed to clinch.
Still in the clinch, Kenway scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Kenway lands a body shot.
Coker blocks an uppercut.
Coker misses with a body punch.
Coker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kenway just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kenway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Coker breaks from the clinch.
Kenway blocks a low kick nicely.
Coker misses with a body kick.
Kenway blocks a leg kick.
A low kick from Coker is predictable there
and Kenway counters with a thumping low kick.
Coker misses with a wild body shot.
Kenway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coker only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kenway uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Coker has time to react.
Coker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Coker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Akeen Coker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kenway throws out a loose jab but Coker uses good head movement to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Coker.
Coker misses the jab.
Coker throws a big shot that misses.
Coker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenway keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coker.
Kenway swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kenway lands with a thumping leg kick.
Coker is looking to score with low kicks.
Kenway smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kenway's jab looks to have found its range, popping Coker under the eye.
Coker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kenway. That did some damage!
Kenway just misses with a punch to the body.
Kenway misses with a leg kick.
Coker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
An inside leg kick from Coker misses.
A jab from Kenway misses.
Coker misses with a right hand
and Kenway counters with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Nice shot lands for Kenway.
Coker misses with an uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Kenway blocks the low kick.
Coker throws out a powerful jab.
Coker throws a right hand that misses
and Kenway counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kenway connects with a body shot.
Edward Kenway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kenway connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Kenway drives through and clinches with Coker against the cage.
Kenway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kenway misses with the head strike.
Coker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Coker looking to slow down the pace here.
Coker can't break the clinch.
Coker pushes Kenway back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Edward Kenway has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coker misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Coker manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coker. Kenway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kenway looks to land a combination. Coker sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kenway moves out of range of the leg kick from Coker.
Kenway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coker.
Coker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kenway.
Coker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kenway counters with a low kick, right behind Coker 's knee.
Kenway moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jab by Kenway.
A punch lands to the side of Kenway 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#
It looks like Edward Kenway has been cut.
Coker tries to score with a low kick but Kenway moves his leg out of the way.
Kenway tried to counter with a leg kick but Coker avoided it.
Coker misses with a jab to the body
and Kenway counters with a nice uppercut.
Coker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Coker wants to slow Kenway down by chopping away at his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Kenway showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kenway has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 50:46
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:47
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Kenway!
Edward Kenway retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Edward Kenway, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
UGD 84:Curran Vs Dykstra
Date: Nov 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Moshington scores with a jab to the body.
Coker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Coker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Moshington on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Coker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Coker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Moshington tries to clinch but Coker moves away
and Coker counters with an inside leg kick.
Coker misses with a straight left.
Akeen Coker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moshington misses with a looping left.
Nice jab there from Moshington.
Coker looks for the body kick but Moshington saw that one coming.
Moshington seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Coker just misses with a punch to the body.
Coker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good work by Moshington as he checks the leg kick.
Moshington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coker manages to avoid it.
Coker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Coker as he connects with a hook.
Coker has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Moshington has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Coker finds it's way round the side to connect with Moshington's head.
Moshington lands with a nice body punch.
Coker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Coker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Moshington blocks the leg kick.
Coker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Moshington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Coker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Coker misses with a body punch
and Moshington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Coker misses with a straight left.
Donk. Moshington catches Coker right on the button with a cross.
Coker lands a leg kick that knocks Moshington off balance momentarily.
Jab from Moshington.
A solid leg kick lands there for Coker.
Coker lands with a shot to the body.
Coker scores with a leg kick.
Coker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Moshington finds it's way round the side to connect with Coker's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Moshington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coker connects with a solid leg kick.
Moshington chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Coker can pounce on him.
#T2#
Moshington uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Coker has time to react.
Coker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Coker misses with a looping left.
Moshington gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Coker.
Coker misses with a kick to the body.
Coker slips under a jab from Moshington.
Coker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Coker throws a head kick but Moshington moves out of range.
Moshington swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Coker throws a right hand that Moshington ducks under and follows up with a left that Moshington also avoids with ease.
Coker digs a good hook to Moshington's body.
Coker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Coker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
It looks like Moshington has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Moshington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coker.
Moshington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
George Moshington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Coker misses.
Moshington was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Moshington misses the jab.
Moshington misses with the combination.
Coker throws a leg kick which misses Moshington's front leg but catches the back leg as Moshington tries to avoid it. #T3#
Moshington tries to clinch but Coker is having none of it.
Coker digs a good hook to Moshington's body.
Moshington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coker.
Moshington moves out of range of the body kick.
Moshington jabs at Coker's body.
Coker connects with a solid leg kick.
Moshington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moshington misses the jab.
Coker flicks out a counter leg kick but Moshington steps away.
Coker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Moshington.
A nice inside leg kick there by Coker. That's going to slow Moshington down.
Moshington lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Coker throws a hook but Moshington blocks it.
Coker throws the left hand but Moshington avoids the punch easily.
Coker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Coker misses with a hook.
It looked like Moshington wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Coker is looking to slow Moshington down with leg kicks.
Moshington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coker moves away.#T4#
Coker walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Moshington throws a series of punches but Coker avoids them all with ease.
Moshington throws a hook but Coker avoids it easily.
Moshington loads up on a big right hand but Coker slips the punch.
Moshington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coker.
Coker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moshington's calf.
Coker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Moshington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coker.
Coker misses with a low kick.
Coker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moshington has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Moshington is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Moshington stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Coker.
Coker throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moshington tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Coker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moshington manages to avoid it.
Moshington throws a series of punches but Coker avoids them all with ease.
Coker punishes Moshington's body with a nice straight punch.
Moshington throws a lazy right hand but Coker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker dominated that round.
That's time! Moshington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Coker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Coker misses with a low kick.
Coker is looking to slow Moshington down with leg kicks.
Moshington is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Moshington ducks under a wild hook from Coker.
Coker connects with a looping right hand.
A head kick misses from Coker.
Moshington throws a hook but Coker blocks it.
Moshington with a hook.
Coker throws a leg kick
and Moshington counters with a one-two to the body.
Coker throws a body shot but no joy.
Moshington looks to land a combination but Coker avoids it well.
Coker lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Moshington darts in and clinches Coker up against the cage.
Moshington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coker blocks an uppercut.
#TD2#
Coker has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Moshington uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Coker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moshington defends well.
Coker looking for a sweep. Not yet Coker, not yet. #T1#
Coker trying to control the position.
Moshington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coker is keeping the position for now.
Moshington will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Coker working for a triangle but Moshington defends it easily.
Moshington trying to control but Coker is working from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Moshington landing with the ground and pound.
Moshington missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Coker looking for a guillotine here but Moshington defends easily.
Moshington wants to control from the top but Coker keeps moving. #T3#
Coker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Akeen Coker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moshington slips a jab from Coker.
It looked like Moshington was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Coker.
Coker with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Coker.
Coker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Moshington checks the leg kick.
Moshington ducks under a wild hook from Coker.
Moshington thuds his right hand into Coker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Coker lands with a nice body punch.
Coker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Moshington throws a body shot but no joy.
Coker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Coker misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Moshington thuds a left hand into Coker's body.
Moshington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moshington lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Moshington tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coker throws a sloppy body shot
letting Moshington counter with a right hand.
Moshington is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Moshington looks to score with a jab to the body but Coker is just out of range.
Coker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moshington.
Coker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Moshington has time to react.
Coker lands with a hook. Moshington tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Moshington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Moshington, as that shot connected.
Coker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Moshington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coker moves away.
Coker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Moshington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coker misses the jab.
Moshington appears to be looking for a big counter.
Moshington takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
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 George Moshington will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Coker throws a body shot but no joy.
Moshington fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Coker on the side of the head.
Coker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Moshington ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Moshington moves out of range of the leg kick from Coker.
Moshington lands with a nice combination. Coker backs away looking to recover.
Moshington takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Moshington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Coker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moshington has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Moshington throws a body shot but no joy.
Moshington thuds his right hand into Coker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Coker looks for the body kick but Moshington saw that one coming.
Moshington throwing a counter right hand but Coker manages to avoid it.
Moshington takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Moshington throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Coker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Moshington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moshington works Coker's body with a nice hook.
Coker swings for the body but Moshington moves out of range.
#T1#
A cross from Coker lands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Coker, as that shot connected.
Moshington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coker.
Moshington fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moshington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coker.
Coker looks to score with a jab to the body but Moshington is just out of range.
Coker lands a body shot.
Moshington throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Coker on the side of the head.
Moshington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coker.
Moshington misses with a hook
and Coker counters with a nice body kick.
Moshington throws a hook but Coker blocks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moshington looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Coker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moshington was well out of range. Poor timing from Coker.
Moshington misses the shot to the body.
Coker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moshington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Coker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moshington's calf.
Coker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moshington's calf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coker cracks the inside of Moshington's front leg.
Coker tries to score with a low kick but Moshington moves his leg out of the way.#CL#
Moshington closes the distance and pushes Coker back into the cage.#TD2#
Coker is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Moshington can't fight it off and eventually Coker manages to take the fight to the floor. Moshington looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Moshington escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Coker is looking to pass into half guard but Moshington pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Moshington is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Moshington throws a sloppy strike and Coker has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Moshington is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Coker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Akeen Coker!
An out of breath Akeen Coker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Syn 548 - Institutionalized
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Bruyne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coker.
Bruyne is trying to counter with his kicks.
Coker moves out of range of the strikes.
Bruyne throws a jab but it's blocked by Coker.
Coker throws a low kick, looking for Bruyne's leg but Bruyne calmly moves out of range.
Coker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bruyne blocks the body kick.
Bruyne walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Coker just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Bruyne. That snapped Coker's head back.
Coker looks to score with a jab to the body but Bruyne is just out of range.
Coker misses with a looping right.
Bruyne missing with a left hand there. Coker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coker misses with a straight right.
Coker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bruyne is looking to clinch.
Bruyne misses with a wild body shot.
Akeen Coker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coker throws a push kick but Bruyne slaps the foot to one side.
Bruyne fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Coker on the side of the head.
Coker scores with the left hand. Bruyne knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Coker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bruyne's guard.
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.#T1#
Bruyne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Coker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bruyne is keeping the position for now.
Coker trying to control but Bruyne is working from the bottom.
Coker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bruyne is keeping the position for now.
Coker won't allow Bruyne to sweep him here.
Bruyne manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Coker manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Coker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bruyne can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bruyne slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
Coker tries to buck Bruyne off but Bruyne is having none of it.
Bruyne tries to score with some ground and pound. Coker controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coker is being controlled here.
Coker gets back to half guard.
Coker tries to get to full guard but Bruyne has control of the leg.
Bruyne keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bruyne wants to pass the guard but Coker is defending well. #T3#
Bruyne takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Coker is trying to maintain the position but Bruyne is very close to passing his half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bruyne is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Bruyne.
Bruyne throws a leg kick which misses Coker's front leg but catches the back leg as Coker tries to avoid it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Coker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Coker misses with a low kick.
Bruyne just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Coker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD#
Coker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bruyne manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Coker looking to pass the guard.
Coker passes into half guard.
Bruyne keeping hold of Coker's head, controlling as best he can.
Coker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bruyne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bruyne avoids the body shot from Coker.
Coker seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bruyne lands with a right hand.
Coker misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big right from Bruyne misses.
Coker throws a solid leg kick but Bruyne takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Coker.
Coker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Coker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bruyne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bruyne throws a body shot but no joy.
Coker fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bruyne just manages to avoid it.
Coker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bruyne checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Coker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bruyne was well out of range. Poor timing from Coker.
Bruyne connects with a leg kick. Coker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruyne throws out a powerful jab.
Coker throws a hook but Bruyne avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Bruyne on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bruyne lands a leg kick that knocks Coker off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Bruyne fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Coker, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Coker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bruyne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coker sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Coker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bruyne thuds a left hand into Coker's body.
Jab, jab by Coker - just one landing.
Coker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bruyne throws out the jab.
Coker appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Coker throws a body shot but no joy.
Coker slips under a jab from Bruyne.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Coker, as that shot connected.
De Bruyne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bruyne tries to clinch but Coker moves out of range.
Coker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bruyne takes a swing at Coker's ribcage but misses.
Coker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bruyne.
Coker throws a leg kick but Bruyne moved away.
Bruyne swings for the body but Coker moves out of range.
Coker throws a sloppy head kick and Bruyne moves out of range easily.
Coker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bruyne.
Coker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bruyne.
A punch combination from Bruyne misses.
Bruyne looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T2#
Bruyne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coker scores with a leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bruyne in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Coker throws a low kick but Bruyne moves out of range easily.
Bruyne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice body kick there by Coker.
Bruyne ducks under a wild hook from Coker.
Coker throws a front kick aimed at Bruyne's knee but Bruyne avoids it well.
Bruyne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coker.
Coker misses the shot to the body.
Bruyne looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Coker lands a glancing blow to the side of Bruyne's head.
Bruyne lands with a straight right. Coker didn't see that one coming.
Coker throws a hook but Bruyne avoids it easily.
Bruyne throws out a counter right but Coker avoids it with no problem.
Bruyne is looking to score with low kicks.
Bruyne throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Coker on the side of the head.
Coker moves out of range as Bruyne strikes.
Bruyne looks to land a body kick but Coker moved away.
Coker throws a hook but Bruyne avoids it easily.
Coker jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Bruyne wants to slow Coker down by chopping away at his legs.
Coker throws the left hand but Bruyne avoids the punch easily.
Bruyne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coker.
Some bone on bone action there as Coker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Coker doesn't manage to clinch there - Bruyne circles away.
Bruyne throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Coker's head.
Bruyne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coker.
Bruyne scores with a jab to the head.
Bruyne lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bruyne on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Coker throws a leg kick
and Bruyne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Coker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bruyne is fending him off so far but Coker persists. Nope, Bruyne circles away and we're back to standing.
Coker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bruyne checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jab from Bruyne.
Coker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bruyne counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Coker thinking. #T4#
Coker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bruyne was well out of range. Poor timing from Coker.
Nice defenses there by Bruyne.
Bruyne moves out of range as Coker strikes.
Coker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bruyne.
Bruyne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bruyne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coker.
Bruyne throws a big shot that misses.
Bruyne avoids the body shot from Coker.
Coker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bruyne. That did some damage!
Coker missing with a left hand there. Bruyne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bruyne tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bruyne clobbers Coker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Coker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coker tries a low kick but Bruyne avoids it.
Bruyne takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bruyne takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bruyne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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 Akeen Coker will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A big right from Bruyne misses.
Coker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Bruyne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters circling a little - Coker finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bruyne throws a right hand that Coker ducks under and follows up with a left that Coker also avoids with ease.
Nice defenses there by Bruyne.
Donk. Coker catches Bruyne right on the button with a cross.
Coker just misses with a punch to the body.
Coker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bruyne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coker.
Coker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Coker is looking to slow Bruyne down with leg kicks.
Bruyne tries a low kick but Coker avoids it.
Bruyne throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Coker throws a hook to the side of Bruyne's head but Bruyne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coker slips under a jab from Bruyne.
Bruyne takes a swing at Coker's ribcage but misses.
Coker scores with a nice head shot.
Akeen Coker is winning the standup battle so far.
Bruyne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coker.#T1#
Good shot there by Bruyne.
A clash of legs there as Coker blocks the low kick.
Bruyne fails to land with a series of punches.
No luck for Coker with that takedown attempt.
Nice shot by Coker.
Coker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#TD#
Coker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bruyne was covering up waiting for the punch and Coker finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coker controlling from the top position.
Bruyne is controlling Coker's posture.#T2#
Coker looking to pass the guard.
Bruyne controls Coker momentarily but Coker frees himself.
Bruyne keeping moving, preventing Coker from controlling successfully.
Coker stands and throws Bruyne's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bruyne tries to improve position but can't.
Coker is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T3##SUB#
Coker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bruyne sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Coker is keen to just control but Bruyne is a slippery customer.
Coker content to control rather than advance.
Bruyne desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Bruyne is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coker pulls his head out easily.
Akeen Coker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bruyne is looking for a sweep. Coker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Coker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Coker misses with a low kick.
Bruyne blocks a head kick by Coker.
Coker punishes Bruyne's body with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Bruyne.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coker connects with a solid leg kick.
Good exchange - Coker coming out on top.
Bruyne closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Coker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akeen Coker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Coker, 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akeen Coker!
Akeen Coker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Akeen Coker (ranked 143 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black Rain (ranked 5494 p4p, 0 weight class). Rain has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Akeen Coker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Black Rain!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Coker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Coker closes the distance and clinches.
Rain goes for a takedown in the clinch but Coker prevents it.
Rain gets underhooks to prevent Coker's takedown attempt.
Coker pulls guard successfully.
Coker can't keep his opponent in guard - Rain advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rain tries to pass to full mount but Coker defends it.
Coker tries to roll over but Rain keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coker wants to control but Rain is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Coker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Coker working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rain has passed into half guard!
Rain is working for a submission of some sort.
Coker tries to get to full guard but Rain has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coker trying to control here.
Coker tries to get to full guard but Rain has control of the leg.
Rain is pressing down on Coker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Coker is holding on for now.
Rain is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rain wants to take a breather but Coker is having none of it.
Coker wants to improve his position but Rain is controlling well.
Rain looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rain is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coker is looking for a sweep. Rain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rain wants to pass the guard but Coker is defending well.
Coker is positioning himself well to prevent Rain advancing to mount.
Coker wants to control but Rain is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rain trying to control the action but Coker is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rain trying to advance position but Coker counters by regaining guard.
Coker wants to sweep but no luck.
Coker is working hard here to advance position.
Rain trying to control the position from guard on top but Coker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rain tries to free his leg and advance position but Coker is retaining full guard.
Rain won't allow Coker to sweep him here.
Coker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rain manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coker (2) vs (0) Rain
Rain can't keep his opponent in guard - Coker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Coker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rain has managed to free his arm - good work.
Coker seems to be working for a kimura but Rain defends the submission attempt.
Rain is defending against the submission attempts here by Coker.
Rain looking for subs from the bottom but Coker mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Coker (5) vs (0) Rain
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Coker looking to control but Rain is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rain tries to lock up and control but Coker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Coker looking to control but Rain is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Coker controlling from mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Coker is stalling here but it's allowed Rain to get half guard.
Coker trying to control the action but Rain is working from the bottom.
Coker wants to free his trapped foot but Rain is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rain manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rain keeping moving, preventing Coker from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Coker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rain is keeping the position for now.
Rain wants to sweep here but Coker controlling him for the moment.
Coker advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Coker (8) vs (0) Rain
Coker working away.
Coker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rain keeps working.
Coker wants to control for a moment but Rain uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Coker is looking for a kimura here.
Coker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rain sees it coming and defends easily.
Coker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rain knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rain trying to get back to full guard but Coker takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Coker (11) vs (0) Rain
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Coker is looking to work his way around to Rain's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Rain manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Coker is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Rain reverses the position - he's now on top in Coker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coker (11) vs (2) Rain
Rain trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Coker manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coker (13) vs (2) Rain
Coker trying to control but Rain is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rain 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.
Coker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rain pushes a forearm under Coker's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Coker is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Black Rain!
In his post fight interview, Black Rain started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Akeen Coker (ranked 143 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Holzken (ranked 2664 p4p, 276 weight class). Holzken comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Justin Bieber ft. Ariana Grande - Let Me Think Bout You kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Rodney Holzken was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Akeen Coker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Rodney Holzken!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Coker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Coker ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Coker no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Coker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coker (2) vs (0) Holzken
Holzken works his way to full guard. Good work.
Coker trying to control the position from guard on top but Holzken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holzken is controlling Coker's posture.
Holzken keeping moving, preventing Coker from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Holzken is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coker (2) vs (2) Holzken
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.
Holzken trying to control but Coker is working from the bottom.
Holzken lying in Coker's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Coker decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Holzken taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Akeen Coker!
A very excited looking Akeen Coker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
UGD 69:Carmody Vs Arnold
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Coker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Garner works over Coker's head and body with a nice combination.
Coker slips a jab from Garner.
Akeen Coker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Coker throws a leg kick but Garner sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've been informed that Coker has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Coker lands a nice shot that snaps Garner's head back.
Coker throws a leg kick #TD#
and Garner counters with a nice double leg into side control. Coker won't be happy with that.
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 can't do much from the bottom here.
Coker is trying to get back to half guard.
The ground and pound from Garner seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Coker is looking for a sweep.
Coker can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
An elbow from Garner crashes against the mat.
Garner throws an elbow but Coker slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1#
An elbow from Garner crashes against the mat.
Garner throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Garner working the ground and pound from side control.
Coker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Garner's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Garner connects with a nice short shot to Coker's temple. #SUB#
Garner is looking for a kimura here.
Coker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Coker controls Garner momentarily but Garner frees himself. #SUB2#
Coker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Garner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Coker working a defensive guard here.
Garner postures up in Coker's guard and throws a big left but Coker blocks it.
Garner trying to control the position from guard on top but Coker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garner postures up in Coker's guard and throws a big left but Coker blocks it.
Coker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Coker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Garner 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.
Garner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Garner throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Coker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Garner passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coker regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Coker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Garner defends it easily.
Garner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Coker wants to sweep here but Garner controlling him for the moment.
Garner pushes down on Coker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Coker is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Garner winds up and cracks Coker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Coker trying to control but Garner postures up.
Coker taking some punishment here, with Garner in his half guard.
Coker is looking for a sweep. Garner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Coker works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Garner is posturing up here but Coker has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Garner tries to roll out but it's too tight and Garner has to tap! Slick submission there by Coker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Akeen Coker!
Akeen Coker thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
UGD 66:Palmer Vs Man
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Coker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ahokas blocks the body kick.
Coker throws a leg kick
and Ahokas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ahokas throws a big shot that misses.
Coker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahokas steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Coker. That one must have hurt.
Ahokas tries to bum rush Coker with a series of wild strikes but Coker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Coker tries a quick counter leg kick but Ahokas is wise to it.
Ahokas 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.
Coker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ahokas blocks a low kick nicely.
Ahokas slips a straight right by Coker.
Ahokas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ahokas checks a leg kick.
Ahokas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ahokas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coker.
Nice body punch from Coker.
A low kick from Coker misses
and Ahokas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Coker has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahokas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coker.
Coker lands a nice hook to Ahokas's body. Ahokas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Akeen Coker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Coker misses the target.
Coker lands a jab to the nose.
Coker is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Coker slips under a jab.#T1#
Coker is looking to slow Ahokas down with leg kicks.
Coker moves away from the strike by Ahokas.
Coker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Coker tries to land a front kick but Ahokas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ahokas half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ahokas avoids a kick to the body.
Coker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahokas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coker.
Coker throws a leg kick
and Ahokas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Coker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coker scores with a leg kick.
Coker throws a push kick but Ahokas slaps the foot to one side.
Coker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahokas.
Coker connects with a body shot that sends Ahokas's belly button to the back.
Coker throws a leg kick but Ahokas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Coker throws a front kick that sends Ahokas stumbling back into the cage.
Coker moves out of range as Ahokas strikes.
Ville Ahokas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahokas avoids a kick to the body.
Ahokas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Coker.
Coker throws a hook but Ahokas blocks it.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahokas lands a jab.
Coker slips under a jab from Ahokas.
Ahokas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Coker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahokas.
Coker lands a leg kick that knocks Ahokas off balance momentarily.
Ahokas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Coker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahokas throws a lazy right hand but Coker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Coker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ahokas is fending him off so far but Coker persists. Nope, Ahokas circles away and we're back to standing.
Ahokas tries a low kick but Coker avoids it.
Coker 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.
Ahokas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ahokas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coker moves away.
Coker flicks out a counter leg kick but Ahokas steps away.
Coker looks to land a body kick but Ahokas moved away.
Coker moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahokas ducks under a wild hook from Coker.
A slow jab from Ahokas misses its intended target.
Ahokas is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ahokas lands a glancing blow to the side of Coker's head.#T3#
Coker misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot by Coker.
Coker throws a body kick that misses.
Ahokas misses with a straight right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Coker.
Coker lands a glancing blow to the side of Ahokas's head.
Ahokas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Coker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Coker misses with a hook. Ahokas ducked under it nicely.
Coker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahokas.
Coker looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahokas is just out of range.
Coker ducks under a wild hook from Ahokas.
Ahokas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahokas misses the jab.
Coker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Coker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahokas moves away.
A low kick from Coker is predictable there
enabling Ahokas to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahokas misses with a straight left.
Coker with the counter takedown but Ahokas avoids it easily.
Coker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ahokas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Coker misses with a low kick.
Coker throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Coker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Coker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An attempted straight right counter from Ahokas misses the target.
Ahokas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Coker finds it's way round the side to connect with Ahokas's head.
Coker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Coker misses the target.
It looked like Ahokas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ahokas misses with a wild body shot.
Ahokas throws a hook to the side of Coker's head but Coker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coker tries to land a front kick but Ahokas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Coker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coker slips under a jab from Ahokas.
Coker steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Coker misses with a looping right.
Ahokas throwing a counter right hand but Coker manages to avoid it.
Coker is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coker lands a front kick.
Ahokas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ahokas misses with a hook. Coker ducked under it nicely.
Coker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Coker slips under a jab.
Ahokas blocks the body kick.
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.
#R2#
Coker looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahokas is just out of range.
Ahokas cracks the inside of Coker's front leg.
Coker throws a hook but Ahokas avoids it easily.
Ahokas scores with the left hand. Coker knows he should have avoided that one.
Coker throws a hook but Ahokas avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Ahokas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahokas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Coker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Coker scores with a push kick.
Coker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahokas moves away.
Coker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Coker throws a lazy right hand but Ahokas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Coker throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahokas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Coker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Coker misses with a body shot.
Ahokas throws an overhand right that lands on Coker's shoulder, as Coker tries to avoid the shot.
Coker throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahokas.
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 Ahokas with a low kick.
Ahokas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Coker cracks Ahokas with an open hand slap.
Ahokas avoids a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahokas. Coker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahokas backing away here, and Coker unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ahokas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akeen Coker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ahokas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Coker.
Ahokas will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ahokas loads up on a big right hand but Coker slips the punch.
Coker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahokas.
Ahokas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Coker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Coker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ahokas.
Ahokas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ahokas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coker moves away.
Coker throws a hook but Ahokas avoids it easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Coker. Ahokas shrugs it off though.
Coker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Ahokas blocks the leg kick.
Coker connects with a solid leg kick.
Coker tries a low kick but Ahokas avoids it.
Coker is looking to land body kicks.
Coker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ahokas slips under a jab from Coker.
Coker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahokas moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Ahokas misses its target.
Ahokas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coker.
A clash of legs there as Ahokas blocks the low kick.
Coker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahokas misses with a right hand
enabling Coker to counter with a crisp jab.
Coker throws a leg kick but Ahokas checks it.
Coker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahokas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A swing and a miss from Coker.
Coker throws a chopping leg kick but Ahokas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ahokas loads up on a big right hand but Coker slips the punch.
Jab by Coker.
Ahokas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coker moves away.
Coker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahokas.#T3#
Ahokas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Coker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ahokas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Coker scores with a body shot.
Coker cracks Ahokas with a good jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Coker - that will leave a mark!
Coker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coker throws a front kick aimed at Ahokas's knee but Ahokas avoids it well.
Ahokas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Decent striking displayed by Ahokas there.
Coker throws a hook but Ahokas avoids it easily.
Coker blocks a jab.
Coker tries to score with a low kick but Ahokas moves his leg out of the way.
A slow jab from Ahokas misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick lands from Coker.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahokas throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Coker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Coker trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahokas is trying to keep Coker in close.
#T4#
Ahokas is looking to stand up but Coker isn't so interested in that idea.
Coker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Coker wants to control from the top but Ahokas keeps moving.
Coker stays in close to Ahokas's body and controls the position.
Coker working some strikes from top position.
Ahokas is looking to stand up but Coker isn't so interested in that idea.
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.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ahokas takes one to the chin there.
Ahokas digs a good body shot into Coker's ribs.
Ahokas with a nice cross.
Ahokas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahokas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ahokas misses with a body kick.
Coker fails with a takedown attempt.
Coker misses with a low kick as Ahokas jumps back.
Ahokas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Coker.
Ahokas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Coker slips a jab from Ahokas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas moves out of range of the body kick.
Ahokas scores with a shot to the body.
Ahokas avoids the body shot from Coker.
Coker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Coker misses with a body shot.
Coker tries to land a front kick but Ahokas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Coker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Coker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
An attempted straight right counter from Ahokas misses the target.
Coker throws a right hand that misses
and Ahokas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ahokas throws a lazy right hand but Coker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ahokas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Ahokas misses.
Coker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahokas moves away.
Coker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ahokas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ahokas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ahokas with a hook.
Coker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Coker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ahokas as he jumps to the side.
Ville Ahokas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akeen Coker.
Ahokas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ahokas blocks a low kick nicely.
Ahokas checks a low kick from Coker.
Ahokas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Coker swings and misses with a hook 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 wants to slow Ahokas down by chopping away at his legs.
Ahokas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Coker's hands.
Good exchange - Ahokas coming out on top.
Ahokas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Coker at a distance.
Coker is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd cheers as Coker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ahokas doesn't seem phased though.
Ahokas throws a chopping leg kick but Coker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ahokas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Coker takes a swing at Ahokas's ribcage but misses.
Coker digs a good hook to Ahokas's body.
Coker throws a push kick but Ahokas slaps the foot to one side.
Sloppy strikes from Ahokas. Those never looked like landing.
Ahokas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahokas.
Ahokas defending well as Coker loads up on a big left hand.
Coker throws a low kick but Ahokas moves out of range easily.
Coker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahokas manages to avoid it.#T3#
Ahokas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Coker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ahokas checks it well.
Ahokas blocks a leg kick.
Coker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahokas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Coker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Coker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Coker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ahokas looks to score with a jab to the body but Coker is just out of range.
Coker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahokas was well out of range. Poor timing from Coker.
Ahokas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Coker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Coker cracks the inside of Ahokas's front leg.
Ahokas looks to land a right hand but Coker moved out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ahokas.
Ahokas misses with a straight right.
Coker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ahokas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ville Ahokas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
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 tries to clinch but Ahokas moves out of range.
Ahokas lands with an uppercut that bounces Coker off the cage and back into range.
Coker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ahokas doesn't seem bothered though.
Coker lands a leg kick that knocks Ahokas off balance momentarily.
Coker throws a low kick, looking for Ahokas's leg but Ahokas calmly moves out of range.
Akeen Coker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Coker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ahokas.
Coker lunges at Ahokas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ahokas's hand.
Coker staying out of range there.
Ahokas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Coker moves into the clinch successfully.
Coker blocking some punches.
Ahokas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahokas tries to work over Coker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ahokas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Coker blocks an uppercut.
Ahokas tries a body shot but Coker blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Come on Coker - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ahokas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ville Ahokas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Coker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akeen Coker!
A very excited looking Akeen Coker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
UGD 63:Sturm Vs Gallagher II
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Tyraanicao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Coker can pounce on him.
#TD2#
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.#SUB#
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. #T1#
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.#SUB#
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.#SUB#
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.#T2#
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.#T3##SUB#
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. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
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.
#R2#
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. #T1#
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.
#TD2#
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.
#SUB#
Tyraanicao actively working from the bottom here.
Coker is keen to just control but Tyraanicao is a slippery customer.#T2#
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.#SUB#
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.
#T3#
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. #SUB#
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. #T4#
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!
#R3#
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.
#T1#
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.
#CL#
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!#T2#
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.
#T3#
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. #BC2#
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.#T4#
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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Event:
UGD 58:Tanaka Vs Palmer
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
A big left from Coker misses.
Griffiths checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It seemed like Griffiths was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Griffiths throws a solid leg kick but Coker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Griffiths.
Coker is looking to counter punch.
Griffiths fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Coker.#CL2#
Griffiths closes the distance and clinches.
Griffiths is trying to stall.
#BC#
Coker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Coker.
Coker moves away from the strike by Griffiths.
Akeen Coker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffiths scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths throws a shot from downtown. Coker moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Griffiths moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Griffiths. #BC#
Coker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Griffiths moves into the clinch.
Griffiths wants to get back to striking at distance but Coker won't allow it.
#T1#
Coker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Griffithss head.
Coker lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Coker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Griffiths.
Coker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Coker shoots for a takedown but Griffiths saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Coker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Griffiths keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Griffiths misses with a straight left.
Coker tries to work over Griffiths's front leg with a kick but Griffiths checks it.
Both fighters circling a little - Griffiths finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Griffiths thuds his shin into the meat of Coker's side.
We've been hearing reports that Coker has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coker. Griffiths does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Griffiths keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Griffiths tries to counter with a clinch but Coker shakes him off and moves away.
Griffiths thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Coker if he has to take too many more of those.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Griffiths is out of range and Coker settles back down.
Coker misses with an uppercut.
Coker throws a wild body kick that Griffiths sees coming a mile off.
Coker moves away from the strike by Griffiths.
Coker throws a looping overhand right but Griffiths ducks down to avoid it.
Griffiths uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coker.
A big left from Griffiths misses.
Griffiths thuds a left hand into Coker's body.
Coker tests Griffiths's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Coker thows a body kick. Griffiths tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Coker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Coker misses with a lunging right hand
and Griffiths connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Coker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coker throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T3#
Coker throws a leg kick but Griffiths moved away.
A shot to the liver by Coker. Beautiful body shot.
Griffiths bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Coker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Griffiths throws a one two combo.
Coker throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Coker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffiths.
Archie Griffiths is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Griffiths takes a swing at Coker's ribcage but misses.
Coker scores with a decent looking hook.
Coker scores with a spinning back kick!
Coker misses with a body kick.
Coker lands a nice hook to Griffiths's body. Griffiths takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Coker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Griffiths, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T4#
Coker misses with an uppercut. Griffiths saw that one coming.
Coker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Coker dodges the punch combination from Griffiths.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coker. Griffiths does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griffiths.
Griffiths walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Coker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Griffiths blocks the body kick.
Coker looks for the body kick but Griffiths saw that one coming.
Coker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Coker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Coker lands a front kick.
Coker throws a body kick that misses.
Griffiths misses the shot to the body.
Coker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Coker throws a push kick but Griffiths slaps the foot to one side.
Griffiths tries to counter by closing the distance.
Griffiths staying out of range there.
Coker is looking to slow Griffiths down with leg kicks.
Griffiths tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Griffiths scores with a nice head shot.
Coker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Coker moves out of range as Griffiths strikes.
Coker throws a hook but Griffiths avoids it easily.
Griffiths has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Coker.
Coker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Akeen Coker is winning the standup battle so far.
Griffiths tests Coker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Coker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Griffiths has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Coker.
Coker throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Griffiths counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Griffiths.
Coker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Griffiths scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Coker blocking some punches.
Coker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Griffiths scores with a shot to the side of Coker's head.
Coker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Griffiths is trying to break the clinch but Coker has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Coker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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 Griffiths has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Griffiths and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Coker connects with a nice looking jab.
Coker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Griffiths pinned against the cage. Griffiths gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from Coker.
A punch lands to the side of Griffiths 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Griffiths scores with a sloppy right hand. Coker should have avoided that one.
Coker wants to slow Griffiths down by chopping away at his legs.
Coker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Coker throws a leg kick but Griffiths sees it coming and moves out of range.
Griffiths wants to counter with a clinch but Coker pushes him away.
Coker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Griffiths.
Coker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Griffiths in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Coker throws a right hand that misses
and Griffiths counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffiths fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Griffiths tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Coker counters with a right hand to the body.
Griffiths steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coker.
Griffiths connects with a solid leg kick.
Coker misses with a kick to the body.
Griffiths digs a good hook to Coker's body.
Coker blocks the body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Coker.
Griffiths throws a shot from downtown. Coker moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Coker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Coker wants to clinch.#T3#
Griffiths moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Griffiths scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Coker misses the target.
Coker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Griffiths.
Griffiths tries to counter with a clinch but Coker shakes him off and moves away.
Griffiths's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Griffiths tried to score with a low kick but Coker checks it.
Coker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Griffiths sprawls and moves away.
Coker connects with an inside leg kick.
A cross from Coker lands.
Griffiths misses with a body kick.
Coker scores with a hook to the body. Griffiths takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Coker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griffiths manages to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Coker throws a shot to the body.
Griffiths uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coker tried to score with a low kick but Griffiths checks it.
Griffiths takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Coker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griffiths.
Coker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griffiths misses with a hook to the body
and Coker counters with a straight right hand.
Coker connects with a looping right hand.
Griffiths lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coker circles away quickly and effectively.
Coker throws a low kick but Griffiths avoids it.
Coker throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Coker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Coker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Griffiths thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Coker if he has to take too many more of those.
Griffiths takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Coker misses with a wild body shot.
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 Akeen Coker will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Coker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griffiths sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coker thumps Griffiths with a low kick.
Griffiths tries to clinch but Coker is having none of it.
Coker throws a low kick but Griffiths moves out of range easily.
Coker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Coker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Griffiths slips a straight right by Coker.
Griffiths avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A telegraphed right hand from Coker misses the target.
Griffiths ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Griffiths was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths moves out of range of the body kick from Coker.
Griffiths throws out a counter right but Coker avoids it with no problem.
Griffiths moves out of range of the body kick.
It seemed like Griffiths was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Coker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Coker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Griffiths turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Coker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Coker punishes Griffiths's body with a nice straight punch.
Coker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Coker thuds a left hand into Griffiths's body.
Coker ducks right into an uppercut from Griffiths.
Griffiths waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coker.
Coker attempts a counter takedown but Griffiths avoids it well and moves away.
Griffiths wants to land a leg kick but Coker is out of range.
Coker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Griffiths.
Griffiths gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Coker.
Coker throws a body punch but Griffiths moves out of range.
Coker misses with a straight left.
Coker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Griffiths.
Coker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
#T2#
Griffiths with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
It looked like Coker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Griffiths with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Coker to score with a decent uppercut.
Griffiths blocks a low kick nicely.
Coker loads up on a big right hand but Griffiths slips the punch.
Coker connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Griffiths has closed the distance and engaged Coker in a clinch.
Griffiths misses with some punches.
Coker tries to break free but Griffiths pushes him back against the cage.
Coker is trying to force a seperation but Griffiths has the dominant position.
Griffiths swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Coker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Coker throws the left hand but Griffiths avoids the punch easily.
Griffiths lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Griffiths throws a body kick that misses.
Archie Griffiths has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Griffiths throws a looping overhand right but Coker ducks down to avoid it.
Griffiths wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Coker moved away.
Coker throws a body kick that misses.
Griffiths throws out a counter right but Coker avoids it with no problem.
Coker tried to score with a low kick but Griffiths checks it.
Griffiths darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Coker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Coker wants to control from the top but Griffiths keeps moving.
Griffiths is pulling down on Coker's head. It's preventing any offense from Coker, at least for the moment.
Coker looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Coker trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffiths is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akeen Coker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Griffiths seems keen to control Coker's posture.
Coker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Coker throws a strike but Griffiths rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Akeen Coker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Coker, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akeen Coker!
A very excited looking Akeen Coker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
UGD 54:Escobarre Vs Zaire
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Coker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from La Bor.
Coker throws out a leg kick but La Bor moves out of range and Coker only half commits.
Coker has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
La Bor slips under a jab.
La Bor misses with a low kick as Coker jumps back.
Coker works La Bor's body with a nice hook.
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 La Bor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from La Bor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
La Bor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Coker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Coker throws a solid leg kick but La Bor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Coker.
La Bor misses with a looping right.
La Bor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
La Bor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Coker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
La Bor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Akeen Coker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coker looks to land a body kick but La Bor moved away.
Coker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A punch combination from Coker misses.
Coker scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Coker.
Coker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with La Bor but La Bor pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Coker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
La Bor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cokers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
La Bor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coker throws out the jab.
A lazy left from Coker finds it's target.
Manuel La Bor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coker blocks the body kick.
Coker throws a hook but La Bor blocks it.
Nice uppercut lands for La Bor. That snapped Coker's head back.
La Bor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Coker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Coker.
Coker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Coker throws an off balance right hand
and La Bor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
La Bor 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.
La Bor misses with a double jab.
Coker clobbers La Bor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coker throws a body kick that misses.
Coker 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. #T2#
Coker throws a leg kick that is checked
and La Bor counters with a straight right hand.
Coker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but La Bor was well out of range. Poor timing from Coker.
A swing and a miss from La Bor.
La Bor throws a hook but Coker avoids it easily.
Coker throws an off balance right hand
and La Bor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from La Bor misses.
Coker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coker throws a wild body kick that La Bor sees coming a mile off.
Decent striking displayed by Coker there.
La Bor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Coker lands a jab.
Coker throws a leg kick but La Bor moved away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Coker. That's going to slow La Bor down.
La Bor with a jab.
Coker throws a body punch but La Bor moves out of range.
La Bor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
La Bor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Coker on the side of the head.
La Bor is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
La Bor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coker manages to avoid it.#T3#
La Bor moves out of range as Coker strikes.
La Bor tries to counter by clinching up but Coker breaks away and moves out of range.
La Bor 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.
La Bor misses with a hook. Coker ducked under it nicely.
La Bor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
La Bor throwing a counter right hand but Coker manages to avoid it.
La Bor has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Coker.
Coker missing with a left hand there. La Bor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by La Bor.
La Bor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coker.
Coker feints and then cracks La Bor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow La Bor down.
La Bor misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Coker. That's going to slow La Bor down.
La Bor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
La Bor blocks a leg kick.
La Bor defending well as Coker loads up on a big left hand.
A leg kick checked by La Bor.
La Bor tries a low kick but Coker avoids it.
Coker throws a leg kick but La Bor moved away.
La Bor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
La Bor blocks a jab.
Coker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from La Bor misses.
Coker feints the counter takedown.
La Bor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Coker momentarily.
La Bor takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
La Bor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
La Bor lands a really nice looking cross but Coker seems unphased.
Good leg kick by Coker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Coker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as La Bor throws out the jab.
La Bor misses with a straight left.
Coker slips under a jab.
Coker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
La Bor throws a looping overhand right but Coker ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coker connects with a single shot there.
Coker throws a chopping leg kick but La Bor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
La Bor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Coker.
Coker takes a swing at La Bor's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
La Bor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Coker.
Coker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Coker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Coker walks into a jab.
Coker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
La Bor misses with a body kick.
And Coker tries to counter it with a takedown but La Bor pushes his down on his head and steps out.
La Bor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
La Bor throws a series of punches but Coker avoids them all with ease.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether La Bor might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Good leg kick by Coker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Coker looks to score with a jab to the body but La Bor is just out of range.
La Bor scores with a jab to the head.
Coker throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from La Bor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
La Bor lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Bor loads up on a big right hand but Coker slips the punch.
Coker throws a leg kick but La Bor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
La Bor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Coker throws a body kick that misses.
Akeen Coker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Coker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T1#
Nice defenses there by Coker.
Coker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
La Bor lands a nice shot to the body.
La Bor throws a body shot but no joy.
La Bor misses the jab.
La Bor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
La Bor misses with a wild body shot.
Coker with a hook.
Coker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Coker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. La Bor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
La Bor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coker.
A good leg kick by Coker.
Coker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big right from La Bor misses.
La Bor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Coker checks it well.
Coker misses the body punch
and La Bor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coker swings widly with a right hand
and Coker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Coker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but La Bor checks it well.
La Bor lands with a shot to the body.
La Bor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Coker has time to react.
Coker tries to move into range but La Bor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
La Bor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Coker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
La Bor has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Coker off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Coker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Coker throws a push kick but La Bor slaps the foot to one side.
Coker connects with an inside leg kick.
La Bor throws a low kick but Coker moves out of range easily.
Coker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
La Bor loads up on a big right hand but Coker slips the punch.
La Bor throws a shot from downtown. Coker moves away and avoids it.
La Bor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Coker throws a low kick but La Bor moves out of range easily.
Coker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
La Bor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
A lazy left from Coker finds it's target.
La Bor misses with a looping left.
A low kick from Coker misses #CL#
and La Bor counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Coker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
La Bor misses with an uppercut.
Coker misses with a kick to the body
and La Bor counters with a straight right hand.
Coker throws an off balance right hand
and La Bor counters with a straight right hand.
Coker looks to throw the jab but La Bor is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Coker.
Coker ducks right into an uppercut from La Bor.
La Bor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
La Bor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Coker lands a leg kick that knocks La Bor off balance momentarily.
Coker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from La Bor.
La Bor lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from La Bor misses.
Coker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Coker.
Coker takes a swing at La Bor's ribcage but misses.
Coker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Coker 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.
Coker connects with an inside leg kick.
Coker throws out a leg kick but La Bor moves out of range and Coker only half commits.
An attempted straight right counter from La Bor misses the target.
Coker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and La Bor counters with a stiff right hand.
Coker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Coker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Coker feints and then cracks La Bor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow La Bor down.
La Bor throws a chopping leg kick but Coker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
La Bor cracks the inside of Coker's front leg.
La Bor takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
La Bor is looking to land body kicks.
Coker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
La Bor 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 misses with a straight left.
La Bor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A telegraphed right hand from La Bor misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel La Bor dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Coker blocks the body kick.
La Bor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Coker scores with a jab to the head.
Coker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by La Bor.
Coker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Coker lands a leg kick that knocks La Bor off balance momentarily.
Coker misses with a left hand #CL#
and La Bor counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A left hand lands to the body for Coker.
A short body shot lands from La Bor as the two fighters clinch.
#BC2#
Coker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Coker. La Bor shrugs it off though.
La Bor lands the left hand.
Coker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Coker throws a leg kick which misses La Bor's front leg but catches the back leg as La Bor tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
La Bor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coker.
La Bor throws a body shot but no joy.
Coker lands a nice leg kick that just misses La Bor's sensitive parts. #T1#
A good leg kick by Coker.
Coker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
La Bor avoids a punch combination nicely.
La Bor throws a shot from downtown. Coker moves away and avoids it.
Coker misses with a looping left.
La Bor takes a swing at Coker's ribcage but misses.
La Bor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Coker throws a hook but La Bor blocks it.
La Bor ducks under a wild hook from Coker.
La Bor throws out a powerful jab.
Coker ducks under a wild hook from La Bor.
La Bor misses with a body kick.
La Bor slips under a jab from Coker.
Coker slips under a jab.
La Bor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Coker. Coker obviously looking to wear him down.
#T2#
Coker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as La Bor throws out the jab.
La Bor ducks under a wild hook from Coker.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as La Bor checks a leg kick.
La Bor misses with a looping right.
Coker throws a push kick but La Bor slaps the foot to one side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coker connects with a solid leg kick.
La Bor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Coker misses with a leg kick.
Coker throws a head kick that misses.
As Coker tries to get set, La Bor tries to push him back and clinch up but Coker manages to avoid the attempt.
La Bor avoids a kick to the body.
La Bor throwing a counter right hand but Coker manages to avoid it.
Coker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coker misses with a head kick.
La Bor throws out a loose jab but Coker uses good head movement to avoid it.
La Bor moves out of range of the body kick from Coker.
Coker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but La Bor checks it well.
A little feinted left hand from La Bor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Coker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by La Bor.#T3#
Coker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from La Bor.
A lazy left from La Bor finds it's target.
La Bor takes a swing at Coker's ribcage but misses.
Coker just misses with a punch to the body.
Coker blocks a head kick by La Bor.
La Bor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
La Bor looks to throw the jab but Coker is out of range.
Coker throws a nice outside leg kick.
La Bor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
La Bor connects with a solid leg kick.
La Bor throws the kick towards the body but Coker avoids it.
Coker misses with a straight right.
Coker misses with a kick to the body.
La Bor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Coker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Coker scoring well with a low kick there.
#T4#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Coker - that will leave a mark!
Coker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
La Bor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
La Bor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Coker lands a nice shot to the body.
Coker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. La Bor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Coker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
La Bor looks to throw the jab but Coker is out of range.
Coker thows a leg kick but La Bor checks it
and La Bor counters with a stiff right hand.
Coker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but La Bor manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Coker misses.
A leg kick checked by La Bor.
Coker throws a leg kick but La Bor moved away.
Coker tries to move into range but La Bor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Coker moves forwards but La Bor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Coker misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akeen Coker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Coker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akeen Coker!
During a confident post fight interview, Akeen Coker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
SYN 115 Pedro vs Smith 2
Date: Mar 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Coker works Tyraanicao's body with a nice hook.
Coker lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tyraanicao misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coker. Tyraanicao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot lands for Tyraanicao.
A big left from Coker misses.
Coker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Coker tries to land a front kick but Tyraanicao steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tyraanicao flicks out a counter leg kick but Coker steps away.
Coker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight.
Coker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tyraanicao connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Coker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Coker lands a really nice looking cross but Tyraanicao seems unphased.
Tyraanicao connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Coker's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tyraanicao at a distance.
Tyraanicao scores with a jab to the body.
Coker scores with a body shot.
Akeen Coker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coker looks for the body kick but Tyraanicao saw that one coming.
Coker thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tyraanicao if he has to take too many more of those.
#T1#
Tyraanicao lands a leg kick that knocks Coker off balance momentarily.
A head kick from Coker lands but Tyraanicao takes it in his stride. #CUT#
It looks like Bostar Tyraanicao has been cut.#CL2#
Tyraanicao darts in and clinches Coker up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyraanicao.
Coker wants to get back to striking at distance but Tyraanicao won't allow it.
Coker throws a head punch that misses.
Coker prevents a body shot from Tyraanicao.
Coker misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Coker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Tyraanicao finds it's way through Coker's defenses.
Tyraanicao moves out of range of the strikes.
Tyraanicao misses with a low kick.
Tyraanicao moves out of range of the strikes.
Tyraanicao misses with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Coker.
Coker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyraanicao.
#T2#
Tyraanicao shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyraanicao throws a jab but it's blocked by Coker.
Coker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Coker moves out of range of the leg kick from Tyraanicao.
Coker wants to land a leg kick but Tyraanicao is out of range.
Tyraanicao throws out a counter right but Coker avoids it with no problem.
Tyraanicao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coker manages to avoid it.
Coker misses with a right hand
and Coker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Coker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyraanicao finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Coker throws a leg kick
and Tyraanicao counters with a leg kick.
Tyraanicao connects with a body shot.
Coker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Coker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Coker gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Coker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Coker scores with a leg kick.
Coker throws a chopping leg kick but Tyraanicao manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jab by Coker.#T3#
Tyraanicao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Coker. Coker obviously looking to wear him down.
Tyraanicao shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tyraanicao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tyraanicao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Coker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tyraanicao walks forward, straight into a front kick from Coker.
Tyraanicao misses with a body kick.
Coker lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Tyraanicao closes the distance and pushes Coker back into the cage.
Coker controlling the action here for a moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Coker.
Coker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tyraanicao.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyraanicao prevents the takedown attempt.
#T4#
Tyraanicao misses with a body punch.
Tyraanicao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cokers head. #BC#
Coker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tyraanicao has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tyraanicao slips a jab from Coker.
Tyraanicao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Coker scores with a leg kick.
Tyraanicao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coker misses with the body kick#CL2#
and Tyraanicao counters by moving into the clinch.
Tyraanicao presses Coker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Coker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Coker swings wildly with an uppercut but Tyraanicao uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Coker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tyraanicao's brow.
Coker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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 Akeen Coker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bostar Tyraanicao's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Coker misses with a leg kick.
Coker tries to land a body kick
and Tyraanicao counters with a slapping leg kick.
Coker thows a leg kick but Tyraanicao checks it
and Coker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Decent striking displayed by Tyraanicao there.
Coker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice side step and Tyraanicao releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tyraanicao has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tyraanicao avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tyraanicao raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2#
Tyraanicao has Coker up against the cage in a clinch.
Coker lands a body punch.
Coker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short left from Tyraanicao.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tyraanicao just misses with a elbow thrown towards Coker's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coker misses with a body punch.
Tyraanicao lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Coker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Coker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyraanicao.
Coker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyraanicao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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 throws a leg kick
and Tyraanicao counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Tyraanicao attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tyraanicao just misses with a punch to the body.
Coker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Coker walks into a jab.
Coker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#TD#
Coker feints and as Tyraanicao raises his hands in defense, Coker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Coker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tyraanicao pulls Coker in to control the position.
Coker lands a couple of digs.
Coker throws a big elbow that misses.
Coker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyraanicao swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Tyraanicao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Coker defends well.#T2##SUB2#
Tyraanicao looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Coker is defending well. Tyraanicao quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Coker has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Tyraanicao celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bostar Tyraanicao!
Bostar Tyraanicao took some time post fight to say the following; 'welcome to the big leagues Marky boy'.
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Event:
Syn 512 - Kim vs Larusso 4
Date: Mar 15, 2017 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick from Coker misses.
Coker lands a jab to the nose.
Vovchanchyn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Coker swivels and escapes.
Coker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Coker staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Coker throws a push kick but Vovchanchyn slaps the foot to one side.
Coker checks a low kick from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn tries to land a leg kick but Coker saw it coming and moves away.
Coker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vovchanchyn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vovchanchyn seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Vovchanchyn fails to land with a series of punches.
Vovchanchyn misses with the combination.
Vovchanchyn throws a shot from downtown. Coker moves away and avoids it.
Vovchanchyn lands a jab to Coker's midsection.
Coker tests Vovchanchyn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vovchanchyn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vovchanchyn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vovchanchyn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Coker counters with a straight right hand.
Vovchanchyn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Coker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vovchanchyn moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Vovchanchyn. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Coker throws a leg kick but Vovchanchyn sees it coming and checks it nicely. #TD#
Vovchanchyn scores with a takedown into Coker's guard.
Vovchanchyn is looking to stand up but Coker won't let him.
Coker has his hands on Vovchanchyn's head, controlling the position.
Vovchanchyn tries to stand but Coker is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Coker is looking for a triangle but Vovchanchyn pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Coker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vovchanchyn chips away with some ground and pound.
Vovchanchyn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Coker's head.#T2#
Vovchanchyn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vovchanchyn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vovchanchyn throws a big elbow that misses.
Coker pulls Vovchanchyn in to control the position.
Coker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vovchanchyn's guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vovchanchyn looking for a sweep. Not yet Vovchanchyn, not yet.
Coker postures up in Vovchanchyn's guard and throws a big left but Vovchanchyn blocks it.
Vovchanchyn working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Vovchanchyn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Vovchanchyn is looking for a triangle but Coker pushes his legs off easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coker preventing the sweep. #T3#
Vovchanchyn trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coker pushing down on Vovchanchyn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nice strikes from Coker there. #SUB#
Vovchanchyn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Coker working Vovchanchyn over with strikes.
Coker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vovchanchyn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Coker content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Coker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vovchanchyn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Coker has managed to get both his arms back between Vovchanchyn's legs - danger averted.#T4##ES#
Vovchanchyn pushes Coker off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Coker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Akeen Coker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coker walks into a left hand.
Coker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A bone on bone clash there as Vovchanchyn blocks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Coker misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vovchanchyn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Coker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Coker cracks a nice hook into Vovchanchyn's ribs.
A low kick from Coker misses
and Coker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vovchanchyn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Coker moves out of range of the leg kick from Vovchanchyn.
Coker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Vovchanchyn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Coker connects with a jab.
Coker looks to throw a body kick
and Vovchanchyn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Coker throws a lazy body kick
and Vovchanchyn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borislav Vovchanchyn dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Vovchanchyn missing with a left hand there. Coker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vovchanchyn looks to land a left hand but Coker moved out of range nicely.
Vovchanchyn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coker.
Vovchanchyn throws a jab when Coker was well out of range.
Coker misses with an uppercut. Vovchanchyn saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Coker.
Coker throws a leg kick
and Vovchanchyn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Vovchanchyn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vovchanchyn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coker can do to turn this around?
Coker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#TD#
Coker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vovchanchyn to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Vovchanchyn trying to control the position from guard on top but Coker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coker is trying to control the position but Vovchanchyn postures up.
Vovchanchyn is working Coker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Vovchanchyn works over Coker with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Coker isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Vovchanchyn stacks Coker on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Vovchanchyn!
Coker is looking to regain half guard here but Vovchanchyn keeps moving and retains side control.
Coker on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SU#
Vovchanchyn decides to stand back up.
Coker throws a looping overhand right but Vovchanchyn ducks down to avoid it.
Vovchanchyn throws a hook but Coker avoids it easily.
Vovchanchyn throws a low kick, looking for Coker's leg but Coker calmly moves out of range.
Vovchanchyn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Coker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Coker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Akeen Coker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Coker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn moves out of range of the leg kick from Coker.#T2#
Coker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Coker dodges the punch combination from Vovchanchyn.
Coker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vovchanchyn. Vovchanchyn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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 bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn ducks under a wild hook from Coker.
Borislav Vovchanchyn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A clash of legs there as Coker blocks the low kick.
Coker throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Vovchanchyn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab lands there for Vovchanchyn.
Coker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vovchanchyn takes one on the button.
Vovchanchyn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coker.
Coker throws the kick towards the body but Vovchanchyn avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Vovchanchyn misses the target.
Vovchanchyn swings widly with a right hand
letting Coker counter with a right hand.
Vovchanchyn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the liver by Coker. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Vovchanchyn blocks a jab.
Vovchanchyn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coker.
The fighters circling - Vovchanchyn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vovchanchyn throws a lazy right hand but Coker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vovchanchyn misses with a double jab.
Vovchanchyn misses with a looping left.
A left lands for Coker.
Coker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vovchanchyn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vovchanchyn connects with a crisp jab.
Coker thows a leg kick but Vovchanchyn checks it
and Vovchanchyn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Coker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Coker defending well as Vovchanchyn loads up on a big left hand.
Vovchanchyn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Coker throws a leg kick
letting Vovchanchyn counter with a right hand.
Vovchanchyn moves out of range of the body kick from Coker.
Vovchanchyn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Coker finds it's way round the side to connect with Vovchanchyn's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vovchanchyn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coker.
Coker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Coker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Coker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vovchanchyn's head backwards.
Coker lands a glancing blow to the side of Vovchanchyn's head.
Coker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vovchanchyn.
Coker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vovchanchyn throws a right hand that Coker ducks under and follows up with a left that Coker also avoids with ease.
Coker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Coker cracks Vovchanchyn with a good jab.
Coker blocks a low kick nicely.
Coker misses with a kick to the body.
Vovchanchyn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vovchanchyn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Coker. Coker obviously looking to wear him down.
Coker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Coker misses with an uppercut
and Vovchanchyn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Coker misses with a low kick as Vovchanchyn jumps back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Vovchanchyn does no damage.
Vovchanchyn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akeen Coker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vovchanchyn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Coker tries to work over Vovchanchyn's front leg with a kick but Vovchanchyn checks it.
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 Borislav Vovchanchyn 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Vovchanchyn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vovchanchyn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Coker thumps Vovchanchyn with a low kick.#TD#
Coker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vovchanchyn trying to control the position from guard on top but Coker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borislav Vovchanchyn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Coker seems keen to control Vovchanchyn's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Coker wants to sweep here but Vovchanchyn controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vovchanchyn's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1##SUB2#
Coker is looking for a triangle but Vovchanchyn pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Vovchanchyn drops back, looking for a kneebar! Coker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Coker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Coker! #REVB#
Vovchanchyn is looking for a sweep.
Coker tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Vovchanchyn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vovchanchyn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Coker connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Vovchanchyn some visible discomfort.
Akeen Coker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Coker moves into full mount!
Vovchanchyn tries to lock up and control but Coker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vovchanchyn is in a horrible position here. Coker smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Vovchanchyn is desperately trying to improve his position but Coker has a good base and remains in mount.
Coker wants to control the pace but Vovchanchyn is squirming around nicely.
Coker putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Coker with shots to the head and body - Vovchanchyn looks very uncomfortable down there.
Coker working away from the top, dropping strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vovchanchyn tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Coker tries to control but Vovchanchyn wriggling away.
Vovchanchyn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Coker connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Coker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Coker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vovchanchyn tries to reverse the position but Coker maintains control.
Coker wants to control the pace but Vovchanchyn is squirming around nicely.
Vovchanchyn wants to hold on but Coker pushes him away.
Coker content just to control the position here.
My spies in White Eagle inform me that Coker has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
Coker is landing with some decent strikes but Vovchanchyn is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Coker prevents Vovchanchyn from getting the reversal.
Vovchanchyn is working hard here to advance position.
Coker has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Vovchanchyn's face.
Coker lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Coker avoids the attempt from Vovchanchyn to control.
Vovchanchyn working to try and regain half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coker lands with some strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akeen Coker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vovchanchyn 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borislav Vovchanchyn!
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Event:
Syn 508 - Mood vs De Gaul
Date: Feb 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Coker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smoochie Wallace tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Smoochie Wallace moves into the clinch.
Coker tries to break free but Smoochie Wallace pushes him back against the cage.
Coker will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smoochie Wallace up against the cage.
Coker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from Smoochie Wallace fails to land.
Coker wants a takedown but no success here.
Coker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smoochie Wallace prevents a body shot from Coker.
Smoochie Wallace throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coker.
Coker lands an uppercut.
Smoochie Wallace looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Coker misses with a punch on the inside.
Coker lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Coker.
Coker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smoochie Wallace's elbow. #BC#
Coker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smoochie Wallace is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smoochie Wallace checks a low kick from Coker.#T1#
Smoochie Wallace tries to clinch but Coker moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Coker misses with a looping left.
Smoochie Wallace is looking to clinch.
Coker fires out a quick counter leg kick but Smoochie Wallace just manages to avoid it.
Smoochie Wallace looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Smoochie Wallace clinches up with Coker and pushes him back against the cage.
Coker tries to score a body lock takedown but Smoochie Wallace shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Coker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smoochie Wallace backwards. #BC#
Coker breaks from the clinch.
Smoochie Wallace fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smoochie Wallace on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Coker misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Smoochie Wallace gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Coker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smoochie Wallace lands with a short shot to the head.
Smoochie Wallace lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Coker.
Smoochie Wallace is working Coker over against the cage.
Smoochie Wallace lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smoochie Wallace tries to work over Coker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coker blocks an uppercut.
Smoochie Wallace can't find room to land a body shot as Coker controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Coker fails to land. #T2#
Smoochie Wallace scores with a shot to the side of Coker's head.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a body punch.
Coker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smoochie Wallace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smoochie Wallace lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coker backwards. #TD#
Coker has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Smoochie Wallace clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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.
Smoochie Wallace covering up well under a series of strikes from Coker.
Smoochie Wallace staying busy and making it hard for Coker to control.
Smoochie Wallace is trying to stand back up.
Coker is punishing Smoochie Wallace with strikes - can he finish him?!#T3#
Coker controlling well, preventing Smoochie Wallace from escaping the position.
Coker controls the position.
Coker controlling well, preventing Smoochie Wallace from escaping the position.
Coker controls the action.
Coker struggling to keep hold of the position.
Smoochie Wallace is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Coker.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Even with his hooks in, Coker manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Coker struggling to keep hold of the position.
Smoochie Wallace manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Coker is now in side control.
Coker wants to control but Smoochie Wallace is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coker in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ground and pound from Coker seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Smoochie Wallace is letting Coker control him for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Smoochie Wallace is looking to clinch.
Smoochie Wallace tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Coker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smoochie Wallace doesn't manage to clinch there - Coker circles away.
Coker throws a low kick but Smoochie Wallace avoids it.
Smoochie Wallace fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smoochie Wallace looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Coker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyroil Smoochie Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smoochie Wallace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coker.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smoochie Wallace in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Coker lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL2#
Smoochie Wallace has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coker.
Coker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smoochie Wallace can do to turn this around?
Coker tries to circle away but Smoochie Wallace has him pinned against the cage.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smoochie Wallace blocks an elbow strike from Coker.
Coker lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coker can't find room to land a body shot as Smoochie Wallace controls the action.
Coker throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Coker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smoochie Wallace wants to clinch.
Coker fires out a quick counter leg kick but Smoochie Wallace just manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Coker. That's going to slow Smoochie Wallace down. #T1#
Coker scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Smoochie Wallace moves into the clinch successfully.
Coker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace misses with some punches.
Smoochie Wallace swings wildly with an uppercut but Coker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smoochie Wallace lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coker backwards.
Smoochie Wallace misses with the head strike.
Smoochie Wallace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smoochie Wallace gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smoochie Wallace struggles to land a body shot inside as Coker controls his hands.
Smoochie Wallace cracks Coker with a nice body shot.
Coker is trying to break free.
Smoochie Wallace working aggressively here.
Smoochie Wallace doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smoochie Wallace swings wildly with an uppercut but Coker uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Coker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smoochie Wallace is looking to clinch but Coker is avoiding it.
#T2#
Smoochie Wallace fails with an attempt to clinch.
Coker jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Coker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smoochie Wallace's head.
A slow jab from Coker misses its intended target. #CL2#
Smoochie Wallace closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smoochie Wallace throws a punch but it's blocked by Coker.
Smoochie Wallace prevents the takedown attempt.
Smoochie Wallace working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Smoochie Wallace.
Coker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Coker pushes off an throws an elbow but Smoochie Wallace leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Coker is looking to break free of the clinch but Smoochie Wallace has double underhooks.
Coker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smoochie Wallace struggles to land a body shot inside as Coker controls his hands.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coker blocking some punches.
Coker blocks an uppercut.
Smoochie Wallace can't find room to land a body shot as Coker controls the action.
Coker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Smoochie Wallace tries a body shot but Coker blocks it.
#BC#
Coker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Smoochie Wallace gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Coker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smoochie Wallace throws a punch but it's blocked by Coker.
Smoochie Wallace lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coker backwards.
Smoochie Wallace makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smoochie Wallace's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Coker fails to land.
Smoochie Wallace lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smoochie Wallace tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smoochie Wallace working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coker has a couple of punches blocked by Smoochie Wallace.
Coker lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smoochie Wallace prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akeen Coker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smoochie Wallace blocks an uppercut.
Coker throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Smoochie Wallace lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coker.
Coker lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Coker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smoochie Wallace is looking to clinch.
Smoochie Wallace fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smoochie Wallace tries to close the distance and clinch but Coker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Coker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smoochie Wallace.
Coker is looking to score with low kicks.
Coker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Coker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Coker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smoochie Wallace is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Coker gets tackled into the cage by Smoochie Wallace. Smoochie Wallace maintains the clinch.
Tyroil Smoochie Wallace seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smoochie Wallace goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Coker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smoochie Wallace after a bit of a struggle.
A short left from Smoochie Wallace.
Coker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smoochie Wallace is defending well.
Coker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Coker can't find room to land a body shot as Smoochie Wallace controls the action.
Smoochie Wallace lands a right hand.
Coker looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tyroil Smoochie Wallace will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Coker takes a swing at Smoochie Wallace's ribcage but misses.
Akeen Coker is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Smoochie Wallace has taken the fight to the clinch.
Coker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Coker blocks an uppercut.
Coker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace lands a hook that snaps the head of Coker backwards.
Coker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Coker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smoochie Wallace pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Coker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smoochie Wallace napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Coker creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Smoochie Wallace sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Smoochie Wallace tries to escape but Coker is in control.
Smoochie Wallace parries the strikes from Coker easily there. Coker is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Smoochie Wallace to escape.
The strikes coming from Coker are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T1#
Smoochie Wallace is trying to control Coker's posture but Coker avoids it.
Coker has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Smoochie Wallace!
Coker thowing shots but they're missing.
Coker wants to control the pace but Smoochie Wallace is squirming around nicely.
Coker throws some wild stikes that Smoochie Wallace manages to avoid easily.
#T2#
Coker tries to control but Smoochie Wallace wriggling away.
Smoochie Wallace tries to lock up and control but Coker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Poor strikes thrown by Coker there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Coker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Coker scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Coker throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Smoochie Wallace holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Coker tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T3#
Coker throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Coker content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coker throws a strike there. Smoochie Wallace manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Coker controlling the action here.
Akeen Coker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smoochie Wallace wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Coker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Coker is looking to take a break and control but Smoochie Wallace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Coker not doing much here.
Smoochie Wallace is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coker throws a hook to the side of Smoochie Wallace's head but Smoochie Wallace sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coker. Smoochie Wallace does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Coker. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Smoochie Wallace moves into range and clinches up with Coker.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akeen Coker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Coker 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akeen Coker!
During a confident post fight interview, Akeen Coker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
CFC 416 - Relaunch
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Coker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panikov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Coker throws a big shot that misses.
Coker swings for the body but Panikov moves out of range.
Coker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Panikov checks it well.
Panikov tries a quick counter leg kick but Coker is wise to it.
Panikov motions for Coker to come forward. Panikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Coker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Panikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coker.
We've been informed that Panikov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Panikov is looking to land body kicks.
Coker misses with a kick to the body.
Coker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panikov.
Coker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight.
Coker slips a jab from Panikov.
Coker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Coker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Panikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL2#
Panikov has closed the distance and engaged Coker in a clinch.
Coker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Panikov throws a head punch that misses.
Coker misses with a body punch.
Coker letting Panikov take a breather here.
Coker blocking some punches.
Coker jumps guard but Panikov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Panikov blocks an uppercut.
Coker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Coker controls his hands.
Panikov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Coker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coker working hard to break the clinch.
Coker throws a punch but it's blocked by Panikov.
Panikov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right from Coker on the inside.
Coker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panikov has a couple of punches blocked by Coker.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Panikov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Panikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Panikov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panikov.
Coker's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Coker lands with a light punch inside.
Coker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coker blocks an uppercut.
Coker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Panikov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akeen Coker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panikov scores with a nice head shot.
Panikov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Panikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Panikov blocks the body kick.
#T3#
Coker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Coker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Coker throws out a powerful jab.
Coker cracks Panikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Coker misses with a leg kick.
Coker scores with a nice head shot.
Panikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Coker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panikov manages to avoid it.
Coker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Panikov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coker tries to score with a low kick but Panikov moves his leg out of the way.
Panikov looks to land a right hand but Coker moved out of range.
Panikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Panikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Coker 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. #T4#
Panikov throws a hook but Coker blocks it.
Coker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Panikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Panikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Coker checks a leg kick nicely.
Coker checks a low kick from Panikov.
Coker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Panikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Panikov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Coker is out of range.
Coker throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Panikov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Coker tries a body shot but Panikov blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Panikov looking to slow down the pace here.
Coker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Panikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Panikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coker takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sergey Panikov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Coker avoids a kick to the body.
Akeen Coker is winning the standup battle so far.
Coker throws a low kick but Panikov moves out of range easily.
Coker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Panikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coker fakes the leg kick and cracks Panikov in the body.
Coker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panikov manages to avoid it.
Coker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Coker throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Panikov! But no joy.
Coker missing with a left hand there. Panikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Panikov missing with a left hand there. Coker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Panikov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panikov lands with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Panikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Panikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Panikov lands a jab to the nose.
Panikov lands with a hook. Coker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Panikov.#T1#
Coker scores with a hook to the body. Panikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Coker looks to score with a jab to the body but Panikov is just out of range.
Panikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Coker wants to slow Panikov down by chopping away at his legs.
Coker looks to land a body kick but Panikov moved away.
Coker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Panikov on the side of the head.
Panikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coker.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panikov. Coker does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Coker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Coker is looking to work some ground and pound but Panikov has wrist control.
Coker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Coker wants to control from the top but Panikov keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Coker is fighting to break Panikov's control of his arms but Panikov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Panikov working a defensive guard here.
Coker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Panikov is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Coker or perhaps it was just good defense by Panikov, which made it look bad.
Coker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Panikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Panikov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sergey Panikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coker jabs Panikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Panikov looks for the body kick but Coker saw that one coming.
Coker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Coker feints and then cracks Panikov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Panikov down.
Panikov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Panikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Coker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panikov manages to avoid it.
Coker throws a body punch but Panikov moves out of range.
Coker looks to throw the jab but Panikov is out of range.
It seemed like Panikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Coker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Coker showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Coker controlling the pace.
Coker throwing shots but Panikov is blocking nicely.
Panikov is trying to maintain the position but Coker is very close to passing his half guard.
Ground and pound from Coker.
Coker is thwarting Panikov's attempts to control the position.
Coker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Panikov thuds his right hand into Coker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Panikov moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Panikov.
Panikov scores with a body shot.
Panikov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Coker.
Good exchange - Coker coming out on top.
Good shot there by Coker.
Good leg kick by Panikov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Panikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coker moves away.
Coker throws a leg kick but Panikov moved away.
Coker backing away here, and Panikov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Panikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Coker scores with a nice head shot.
Coker cracks Panikov with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panikov connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL2#
Panikov darts in and clinches Coker up against the cage.#BC#
Coker breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Panikov blocks a low kick nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Panikov.
Coker motions for Panikov to come forward. Coker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Panikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coker.
Panikov throws a leg kick but Coker moved away.
Panikov throws a low kick, looking for Coker's leg but Coker calmly moves out of range.
Panikov is looking to score with low kicks.
Panikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Coker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Coker misses the jab.
Coker throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Coker misses
letting Panikov counter with a right hand. #TD#
Coker shoots in and bounces Panikov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panikov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Panikov trying to control the position.
Coker trying to control the position from guard on top but Panikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coker throwing strikes but missing.
Coker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Coker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Panikov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Coker 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Panikov misses with a body kick.
Panikov misses with a low kick as Coker jumps back.
Coker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Panikov scores with a shot to the body.
Coker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Coker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Panikov's sensitive parts.
Panikov throws a hook to the side of Coker's head but Coker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Panikov. Beautiful body shot.
Coker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Panikov checks it well. #CL2#
Panikov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Coker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC#
Coker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Panikov pushes Coker away with a front kick.
Panikov connects with a body shot.#T4#
Panikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coker fails with a takedown attempt.
Coker throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Panikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Panikov misses with a left hand
and Panikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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 Panikov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Panikov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Coker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Coker scores with a hook to the body. Panikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Coker walks into a left hand.
Coker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panikov.
Panikov tries to land a front kick but Coker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Panikov lands with a right hand.
Panikov misses with a shot to the body
and Coker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Panikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Coker scores with a nice head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sergey Panikov.
I think Panikov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sergey Panikov!
Sergey Panikov took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'You lose to slow learner with little skill, how you feel? I smoke cigarettes, 40 a day, and eat pizza.'.
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Event:
Syn 491 - Tycoon Olympics Rd 2
Date: Dec 14, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Dust throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Coker was covering up waiting for the punch and Dust finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Coker is looking for a triangle but Dust pushes his legs off easily.
Coker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dust is one step ahead there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dust's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coker controlling Dust's posture.
Coker is trying to control the position but Dust postures up. #T1##SUB#
Coker looking for a guillotine here but Dust defends easily.
Dust looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dust is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dust has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dust passes Coker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Coker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dust trying to control but Coker is working from the bottom.
Dust missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2##SUB#
Coker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Coker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Coker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dust is aware though and is defending well.
Coker is controlling Dust's posture.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dust keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Coker's head.#SUB#
Coker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dust defends well.#SUB2#
Dust drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Coker dives on top into guard.#REVR##T3#
Dust avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dust is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Dust 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.
Dust wants to sweep but no luck.
Dust working a defensive guard but Coker passes into half guard.
Coker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dust is looking for a sweep. Coker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Coker is thwarting Dust's attempts to control the position.
Coker is nestled in close to Dust, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Dust looking for submissions off his back.
Coker prevents Dust from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Star Dust will probably get the nod.
That's time! Coker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Coker misses with a straight right.
Dust lands a head kick!
The fighters circle momentarily. Dust darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dust scores with a leg kick.
Dust jabs Coker right on the nose. Coker blinks but takes it well.
Dust lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coker circles away quickly and effectively.
Dust blocks the body kick.
Coker throws a push kick but Dust slaps the foot to one side.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dust, right into the meat.
Nice sprawl there from Coker as Dust shoots in.
Dust misses with a straight left.
An inside leg kick from Dust misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Coker!
Dust moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coker lands a nice shot to the body.
Coker moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Coker on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Coker. Dust does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coker avoids the body shot from Dust.
Coker misses with a low kick as Dust jumps back.
Dust replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Coker blocks it well.
Star Dust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Coker defending well as Dust loads up on a big left hand.
Dust cracks Coker with a good jab.
Dust throws a body punch but Coker moves out of range.
Coker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That kick from Coker tenderised Dust's leg. Dust is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dust has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Coker.
Dust lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Coker digs a good body shot into Dust's ribs.
Dust misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dust. Coker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dust cracks Coker with a good jab.
Star Dust seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coker throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Jab, jab by Coker - just one landing.
Dust shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Coker throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Dust on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Coker scores with a decent looking hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Coker.
Dust throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dust darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Coker is looking to land body kicks.
Dust tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coker swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Dust pushes Coker up against the cage in a clinch.
Dust lands a nice shot to the body.
Coker tries for a takedown. No joy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Coker.
Coker working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Dust.
Coker throws a head punch that misses. #T3##TD2#
Dust tightens his grip and picks Coker up, before dumping him to the ground. Coker manages to land in guard.
Coker looking for a sweep. Not yet Coker, not yet.
Dust wants to control from the top but Coker keeps moving.
Dust postures up in Coker's guard and throws a big left but Coker blocks it.
Dust throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dust wants to control from the top but Coker keeps moving. #SUB#
Coker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Coker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dust can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Dust lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Coker looking to control.
Coker has control of Dust's left arm, preventing Dust from doing any damage.
Dust throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Coker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Coker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Coker looks for the body kick but Dust saw that one coming.
Dust throws a counter combo.
Dust tests Coker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Coker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Star Dust showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dust misses with a wild combination.
Coker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dust finds it's way round the side to connect with Coker's head.
Coker lands with a cross.
Dust blocks the body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Coker. Those never looked like landing.
Dust uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dust has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Coker tries a head kick but it misses.
Coker misses with a body kick.
Coker throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dust misses with an uppercut.
Dust tests Coker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good leg kick by Coker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Danga de danga de dang - Dust scores with a four punch combination!#T1##TD#
Coker gets the takedown into side control.
Dust tries to buck Coker off but Coker is having none of it.
Coker scoring with punches from side control.
Coker lands some shots froms side control.
Dust is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dust tries to buck Coker off but Coker is having none of it.
Coker cracks Dust with a big right hand but Dust just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dust regains half guard.
Coker is nestled in close to Dust, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Coker trying to control the pace.
Coker throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dust to regain full guard. #T2#
Dust wants to sweep here but Coker controlling him for the moment.
Coker trying to control but Dust is working from the bottom.
Dust looking to control.
#SUB2#
Dust has his foot on Coker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Coker works his way back into a safe position though.
Dust keeping moving, preventing Coker from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Dust looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Coker is defending well. Dust quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Coker has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Dust celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Star Dust!
Star Dust was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Syn 483 - Turpin vs. Gravius 3
Date: Nov 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Coker misses with a kick to the body
and Nilkki counters with a straight right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Coker.
Coker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Coker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Akeen Coker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nilkki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nilkki blocks a low kick nicely.
Coker misses with a leg kick
and Nilkki counters with a straight right hand.
Coker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight.
Coker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nilkki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coker.
Nilkki throws a series of punches but Coker avoids them all with ease.
Nilkki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coker misses with a body kick.
Coker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Coker misses with the combination.
#T1#
Coker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nilkki.
Nilkki feints and then cracks Coker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Coker down.
Coker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nilkki.
Nilkki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nilkki misses with a double jab.
Coker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Coker takes a swing at Nilkki's ribcage but misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Coker.
Coker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nilkki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Coker paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Coker misses with a looping right.
Coker throws out a powerful jab.
Nilkki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coker.
Nilkki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coker manages to avoid it.
Coker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nilkki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nilkki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Nilkki rushes Coker and presses him up against the cage.
Nilkki prevents a body shot from Coker.
Coker tries to break the clinch but Nilkki is controlling the position.
Nilkki pushes off an throws an elbow but Coker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nilkki struggles to land a body shot inside as Coker controls his hands.
Coker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3#
Coker struggles to land a body shot inside as Nilkki controls his hands.
Nilkki presses Coker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Coker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Coker will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nilkki up against the cage.
Nilkki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nilkki tries to land knees in the clinch but Coker avoids the damage to the body.
Coker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nilkki missing with knees to the body.
Coker looking for a takedown.
Nilkki with a knee to the head.
Nilkki can't find room to land a body shot as Coker controls the action.
A short right from Nilkki on the inside.
Nilkki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Coker.
Nilkki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Coker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nilkki swings wildly with an uppercut but Coker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coker throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Coker misses with the head strike.
Nilkki has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Coker seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nilkki can turn it around.
Coker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nilkki missing with knees to the body.
Coker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD#
Coker has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nilkki uses from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coker is trying to keep Nilkki in close.
Nilkki wants to control from the top but Coker keeps moving.
Nilkki controlling from the top position.
Nilkki won't allow Coker to sweep him here.
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 Akeen Coker 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.
#R2#
Coker is looking to slow Nilkki down with leg kicks.
Some wild striking there from Nilkki.
Coker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Coker feints and then cracks Nilkki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nilkki down.
Nilkki takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Coker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nilkki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Coker works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coker throws a hook to the side of Nilkki's head but Nilkki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nilkki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nilkki lands a nice shot to the body.
Nilkki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Coker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nilkki lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT2#
It looks like Akeen Coker has been cut.
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 showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nilkki.
#T1#
Nilkki 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.
Nilkki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Coker.
Coker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Coker lands a jab to the nose.
Nilkki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nilkki connects with a right hand. Coker shakes it off.
Coker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nilkki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Coker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nilkki defends well and Coker ends up having to push Nilkki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Nilkki blocks the leg kick.
Coker throws an overhand right that lands on Nilkki's shoulder, as Nilkki tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Nilkki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Coker throwing a counter right hand but Nilkki manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coker misses with a kick to the body.
Nilkki wants to land a leg kick but Coker is out of range.
Coker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nilkki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Coker looks to score with a jab to the body but Nilkki is just out of range.
It seemed like Nilkki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Coker clobbers Nilkki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Coker moves out of range of the leg kick from Nilkki.
Nilkki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nilkki checks a leg kick.
Nilkki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nilkki connects with an inside leg kick.
Coker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nilkki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Coker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nilkki manages to avoid it.#T3#
Nilkki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Coker.
Coker misses with a body shot
and Nilkki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nilkki throws a hook but Coker blocks it.
Coker cracks Nilkki with a good jab.#CUT#
It looks like Pikku Nilkki has been cut.
Coker tries a low kick but Nilkki avoids it.
Coker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Coker feints and then cracks Nilkki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nilkki down.
Coker throws a jab when Nilkki was well out of range.
Coker scores with a jab to the head.
Nilkki slips a jab from Coker.
Nilkki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nilkki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nilkki flicks out a counter leg kick but Coker steps away.
A combination from Nilkki does no damage. #CL2#
Nilkki has managed to clinch.
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coker tries to work over Nilkki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coker tries to pull guard but Nilkki won't allow it.
Nilkki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coker tries to pull guard but Nilkki holds him up against the cage and eventually Coker drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akeen Coker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coker can't break the clinch.
Nilkki misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Coker.
Nilkki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nilkki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Coker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coker throws a wild body kick that Nilkki sees coming a mile off.
Nilkki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Coker with a body shot.
Nilkki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Coker is able to avoid easily.
Nilkki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nilkki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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 Akeen Coker will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Coker misses with a leg kick
and Nilkki counters with a nice leg kick.
Coker blocks a low kick nicely.
Nilkki just misses with a punch to the body.
Akeen Coker is winning the standup battle so far.
Nilkki throws out a leg kick but Coker moves out of range and Nilkki only half commits.
Nilkki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Coker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nilkki.
Coker misses with a hook to the body
#KD2#
and Nilkki counters with a crisp one two that drops Coker! Nilkki thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Coker to his feet! Coker is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Coker is rocked!
Nilkki throws a leg kick which misses Coker's front leg but catches the back leg as Coker tries to avoid it.
Oh Coker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coker shoots in for a takedown but Nilkki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nilkki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nilkki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Coker.
Coker seems to have got his legs back now.
Coker throws a leg kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Nilkki.
#T1#
Coker misses with a hook. Nilkki ducked under it nicely.
Nilkki moves out of range of the body kick.
Coker motions for Nilkki to come forward. Coker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nilkki. Coker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nilkki throws a hook to the side of Coker's head but Coker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coker drops his hands momentarily and Nilkki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Coker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Coker throws the kick towards the body but Nilkki avoids it.
Nilkki 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.
Coker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nilkki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nilkki was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nilkki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pikku Nilkki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Coker. That's going to slow Nilkki down.
Coker throws a leg kick
and Nilkki counters with a nice uppercut.
Coker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Coker lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nilkki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Coker half committed to a counter leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Coker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Coker throws a body shot but no joy.
A clash of legs there as Nilkki blocks the low kick.
Nilkki misses with a looping left.
Coker appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nilkki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Coker can pounce on him.
Nilkki throws a leg kick which misses Coker's front leg but catches the back leg as Coker tries to avoid it.
Coker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nilkki in his tracks. #T3#
Coker throws a leg kick but Nilkki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Coker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Coker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nilkki moves away.
Nilkki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Coker tries to work over Nilkki's front leg with a kick but Nilkki checks it.
Coker misses with a wild body shot.
Nilkki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Coker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Coker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Coker lands a body shot.
Coker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Coker drops his hands momentarily and Nilkki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Coker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Akeen Coker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Coker lands a jab to Nilkki's midsection.
Coker misses with a takedown
and Nilkki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Coker's knee momentarily.
Pikku Nilkki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coker misses the shot to the body.
Coker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nilkki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nilkki.
Coker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Coker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nilkki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nilkki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Coker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nilkki circles away quickly and effectively.
Nilkki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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 Akeen Coker.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Coker, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Akeen Coker!
After winning the bout, Akeen Coker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Syn 478 - Rutherford vs Wein
Date: Oct 17, 2016 |
#R1#
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch up.
Coker thinks about countering with a body kick.
Coker blocks a jab.
Coker takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL2#
De Santo Cristo moves into range and clinches up with Coker.
De Santo Cristo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Santo Cristo.
A head punch on the inside from Coker fails to land.
Coker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Santo Cristo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Santo Cristo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coker misses with a punch to the body.
Coker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santo Cristo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Coker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
De Santo Cristo tries for a takedown but Coker manages to get underhooks.
Coker struggles to land a body shot inside as De Santo Cristo controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coker.
Coker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Coker lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
De Santo Cristo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coker blocks an uppercut.
Coker lands a body punch.
Coker blocks a body shot from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo blocks an elbow strike.
De Santo Cristo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coker struggles to land a body shot inside as De Santo Cristo controls his hands.
Coker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coker misses with a body punch.
De Santo Cristo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Coker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Akeen Coker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao De Santo Cristo.
Coker swings wildly with an uppercut but De Santo Cristo uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Santo Cristo swings wildly with an uppercut but Coker uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Santo Cristo throws a punch but it's blocked by Coker.
De Santo Cristo scores with a shot to the side of Coker's head.
Coker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Santo Cristo working aggressively here.
De Santo Cristo tries a body shot but Coker blocks it.
#T2#
De Santo Cristo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coker lands a body punch.
De Santo Cristo misses with a punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo tries a body shot but Coker blocks it.
Coker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Coker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coker misses with some punches.
Coker misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Santo Cristo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coker lands a shoulder strike.
De Santo Cristo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Coker seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if De Santo Cristo can turn it around.
Coker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Coker prevents a body shot from De Santo Cristo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coker.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Coker scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Coker.
Nice body punch from De Santo Cristo - that landed with a thud.
A short left from De Santo Cristo.
Coker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Coker struggles to land a body shot inside as De Santo Cristo controls his hands.
Coker blocks an uppercut.
De Santo Cristo misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Santo Cristo lands a nice uppercut.
Coker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coker stalling the fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Coker.
De Santo Cristo misses with a punch on the inside.
Coker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Coker throws a head punch that misses.
De Santo Cristo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Santo Cristo blocking some punches.
De Santo Cristo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coker misses with a body punch.
Coker has a couple of punches blocked by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Coker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from De Santo Cristo as the two fighters clinch.
Coker throws a punch but it's blocked by De Santo Cristo. #T4#
Coker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and De Santo Cristo avoids it.
De Santo Cristo lands with a light punch inside.
De Santo Cristo misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Coker - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Santo Cristo misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Santo Cristo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coker misses with the head strike.
Coker lands a nice uppercut.
Coker misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Coker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Coker misses with some punches.
Coker tries to throw a body punch but De Santo Cristo avoids it by throwing Coker back against the cage.
Coker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coker swings wildly with an uppercut but De Santo Cristo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coker lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Santo Cristo backwards.
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 round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Coker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. De Santo Cristo quickly recovers to half guard.
Coker working over De Santo Cristo with some ground and pound. De Santo Cristo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Coker is trying to control. De Santo Cristo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
De Santo Cristo is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santo Cristo is looking for a sweep. Coker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Coker trying to control the action but De Santo Cristo is working from the bottom. #T1#
Coker is controlling the pace.
De Santo Cristo manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
De Santo Cristo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Coker works over De Santo Cristo with some ground and pound from guard.
Coker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
De Santo Cristo 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. #SUB2#
De Santo Cristo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
De Santo Cristo controls Coker momentarily but Coker frees himself.
Coker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Coker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Coker controlling the action here.
Coker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks De Santo Cristo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Coker is trying to control. De Santo Cristo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
De Santo Cristo tries to roll over but Coker keeps him under control.
De Santo Cristo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
De Santo Cristo works his way to full guard. Good work.
De Santo Cristo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Coker trying to control the position from guard on top but De Santo Cristo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Santo Cristo is trying to control the position but Coker postures up. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
De Santo Cristo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Coker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Coker lands with a right hand.
De Santo Cristo avoids the body shot from Coker.
Coker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Coker scores with a jab to the body.
De Santo Cristo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
De Santo Cristo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Coker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Santo Cristo can do to turn this around?
Coker misses with a body kick.
De Santo Cristo takes a swing at Coker's ribcage but misses.
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch but Coker is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Coker misses with a hook. De Santo Cristo ducked under it nicely.
De Santo Cristo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Coker has time to react.
Coker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Coker slips a jab from De Santo Cristo.
Coker tries to counter by moving into the clinch but De Santo Cristo manages to circle out of the way.
Coker throws a leg kick but De Santo Cristo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jab by De Santo Cristo.
Coker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
De Santo Cristo moves in looking to clinch but Coker pushes him off.#CL#
Coker has De Santo Cristo up against the cage in a clinch.
De Santo Cristo being controlled against the cage.
Coker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
De Santo Cristo can't find room to land a body shot as Coker controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santo Cristo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coker blocks a body shot from De Santo Cristo.
Coker scores with a shot to the side of De Santo Cristo's head.
A shot in the inside from De Santo Cristo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Santo Cristo.
Coker misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Coker fails to land.
Coker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Santo Cristo lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Coker.
Still in the clinch, Coker scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Santo Cristo blocks an uppercut.
Akeen Coker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Coker misses with a punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Coker lands with a left to the head.
De Santo Cristo lands with a short shot to the head.
De Santo Cristo takes a shot to the head.
De Santo Cristo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Santo Cristo lands a shot to the body.
Coker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Coker.
De Santo Cristo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Coker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joao De Santo Cristo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
De Santo Cristo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Coker after a bit of a struggle.
Coker tries to work over De Santo Cristo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Santo Cristo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from De Santo Cristo.
Coker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Coker.
De Santo Cristo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Coker prevents it.
De Santo Cristo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coker.
Coker lands a body shot.
Coker has a couple of punches blocked by De Santo Cristo.
Coker lands a body punch in the clinch.
De Santo Cristo misses with some punches.
De Santo Cristo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Santo Cristo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Coker.
De Santo Cristo lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
De Santo Cristo lands an uppercut.
Coker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Coker lands with a right to the head.
De Santo Cristo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Akeen Coker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao De Santo Cristo.
Coker blocking some punches.
Coker blocks an uppercut.
De Santo Cristo blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Santo Cristo.
Coker can't find room to land a body shot as De Santo Cristo controls the action.
De Santo Cristo tries to throw a body punch but Coker avoids it by throwing De Santo Cristo back against the cage.
De Santo Cristo wants to take the fight to the mat but Coker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Coker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
De Santo Cristo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Coker controlling the action here for a moment.
Coker works on De Santo Cristo's body with a couple of short punches.
Akeen Coker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
De Santo Cristo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Coker prevents it.
Coker lands a shot to the body.
Coker tries to throw a body punch but De Santo Cristo avoids it by throwing Coker back against the cage.
Coker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Santo Cristo backwards.
De Santo Cristo misses with a punch to the body.
Coker lands a hook to the side of the head.
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 can't find room to land a body shot as De Santo Cristo controls the action.
Coker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Santo Cristo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Santo Cristo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Coker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Coker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Coker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Santo Cristo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akeen Coker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Coker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akeen Coker!
Akeen Coker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Syn 474 - Bad Intentions
Date: Sep 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Coker slips a straight right by Anders.
Anders goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've been informed that Coker has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Coker misses with a takedown attempt
and Anders finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Coker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Anders.
Anders checks a leg kick.
Anders feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Anders checks a low kick from Coker.
Coker avoids a kick to the body.
Coker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
Anders has Coker up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Coker jumps guard.
Anders is stalling in the full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Coker working for a triangle but Anders defends it easily.
Coker has his hands on Anders's head, controlling the position.
Anders trying to control but Coker is working from the bottom.
Anders 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. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Coker looking for a guillotine here but Anders defends easily.
#SUB2#
Coker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anders is aware though and is defending well.
Anders wants to control from the top but Coker keeps moving.
Anders trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Anders stopping the sweep attempt from Coker.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anders takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Anders lands with a nice body punch.
Coker misses with a right hand
and Anders counters with a two punch combo.
Ingemar Anders is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anders tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Coker throws a leg kick but Anders sees it coming and moves out of range.
Coker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Anders blocks a low kick nicely.
Coker connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Anders.
Anders tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coker tries to land a front kick but Anders steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Anders went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coker. Anders does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anders connects with a nice looking jab.
#T4#
Coker blocks a head kick by Anders.
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 throws a low kick but Anders moves out of range easily.
Anders throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Anders slips under a jab.
Anders tries to bum rush Coker with a series of wild strikes but Coker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A shot to the liver by Coker. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Coker moves into the clinch successfully.
Coker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Coker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Coker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Coker lands a right hand.
Coker is looking to take this one to the mat.
Coker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Anders.
Coker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anders is looking to control Coker's arms but Coker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Anders has his back to the cage.
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 Ingemar Anders will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nice shot by Anders.
Coker throws a leg kick but Anders moved away.
Coker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anders.
A swing and a miss from Coker.
Anders will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Coker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anders.
Ingemar Anders is winning the standup battle so far.
Anders darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Anders.
Coker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anders swings for the body but Coker moves out of range.
Coker misses the jab.
Coker misses with an uppercut
and Anders counters with a stiff right hand.
Anders fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Coker.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Anders enables Coker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Anders manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T1#
Anders keeping full guard, as Coker tries to pass.
Anders looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Coker puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Coker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Coker looks to land a strike but Anders avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Anders tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Coker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Coker wants to control from the top but Anders keeps moving.
Coker chips away with some ground and pound.
Coker throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Coker throws a big elbow that misses.
Coker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anders looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Coker looking to sit in guard and control but Anders gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Coker is looking to sweep but instead, Anders has passed into half guard.
Anders is trying to control the action in half guard but Coker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Anders trying to advance position but Coker counters by regaining guard.
Coker has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Anders has passed into side control.
Coker is trying to get back to half guard.
Coker is not content to let Anders control the position.
Coker struggling a bit here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Coker sneaks back into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Anders's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Anders tries to pass to full mount but Coker defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Anders is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coker is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ingemar Anders dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Anders misses with a combination
and Coker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Coker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Coker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Anders. That snapped Coker's head back.
Nice uppercut there from Anders.#CL#
Anders takes the fight into the clinch.
Anders doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anders has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Anders scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coker misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Coker.
Anders trying to land knees to the body.
Anders misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coker lands with a left to the head.
Anders is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anders.
Anders avoids the elbow strike from Coker, against the cage.
Anders tries to throw a body punch but Coker avoids it by throwing Anders back against the cage.
Anders throws a punch but it's blocked by Coker.
Coker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Coker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coker is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#TD2#
Anders is fighting off a takedown attempt but Coker is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Anders to the mat. Anders regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Coker throwing strikes from guard but Anders blocks nicely.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Anders holds on and takes a little breather.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Coker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Anders keeping moving, preventing Coker from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anders is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Coker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Anders passes into half guard.
Coker is looking for a sweep. Anders is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Coker trying to control from the bottom.
Coker manages to get to full guard.
Coker has control of Anders's left arm, preventing Anders from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Coker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Anders avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Anders advances position into side control!
Coker can't do much from the bottom here.
Anders trying to control the position but Coker is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Akeen Coker just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Good work by Coker as he checks the leg kick.
Coker throws an off balance right hand
and Anders counters with a stiff right hand.
Coker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anders doesn't seem bothered though.
Coker looks to throw the jab but Anders is out of range.
Anders swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anders connects with a crisp jab.
Anders ducks under a wild hook from Coker.
Coker scores with a jab to the head.
Anders connects with a single shot there.
Anders is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anders throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL#
Anders moves into the clinch successfully.
Coker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coker. #T1#
Anders lands with a short shot to the head.
Coker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Anders misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anders tries to throw a body punch but Coker avoids it by throwing Anders back against the cage.
Coker tries to throw a body punch but Anders avoids it by throwing Coker back against the cage. #BC#
Anders pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Coker throws a leg kick #CL#
and Anders counters by clinching up.
Coker blocks the elbow strike.
Anders prevents a body shot from Coker.
Anders throws a head punch that misses.
Coker can't find room to land a body shot as Anders controls the action.
Coker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A bit of stalling here from Anders.
#T2#
Coker blocks a body shot from Anders.
Anders blocking some punches.
Coker working aggressively here.
Anders tries to throw a body punch but Coker avoids it by throwing Anders back against the cage.
Coker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anders tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coker is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anders.
Coker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anders throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coker goes for a takedown attempt but Anders pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Coker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anders's sensitive parts. #T3#
Coker throws a hook to the side of Anders's head but Anders sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anders tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Coker manages to circle out of the way.
Coker avoids the head kick by Anders.
Coker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Anders checks it well.
Anders with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ingemar Anders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coker slips a straight right by Anders.
Coker misses with a body kick.
Anders lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coker circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Anders closes the distance and clinches.
Akeen Coker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Come on Anders - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Coker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coker tries a body shot but Anders blocks it.
Coker tries a body shot but Anders blocks it.
Coker swings wildly with an uppercut but Anders uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Coker misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Anders scores with a nice short uppercut.
Coker blocks an uppercut.
Anders is trying to push Coker away but Coker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Anders wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anders blocks a body shot from Coker.
Anders misses with the head strike.
Anders blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Anders breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anders's corner calls for a 1-2. Anders obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fighters circling - Anders throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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!
Anders misses with a body kick.
Coker feints the counter takedown.
Anders ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A counter left hand to the body from Anders misses its target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Coker, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ingemar Anders had his way with Akeen Coker in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Coker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Coker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Anders checks a low kick from Coker.
Coker throws a push kick but Anders slaps the foot to one side.
Anders moves out of range of the leg kick from Coker.
Coker throws a body kick that misses.
Coker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anders.
Coker takes one to the chin there.
Coker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anders loads up on a big right hand but Coker slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coker looks to land a left hand but Anders moved out of range nicely.
Coker misses with a wild body shot.
Coker blocks a jab.
Coker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T1#
Anders jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Coker finds it's way through Anders's defenses.
Coker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Anders displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coker throws out the jab.
Coker wants to slow Anders down by chopping away at his legs.
Coker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Anders - that will leave a mark!
Coker shoots in and drives through. Anders sprawls well.
Coker ducks right into an uppercut from Anders.
Anders takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Coker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL#
Anders moves into the clinch successfully.
Anders tries to break the clinch but Coker is controlling the position.
Anders lands a left hand.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Coker.
Coker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coker misses with the head strike.
Coker misses with a body punch.
Coker lands a body shot.
Coker swings wildly with an uppercut but Anders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anders is trying to break the clinch but Coker has him pressed against the cage.
Anders tries to break the clinch but Coker is controlling the position.
Coker can't find room to land a body shot as Anders controls the action.
Coker misses with some punches.
Coker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Coker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anders's elbow.
Coker throws a head punch that misses.
Coker lands an uppercut.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coker.
Anders is trying to push Coker away but Coker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Coker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anders.
Coker tries to work over Anders's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coker blocks a body shot from Anders.
A left hand lands to the body for Coker.
Coker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Akeen Coker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anders lands with a left to the head.
Coker tries a body shot but Anders blocks it.
Coker struggles to land a body shot inside as Anders controls his hands.
Anders lands with a right to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Anders.
Coker fails to pull guard.
#T4#
Anders misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anders lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ingemar Anders is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Coker misses with the head strike.
Anders blocks an uppercut.
Coker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anders is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Coker is defending well for now.
Coker has a couple of punches blocked by Anders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coker misses with the head strike.
Coker misses with a punch to the body.
Coker lands a right hand.
Coker can't find room to land a body shot as Anders controls the action.
Coker misses with a punch on the inside.
Coker swings wildly with an uppercut but Anders uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coker.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Akeen Coker.
I think Anders 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ingemar Anders!
Ingemar Anders decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Syn 471 - Busta vs. Gravius
Date: Sep 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Coker misses with the body kick
and Anders counters with a left and a right that stings Coker.
Coker misses with a body shot.
It looked like Anders was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Anders misses with a wild body shot.
Coker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anders sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good work by Coker as he checks the leg kick.
Anders connects with a good right hand that stumbles Coker. Coker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Anders throws a jab when Coker was well out of range.
Coker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Anders cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anders moves out of range as Coker throws a body kick.
Anders keeps Coker at a distance using the push kick.
An inside leg kick from Anders misses.
Coker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've been informed that Coker has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Anders motions for Coker to come forward. Anders throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anders with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice leg kick lands there from Anders.
Anders misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coker throws an overhand right that lands on Anders's shoulder, as Anders tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Coker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Coker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anders connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Coker takes a swing at Anders's ribcage but misses.
Coker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Anders's head.
Coker jabs Anders to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Anders fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Coker checks it well.
Coker throws a hook but Anders avoids it easily.
Coker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coker avoids the head kick by Anders.
A head kick misses from Coker.
Coker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Coker lets loose with a powerful body kick. Anders will feel that in the morning.
Coker throws a shot from downtown. Anders moves away and avoids it.
Coker throws a jab when Anders was well out of range.
Coker moves out of range of the leg kick from Anders.
Coker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Coker tries to work over Anders's front leg with a kick but Anders checks it.
Anders walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Coker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Coker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ingemar Anders is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anders throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Coker thinks about the counter body kick.
Anders fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coker manages to avoid it.
Coker throws a looping overhand right but Anders ducks down to avoid it.
Anders thinks about countering with a head kick.
Coker throws a jab but it's blocked by Anders.
Anders is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Anders uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coker.
Coker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anders.
Anders connects with a body shot that sends Coker's belly button to the back.
Coker looks to throw the jab but Anders is out of range.
Coker throws a looping overhand right but Anders ducks down to avoid it.
Coker darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Coker throws a hook but Anders avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Coker.
Anders throws a chopping leg kick but Coker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Coker misses the jab.
Anders fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coker manages to avoid it.
Anders misses with a double jab.
Coker cracks Anders with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Coker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anders.
A swing and a miss from Coker.
Anders appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Anders takes a jab right on the kisser.
Anders takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Anders moves out of range of the leg kick from Coker.
Anders swings away with a body shot that misses
and Coker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anders looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A low kick from Coker is predictable there
and Anders cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Coker thows a leg kick but Anders checks it
and Anders counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anders throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Coker.#T4#
No joy there for Anders, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anders uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coker.
Coker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Anders misses with a head kick.
Anders is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Coker.
Anders darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Coker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coker scoring well with a low kick there.
Coker scores with a nice strike.
Anders scores with a shot to the body.
Coker swings widly with a right hand
and Anders counters with a three punch combo that has Coker backing up. Coker nods at Anders to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coker misses with a low kick.
#TD2#
Coker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Anders tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Coker is in Anders's guard.
Coker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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 Ingemar Anders will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
A big left from Coker misses.
Anders throws a body shot but no joy.
Coker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coker avoids the body shot from Anders.
Anders works over Coker's head and body with a nice combination.
Anders throws a right hand that Coker ducks under and follows up with a left that Coker also avoids with ease.
Anders throws a head kick that misses.
Anders walks forward, straight into a front kick from Coker.
Anders tests Coker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Coker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anders.
Coker takes a swing at Anders's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Coker tenderised Anders's leg. Anders is trying to keep his angry face on.
Anders avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Coker. That's going to slow Anders down.
Coker lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coker takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Coker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anders avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anders uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coker.
Coker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Anders ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coker moves away.
Coker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anders fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Anders goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Coker thuds his shin into the meat of Anders's side.
Coker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anders lands the left hand.
Coker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Anders counters with an inside leg kick.
Anders lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Coker blocks the low kick.
Coker wants to slow Anders down by chopping away at his legs. #T2#
Coker misses with a left hand
and Anders cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Coker digs a good body shot into Anders's ribs.
A low kick from Anders is predictable there
and Coker counters with a nice body kick.
Anders will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It seemed like Coker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Coker looks to land a left hand but Anders moved out of range nicely.
Anders pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Coker back to the cage. Anders follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Anders takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Coker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A big right from Coker misses.
Nice sprawl there from Anders as Coker shoots in.
Anders lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Anders lands an overhand right.
Coker takes a kick to the side of the head.#T3#
Anders lands a jab-cross combination.
Coker misses with an uppercut. Anders saw that one coming.
Anders will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Coker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Coker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coker thows a leg kick but Anders checks it
and Anders counters with a nice uppercut.
Coker throws a hook but Anders avoids it easily.
Coker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Anders throws a sloppy body shot
and Anders takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Coker misses
and Anders counters with a solid body kick.
Anders wants to slow Coker down by chopping away at his legs.
Anders swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coker tried to score with a low kick but Anders checks it.#T4#
Coker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Anders tries to clinch up.
Anders throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anders lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Coker throws a body kick that misses
and Anders counters with a thumping low kick.
Coker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anders moves away.
Anders will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Anders walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Coker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Coker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Anders avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anders swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Anders.
Coker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Anders tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coker was well out of range. Poor timing from Anders.
Coker scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coker lands a glancing blow to the side of Anders's head.
Anders on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ingemar Anders 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Anders scores with a body shot.
Coker throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Anders cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Coker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Coker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A chopping leg kick lands by Coker.
Coker swings for the body but Anders moves out of range.
Anders throws a front kick aimed at Coker's knee but Coker avoids it well.
Anders lands an overhand right.
Coker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Coker digs a good hook to Anders's body.
Anders fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coker manages to avoid it.
Coker throws out a loose jab but Anders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coker checks the leg kick.
Coker misses with an uppercut. Anders saw that one coming.
Coker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Coker circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1#
A head kick misses from Anders.
Coker throws out a powerful jab.
Coker tries to land a front kick but Anders steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Coker misses with an uppercut. Anders saw that one coming.
Coker cracks Anders with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Anders lands with an uppercut that bounces Coker off the cage and back into range.
Coker throws a hook but Anders blocks it.
Coker misses with a looping right.
Coker just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAnders.
Coker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Coker tries to work over Anders's front leg with a kick but Anders checks it.
Anders misses with a low kick.
Anders misses with a hook to the body
and Coker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Coker throws a head kick but Anders moves out of range.
Coker misses with a left hand
and Anders cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Anders takes a swing at Coker's ribcage but misses.
Anders drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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 is looking to score with low kicks.
Coker tries to work over Anders's front leg with a kick but Anders checks it.
A jab from Coker misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Anders misses the target.
Coker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Anders throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Coker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Coker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anders doesn't seem bothered though.
Anders drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Anders lands with a right hand.
Coker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anders counters with a straight right hand.
Coker lands with a slapping head kick.
Coker digs a good body shot into Anders's ribs.
Anders getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Anders looks to land a left hand but Coker moved out of range nicely.
Coker checks the leg kick.
Anders connects with a high kick.
Anders works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Coker takes one on the button.
Coker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anders moves away.
Coker scores with a nice right hand.
Akeen Coker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anders wants to slow Coker down by chopping away at his legs.
Coker tries a quick counter leg kick but Anders is wise to it.
Anders thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Coker if he has to take too many more of those.
Coker thuds a left hand into Anders's body.
Anders with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice shot lands for Anders.
Coker scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anders on the side of the head.#T4#
Anders clobbers Coker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ingemar Anders is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Coker tries for a takedown but Anders circles away easily
and Anders counters with a straight right hand.
Coker looks to land a combination but Anders avoids it well.
Anders fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coker manages to avoid it.
Ingemar Anders is winning the standup battle so far.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Coker.
Coker throws a leg kick but Anders moved away.
Coker looks to score with a jab to the body but Anders is just out of range.
Anders moves out of range of the leg kick from Coker.
Anders lets loose with a powerful body kick. Coker will feel that in the morning.
Coker connects with a leg kick. Anders looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Coker misses the shot to the body.
Anders is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Coker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice cross by Anders.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Akeen Coker.
I think Anders 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Syn 462 - Devil's Playground
Date: Aug 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Coker throws a front kick aimed at Bruyne's knee but Bruyne avoids it well.
Bruyne throws a shot from downtown. Coker moves away and avoids it.
Bruyne scores with a nice head shot.
We've been hearing reports that Coker has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bruyne defending well as Coker loads up on a big left hand.
Bruyne steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bruyne throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bruyne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bruyne throws a body shot but no joy.
Coker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bruyne moves away.
Bruyne moves out of range of the leg kick from Coker.
Bruyne on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Coker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bruyne.
Bruyne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coker cracks the inside of Bruyne's front leg.
Bruyne is looking to land body kicks.
Coker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bruyne.
Coker attempts a counter takedown but Bruyne avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
A big right from Bruyne misses.
Coker cracks Bruyne with an open hand slap.
Coker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bruyne.
Bruyne fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bruyne goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Coker misses with a low kick as Bruyne jumps back.
Bruyne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bruyne throws a quick inside leg kick.
Coker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bruyne moves away.
Bruyne throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Coker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bruyne is looking to land body kicks.
Coker takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coker connects with a single shot there.
Coker connects with an inside leg kick.
Coker cracks Bruyne with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Bruyne misses with a body shot.
Bruyne throws the kick towards the body but Coker avoids it.
Coker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bruyne slips a jab and a cross from Coker.
Coker loads up on a big right hand but Bruyne slips the punch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bruyne crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Coker - the referee stops the clock and Bruyne gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Coker. Bruyne manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bruyne connects with a body shot.
Coker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bruyne!
Good shot there by Bruyne.
Coker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bruyne.
Bruyne lands with a nice body punch.
Coker throws a big shot that misses.
Coker lands with a kick to the temple. Bruyne shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bruyne thuds his shin into the meat of Coker's side.
Coker ducks under a wild hook from Bruyne.#T3#
Coker wants to slow Bruyne down by chopping away at his legs.
Bruyne avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bruyne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coker.
Bruyne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bruyne cracks Coker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bruyne connects with a looping right hand.
#TD#
Coker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bruyne did well to prevent Coker getting side control.
Coker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bruyne is staying active underneath Coker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bruyne is trying to maintain the position but Coker is very close to passing his half guard.
Bruyne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4##SUB2#
Bruyne is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coker pulls his head out easily.
Bruyne moves into full guard.
Bruyne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Coker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bruyne works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bruyne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Coker drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bruyne manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Coker has Bruyne in his guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but De Bruyne will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Coker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bruyne connects with a leg kick. Coker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Coker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bruyne under the eye.
Bruyne tests Coker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bruyne scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Coker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Coker digs a good hook to Bruyne's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Coker misses the target.
Bruyne scores with a head kick. Coker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Coker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bruyne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Coker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bruyne.
Bruyne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bruyne checks a low kick from Coker.
Bruyne looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bruyne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Coker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bruyne thinks about the counter body kick.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Coker.
Coker throws a solid leg kick but Bruyne takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Coker.
Coker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A cross from Bruyne lands.
Bruyne misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Bruyne.
Coker throws a push kick but Bruyne slaps the foot to one side.
Bruyne lands with a straight right. Coker didn't see that one coming.
Bruyne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bruyne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Coker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
De Bruyne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bruyne feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cokers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Coker.
Coker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bruyne appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bruyne connects with a single shot there.
Coker misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Coker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bruyne shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bruyne misses with a hook. Coker ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Bruyne misses.
Bruyne moves out of range of the body kick.
Coker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bruyne with a nice cross.
Bruyne drops his hands momentarily and Coker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bruyne lands with an overhand left.
Bruyne checks a low kick from Coker.
Bruyne throws a body shot but no joy.
Coker thows a body kick. Bruyne tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Bruyne misses the target.
Coker feinted with a counter takedown.
De Bruyne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bruyne staying out of range there.#T3#
Coker throws a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Bruyne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Coker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bruyne defending well as Coker loads up on a big left hand.
Coker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bruyne counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bruyne throws a push kick but Coker slaps the foot to one side.
Coker throws a head kick that misses.
Coker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bruyne scores with a decent looking hook.
Bruyne has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Coker throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bruyne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Bruyne misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Coker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bruyne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from 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!
Coker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bruyne was well out of range. Poor timing from Coker.#T4#
Bruyne throws a body shot but no joy.
Coker tries to counter with a takedown but Bruyne is quick to defend against it.
Coker fails with the takedown.
Bruyne attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Coker tries to counter with a takedown but Bruyne is quick to defend against it.
A solid body kick from Bruyne.
Coker misses with a wild body shot.
Bruyne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bruyne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coker.
Coker lunges at Bruyne with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bruyne's hand.
Coker misses with a hook to the body
enabling Bruyne to counter with a crisp jab.
Coker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big left from Bruyne misses.
Coker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Coker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but De Bruyne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Good exchange - Bruyne coming out on top.
Coker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Coker connects with a leg kick. Bruyne looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bruyne throws a shot to the body.
Bruyne swinging wildly here.
Coker misses with a hook.
Coker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bruyne throws a good cross that connects.
Bruyne looks to land a right hand but Coker moved out of range.
Coker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coker slips a straight right by Bruyne.
Bruyne on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bruyne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bruyne throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coker thumps Bruyne with a low kick.#T1#
Bruyne lands a head shot.
Coker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bruyne misses with a looping left.
Coker tries to counter with a takedown but Bruyne is quick to defend against it.
Bruyne connects with a solid leg kick.
Coker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good work by Bruyne as he checks the leg kick.
Coker takes a swing at Bruyne's ribcage but misses.
Coker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Coker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bruyne misses with a wild body shot.
Coker throws a jab but it's blocked by Bruyne.
A head kick misses from Coker.
Bruyne scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bruyne finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T2#
Bruyne moves out of range as Coker strikes.
Bruyne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coker.
Good work by Bruyne as he checks the leg kick.
Bruyne's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Coker looks to land a right hand but Bruyne moved out of range.
Jab from Bruyne.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coker connects with a right hand. Bruyne shakes it off.
Coker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Bruyne scores with a four punch combination!
Bruyne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Coker just misses with a punch to the body.
Bruyne scores with a hook.
Coker misses with a left hand
and Bruyne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Coker tried to score with a low kick but Bruyne checks it.
Coker motions for Bruyne to come forward. Coker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Bruyne checks the leg kick.
Bruyne connects with the punch.
Bruyne fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Coker.
Coker throws out a loose jab but Bruyne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bruyne checks a leg kick nicely.
Coker takes one to the chin there.
Bruyne misses with a straight right.
Bruyne lands with a straight right. Coker didn't see that one coming.
Coker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Coker steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bruyne. That one must have hurt.
Bruyne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coker moves away.
Bruyne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Coker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Coker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coker lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bruyne walks into a jab.
Bruyne clobbers Coker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Coker looks to land a left hand but Bruyne moved out of range nicely.
Coker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bruyne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bruyne.
Bruyne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coker throws out the jab.
Coker moves away from the strike by Bruyne.
Bruyne thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Coker if he has to take too many more of those.
Bruyne has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Coker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Coker moves out of range of the strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bruyne.
Coker tries to move into range but Bruyne moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Coker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bruyne manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
De Bruyne really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Donk. Coker catches Bruyne right on the button with a cross.
Coker blocks the body kick.
Bruyne feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cokers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Coker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Coker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bruyne.
Bruyne lands a body shot.
Bruyne scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Coker doesn't seem bothered though.
Bruyne scores with a shot to the body.
Coker with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruyne lands a jab.
Bruyne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bruyne scores with a nice right hand.
#T1#
Bruyne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bruyne blocks the body kick.
Coker connects with the punch.
Coker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bruyne was well out of range. Poor timing from Coker.
Coker takes one to the side of the head.
Bruyne misses with a series of wild punches.
Coker avoids the body shot from Bruyne.
An inside leg kick lands from Bruyne.
A cross from Bruyne lands.
Bruyne lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Coker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bruyne counters with a solid body kick.
Bruyne checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bruyne misses the target. #T2#
Coker throws a body shot but no joy.
Coker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bruyne moves away.
Coker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bruyne moves away.
Bruyne just misses with a punch to the body.
Coker feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bruyne ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Coker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bruyne is out of range and Coker settles back down.
Bruyne lands a leg kick that knocks Coker off balance momentarily.
Bruyne throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bruyne is looking to land body kicks.
Coker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Coker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bruyne throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Coker counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bruyne won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coker misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T3#
Coker fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Coker throws a strike aimed at the side of Bruyne's head but Bruyne avoids it well.
Bruyne is trying to get back to half guard.
Bruyne struggling a bit here.
Coker scoring with punches from side control. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Coker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Coker landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bruyne is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Coker goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bruyne rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Coker's guard! Nice work there by Bruyne!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
De Bruyne dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Coker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Bruyne lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Coker will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bruyne moves out of range of the strikes.
Coker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Coker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Coker shoots in for a double leg but Bruyne sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bruyne scores with a hook.
Coker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bruyne! But no joy.
Bruyne scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Coker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bruyne manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coker misses the body punch
and Bruyne makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bruyne smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Coker takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bruyne loads up on a big right hand but Coker slips the punch.
Coker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bruyne sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Bruyne misses with the combination.
Bruyne misses with an uppercut. Coker saw that one coming.
Bruyne scoring well with a low kick there.
Bruyne moves out of range as Coker throws a body kick.
Bruyne scores with a spinning back kick!
Bruyne lands with an overhand left.
Bruyne avoids the head kick by Coker.
Bruyne scores with a jab to the body.
Bruyne takes a kick to the side of the head.
Coker misses with a body kick.
Coker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bruyne was well out of range. Poor timing from Coker.
Bruyne connects with a body shot.
Bruyne throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Coker misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coker takes a swing at Bruyne's ribcage but misses.
Bruyne connects with an inside leg kick.#TD2#
Bruyne changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Coker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Coker wants to control but Bruyne postures up.
Bruyne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bruyne fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Coker struggling a bit here.
Bruyne grinds an elbow into Coker's temple.
Check out the look on Bruyne's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T3#
Bruyne with the ground and pound but Coker regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Coker won't allow Bruyne to pass to mount.
Bruyne missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Coker is looking to improve his position.
Akeen Coker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bruyne throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Coker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Coker punching from the bottom.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bruyne is trying to control. Coker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bruyne throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bruyne lands with a thumping leg kick.
Coker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bruyne moves away.
Bruyne connects with a single shot there.
Bruyne plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bruyne shoots in and drives through. Coker sprawls well.
Bruyne misses with a series of wild punches.
Bruyne throws an overhand right that lands on Coker's shoulder, as Coker tries to avoid the shot.
Bruyne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Bruyne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Coker scores with a jab to the body.
Coker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
De Bruyne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bruyne 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... De Bruyne!
De Bruyne seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Syn 458 - Falcon vs. Rocker 2
Date: Jul 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Coker misses with a low kick as Bruyne jumps back.
Coker jabs Bruyne right on the nose. Bruyne blinks but takes it well.
Coker misses with an uppercut. Bruyne saw that one coming.
Coker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Coker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bruyne loads up on a big right hand but Coker slips the punch.
A jab from Bruyne misses.
Bruyne lands with an overhand left.
Coker lands with a nice body kick.
Bruyne throws a leg kick
and Coker counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Bruyne. Beautiful body shot.
Bruyne getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Coker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bruyne.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Coker ducks under a wild hook from Bruyne.
Bruyne moves out of range as Coker throws a body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Bruyne. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bruyne.
Coker seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A low kick from Coker is predictable there
and Bruyne counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
A good leg kick by Coker.
Coker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bruyne blocks a jab.
Bruyne takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bruyne swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Coker counters with a nice body kick.
Bruyne checks the leg kick.
Coker loads up on a big right hand but Bruyne slips the punch.
Bruyne throws a right and a left that Coker avoids nicely.
Bruyne tests Coker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Coker just misses with a punch to the body.
Bruyne throws out a counter right but Coker avoids it with no problem.
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 Bruyne has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bruyne and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Coker looks to score with a jab to the body but Bruyne is just out of range.
Bruyne lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Coker scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bruyne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coker.
Bruyne has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Coker.#T2#
Coker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bruyne jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Bruyne is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Coker's half guard.
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.
Coker moves into full guard.
Coker wants to sweep but no luck.
Bruyne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bruyne with a nice head shot there.
Coker wants to sweep but no luck.
Bruyne trying to move into half guard but instead Coker has managed to sweep!#REVR##T3#
Coker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bruyne trying to keep a closed guard but Coker is proving a slippery customer.
Bruyne is adopting a defensive guard.
Coker postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coker trying to control but Bruyne is working from the bottom.
Coker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Coker wants to control from the top but Bruyne keeps moving.
Coker stopping the sweep attempt from Bruyne.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Coker slips nicely into half guard.
Coker misses with a head shot. Bruyne uses the momentum to regain guard.
Coker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Coker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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 Akeen Coker will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bruyne shoots in for a double leg but Coker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Coker looks to land a right hand but Bruyne moved out of range.
Bruyne moves out of range of the strikes.
Akeen Coker is winning the standup battle so far.
Coker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bruyne checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bruyne explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bruyne scores with a spinning back kick!
Coker throws a wild body kick that Bruyne sees coming a mile off.
Coker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Coker takes a swing at Bruyne's ribcage but misses.
Bruyne pivots, looking for a leg kick but Coker is out of range and Bruyne settles back down.
Bruyne catches Coker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coker feints and then cracks Bruyne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bruyne down.
Coker swats away the attempt to clinch by Bruyne.
Nice shot lands for Bruyne.#T1##CL2#
Bruyne takes the fight into the clinch.
Coker will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bruyne up against the cage.
Coker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Coker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Coker has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bruyne lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bruyne tries to work over Coker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bruyne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bruyne makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Coker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bruyne to keep the fight standing.
Bruyne blocking some punches.
Coker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bruyne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coker lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Coker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bruyne has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bruyne throws a right and a left that both miss.
Coker tests Bruyne's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bruyne scores with a jab to the body.
Bruyne digs a good body shot into Coker's ribs.
Coker throws a leg kick but Bruyne moved away.
Bruyne defending well as Coker loads up on a big left hand.
Bruyne takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Coker misses with a body shot.
Coker punishes Bruyne's body with a nice straight punch.
Coker misses the shot to the body.
Bruyne now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Coker throws a leg kick but Bruyne checks it.
Coker looks to throw a body kick
and Bruyne counters with a stiff right hand.
Bruyne keeps Coker at a distance using the push kick.
Bruyne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bruyne misses with a kick to the body.
A jab lands there for Bruyne.
Coker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T3#
Bruyne tries a head kick but it misses.
Coker misses the shot to the body.
Bruyne misses with a low kick.
Bruyne misses with an uppercut.
Coker looks to throw a body kick
and Bruyne counters with a straight right hand.
Bruyne moves out of range as Coker strikes.
Bruyne lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Coker throws a shot from downtown. Bruyne moves away and avoids it.
Bruyne moves out of range as Coker strikes.
A solid body kick from Bruyne.
Bruyne cracks Coker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Coker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Coker tries to land a body kick
and Bruyne counters with a nice uppercut.
Bruyne scores with a push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Coker as he connects with a hook.
Coker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T4#
Bruyne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bruyne's head.
A cross from Bruyne lands.
Coker throws a poor cross that misses
and Bruyne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bruyne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donk. Bruyne catches Coker right on the button with a cross.
Bruyne takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bruyne misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Bruyne closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Coker did well to prevent Bruyne getting side control.
Bruyne prevents Coker from improving his position.
Coker is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bruyne not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
De Bruyne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Coker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bruyne blocks the body kick.
Bruyne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Coker tries a low kick but Bruyne avoids it.
Coker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Coker, right into the meat.
Coker walks into a stiff left hand from Bruyne.
Coker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bruyne fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Coker checks it well.
Coker just misses with a punch to the body.
Bruyne moves out of range of the body kick from Coker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruyne lands with an uppercut that bounces Coker off the cage and back into range.
Coker moves out of range of the leg kick from Bruyne.
Coker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Coker blocks the body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Bruyne finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bruyne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coker sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Coker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A swing and a miss from Coker.
Coker lands a nice hook to Bruyne's body. Bruyne takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bruyne lands a really nice looking cross but Coker seems unphased.
#CL2#
Bruyne darts in and clinches Coker up against the cage.
Coker stalling in the clinch but Bruyne improves position.
Coker lands a right hand.
Coker slowing the pace effectively.
Bruyne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coker misses with a punch on the inside.
Coker will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Coker.
#BC#
Coker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bruyne checks a leg kick.
Bruyne throws a half hearted mid kick.
Coker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bruyne.#TD2#
Bruyne closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Coker did well to prevent Bruyne getting side control.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bruyne's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bruyne's back!
Bruyne has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bruyne manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Coker is now in side control.
Coker scores with a couple of short elbows.
Coker is looking to take a break and control but Bruyne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Coker misses with the ground and pound.
Bruyne wants to control but Coker postures up.#T3#
Coker moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Coker is looking to take a break and control but Bruyne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bruyne wants to control but Coker postures up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Coker throws an elbow but Bruyne slips to the side and avoids it well.
Coker lands a decent elbow from side control.
Coker trying to control the action but Bruyne is working from the bottom.
Bruyne is trying to improve his position.
Coker creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
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 Akeen Coker.
I think Coker 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Syn 453 - Great American Bash
Date: Jun 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Coker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from St Lazarus 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 Coker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Coker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
St Lazarus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
St Lazarus looks to land a right hand but Coker moved out of range.
Coker feinted with a counter takedown.
St Lazarus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
St Lazarus throws a head kick that misses.
St Lazarus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Coker. No joy for St Lazarus on that attempt.
St Lazarus walks into a jab.
Coker throws out a loose jab but St Lazarus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kirk St Lazarus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Lazarus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Coker's sensitive parts.
Coker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from St Lazarus.
Coker scores with a leg kick.
St Lazarus connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coker tries to score with a low kick but St Lazarus moves his leg out of the way.
St Lazarus looks to score with a jab to the body but Coker is just out of range.
Good leg kick by Coker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T1#
Coker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as St Lazarus backs up against the cage.
Coker throws out a powerful jab.
St Lazarus takes a swing at Coker's ribcage but misses.
Coker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from St Lazarus.
Coker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Coker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Coker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
St Lazarus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Coker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coker throws a series of punches but St Lazarus avoids them all with ease.
Coker throws a body punch but St Lazarus moves out of range.
St Lazarus misses with a body shot.
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 misses with a low kick.
A big left from Coker misses.
St Lazarus lands a leg kick that knocks Coker off balance momentarily.
Coker walks into a jab.
Coker throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Coker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Coker throws a big shot that misses.
St Lazarus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Coker looks for the body kick but St Lazarus saw that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Coker.
St Lazarus throws a nice inside leg kick.
St Lazarus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Coker throws a body kick that misses
and St Lazarus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Coker 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.
Coker motions for St Lazarus to come forward. Coker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
St Lazarus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
St Lazarus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
St Lazarus blocks a jab.
St Lazarus misses with a hook. Coker ducked under it nicely.
Coker digs a good hook to St Lazarus's body.
Coker blocks a head kick by St Lazarus.
St Lazarus defending well as Coker loads up on a big left hand.
Coker throws a looping overhand right but St Lazarus ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
St Lazarus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Coker is out of range.
St Lazarus cracks Coker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Coker shoots in for a double leg but St Lazarus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
St Lazarus only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Coker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
St Lazarus throws a low kick but Coker avoids it.
Coker throws a quick head kick that skims the top of St Lazarus's head.
Coker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
St Lazarus moves out of range of the body kick from Coker.
St Lazarus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Coker throws a low kick but St Lazarus avoids it.
St Lazarus throws a series of punches but Coker moves out of range.
St Lazarus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coker was well out of range. Poor timing from St Lazarus.
Both fighters circling a little - Coker finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Coker misses with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of St Lazarus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Coker misses with a straight left.
Coker checks a leg kick.
Coker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from St Lazarus.#T4#
Coker avoids the head kick by St Lazarus.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but St Lazarus was well out of range. Poor timing from Coker.
Coker slips under a jab.
Coker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Coker.
Coker connects with a solid leg kick.
Coker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coker is looking to counter punch.
Coker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Coker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
St Lazarus looks to land a left hand but Coker moved out of range nicely.
Coker tries to clinch but St Lazarus moves out of range.
St Lazarus flicks out a counter leg kick but Coker steps away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St Lazarus throws a body punch but Coker moves out of range.
St Lazarus just misses with a punch to the body.
Coker tried to counter with a leg kick but St Lazarus avoided it.
St Lazarus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coker.
St Lazarus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Coker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And St Lazarus tries to counter it with a takedown but Coker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
St Lazarus scores with a decent looking hook.
St Lazarus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Coker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Coker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to St Lazarus's calf.
No joy there for St Lazarus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Coker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Coker wants it to stay on the feet.
St Lazarus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from St Lazarus. Coker does a little dance to reset his feet.
St Lazarus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Coker scores with a punch to the head.
Coker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Coker throws a shot from downtown. St Lazarus moves away and avoids it.
St Lazarus only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Coker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akeen Coker is winning the standup battle so far.
Coker checks a low kick from St Lazarus.
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 shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
St Lazarus throws a big shot that misses.
Coker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
St Lazarus throws a head kick that misses.
Coker lands with a nice combination. St Lazarus backs away looking to recover.
St Lazarus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cokers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
St Lazarus walks into a stiff left hand from Coker.
Coker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but St Lazarus might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Coker has got the better of the exchanges.
Coker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Coker throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That kick from St Lazarus tenderised Coker's leg. Coker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice uppercut there from Coker.
Coker moves away from the strike by St Lazarus.
St Lazarus throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Lazarus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Coker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD#
Coker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Coker showed some decent athleticism there.
Nice strikes from Coker there.
Coker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that St Lazarus can do to turn this around?#T2#
St Lazarus tries to get to full guard but Coker has control of the leg.
Coker working the head and body with strikes.
Coker controlling the action here.
St Lazarus is not content to let Coker control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coker is nestled in close to St Lazarus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
St Lazarus trying to control here.
#T3#
St Lazarus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Coker.
The fighters are battling for position here. St Lazarus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
St Lazarus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Coker trying to control but St Lazarus is working from the bottom.
Coker tries to free his leg and advance position but St Lazarus is retaining full guard.
St Lazarus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Coker controls the pace.#SUB2#
Coker got a little sloppy there for a moment and St Lazarus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Coker has managed to get both his arms back between St Lazarus's legs - danger averted.
Coker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
St Lazarus 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.
St Lazarus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Coker lands with a thumping leg kick.
St Lazarus misses the shot to the body.
Coker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Coker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but St Lazarus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
St Lazarus slips under a jab from Coker.
A big right from St Lazarus misses.
St Lazarus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Coker on the side of the head.
Coker scoring well with a low kick there.
St Lazarus wants to land a leg kick but Coker is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker dominated that second round.
That's time! Coker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
St Lazarus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
St Lazarus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coker was well out of range. Poor timing from St Lazarus.
Good work by Coker as he checks the leg kick.
St Lazarus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A left and a right from Coker both land. Nice combination.
St Lazarus digs a good body shot into Coker's ribs.
St Lazarus blocks a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for St Lazarus.
Coker is looking to score with low kicks.
St Lazarus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
St Lazarus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coker misses with a wild body shot.
Coker connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coker tries to work over St Lazarus's front leg with a kick but St Lazarus checks it.
St Lazarus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Coker momentarily.
Coker slips under a jab from St Lazarus.#T1#
St Lazarus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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 St Lazarus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from St Lazarus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
St Lazarus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
St Lazarus tries a low kick but Coker avoids it.
Coker throws a body shot but no joy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Coker.
An inside leg kick from Coker misses.
St Lazarus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Coker.
Coker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
St Lazarus checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from St Lazarus misses its intended target.
St Lazarus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Coker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Coker feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Coker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from St Lazarus.
Coker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kirk St Lazarus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coker moves out of range of the body kick.
Coker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Coker takes a swing at St Lazarus's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Lazarus tries a head kick but it misses.
Coker throws a body shot but no joy.
Coker misses with a straight right.
St Lazarus throws a nice outside leg kick.
St Lazarus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Coker checks a leg kick.
Coker looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
St Lazarus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
It looks like Coker has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
St Lazarus just misses with a punch to the body.
St Lazarus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A chopping leg kick lands by Coker.
Coker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
St Lazarus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Coker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
An inside leg kick lands from St Lazarus.
Coker doesn't manage to clinch there - St Lazarus circles away.
St Lazarus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
St Lazarus throws a head kick that misses.
Coker tries to work over St Lazarus's front leg with a kick but St Lazarus checks it.
Coker lands with a slapping head kick.
St Lazarus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
St Lazarus misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Coker counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for St Lazarus!
Akeen Coker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Lazarus seems a little lost for a moment, as Coker dominates the positioning.
St Lazarus is looking for a sweep.
St Lazarus can't do much from the bottom here.
St Lazarus manages to work his way to half guard, despite Coker's best efforts.
Akeen Coker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
St Lazarus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
St Lazarus looking for a guillotine here but Coker defends easily.
St Lazarus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
St Lazarus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Coker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akeen Coker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Coker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akeen Coker!
Akeen Coker thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Syn 447 - Murphy vs. Saibot
Date: Jun 06, 2016 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Coker. Manta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Coker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Manta looks to score with a jab to the body but Coker is just out of range.
Manta uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Coker has time to react.
Akeen Coker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manta misses with a right hand #TD#
and Coker counters with a single leg into guard. Manta didn't expect that.
Manta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Coker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Manta looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Coker distracts Manta with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Manta wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Coker is now in half guard.
Manta has hold of Coker's hands but Coker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Manta avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Coker.
Manta is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Coker wants to take a breather but Manta is having none of it.
Coker thows a huge punch but Manta dodges it nicely.
Coker slips a nice elbow through Manta's hands, connecting with Manta's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Manta does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Coker in particular looking to stall.
Coker is looking to take a break and control but Manta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Coker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Manta is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Coker scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Manta wants to improve his position but Coker is controlling well.
Coker misses with a head shot. Manta uses the momentum to regain guard.
Manta wants to control but Coker passes easily into half guard.
Manta is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Coker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Coker's back!#T4#
Manta doesn't have the hooks in and Coker manages to turn into his guard.
Coker postures up and lands a big shot to Manta's brow.
Manta keeping moving, preventing Coker from controlling successfully.
Coker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Manta is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Coker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manta tries to buck Coker off but Coker is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker dominated that round.
That's time! Coker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Manta motions for Coker to come forward. Manta throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Coker tries to counter with a takedown but Manta is quick to defend against it.
Coker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab by Coker.
Manta throws a half hearted mid kick.
Coker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Manta throws a sloppy head kick and Coker moves out of range easily.
Manta lands a nice looking body kick.
Manta throws the kick towards the body but Coker avoids it.
Jab by Coker.
Coker throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Coker.
Coker scores with a nice body kick.
Federico Manta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manta ducks under a wild hook from Coker.
Coker swings for the body but Manta moves out of range.
Manta connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Coker momentarily.
#T1##CL#
Coker moves into range and clinches up with Manta.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manta.
Manta misses with a punch on the inside.
Coker works on Manta's body with a couple of short punches.
Manta blocks an uppercut.
Coker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manta can do to turn this around?
Coker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Coker.
Manta prevents a body shot from Coker.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Manta. #BC#
Coker manages to break the clinch.
A lazy left from Coker finds it's target.
Manta has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Coker takes a swing at Manta's ribcage but misses.
Coker throws a big shot that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Coker.
Coker misses with a body kick.
Coker throws a series of punches but Manta avoids them all with ease.
Coker misses with a shot to the body
and Manta counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
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!#TD2#
Manta scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Well, if Manta is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Manta's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Coker tries to get to full guard but Manta has control of the leg.
Coker holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T3##SUB#
Coker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Manta pulls his head out easily.
Manta is looking to take a break and control but Coker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Coker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Manta's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Manta's back!
Coker 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.
Manta covering up well and avoiding damage.
I really don't envy Manta right now.
Manta keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Coker.
Manta covering up well and avoiding damage.
Manta covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Manta covers up after that shot from Coker.
Coker is landing with strikes from the back.
Manta is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Coker lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Manta.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manta is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Coker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manta.
Coker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manta.
Coker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Manta throws a big shot that misses.
Coker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Coker lands with an overhand left.
Coker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Coker throws a poor cross that misses
and Manta counters with a three punch combo that has Coker backing up. Coker nods at Manta to acknowledge the strikes.
Coker throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Manta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Manta moves out of range of the body kick.
Manta takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Manta fails with a takedown attempt.
Coker lands a jab.#T1#
Coker jabs Manta right on the nose. Manta blinks but takes it well.
Coker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Coker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#ROC#
Manta is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Federico Manta has been cut.
Manta throws a nice outside leg kick.
Manta is still on wobbly legs! Can Coker finish him?
Manta throws a body punch but Coker moves out of range.
Manta slips under a jab from Coker.
Coker lands a nice shot to the body.
Manta seems to have recovered his senses.
Manta turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Manta misses with an uppercut.
A lazy left from Coker finds it's target.
It looks like Coker has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A low kick from Coker misses
and Manta counters with a straight right hand.
Federico Manta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Coker misses with a hook to the body
enabling Manta to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manta looks to throw the jab but Coker is out of range.
Coker checks the leg kick.
Coker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Manta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Coker.
Coker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Coker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Coker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Manta checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Manta misses with a straight left.
Coker fails to land the takedown.
A jab lands there for Manta.#T3#
Manta lands a right hook to the body.
Coker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Coker just misses with a punch to the body.
Manta bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Manta cracks Coker with a good jab.
Coker tries a head kick but it misses.
Coker moves out of range of the leg kick from Manta.
A chopping leg kick lands by Manta.
Manta looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Manta keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It seemed like Manta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Coker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Coker.
Coker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manta manages to avoid it.
Manta throws the left hand but Coker avoids the punch easily.
Coker attempts a counter takedown but Manta avoids it well and moves away.
Akeen Coker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Coker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manta.
A swing and a miss from Manta.
Manta throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Coker on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coker.
Manta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Manta ducks under a wild hook from Coker.
Coker connects with an inside leg kick.
Coker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manta.
Coker pushes Manta away with a front kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manta. Coker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Coker.
Manta takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A nice inside leg kick there by Coker. That's going to slow Manta down.
Coker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Manta's calf.
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 Akeen Coker.
Well Coker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akeen Coker!
A very excited looking Akeen Coker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Syn 441 - Ratore vs. Slinga
Date: May 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Bruyne avoids the head kick by Coker.
Bruyne moves out of range as Coker throws a body kick.
Bruyne looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bruyne 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 Coker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Coker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bruyne's coach down at K.O.N.Y. was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bruyne's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Coker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bruyne is out of range.
Bruyne on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bruyne walks forward, straight into a front kick from Coker.
Coker tries a head kick but it misses.
Bruyne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coker.
It seemed like Bruyne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Coker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Coker lands an overhand right.
An inside leg kick from Bruyne misses.
Bruyne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coker.
Bruyne wants to land a leg kick but Coker is out of range.
Coker scoring well with a low kick there.
Coker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Coker scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coker throws a leg kick but Bruyne moved away.
Coker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bruyne. #T1#
A leg kick checked by Bruyne.
Coker throws a big shot that misses.
Bruyne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bruyne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coker is looking to counter with a body kick.
Coker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Coker tries to land a leg kick but Bruyne saw it coming and moves away.
Coker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Coker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Bruyne's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A slow jab from Coker misses its intended target.
Bruyne thinks about the counter body kick.
A slow jab from Coker misses its intended target.
Bruyne tries a quick counter leg kick but Coker is wise to it.
An inside leg kick from Coker misses.
Coker throws a solid leg kick but Bruyne takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Coker.
Coker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bruyne manages to avoid it.
Coker misses with a head kick.
Coker throws an overhand right that lands on Bruyne's shoulder, as Bruyne tries to avoid the shot.
Coker throws a head kick but Bruyne moves out of range.
Bruyne throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bruyne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T2#
Coker wants to land a leg kick but Bruyne is out of range.
Bruyne connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bruyne scores with the left hand. Coker knows he should have avoided that one.
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 Bruyne.
Coker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bruyne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bruyne let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bruyne keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Coker lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bruyne takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bruyne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bruyne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coker throws out the jab.
Bruyne avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Coker defending well as Bruyne loads up on a big left hand.
Coker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Coker misses with a low kick.
Coker checks a leg kick.
Bruyne takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Coker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bruyne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Nice shot by Bruyne.
Bruyne checks a low kick from Coker.
Coker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bruyne connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Coker's hands.
Coker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Coker misses the shot to the body.
Coker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A solid body kick from Coker.
Bruyne blocks a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bruyne, right into the meat.
A lazy left from Coker finds it's target.
Coker jabs Bruyne to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Coker lands an overhand right.
Bruyne fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Coker on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coker misses the shot to the body.
Bruyne slips under a jab.
Bruyne thinks about the counter body kick.
Bruyne connects with a body shot that sends Coker's belly button to the back.
Bruyne cracks Coker with a good jab.#T4#
Coker scores with a sloppy right hand. Bruyne should have avoided that one.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bruyne.
Bruyne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Coker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Coker throws a leg kick
and Bruyne counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A head kick by Coker misses
enabling Bruyne to counter with a crisp jab.
Coker throws a leg kick
and Bruyne counters with a stiff right hand.
Coker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Coker misses.
Coker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some bone on bone action there as Bruyne checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bruyne thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Coker if he has to take too many more of those.
Bruyne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coker tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coker connects with a body shot that sends Bruyne's belly button to the back.
Bruyne scores with a crisp jab that stopped Coker in his tracks.
Coker throws a sloppy head kick and Bruyne moves out of range easily.
Coker misses with a leg kick
and Bruyne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bruyne moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Coker misses the target.
Bruyne ducks under a wild hook from Coker.
Bruyne keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Akeen Coker is winning the standup battle so far.
Bruyne lands with a thumping leg kick.
Coker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Coker throws the left hand but Bruyne avoids the punch easily.
A combination from Bruyne does no damage.
Coker misses with a hook. Bruyne ducked under it nicely.
Bruyne staying out of range there.
Coker throws a jab but it's blocked by Bruyne.
Bruyne smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruyne throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bruyne moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Bruyne forces Coker back against the cage and clinches.
Bruyne swings wildly with an uppercut but Coker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coker scores with a shot to the side of Bruyne's head. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bruyne.
Coker blocking some punches.
Coker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coker blocks an uppercut.
Coker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Coker.
Coker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bruyne gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Coker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bruyne backwards.
Bruyne working aggressively here.
#BC#
Coker breaks from the clinch.
Coker throws a looping overhand right but Bruyne ducks down to avoid it.
Bruyne moves out of range as Coker throws a body kick.
Coker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Coker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bruyne takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bruyne looks to land a right hand but Coker moved out of range.
Bruyne fakes a jab and scores with a low 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 takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bruyne moves out of range of the leg kick from Coker.#T2#
A clash of legs there as Coker blocks the low kick.
Coker throws a leg kick
and Bruyne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Coker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bruyne.
Bruyne connects with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by Bruyne.
Coker throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Bruyne counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bruyne.
Bruyne has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bruyne misses with the head strike.
Bruyne misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Coker.
Coker tries to throw a body punch but Bruyne avoids it by throwing Coker back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bruyne fails to land.
Coker has been working on his balance at White Eagle, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Bruyne.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Coker manages to break the clinch.
Coker throws a lazy body kick
and Bruyne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the liver by Bruyne. Beautiful body shot.
Coker throws a push kick but Bruyne slaps the foot to one side.
Coker takes one on the button.#T3#
Coker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bruyne.
Coker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bruyne.
Coker lands with a nice body punch.
Bruyne connects with an inside leg kick.
Coker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Coker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bruyne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coker throws out the jab.
Bruyne was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bruyne lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Coker throws a front kick that sends Bruyne stumbling back into the cage.
Coker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coker misses with a low kick as Bruyne jumps back.
Good work by Bruyne as he checks the leg kick.
Bruyne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Coker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bruyne.
Bruyne's jab looks to have found its range, popping Coker under the eye.
Coker tries to land a leg kick but Bruyne saw it coming and moves away.
Jab from Coker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bruyne checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bruyne! But no joy.#T4#
Bruyne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A lazy left from Bruyne finds it's target.
Coker is looking to slow Bruyne down with leg kicks.
Coker misses with a low kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bruyne. Coker shrugs it off though.
Nice cross by Bruyne.
Coker throws a body shot but no joy.
Coker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bruyne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coker.
Bruyne takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bruyne punishes Coker's body with a nice straight punch.
Coker misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Coker misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Coker.
Coker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but De Bruyne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bruyne throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Coker counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bruyne!
Coker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bruyne keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coker postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bruyne is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Coker throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Coker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Coker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bruyne manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bruyne not doing much here.
Bruyne trying to pass the guard but Coker defending well. #T2##SUB#
Bruyne moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Coker.
Bruyne scoring with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Coker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Coker looking for a sweep but Bruyne has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Coker is looking to improve his position but Bruyne isn't that keen on the idea.
Bruyne can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Coker is looking to escape.
Coker takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bruyne putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T4#
Bruyne cracks Coker with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bruyne landing punches.
Coker wants to hold on but Bruyne pushes him away.
Bruyne lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Coker bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bruyne manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Coker manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bruyne is fighting to break Coker's control of his arms but Coker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
De Bruyne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bruyne has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... De Bruyne!
During a confident post fight interview, De Bruyne thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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LEGACY! 64
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Coker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beech.
Coker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Beech lands a leg kick that knocks Coker off balance momentarily.
Beech lands a nice looking body shot.
Beech tried to score with a low kick but Coker checks it.#TD#
Coker scores with a takedown into Beech's guard.
Beech thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Beech has Coker pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beech's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Beech working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coker. #T1#
Coker trying to control but Beech is working from the bottom.
Beech has control of Coker's left arm, preventing Coker from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Coker misses the jab.
Beech staying out of range there.
Coker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Coker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T2#
Coker lands a right hook to the body.
Beech's coach down at GWad's Playpen was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Beech's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Coker swings for the body but Beech moves out of range.
Coker with a nice cross.
Coker tries to move into range but Beech moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice shot by Coker.
Coker punishes Beech's body with a nice straight punch.
Coker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Beech.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beech throws a solid leg kick but Coker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Beech.
Arlington Beech is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coker takes one to the chin there.
Beech tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Beech.
Beech throws a body punch but Coker moves out of range. #TD#
Coker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coker is fighting to break Beech's control of his arms but Beech is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Beech wants to get back to his feet but Coker is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Beech is adopting a defensive guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beech keeping moving, preventing Coker from controlling successfully. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Beech seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Coker swings for the body but Beech moves out of range.
Coker with a poor takedown
and Beech counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Coker is looking to wear down Beech with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Beech jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coker looks to land a right hand but Beech moved out of range.
Coker misses with a low kick.
Beech takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Coker throws a head kick that misses.
Beech lands a head shot.
Beech takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Beech darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Beech feints and then cracks Coker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Coker down.
Decent striking displayed by Beech there.
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 Akeen Coker will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Beech on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Coker. Coker obviously looking to wear him down.
Coker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beech.
#TD#
Coker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Beech looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Beech bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
A slapping leg kick lands for Beech.
A shot to the liver by Coker. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coker misses with a low kick as Beech jumps back.
Coker walks into a jab.
Beech has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Coker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Beech counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beech takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Coker throws a sloppy head kick and Beech moves out of range easily.
Beech only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Coker digs a good body shot into Beech's ribs.
Good leg kick by Coker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Beech slips under a jab.#T1#
Beech keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Beech connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Coker momentarily.
Coker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Beech counters with a series of strikes. Coker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Beech connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Coker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Coker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beech throws a head kick but Coker moves out of range.
Beech feints and then cracks Coker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Coker down.
Coker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A cross from Coker lands.
Coker looks to land a body kick but Beech moved away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beech uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coker.
Coker drops his hands momentarily and Beech takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Coker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Beech drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Coker misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Beech, right into the meat.
Beech uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coker.
Coker scores with a punch to the head.
Coker drops his hands momentarily and Beech takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Coker takes one to the chin there.
Coker throws a leg kick which misses Beech's front leg but catches the back leg as Beech tries to avoid it.
Jab by Beech.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coker. Beech does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beech slips under a jab.
Coker throws out a loose jab but Beech uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beech steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Coker checks a leg kick.
Beech is looking to land body kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Beech.
Beech blocks the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Beech on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Beech takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Coker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Beech chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice straight punches there by Beech. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Beech.
Coker thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Coker misses.
Beech chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Beech lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Coker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Beech counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Coker lands an overhand right.
The fighters circling - Beech throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coker dodges the punch combination from Beech.
Coker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Beech lands with a cross.
Coker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T4#
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 throws out a leg kick but Beech moves out of range and Coker only half commits.
A nice leg kick lands there from Beech.
Coker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Coker thumps Beech with a low kick.
Beech misses with an uppercut. Coker saw that one coming.
Coker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Beech sprawls and moves away.
Beech uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coker.
A lazy body kick from Coker
and Beech counters with a straight right hand.
Coker tries to land a leg kick but Beech saw it coming and moves away.
Beech lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Coker.
Beech throws out a leg kick but Coker moves out of range and Beech only half commits.
Beech loads up on a big right hand but Coker slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coker throws a body shot but no joy.
Beech just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body kick from Beech.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arlington Beech showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Beech cracks Coker with an open hand slap.
An inside leg kick lands from Coker.
Arlington Beech seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coker checks a low kick from Beech.
Coker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Coker misses with a looping right.
A big right from Coker misses.
Beech stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Coker.
Coker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beech.
Coker looks to throw the jab but Beech is out of range.
Beech takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Beech checks a low kick from Coker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coker throws a nice looking combination but Beech bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Coker misses with a wild body shot.
Beech misses with an attempted mid kick.
Coker attempts a counter takedown but Beech avoids it well and moves away.
Good exchange - Coker coming out on top.
Beech blocks a leg kick.
Beech's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Coker misses with a low kick.
Coker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beech connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Coker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Coker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beech moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Coker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Coker blocks a leg kick.
Coker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Coker throws a hook but Beech blocks it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Beech, as that shot connected.
Beech cracks Coker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Coker throws a hook but Beech avoids it easily.
Beech feints a jab promting Coker to slip. Beech then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Coker slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Coker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beech stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Coker.#T2#
Coker walks into a left hand.
Beech ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coker moves away.
Beech throws a quick inside leg kick.
Coker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Coker looks to land a left hand but Beech moved out of range nicely.
Beech takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Coker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beech sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Coker somewhat.
Coker 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.
Coker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Beech. Beech obviously looking to wear him down.
Coker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beech.
Beech tried to score with a low kick but Coker checks it.
Coker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beech.
Beech getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Coker.
Coker delivers a nice body kick.
Beech throws out a leg kick but Coker moves out of range and Beech only half commits.
Nice defenses there by Beech.
Beech misses with a hook. Coker ducked under it nicely.
Coker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Coker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut there from Coker.
Coker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Coker there as he acknowledges the shot.
A clash of legs there as Coker blocks the low kick.
Beech wants to slow Coker down by chopping away at his legs.
Coker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Coker defending well as Beech loads up on a big left hand.
Coker cracks Beech with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Beech throws a leg kick but Coker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Coker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4#
Beech throws a body shot but no joy.
Coker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beech misses with an uppercut.
Coker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Beech throws a wild body kick that Coker sees coming a mile off.
Beech throws a jab when Coker was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Beech moves out of range of the strikes.
Good work by Beech as he checks the leg kick.
Beech takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Beech motions for Coker to come forward. Beech throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Beech slips a straight right by Coker.
Coker looks for the body kick but Beech saw that one coming.
Coker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Coker moves out of range of the body kick.
Coker takes a swing at Beech's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Arlington Beech just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Coker motions for Beech to come forward. Coker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Coker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Beech counters with a stiff right hand.
Beech smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Beech throws a hook but Coker avoids it easily.
Beech misses with a right hand #TD#
and Coker counters with a single leg into guard. Beech didn't expect that. #ES2#
Beech pushes Coker off and gets back to his feet.
Beech takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beech throws a hook to the side of Coker's head but Coker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beech is looking to land body kicks.
Coker feinted with a counter takedown.
Beech blocks the body kick.
Beech scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Beech throws a shot from downtown. Coker moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Coker takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Coker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Coker thows a leg kick but Beech checks it
and Beech connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Coker lands a jab to the head.
Beech connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Coker misses.
Beech checks the leg kick.
Beech throws a looping overhand right but Coker ducks down to avoid it.
Beech cracks the inside of Coker's front leg.
Coker throws a leg kick but Beech moved away.
Beech was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Coker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beech.
A swing and a miss from Beech.
Beech throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beech misses with a low kick.
Coker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Beech is out of range and Coker settles back down. #T2#
Coker lands a nice looking body kick.
Coker throws a low kick but Beech moves out of range easily.
Coker just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beech looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Coker throws a wild body kick that Beech sees coming a mile off.
Coker blocks a jab.
Coker throws a shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by Beech.
A nice inside leg kick there by Coker. That's going to slow Beech down.
Coker moves out of range as Beech strikes.
Beech checks a low kick from Coker.
A jab from Beech finds it's way through Coker's defenses.
Coker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Coker misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Beech drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Beech slips under a jab from Coker.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Beech, as that shot connected.
Beech dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Coker. That did some damage!
Coker scores with a shot to the body.
Coker throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Coker throws a body kick that misses
enabling Beech to counter with a crisp jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Coker blocks the leg kick.
Beech lands with a nice body kick.
Beech ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slapping body kick lands there for Coker.
Beech thuds his right hand into Coker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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 takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Beech takes a swing at Coker's ribcage but misses. #T4#
A lazy body kick from Coker
and Beech counters with a nice uppercut.
Coker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beech stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Coker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Beech misses with a low kick.
Beech throws an overhand right that lands on Coker's shoulder, as Coker tries to avoid the shot.
Beech pushes Coker away with a front kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Beech.
Coker throws a lazy right hand but Beech sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beech throws the left hand but Coker avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beech. Coker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Beech throws a jab when Coker was well out of range.
Beech cracks a nice hook into Coker's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arlington Beech dominated that fourth 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!
#R5#
Beech misses with an uppercut. Coker saw that one coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Beech, as that shot connected.
Beech scores with a jab. Coker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Coker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Beech ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coker moves away.
Coker feinted with a counter takedown.
Beech defending well as Coker loads up on a big left hand.
Coker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Beech finds it's target.
Coker takes one to the chin there.
Beech drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beech connects with a body shot that sends Coker's belly button to the back.
Coker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beech connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coker misses with a hook
and Beech cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beech ducks under a wild hook from Coker.#T1#
Coker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beech manages to avoid it.
Beech looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Coker throws a nice outside leg kick.
That kick from Coker tenderised Beech's leg. Beech is trying to keep his angry face on.
Beech throws the left hand but Coker avoids the punch easily.
Beech looks to land a left hand but Coker moved out of range nicely.
Coker feinted with a counter takedown.
Coker throws a front kick that sends Beech stumbling back into the cage.
A big left from Coker misses.
Coker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beech appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Coker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beech.
Beech missing with a left hand there. Coker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beech throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Beech.
A swing and a miss from Coker.#T2#
Beech moves forwards but Coker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Beech misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Beech counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Coker thinking.
Beech throws a shot to the body.
Coker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coker throws a lazy uppercut
and Beech counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Coker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beech.
Coker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beech was well out of range. Poor timing from Coker.
Beech jabs Coker right on the nose. Coker blinks but takes it well.
Beech missing with a left hand there. Coker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coker attempts a counter takedown but Beech avoids it well and moves away.
Coker connects with a solid leg kick.
Coker throws a push kick but Beech slaps the foot to one side.
Coker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Beech throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T3#
Coker ducks under a wild hook from Beech.
Coker misses with a low kick.
Beech follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Beech slips under a jab from Coker.
Beech misses with a low kick.
Coker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Beech lands a nice shot to the body.
Beech tries to score with a low kick but Coker moves his leg out of the way.
Coker avoids the head kick by Beech.
Akeen Coker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coker cracks Beech with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Coker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Beech.
Coker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beech manages to avoid it.
Beech scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Beech. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Beech.
Coker throws a head kick but Beech moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Coker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Beech doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Coker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beech flicks out a counter leg kick but Coker steps away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Beech. That's going to slow Coker down.
Beech throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coker misses with a shot to the body
and Beech counters with a left and a right that stings Coker.
Beech moves out of range as Coker throws a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Coker. That's going to slow Beech down.
Beech with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Coker to score with a decent uppercut.
A head kick from Coker lands but Beech takes it in his stride.
Coker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Beech takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Coker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beech punishes Coker's body with a nice straight punch.
Coker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Coker misses with a hook. Beech ducked under it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arlington Beech.
Well Beech has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 48:47
Judge William Peck scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Arlington Beech!
A relieved looking Arlington Beech thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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