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Event:
ENIGMA 181
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
#R1# Coker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Coker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Mandiang misses with a hook. Coker ducked under it nicely. Coker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Coker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Mandiang throws a sloppy head kick and Coker moves out of range easily. A little feinted left hand from Coker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Coker throws a head kick but Mandiang moves out of range.
Coker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Coker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mandiang. Mandiang lands a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Coker throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Coker misses with a looping right. Mandiang misses with a hook
and Coker counters with a nice 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 pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mandiang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Coker looks to score with a jab to the body but Mandiang is just out of range. A telegraphed right hand from Mandiang misses the target. Coker throws a low kick but Mandiang avoids it. Coker misses with a wild body shot. #T1# Mandiang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Mandiang fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Coker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Coker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Mandiang lands a glancing blow to the side of Coker's head. Mandiang throws a jab but it's blocked by Coker. Coker is looking to counter punch. Coker slips under a jab from Mandiang. Coker scores with a nice right hand.
Coker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Mandiang scores with a hook. Coker throws a head kick but Mandiang moves out of range.
Mandiang avoids the body shot from Coker.
Mandiang jabs Coker to the body, keeping him at a distance. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Coker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Coker throws a leg kick but Mandiang sees it coming and moves out of range. Coker misses with a wild body shot. Mandiang misses with a hook. Mandiang lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC2#Coker is rocked!#T2# Mandiang feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Coker collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aboubacar Mandiang! Our winner, Aboubacar Mandiang, 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:
ENIGMA 180
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
#R1# Rogers moves out of range as Coker throws a body kick.
Coker looks for the body kick but Rogers saw that one coming. An inside leg kick from Rogers misses. Rogers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rogers moves out of range of the body kick. A decent looking body kick lands there for Coker. Rogers throws a hook but Coker avoids it easily. Rogers will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rogers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rogers there as he acknowledges the shot. Coker checks a leg kick. Coker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Rogers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coker moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rogers just misses with a punch to the body.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Rogers slips a jab from Coker. Rogers swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Rogers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1# Coker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rogers connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Coker scrambles back to his feet. No luck for Coker with that takedown attempt. Coker throws a right hand that misses
and Rogers counters with a stiff right hand. Nice straight punches there by Rogers. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rogers. Rogers tests Coker's chin there with a solid looking shot. Coker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ironbound MMA in the buildup to the fight. Rogers misses with a kick to the body.
Rogers throws a body shot but no joy. Rogers connects with a body shot. Some wild striking there from Coker.
#TD2# Rogers looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Coker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2# Rogers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Coker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Rogers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coker keeps working. Rogers not landing any meaningful shots this time. Coker tries to roll over but Rogers keeps him under control. Rogers is taking a breather. Coker says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Rogers misses with a head shot. Coker uses the momentum to regain guard. Rogers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3# Coker looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Rogers is in close to Coker's body, working some short punches and elbows. Coker looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB# Coker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rogers postures up.
Rogers controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rogers advances position into side control! Rogers misses with the ground and pound.#T4# Coker is trying to work for a sweep but Rogers has mounted him! Coker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rogers with the ground and pound from mount. Coker can't escape the position.
Rogers wants to control the pace but Coker is squirming around nicely. Rogers wants to control the action but instead Coker gets a body lock and reverses into Rogers's guard! Nice work! 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. Coker forces his way into half guard. Rogers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Coker is working away from the top position though. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Rogers dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Nice uppercut lands for Coker. That snapped Rogers's head back.
Nice uppercut there from Rogers. Rogers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Coker checks a leg kick. Coker connects with a right that clearly hurt Rogers. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Coker proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Rogers collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akeen Coker! Our winner, Akeen Coker, 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:
ENIGMA 179
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
#R1# Coker dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Coker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Coker counters with a low kick, right behind Smith 's knee. Coker lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming. Coker throws a lazy head kick and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Jake Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Coker throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Coker only half commits. A big left from Smith misses. #CL# Coker moves into the clinch. Coker lands a hook to the side of the head. Coker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC# Coker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Smith misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Coker misses with a body shot.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the body from Smith misses #KD# and Coker counters with a crisp one two that drops Smith! Coker thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Smith to his feet! Smith is in big trouble!#ROC#Smith is rocked! Coker lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akeen Coker! A victorious Akeen Coker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. In defeat, Jake Smith stepped up to the mic, saying 'Get ready for the gulag, homeboy.'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 178
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
#R1# This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.#CL2# Coker instigates a clinch. Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coker lands a hook to the side of the head. Coker fails to pull guard.
Coker tries for a takedown but Smith manages to get underhooks.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Coker controls the action.
#BC2# Coker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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. Smith throws a hook but Coker blocks it. Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Coker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith 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. Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Smith throws a sloppy body shot
and Coker counters with a nice uppercut. Smith delivers a nice body kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Coker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.#CL2# Coker darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage. Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cokers head. A right hook to the body lands for Coker.
Coker has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC# Smith breaks the clinch.
#T1# Smith throws a series of punches but Coker moves out of range. Smith 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 tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance. Coker tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2# Coker closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage. Coker misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith. Smith is trying to break free. Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch. Coker takes a shot to the head. Coker lands a body punch. #BC2# Coker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Coker has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Coker misses with the head strike.
Smith lands a shoulder strike. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith. Smith can't break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Coker. Coker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow. #BC2# Coker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2# A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Coker down. Smith throws the left hand but Coker avoids the punch easily. Coker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smith defends it well. Smith misses with a right hand and Coker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Smith throws a shot from downtown. Coker moves away and avoids it. Smith lands a high kick!
Coker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Smith wants to land a leg kick but Coker is out of range. Smith jabs Coker right on the nose. Coker blinks but takes it well. Bryant Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Coker.#CL2# Coker has managed to clinch.
#BC2# Coker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Coker closes the distance and clinches. Coker misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Smith. Coker prevents a body shot from Smith. #T3# Coker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow. Coker tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Bryant Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akeen Coker. Smith gets through Coker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Coker lands a body shot. #BC# Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Smith throws a right and a left that both miss. Coker moves out of range of the strikes. Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Coker's head.#CL2# Coker drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Coker.
#BC2# Coker manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Coker takes the fight into the clinch. #BC# Smith breaks from the clinch.
Coker moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off. Coker tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Coker wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.#CL2# Coker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Smith tries to break free but Coker pushes him back against the cage.#T4# Coker lands an uppercut. Coker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Coker's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2# Coker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Coker tries to clinch up. A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Coker does a little dance to reset his feet. Coker feints the counter takedown. Smith misses with a looping left.#CL2# Coker has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Coker. #BC# Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Coker has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coker backwards. Coker tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Coker back against the cage. #BC2# Coker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Smith jabs Coker right on the nose. Coker blinks but takes it well. Coker tries to clinch up. Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body letting Coker counter with a right hand. Coker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab. Coker fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bryant Smith will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coker moves away.#CL2# Coker clinches up against the cage. Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Coker backwards. #BC2# Coker breaks the clinch.
Coker wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance. Coker is looking to clinch. Coker staying out of range there. Coker replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Smith blocks it well. Smith misses with a body shot.
Coker dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Coker tries a quick counter leg kick but Smith is wise to it. Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2# The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Coker gets in close and instigates a clinch. Coker wants a takedown.
Coker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow. Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coker backwards. #T1# Smith tries to circle away but Coker has him pinned against the cage. Coker misses with a short punch on the inside. Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Coker backwards. Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Coker pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Coker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smith after a bit of a struggle. Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coker backwards. #ROC#Coker is rocked! A short left from Smith. Coker is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him? Smith creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Coker with a big uppercut! Coker tries to clinch up but Smith pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Coker to the mat! Coker covers up and Smith unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bryant Smith! Bryant Smith made sure to mention his sponsor, FUClothing in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
OFK 301 -Byczkiewicz Vs Hilly
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1# Coker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Zealot throws out the jab. The Zealot throws a right and a left that Coker avoids nicely. Coker tries to counter by moving into the clinch but The Zealot manages to circle out of the way.#TD# Coker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. The Zealot was covering up waiting for the punch and Coker finishes the takedown easily into guard. Coker looking to pass the guard. Coker passes The Zealot's left leg - he's now in half guard. The Zealot is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Well, if Coker 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Coker is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for The Zealot! #T1##SUB# Coker working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. The Zealot turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Coker off and cradles The Zealot's limp body as Coker celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Akeen Coker! A relieved looking Akeen Coker 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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Event:
OFK 295 - Jankovic Vs Santaban
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1# Coker throws an off balance right hand
#CL# and Kim counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kim. Kim misses with a hook from the clinch. A shot in the inside from Kim. Kim is trying to maintain a safe position but Coker gets an underhook and turns Kim into the cage. Kim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kim lands an uppercut. Kim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2# Coker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Coker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Coker throws a series of punches but Kim moves out of range. It looked like Kim wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Kim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coker.
#CL2# Coker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Kim makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2# Coker manages to break the clinch.
Kim moves away from the strike by Coker. Coker misses with a looping left. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kim moves away from the strike by Coker. Kim lands a leg kick that knocks Coker off balance momentarily. 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 throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Coker on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1# Kim connects with an inside leg kick. Kim misses with a low kick.
A jab from Coker does it's job there. Coker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A nice inside leg kick there by Kim. That's going to slow Coker down. Coker misses the jab. Kim throws a low kick but it's checked well by Coker. Coker flicks out a counter leg kick but Kim steps away. The crowd cheers as Coker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kim doesn't seem phased though. Kim with the inside leg kick. Kim misses with a wild body shot. Kim just misses with a punch to the body.
Kim has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter in the buildup to the fight. Kim fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kim scores with a shot to the body.
#CL# Kim clinches. Kim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kim lands a right hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kim lands on the inside with an uppercut. Kim pushes Coker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2# Kim working some nice short punches in the clinch. Kim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kim throws a punch but it's blocked by Coker. Coker misses with some punches.
Kim misses with the head strike.
Coker is looking for a takedown. Coker misses with a punch to the body.
Kim lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coker backwards. Coker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kim lands a nice uppercut. Coker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kim tries to work over Coker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kim misses with some punches.
Coker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kim throws a punch but it's blocked by Coker. Kim softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Nice body punch from Kim - that landed with a thud.
Coker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3# Coker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Kim working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Coker lands a body punch. A nice right hand lands inside from Kim. Kim working aggressively here.
Coker scores with a shoulder strike. Kim misses with a body punch.
Kim has a couple of punches blocked by Coker.
#BC# Kim breaks from the clinch.
Coker lands with a right hand. Kim slips a jab from Coker. Kim is looking to score with low kicks. A big left from Coker misses. A jab from Coker finds it's way through Kim's defenses. Coker throws a lazy uppercut
and Kim counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Kim lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coker backwards. Kim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4# Coker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kim lands on the inside with an uppercut. Coker blocks an uppercut.
Kim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kim throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A shot in the inside from Kim. Kim throws a head punch that misses. Coker blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kim fails to land. Coker blocks an uppercut.
Coker misses with a punch on the inside.
Coker struggles to land a body shot inside as Kim controls his hands.
Coker working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A shot in the inside from Kim. Coker tries to break the clinch but Kim is controlling the position. #BC2# Coker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kim scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Coker takes a shot right to the bread basket. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yasol Kim dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Kim tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coker swats him away and circles back towards the center. Kim uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coker. Kim scores with a body shot.
A slow jab from Coker misses its intended target. Coker misses with an uppercut
and Kim counters with a nice uppercut. Kim throws a body kick that misses. Kim with a hook. Kim throws a body punch but Coker moves out of range. Kim defending well as Coker loads up on a big left hand. #CL# Kim clinches up with Coker and pushes him back against the cage. Coker misses with a hook from the clinch. Coker lands with a left to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Coker can't get the takedown.
#BC2# Coker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kim gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Kim moves away from the strike by Coker. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kim dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Coker might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Kim darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1# Kim moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Coker throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Coker swinging wildly here.
Coker misses with a straight right. Decent striking displayed by Kim there. Coker looks to throw the jab but Kim is out of range. Kim steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coker.#CL# Kim moves into range and clinches up with Coker. Kim softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Kim lands with a right to the head. Kim misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Kim.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kim. Coker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2# Coker breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The fight stays on the outside here - Kim looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2# Coker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kim. Kim connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Kim throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Coker on the side of the head. Kim displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coker throws out the jab. Kim thumps Coker with a low kick. Coker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Kim slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Kim throws a quick inside leg kick. Kim slips under a jab. Kim is looking to clinch. Coker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Kim lands a jab to Coker's midsection. Kim turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2# Coker moves into the clinch successfully.
Kim lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kim lands a right hand. Kim keeps control of Coker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Kim misses with some punches.
Kim scores with a shot to the side of Coker's head. #T3# With the fighters up against the cage, Coker throws an elbow but misses. Coker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kim backwards. Kim lands with a light punch inside. Kim lands an uppercut.#ROC#Coker is rocked! Kim lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coker backwards. Coker is still on wobbly legs! Can Kim finish him? Kim stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Kim lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Coker to his knees! Kim keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yasol Kim! Our winner, Yasol Kim, 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:
OFK 287 - Vaiduoklis Vs Storm
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1# Kentas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Coker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. 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. Kentas blocks a jab. Kentas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Coker.#TD# Kentas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Coker sprawls well initially but Kentas persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Coker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2# Coker has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Kentas escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Kentas! Coker is not content to let Kentas control the position. Kentas tries to advance to mount but can't. Kentas 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Kentas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB# Kentas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Coker has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1# Coker is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Coker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB# Kentas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Kentas wants to control but Coker is keeping him busy. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Kentas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Coker sneaks back into half guard.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB# Kentas is trying to work for a kimura but Coker is defending well.
#SUB2# Coker looking for submissions off his back. Coker tries to roll over but Kentas keeps him under control. Kentas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Coker tries to roll over but Kentas keeps him under control. Kentas works his foot free and advances to mount. #T3# Coker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Coker has given up his back. Will we see Kentas going for some submissions?
#SUB# Kentas working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. Coker wants to escape the position.
Kentas doesn't have the hooks in and Coker manages to turn into his guard.
Kentas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4# Kentas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Coker's guard. #REVR# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kentas trying to control but Coker is working from the bottom. Coker keeping full guard, as Kentas tries to pass. #SUB2# Coker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kentas defends it easily. Kentas content to stall in guard here. Kentas advances position into side control! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Coker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kentas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rimtas Kentas dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Kentas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Kentas throws a poor cross that misses
and Coker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Rimtas Kentas has been cut. Kentas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coker moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Coker tries to move into range but Kentas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Good standup being displayed there by Coker as he connects with a hook. Coker looks to throw the jab but Kentas is out of range. A slow jab from Coker misses its intended target. #TD# Kentas drives through with a takedown into Coker's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Kentas stopping the sweep attempt from Coker.#SUB2# Coker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kentas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kentas stays in close to Coker's body and controls the position. Kentas forces his way into half guard.#T1##SUB2# Coker looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Coker looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kentas pushes past his half guard into mount! #SUB# Kentas working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Coker looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Kentas! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rimtas Kentas! After winning the bout, Rimtas Kentas 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:
OFK 281 -Byczkiewicz Vs Gunner
Date: Mar 18, 2023 |
#R1# DiAngelo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Coker tries to avoid it but DiAngelo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Coker to the ground. Coker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Coker lands a jab to the head.
Coker lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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 misses with a looping right. DiAngelo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Coker works the jab nicely. DiAngelo on the wrong end of a nice hook. Coker loads up on a big right hand but DiAngelo slips the punch. DiAngelo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Coker throws a hook but DiAngelo blocks it.#CL2# Coker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by 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 lands a right hand that snaps the head of DiAngelo backwards. #BC2# Coker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Coker moves into the clinch.#T1##BC2# Coker breaks from the clinch.
DiAngelo fails to land the takedown. Coker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Coker getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Jab, jab by Coker - just one landing. #CL2# Coker clinches with his opponent.
Coker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but DiAngelo is defending well. DiAngelo prevents the takedown attempt.
DiAngelo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Coker walks away with a smile on his face. DiAngelo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nico DiAngelo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Coker jabbing away but nothing is landing. Coker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps DiAngelo's head backwards.#T2# Coker swinging wildly here.
Coker misses with an uppercut. A slow jab from Coker misses its intended target. A counter left hand to the body from DiAngelo misses its target. Coker scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Coker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Akeen Coker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! DiAngelo takes a jab right on the kisser.
DiAngelo looks for a takedown but Coker sprawls well. DiAngelo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Coker sprawls well. Coker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. DiAngelo gets slowly back to his feet.#T3# Coker connects with a solid leg kick. Akeen Coker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A jab from Coker does it's job there. Coker scoring well with a low kick there.
Coker swings away with a leg kick that misses. Coker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and DiAngelo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Coker thinking. Coker lands an overhand right.#CL2# Coker closes the distance and clinches.#BC2# Coker manages to break the clinch.
DiAngelo closes the distance and clinches up with Coker, looking for a takedown. DiAngelo pushes Coker against the cage but Coker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Coker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T4# DiAngelo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2# Coker closes the distance and clinches. DiAngelo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Coker pulls him back up using the underhooks. DiAngelo wants a takedown but no success here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Coker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of DiAngelo backwards. #BC2# Coker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DiAngelo walks into a stiff left hand from Coker. Coker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Coker misses with a hook. DiAngelo ducked under it nicely. DiAngelo goes for a double leg but Coker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Coker continues to drive forward.#BC2# Coker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DiAngelo walks into a left hand. And that is 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# Coker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck DiAngelo on the side of the head. Coker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Coker swinging wildly here.
#CL2# DiAngelo gets tackled into the cage by Coker. Coker maintains the clinch. Coker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2# Coker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coker lands with an overhand left. Coker tests DiAngelo's chin there with a solid looking shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. DiAngelo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. DiAngelo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2# DiAngelo gets tackled into the cage by Coker. Coker maintains the clinch. #T1##BC2# Coker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Coker throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Coker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
DiAngelo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Coker misses with a hook. DiAngelo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Coker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. DiAngelo ducks under a wild hook from Coker. DiAngelo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Coker lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Coker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Coker scores with a nice right hand.
Akeen Coker seems to be getting the better of the standup. Coker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Coker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#DiAngelo is rocked!#CL2# Coker pushes DiAngelo up against the cage in a clinch. Oh DiAngelo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2# Coker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DiAngelo seems to have got his legs back now. DiAngelo blocks a jab. A counter left hand to the body from DiAngelo misses its target. Coker scores with a jab. DiAngelo acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Nice uppercut there from Coker. Coker throws an overhand right that drops DiAngelo like a sack of potatoes! Coker dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akeen Coker! Akeen Coker 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:
OFK 275 - Probert Vs Storm
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1# Kentas throws a body punch but Coker moves out of range. Coker is looking to clinch. Kentas is looking to counter punch. Danga de danga de dang - Coker scores with a four punch combination! Coker wants to clinch up but Kentas keeps it at a distance. Kentas throwing a counter right hand but Coker manages to avoid it. Kentas slips a straight right by Coker. Coker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Kentas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight. Kentas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Kentas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Coker at a distance.
Kentas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Coker counters with an outside leg kick.
Coker thuds his right hand into Kentas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. 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 pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Coker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Coker 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! Kentas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coker throws out the jab. Kentas is looking to counter punch. Coker throws a low kick but Kentas moves out of range easily. A jab from Coker misses. #T1# Coker throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Kentas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Coker throws a hook but Kentas blocks it. Kentas takes a swing at Coker's ribcage but misses. Kentas takes one on the button. Kentas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coker connects with a jab. Coker throws a looping overhand right but Kentas ducks down to avoid it. Coker wants to slow Kentas down by chopping away at his legs. Kentas feinted with a counter takedown. Good exchange - Coker coming out on top. Coker scores with the left hand. Kentas knows he should have avoided that one. Coker looks to land a left hand but Kentas moved out of range nicely. Coker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kentas. Coker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Coker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. 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 looks to throw the jab but Kentas is out of range. Kentas throws an overhand right that lands on Coker's shoulder, as Coker tries to avoid the shot. #T2# Kentas ducks under a wild hook from Coker. Coker thows a leg kick but Kentas checks it and Kentas counters with a stiff right hand. Coker thows a left - swing and a miss! Kentas is looking to counter punch. Akeen Coker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A left and a right from Coker both land. Nice combination. Kentas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Kentas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coker was well out of range. Poor timing from Kentas. A little jabbing left from Coker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Coker defending well as Kentas loads up on a big left hand. Kentas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kentas slips a straight right by Coker. It looked like Kentas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Coker misses with a straight right. Coker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Jab by Coker. Coker scores with a jab to the jaw. Coker fails to land with a series of punches.
Coker lands a leg kick that knocks Kentas off balance momentarily.#T3# Kentas ducks under a wild hook from Coker. Coker looks to land a right hand but Kentas moved out of range. Coker misses with a looping right. Kentas thuds his right hand into Coker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Kentas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Coker connects with the punch. Coker tries to clinch but Kentas moves out of range. Coker throws a big shot that misses. Kentas throws a looping overhand right but Coker ducks down to avoid it. Kentas takes one to the chin there. Coker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kentas checks a leg kick nicely. Coker slips a jab from Kentas. Kentas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Coker on the side of the head. Coker looks to land a left hand but Kentas moved out of range nicely. As Coker looks to move away, Kentas throws a big counter combo but Coker just gets out of the way.#T4# Kentas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kentas swings for the body but Coker moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action! Coker moves out of range of the strikes. Coker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Coker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kentas's hands. Coker misses with an uppercut
and Kentas counters with a lovely straight right hand! Akeen Coker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kentas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Coker momentarily.
Kentas misses with a looping right. A punch combination from Kentas misses. Kentas lands a jab. Kentas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coker.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kentas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coker. Kentas throws a shot to the body.
Kentas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kentas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker dominated that round. That's time! Kentas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Kentas keeps the fight on the outside. Kentas throwing a counter right hand but Coker manages to avoid it. Coker misses with a hook
and Kentas counters with a stiff right hand. Coker throws the left hand but Kentas avoids the punch easily. Kentas misses with a straight right. Kentas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coker. Kentas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Coker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Kentas is looking to counter punch. Coker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kentas's head backwards. A head kick misses from Coker. Kentas throwing a counter right hand but Coker manages to avoid it. Kentas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Coker clinches up with Kentas and pushes him back against the cage. Kentas misses with some punches.
A short left from Kentas. Kentas is looking to take this one to the mat. Kentas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coker misses with the head strike.
Kentas swings wildly with an uppercut but Coker uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1# Coker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kentas backwards. A head punch on the inside from Kentas fails to land. Kentas lands a body punch. Kentas lands a hook to the side of the head. Coker is defending well against a takedown attempt. Kentas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kentas working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coker. Coker misses with the head strike.
Coker has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Kentas misses with a short punch on the inside. Coker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2# Coker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kentas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Coker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Coker throws out a counter right but Kentas avoids it with no problem. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rimtas Kentas. That's going to take a lot out of him. Coker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Kentas throws a body shot but no joy. #T2# Coker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kentas misses with a straight left. Coker throws out a counter right but Kentas avoids it with no problem. Coker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Akeen Coker seems to be getting the better of the standup. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Coker misses with a straight left. A jab from Coker misses. Kentas moves out of range as Coker strikes.#TD# Kentas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Coker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Kentas is standing up over Coker. Coker looks to escape but Kentas dives into side control.
#REVB##SUB# Kentas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Coker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Kentas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Coker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3# Coker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kentas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Kentas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coker keeps working. #SUB# Kentas tries for a kimura but Coker is defending well. Coker is looking to regain half guard here but Kentas keeps moving and retains side control. Kentas advances to full mount. Kentas prevents Coker from getting the reversal.#T4# Kentas pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Coker bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Kentas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Kentas looking to control.
Coker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Coker being controlled here momentarily. Kentas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coker is one step ahead there. Coker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. And that is 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' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Kentas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kentas there as he acknowledges the shot. Kentas looks to score with a jab to the body but Coker is just out of range. Coker swings for the body but Kentas moves out of range.
Kentas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Coker pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Coker moves out of range of the strikes. Coker lands a glancing blow to the side of Kentas's head. Kentas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coker. Coker cracks Kentas with a good jab. Coker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Coker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Coker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Coker throws a leg kick but Kentas sees it coming and moves out of range. Coker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Coker tries to clinch and Kentas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Coker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kentas's head backwards. Coker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1# Coker clobbers Kentas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Coker lands with a cross. Kentas throws a shot to the body.
Coker sizes up Kentas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Kentas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Coker's head. A left lands for Kentas. Kentas lands a really nice looking cross but Coker seems unphased.
Kentas cracks Coker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Coker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kentas.#ROC#Coker is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Coker is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Kentas doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Coker crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Coker's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rimtas Kentas! Rimtas Kentas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
OFK 269 - Vaiduoklis Vs Storm
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1# Jab, jab by Alela - just one landing. Alela throws a head kick that misses. Alela throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Coker lands a jab to the nose. Alela has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Coker finds it's way round the side to connect with Alela's head. Alela has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alela there as he acknowledges the shot. Coker's corner calls for a 1-2. Coker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. A solid leg kick lands there for Coker.
Alela looks to land a right hand but Coker moved out of range. Alela fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. The fighters circling - Coker throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Coker throws the left hand but Alela avoids the punch easily. A telegraphed right hand from Alela misses the target. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jab, jab by Coker - just one landing. Coker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alela tries for a takedown but Coker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Alela throws a lazy right hand but Coker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A punch lands to the side of Alela 's head but he takes it in his stride. Alela ducks under a wild hook from Coker. Coker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alela. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Alela tries a head kick but it misses.
Alela dodges the punch combination from Coker.
#T1# Alela throws a leg kick but Coker sees it coming and moves out of range. Alela will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Alela throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Coker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Coker scores with a jab. Alela acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Alela fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Coker checks it well. A swing and a miss from Coker. Alela uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coker. 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. Alela 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. Alela takes one to the side of the head.
Coker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alela. Alela doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. The fighters circle momentarily. Coker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Coker loads up on a big right hand but Alela slips the punch. Alela waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coker. Coker moves out of range of the strikes. This has been an exciting period of action! Coker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alela. Coker connects with a crisp jab. #T2# Alela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coker manages to avoid it. A big left from Coker misses. Sao Alela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A jab lands there for Coker. A big left from Coker misses. Coker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alela scores with a push kick. A jab from Alela does it's job there. Coker cracks Alela with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Alela is looking to slow Coker down with leg kicks. Alela displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coker throws out the jab. Alela tried to counter with a leg kick but Coker avoided it. Alela throws a body shot but no joy. Coker looks like he wants to counter punch here. Akeen Coker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Coker throws an overhand right that lands on Alela's shoulder, as Alela tries to avoid the shot. Alela with the inside leg kick. Coker swings for the body but Alela moves out of range.
Alela lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coker circles away quickly and effectively. A nice leg kick from Alela, right into the meat of the thigh.
Coker jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3# Alela takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Coker thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Alela if he has to take too many more of those.
Alela moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Alela throws a looping overhand right but Coker ducks down to avoid it. It seemed like Coker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Coker looks to land a right hand but Alela moved out of range. Alela avoids the body shot from Coker.
Alela jabbing away but nothing is landing. Alela tries a head kick but it misses.
Coker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Alela throws a looping overhand right but Coker ducks down to avoid it. Nice shot lands for Alela. Coker scores with a sloppy right hand. Alela should have avoided that one. Nice defenses there by Alela. Alela swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Alela darts in looking for a takedown but Coker gets double underhooks and turns Alela into the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sao Alela. That's going to take a lot out of him. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Coker blocks an uppercut.
Alela is looking for a takedown. Coker scores with a nice hook to the head. Alela is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Coker pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2# Coker breaks the clinch.
Alela avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4# Coker throws out a loose jab but Alela uses good head movement to avoid it. A leg kick checked by Alela. Alela throws a big shot that misses.#CL2# Coker closes the distance and clinches. Alela softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Alela lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coker backwards. Alela wants to take the fight to the mat but Coker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Alela swings wildly with an uppercut but Coker uses good head movement to avoid it. Alela lands with a light punch inside. Alela working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Alela looking for a takedown. Coker is working Alela over against the cage.#BC2# Coker manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Coker clobbers Alela with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Coker moves forwards but Alela connects with a nice, crisp jab. Alela takes one to the chin there. Alela throws a series of punches but Coker avoids them all with ease. Alela swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is 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# Alela moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Coker scores with a nice right hand.
Alela looks to score with a jab to the body but Coker is just out of range. Coker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alela is out of range. Alela slips under a jab from Coker. Alela 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 cracks Alela with a right hand to the side of the head. Alela's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Coker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alela scrambles back to his feet. Coker connects with the punch. Akeen Coker seems to be getting the better of the standup. Coker is looking to score with low kicks. Alela was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Alela lands with a right hand. Coker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's 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! Alela throws a low kick but Coker avoids it. Alela uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coker. Alela moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Alela swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Coker! But no joy. Alela shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Coker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1# Coker slips under a jab from Alela. Coker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alela counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Coker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Alela throws a series of punches but Coker avoids them all with ease. Alela connects with a right hand. Coker shakes it off. Alela misses with a double jab.
Coker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alela on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Alela tries to move into range but Coker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Coker lands a jab. Alela looks to land a combination but Coker avoids it well. Coker lands the left hand. 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! Alela throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coker staying out of range there. Coker throws a solid leg kick but Alela takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Coker. Coker lands a head shot. Alela fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Coker is out of range. #T2# Alela misses with a takedown and Coker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Coker lands with a straight right. Alela didn't see that one coming. Alela looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Alela throws a looping overhand right but Coker ducks down to avoid it. Alela throws a lazy right hand but Coker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A big left from Coker misses. Alela tries a head kick but it misses.
Alela connects with an inside leg kick. Alela has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alela there as he acknowledges the shot. Coker slips a jab from Alela. Coker flicks out a counter leg kick but Alela steps away. Alela throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2# Coker drives through and clinches with Alela against the cage.
Coker blocking some punches.
Coker stops a takedown attempt from Alela.
Coker misses with some punches.
Coker misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2# Coker breaks from the clinch.
Alela looks to throw the jab but Coker is out of range. Coker connects with a right hand. Alela shakes it off.#T3# Alela throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Alela takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Alela lands a nice hook to Coker's body. Coker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Alela staying out of range there. Coker connects with a right hand. Alela shakes it off. Coker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alela moves away. Some bone on bone action there as Alela checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. A nice inside leg kick there by Coker. That's going to slow Alela down. Alela paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Coker misses with a looping left. Coker scores with a punch to the head. Jab, jab by Alela - just one landing. The fighters circling - Coker throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Alela misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coker.
Coker looks like he wants to counter punch here. A cross from Coker lands. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A swing and a miss from Alela. Coker throws a good cross that connects.
That kick from Coker tenderised Alela's leg. Alela is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4# Alela takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Coker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alela. Alela obviously looking to wear him down.
Coker throws a hook to the side of Alela's head but Alela sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Alela walks into a left hand. Coker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Coker lands a glancing blow to the side of Alela's head. Alela has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Coker finds it's way round the side to connect with Alela's head. Alela looks to land a body kick but Coker moved away. Coker throws out a counter right but Alela avoids it with no problem. Alela scores with a hook. Coker lands an overhand right. Alela moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Alela misses with a straight right. #CL2# Coker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alela, pushing him back against the cage. Alela softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Coker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alela has a couple of punches blocked by Coker.
Alela misses with some punches.
Alela lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. And that is 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! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Coker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Coker lands a jab. Coker misses with an uppercut. Coker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Coker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alela. Coker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Alela throws a leg kick which misses Coker's front leg but catches the back leg as Coker tries to avoid it. Coker looks to land a left hand but Alela moved out of range nicely. Alela seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. A nice inside leg kick there by Alela. That's going to slow Coker down. Alela misses with a low kick as Coker jumps back. Coker throws a big shot that misses. Alela looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Alela looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. A looping hook to the body misses from Alela. Coker does a little dance to reset his feet. Alela is looking to score with low kicks. Coker tests Alela's chin there with a solid looking shot. Alela walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Alela lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coker circles away quickly and effectively. Coker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Coker tries to score with a low kick but Alela moves his leg out of the way.#T1# Coker moves out of range as Alela strikes. Coker only half commits to the counter leg kick. Coker lands with a cross. Coker cracks Alela with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Coker blocks a leg kick. Coker throws out a loose jab but Alela uses good head movement to avoid it. Alela with a nice calf kick. Alela checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. The fighters circle momentarily. Alela darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Coker moves out of range of the strikes. Coker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alela. Alela uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coker. A big left from Coker misses. Alela was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Coker with a hook. Coker jabs Alela right on the nose. Alela blinks but takes it well. Coker lands with a hook. Alela 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 lands with a hook. Alela tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Alela's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Alela duly obliges. Coker is looking to clinch. Alela attempts a counter takedown but Coker avoids it well and moves away.#T2# Alela moves forwards but Coker connects with a nice, crisp jab. Alela misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alela uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coker. Alela takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Coker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Coker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC2#Alela is rocked! Alela throws out a loose jab but Coker uses good head movement to avoid it. Coker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Alela moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Oh Alela is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Coker. Coker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alela avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alela seems to have got his legs back now. Coker takes a swing at Alela's ribcage but misses. Nice body punch from Alela. Alela rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Coker counters with a series of strikes. Alela will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD# Alela fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Coker sprawls well initially but Alela persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB# Coker is defending against the submission attempts here by Alela.
#T3# Coker tries to get to full guard but Alela has control of the leg. Alela 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. Coker manages to get to full guard.
Alela wants to control from the top but Coker keeps moving. Coker keeping full guard, as Alela tries to pass. #SUB2# Coker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alela defends it easily.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2# Coker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alela doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alela manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2# Coker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sao Alela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Akeen Coker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Coker trying to keep a closed guard but Alela is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2# Coker throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Alela escapes and throws Coker's legs to the side, diving into side control! Alela working the head with strikes.
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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2023 |
#R1# Nucombe just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Nucombe 's head but he takes it in his stride. Nucombe lands with a shot to the body. Coker lands with a right hand. Nucombe connects with the punch. Coker connects with the punch. Coker throws a sloppy head kick and Nucombe moves out of range easily. Nucombe wants to counter with a clinch but Coker pushes him away. A nice inside leg kick there by Coker. That's going to slow Nucombe down. Nucombe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Coker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Coker darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Coker slips under a jab from Nucombe. Nucombe on the wrong end of a nice hook. Nucombe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coker 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 punch lands to the side of Nucombe 's head but he takes it in his stride. Nucombe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Coker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Nucombe misses with an uppercut. Good shot there by Coker.#T1# Coker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nucombe misses with a hook. Coker ducked under it nicely. Coker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Nucombe throws a good cross that connects.
Nucombe looks to throw the jab but Coker is out of range. Coker throwing a counter right hand but Nucombe manages to avoid it. Nucombe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Nucombe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coker.
#CL# Coker moves into the clinch. Nucombe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right hook to the body lands for Coker.
Coker presses Nucombe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Nucombe throws a punch but it's blocked by Coker. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nucombe. Coker lands with a light punch inside. #TD# Coker wants the takedown. Nucombe is fighting it off but Coker persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nucombe's guard against the cage. Nucombe is looking to stand back up but Coker counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Nucombe. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#REVB# Coker thows a huge punch but Nucombe dodges it nicely.
#T2# Coker missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Coker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nucombe defending well though. Coker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Coker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nucombe's head. Nucombe is holding on to half guard well. Coker thows a huge punch but Nucombe dodges it nicely.
Nucombe gets full guard. Nucombe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Coker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Coker throws a big right hand that misses. Coker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Nucombe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Nucombe tries to land a sweep but no joy. Coker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Nucombe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coker. Coker trying to control the position from guard on top but Nucombe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Coker throwing strikes but missing. Coker throws an elbow that misses. Nucombe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Coker's guard. Nice move by Nucombe!#REVB##SUB# Coker is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Nucombe frees his head nicely. Oh but Coker has switched to an armbar! Nucombe is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2023 |
#R1# Coker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Washington's hands. Coker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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. Washington shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Coker sprawls well. Coker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Washington gets slowly back to his feet. A head kick misses from Washington. Coker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Washington. Coker lands a nice shot that snaps Washington's head back.
Washington takes a jab right on the kisser.
Coker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Washington lands with a kick to the ribs.
Coker lands with a straight right. Washington didn't see that one coming. Coker blocks a jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Coker thuds his right hand into Washington's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC2#Washington is rocked! Coker cracks Washington with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Washington tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Coker pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Washington is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akeen Coker! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2022 |
#R1# Salvacion shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Coker but Coker pushes him off and we're back to square one. Salvacion stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Coker. Coker lands with an uppercut that bounces Salvacion off the cage and back into range. Coker getting the better of the striking in that exchange. A decent looking cross lands there for Coker. Akeen Coker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Salvacion misses with a takedown attempt - Coker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Salvacion showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Coker.
Coker lands with an overhand left.#T1# 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.
A jab from Coker does it's job there. Coker connects with a nice looking jab.
Coker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Coker duly obliges. Coker works the jab nicely. Salvacion has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Coker. Salvacion walks into a stiff left hand from Coker. Coker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Coker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Coker duly obliges. Coker lands with a right hand. #KD# Oooooh!!! Coker has knocked Salvacion down with a huge combo! Coker steps away and waves a wobbly Salvacion back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Salvacion is rocked!#T2# A punch lands to the side of Salvacion 's head but he takes it in his stride. Salvacion is still on wobbly legs! Can Coker finish him? Salvacion takes one to the side of the head.
Salvacion is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Salvacion has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Coker. Coker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Coker's corner calls for a 1-2. Coker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Salvacion drops his hands momentarily and Coker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Coker lands an overhand right. Salvacion gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. A jab lands there for Coker. Coker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Salvacion seems to have recovered his senses. Coker works the jab nicely.#T3# Coker thuds his right hand into Salvacion's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Salvacion has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Salvacion with a poor takedown enabling Coker to counter with a crisp jab. Akeen Coker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helen Salvacion. Coker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Salvacion's head backwards. Coker thuds his right hand into Salvacion's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Coker's corner calls for a 1-2. Coker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Coker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Coker throws a good cross that connects.
Coker lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Salvacion falls backwards - clearly groggy! Coker dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akeen Coker! |
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Event:
CFC 506
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1# Coker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gavin throws out the jab. #CL# Coker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gavin, pushing him back against the cage. Coker blocks an uppercut.
Coker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coker stalling against the cage.
Coker 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 head punch on the inside from Gavin fails to land. Gavin can't find room to land a body shot as Coker controls the action.
Gavin swings wildly with an uppercut but Coker uses good head movement to avoid it. Gavin misses with a hook from the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gavin throws a head punch that misses. A head punch on the inside from Gavin fails to land. Gavin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Gavin slowing the pace effectively.#T1# Coker leaning against his opponent.
Gavin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gavin throws a punch but it's blocked by Coker. Gavin lands a nice shot to the body. Gavin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Coker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gavin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coker blocks an uppercut.
Gavin tries for a takedown but Coker manages to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coker. Gavin misses with the head strike.
Gavin tries to throw a body punch but Coker avoids it by throwing Gavin back against the cage. A right hook to the body lands for Gavin.
#T2# A short right from Gavin on the inside. Gavin swings wildly with an uppercut but Coker uses good head movement to avoid it. Gavin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Coker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Coker blocks an uppercut.
Gavin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Coker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gavin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2# Gavin is trying to trip Coker. He has hold of a leg but Coker is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gavin persists though and gets the takedown into guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. 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. #REVR#
And that's the end of the fight! Tommy Gavin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Gavin 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 9:10 Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 9:10 Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Gavin! |
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Event:
CFC 505
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
#R1##CL# Coker rushes Kurosaki and presses him up against the cage. Coker dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Coker leaning against his opponent.
Kurosaki looking to slow down the pace here. Kurosaki stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kurosaki holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T1# Kurosaki taking a breather. Coker stalling in the clinch.
Kurosaki trying to stall but Coker improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Akio Kurosaki.#CL# Coker moves into the clinch. Coker pressing his opponent against the cage. Kurosaki is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Coker stalling in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Coker dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Kurosaki is looking to control Coker's arms but Coker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kurosaki has his back to the cage.
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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge John Mangel scores the fight 10:9 Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 10:9 Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akeen Coker! Akeen Coker 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:
CFC 439: IsMore v Neuer 2
Date: Nov 21, 2021 |
#R1# Coker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tulikoura. Coker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. A low kick from Coker is predictable there and Tulikoura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Coker ducks under a wild hook from Tulikoura. An attempted straight right counter from Coker misses the target. Coker throws a hook but Tulikoura blocks it. Coker throws a lazy uppercut
and Tulikoura counters with an inside leg kick. Tulikoura throws a body punch but Coker moves out of range. Coker looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Coker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Coker throws a leg kick which misses Tulikoura's front leg but catches the back leg as Tulikoura tries to avoid it. Coker 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. Tulikoura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coker sees it coming and avoids it easily. Coker misses with a kick to the body.
#T1# A jab from Tulikoura misses. Coker misses with a body kick. A little jabbing left from Tulikoura on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Tulikoura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coker was well out of range. Poor timing from Tulikoura. Coker feinted there with a counter leg kick. Tulikoura thumps Coker with a low kick. Tulikoura scores with a leg kick.
Coker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Coker clobbers Tulikoura with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Tulikoura swings away with a body shot that misses
and Coker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Coker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tulikoura - that will leave a mark!
Tulikoura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2# Tulikoura scores with a jab to the body. Tulikoura throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Coker feinted there with a counter leg kick. Coker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tulikoura. Coker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Tulikoura throws out a counter right but Coker avoids it with no problem. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tulikoura misses with a jab to the body
and Coker counters with a straight right hand. Tulikoura throws a hook but Coker avoids it easily. Tulikoura throws a leg kick which misses Coker's front leg but catches the back leg as Coker tries to avoid it. Johannes Tulikoura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tulikoura blocks the body kick.
Coker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Coker checks a leg kick. Coker is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tulikoura.#T3##CL2# Coker tries to keep at a distance but Tulikoura has taken the fight into the clinch. Tulikoura scores with a shoulder strike. Tulikoura lands with a light punch inside. Tulikoura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tulikoura misses with a hook from the clinch. Coker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tulikoura smiles and moves away.
Coker throws a low kick, looking for Tulikoura's leg but Tulikoura calmly moves out of range. Tulikoura needs to keep his hands up - Coker had a free shot at his head there. Tulikoura slips a straight right by Coker. Coker misses with a wild body shot. A low kick from Tulikoura misses and Coker counters with a nice leg kick. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Coker - that will leave a mark!
#T4# Tulikoura wants to slow Coker down by chopping away at his legs. A low kick from Tulikoura is predictable there and Coker counters with a nice kick to the body. Tulikoura throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Coker throws a body shot but no joy. A good leg kick by Coker. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tulikoura slips under a jab from Coker. Tulikoura throws a leg kick but Coker sees it coming and moves out of range. Coker throws a leg kick which misses Tulikoura's front leg but catches the back leg as Tulikoura tries to avoid it. Coker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tulikoura. Tulikoura feints and then cracks Coker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Coker down. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johannes Tulikoura will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Coker misses with a wild body shot. Akeen Coker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Tulikoura tries to close the distance and clinch but Coker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Coker throwing a counter right hand but Tulikoura manages to avoid it. Tulikoura throws a solid leg kick but Coker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tulikoura. Tulikoura tried to score with a low kick but Coker checks it. Tulikoura dips to his left and cracks Coker with an uppercut! Coker with a hook. Coker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tulikoura checks it well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tulikoura misses with a wild body shot. Tulikoura jabs Coker to the body, keeping him at a distance. Coker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tulikoura on the side of the head. Coker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1# Coker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tulikoura let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Tulikoura defending well as Coker loads up on a big left hand. A telegraphed right hand from Coker misses the target. Coker staying out of range there. Coker is looking to counter punch. Coker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tulikoura counters with a straight punch to the midsection. A nice inside leg kick there by Tulikoura. That's going to slow Coker down. A bone on bone clash there as Coker blocks the leg kick.
Coker is looking to counter punch. A cross from Tulikoura lands. Akeen Coker is winning the standup battle so far. Tulikoura throws a poor cross that misses
and Coker counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tulikoura's knee momentarily. Tulikoura takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2# Coker cracks Tulikoura with an open hand slap. Tulikoura with a jab. Tulikoura looks for the body kick but Coker saw that one coming. Coker tries to counter by clinching up but Tulikoura breaks away and moves out of range. Tulikoura throws a body shot but no joy. Tulikoura throws a leg kick that is checked and Coker counters with a good low kick that Tulikoura was not able to check. Coker throws an off balance right hand
and Tulikoura counters with a nice 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 throws a big shot that misses. Tulikoura scores with a jab to the body. Tulikoura tries to land a leg kick but Coker saw it coming and moves away.
Tulikoura digs a good hook to Coker's body.
#T3# Tulikoura pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Coker fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tulikoura just manages to avoid it. Tulikoura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Tulikoura pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Coker drops his hands momentarily and Tulikoura takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Tulikoura stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Coker. Coker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tulikoura misses with a left hand and Coker makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tulikoura really felt that one! Coker checks a low kick from Tulikoura. Tulikoura throws the left hand but Coker avoids the punch easily. Coker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4# Coker tries a low kick but Tulikoura avoids it. Tulikoura bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Coker misses with a low kick.
Tulikoura misses with a body punch
and Coker counters with a leg kick. Tulikoura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coker. Tulikoura's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Tulikoura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coker moves away. Tulikoura connects with a jab. 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 Tulikoura moves out of range and Coker only half commits. Tulikoura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Tulikoura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Tulikoura tries a quick counter leg kick but Coker is wise to it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johannes Tulikoura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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# This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Coker. Coker misses with a body shot.
Coker moves out of range as Tulikoura throws a body kick.
Coker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Tulikoura scores with a nice head shot. The fighters circle momentarily. Coker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Tulikoura throws a leg kick that misses. Coker defending well as Tulikoura loads up on a big left hand. Coker tried to counter with a leg kick but Tulikoura avoided it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Coker fakes the leg kick and cracks Tulikoura in the body. Tulikoura throws a body shot but no joy. Coker looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Tulikoura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1# Coker checks a leg kick. A little feinted left hand from Coker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Tulikoura scores with a nice right hand.
Tulikoura blocks a low kick nicely. Coker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tulikoura throws out a counter right but Coker avoids it with no problem. Tulikoura checks the leg kick. Coker throws a low kick but Tulikoura moves out of range easily. 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 Tulikoura has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tulikoura and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Tulikoura digs a good hook to Coker's body.
Tulikoura fakes the leg kick and cracks Coker in the body. Coker lands a jab to the head.
#T2# A swing and a miss from Tulikoura. Tulikoura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coker sees it coming and avoids it easily. Coker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tulikoura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Tulikoura moves out of range as Coker throws a body kick.
Coker checks a leg kick. Tulikoura tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Coker is able to avoid easily. Tulikoura misses with a low kick. Tulikoura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Coker counters with a stiff right hand. Coker misses with a right hand and Tulikoura counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Coker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tulikoura's head.#T3# Coker misses with a hook
and Tulikoura counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Tulikoura throws a lazy uppercut
and Coker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Coker throws the left hand but Tulikoura avoids the punch easily. Tulikoura doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. A nice leg kick lands there from Tulikoura. Johannes Tulikoura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Coker darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Coker darts in trying to clinch and Tulikoura makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Tulikoura lands a body shot.
#T4# Coker with the inside leg kick. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tulikoura. A big left from Coker misses. A countering left hand to the body from Tulikoura misses. Tulikoura connects with an inside leg kick. Crunch! Coker slams his shin into Tulikoura's torso. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Coker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coker throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tulikoura avoids it. Tulikoura misses with a low kick. Tulikoura with the inside leg kick. Tulikoura throws a leg kick but Coker sees it coming and checks it nicely. Tulikoura gets off balance looking for a body kick and Coker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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 Tulikoura 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:30 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Johannes Tulikoura! Johannes Tulikoura decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
TC Wednsday Warriors 5
Date: Dec 02, 2020 |
#R1# Coker just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Coker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Smith loads up on a big right hand but Coker slips the punch. Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped Coker in his tracks. Smith throws a looping overhand right but Coker ducks down to avoid it. Coker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Coker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Coker misses with a looping left.#CL# Coker drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Coker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards. Smith prevents Coker from breaking the clinch. Coker working aggressively here.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Coker avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage. Coker working aggressively here.
Coker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Smith lands a nice knee to the body. #T1# Smith tries to throw a body punch but Coker avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage. Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Coker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Coker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Akeen Coker has been cut. I was talking to Coker's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Coker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Coker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akeen Coker. That's going to take a lot out of him. Smith misses with an uppercut. Coker saw that one coming. Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Coker is just out of range. Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Coker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Coker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Coker. Coker throws a nice inside leg kick. Coker misses with a body shot
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Coker misses with a kick to the body and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Smith 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. Smith throws a body punch but Coker moves out of range. Coker cracks Smith with a good jab.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Coker does a little dance to reset his feet. Coker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. A jab from Coker misses. Decent striking displayed by Coker there. Coker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith. A big left from Smith misses. Coker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Coker. Nice cross by Coker. Coker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Smith checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL2# Smith drives through and clinches with Coker against the cage.
Coker blocks a body shot from Smith. Coker misses with a punch on the inside.
Coker pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T3# Coker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Coker blocks the elbow strike.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith throws a head punch that misses. A short body shot lands from Coker as the two fighters clinch.
Coker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Coker misses with some punches.
Coker blocks an uppercut.
Coker pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Coker working aggressively here.
Coker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC# Coker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coker ducks under a wild hook from Smith. A kick lands to the mid section there for Coker. Coker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!#T4# A low kick from Coker misses and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Smith throws a body punch but Coker moves out of range. Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith misses the shot to the body. Coker throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Coker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith tries to clinch there but Coker circles away.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Coker. Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Coker with a hook. Smith throws a right and a left that Coker avoids nicely. A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot. Coker catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing. Smith keeps the fight on the outside. Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Coker's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Coker throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range. And that is 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 Akeen Coker's cut. 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 connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL# Coker clinches. Coker misses with some punches.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith is working Coker over against the cage. A short right from Coker on the inside. Akeen Coker has scored more points in the clinch so far. Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Smith looking to slow down the pace here. Coker presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Coker controls his hands.
Coker lands a shot to the body. Coker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around? Coker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1# Coker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Coker lands with a short shot to the head. Coker is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Coker is working Smith over against the cage. Coker is working Smith over against the cage. Smith is breathing heavily. Coker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Coker blocks an uppercut.
Coker digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected. Coker lands a right hand. Coker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head. Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Coker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coker lands with a short shot to the head. Coker working aggressively here.
Coker misses with a body punch.
#T2# Coker misses with a hook from the clinch. Coker tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Coker digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Coker uses good head movement to avoid it. Coker pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land. Smith misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Coker fails to land. Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Coker tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Coker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards. Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle. Coker fails to pull guard.
#T3# Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Coker misses with a punch to the body.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
#BC# Coker breaks the clinch.
Coker scores with a decent looking hook. Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing. Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coker tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it. Coker works the jab nicely. Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Smith walks into a left hand. Smith cracks Coker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Smith throws a body shot but no joy. Coker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A leg kick checked by Smith.#T4# Coker tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way. Coker throws a jab when Smith was well out of range. Smith lands a jab to the nose. Nice body punch from Smith. An inside leg kick from Coker misses. Coker thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Coker tries a low kick but Smith avoids it. Smith misses the shot to the body. Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coker.
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coker. Coker slips under a jab. Coker sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Coker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Coker scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Coker throws a hook but Smith blocks it. Nice uppercut there from Smith. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Akeen Coker's cut. 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. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL# Coker instigates a clinch. Coker prevents a body shot from Smith. A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land. Smith lands a nice uppercut. Coker throws a head punch that misses. Coker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Coker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Coker throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Coker connects with an inside leg kick. Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Coker momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith cracks Coker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Coker tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes. Smith scores with a hook to the body. Coker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Smith clobbers Coker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1# Coker wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance. Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Coker blocks a jab. Coker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Coker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith. Smith throws a hook but Coker avoids it easily. Coker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith checks a low kick from Coker. Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Akeen Coker is winning the standup battle so far. Coker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Coker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here. Smith moves out of range as Coker throws a body kick.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Coker scores with a shot to the body.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Coker. A big right from Smith misses. Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Coker on the side of the head. Coker misses with a looping left. Chad Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Coker with a nice calf kick. Coker misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming. Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Coker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL# Coker takes the fight into the clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Smith. Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Coker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Coker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Smith misses with a wild body shot. #CL# Coker gets in close and instigates a clinch. Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Smith tries to work over Coker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Smith is trying to break free.#BC# Coker manages to break the clinch.
Smith misses the shot to the body. #T3# Smith misses with an uppercut
and Coker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Coker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Coker throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2# Smith closes the distance and pushes Coker back into the cage. Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Coker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coker backwards. Coker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards. Coker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akeen Coker. That's going to take a lot out of him. Coker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smith finds it's way round the side to connect with Coker's head. Smith changes levels and scores with a jab 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! Smith misses with a double jab.
Coker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4# Nice straight punches there by Coker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Coker. Coker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Coker jabbing away but nothing is landing. Smith misses with a looping left. Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Coker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Coker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Coker lands a jab to the head.
Coker throws a body shot but no joy. Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Coker. Coker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Coker lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily. Coker lands a jab to the nose. Coker looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range. A jab from Coker does it's job there. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Smith! Coker is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Smith! |
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Event:
PFC 215.5 Arundel vs Wild
Date: Oct 18, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Coker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good leg kick by Coker. Murphy tries to work over Coker's front leg with a kick but Coker checks it. Coker defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand. Murphy misses with a hook to the body
and Coker counters with an inside leg kick. A leg kick checked by Murphy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Coker throws a quick inside leg kick. Coker throws a good cross that connects.
Murphy wants to land a leg kick but Coker is out of range. #T1# Coker swings away with a leg kick that misses. Murphy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Murphy throws a front kick that sends Coker stumbling back into the cage. A thudding body kick lands there by Murphy!
A low kick from Murphy misses and Coker counters with a nice kick to the body. Coker lands the left hand. A low kick from Coker is predictable there and Murphy counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Tobias Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Coker throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy. Coker throws out a leg kick but Murphy moves out of range and Coker only half commits. #T2# Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coker on the wrong end of a nice jab. A low kick from Murphy misses #CL# and Coker counters by moving into the clinch. Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Coker. Coker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Coker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards. Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coker misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Coker misses with a punch on the inside.
Coker blocks a body shot from Murphy. #T3# Coker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#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 Murphy uses from the top position. Coker trying to control the position.
#SUB# Coker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB# Coker isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Murphy 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 Murphy! Murphy controlling from side mount. #T4# Coker is trying to control Murphy's posture but Murphy avoids it. #SU2# Murphy stands up and we're back to a striking position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Coker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy. Murphy misses with an uppercut. Coker wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. 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. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# A low kick from Murphy misses and Coker counters with a straight right hand. A clash of legs there as Murphy blocks the low kick. Coker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murphy's sensitive parts. Murphy connects with a leg kick. Murphy throws a leg kick #CL# and Coker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Coker pushes Murphy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Coker struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses. #BC2# Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Coker. Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Coker tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Murphy manages to circle out of the way.#T1# Murphy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Murphy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Coker's head but Coker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. An inside leg kick lands from Murphy. Murphy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Coker's sensitive parts. Tobias Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup. Murphy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Murphy blocks a low kick nicely. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.#T2# Murphy scores with a nice head shot. Coker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Murphy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Coker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Murphy with a nice calf kick. Murphy throws a leg kick and Coker counters with an inside leg kick. Coker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Coker throws a leg kick and Murphy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Murphy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Coker checks it well. #T3# Murphy tries to work over Coker's front leg with a kick but Coker checks it. Murphy throws a big shot that misses. Murphy throws a right hand that misses
and Coker counters with a straight right hand. Some bone on bone action there as Coker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Murphy throws a poor cross that misses
and Coker counters with a stiff right hand. Murphy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Coker counters with a nice low kick that buckles Murphy's knee momentarily. Murphy throws a body shot but no joy. An attempted straight right counter from Coker misses the target. Murphy swings for the body but Coker moves out of range.
Coker tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Murphy manages to circle out of the way.#T4# Murphy motions for Coker to come forward. Murphy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Coker lands with a nice body punch. Murphy throws a quick inside leg kick. Coker ducks under a wild hook from Murphy. It looked like Coker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Murphy throws a head kick that misses and Coker counters with a body kick that stops Murphy in his tracks momentarily. Murphy moves out of range of the leg kick from Coker. Coker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Murphy misses with a hook. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Akeen Coker will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3# Coker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Murphy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Coker blocks a leg kick. A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target. Murphy scores with a head kick. Coker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Murphy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Coker to counter with a crisp jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murphy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Murphy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T1# Murphy throws a body kick that misses and Coker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. A low kick from Murphy misses #CL# and Coker moves into the clinch. Coker misses with the head strike.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses. Coker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murphy to keep the fight standing. A short right hand to the side of the head by Murphy. Murphy throws a head punch that misses. Murphy pushes Coker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Coker lands a hook that snaps the head of Murphy backwards. Murphy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
I was talking to Coker's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Still in the clinch, Murphy scores with a nice short uppercut. Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Coker. A right handed body shot lands from Murphy.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tobias Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy 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 Murphy can turn it around. Coker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murphy backwards. This has been an exciting period of action! Murphy takes a shot to the head. A head punch on the inside from Coker fails to land. Coker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murphy smiles and moves away.
Coker misses with a leg kick and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand! Murphy misses with a hook. Murphy lands a leg kick that knocks Coker off balance momentarily. A punch lands to the side of Murphy 's head but he takes it in his stride. Murphy misses with a right hand #CL# and Coker counters by moving into the clinch. Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3# Coker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Murphy is trying to push Coker away but Coker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coker is trying to pull guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akeen Coker. That's going to take a lot out of him. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Murphy throws a head punch that misses. Murphy pushes Coker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch. Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Coker uses good head movement to avoid it. Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Murphy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coker backwards. A short left from Murphy. Coker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murphy smiles and moves away.
Murphy works the jab nicely.#T4# Coker moves away from the strike by Murphy. Coker is looking to chop away at Murphy's legs. Murphy replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Coker blocks it well. Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy thuds a left hand into Coker's body. A left lands for Murphy. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. 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 Murphy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Murphy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that's the end of the fight! Tobias Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Akeen Coker! Akeen Coker 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:
PFC 207 Krison vs Stone
Date: Sep 20, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Van Veen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Coker looks to land a right hand but Van Veen moved out of range. Van Veen throws a shot from downtown. Coker moves away and avoids it. Coker 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. Van Veen misses with a lunging right hand
#CL# and Coker counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Coker. Van Veen lands with a left to the head. A short right from Van Veen. A right handed body shot lands from Coker.
Coker tries to throw a body punch but Van Veen avoids it by throwing Coker back against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Coker. Coker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Coker misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Veen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coker blocks a body shot from Van Veen. Van Veen lands a shoulder strike. Coker lands a body punch in the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Coker tries a body shot but Van Veen blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Veen. Coker struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Veen controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Veen. A left hand lands to the body for Coker.
#T1# Coker can't break the clinch.
Coker lands a left hand.
Coker prevents a body shot from Van Veen. Coker lands a shoulder strike. Coker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Veen backwards. Van Veen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Van Veen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Veen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coker misses with the head strike.
Coker throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Veen. Van Veen prevents a body shot from Coker. Coker blocks a body shot from Van Veen. Coker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Coker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Van Veen lands a left hand.
Coker struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Veen controls his hands.
Coker lands a shoulder strike. Van Veen struggles to land a body shot inside as Coker controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Coker prevents Van Veen from breaking the clinch.#T2# Van Veen blocks a body shot from Coker. Van Veen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Van Veen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coker tries to work over Van Veen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Van Veen swings wildly with an uppercut but Coker uses good head movement to avoid it. Van Veen misses with a body punch.
#TD# Coker pulls guard. #SUB# Coker has his foot on Van Veen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Van Veen works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB# Coker is looking for a triangle but Van Veen pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB# Coker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Van Veen passes into half guard.
Coker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Van Veen is working away from the top position though.#T3##SUB# Coker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Coker actively working from the bottom here. Coker is looking to improve his position.
Van Veen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Coker is trying to control but can't.
Coker tries to get to full guard but Van Veen has control of the leg. Van Veen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB# Coker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Coker looking for submissions from an awkward position here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Van Veen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Coker's sensitive parts. Van Veen scores with a spinning back kick! Van Veen misses with a wild body shot. Coker looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Veen is just out of range. Van Veen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coker manages to avoid it. Coker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Coker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Coker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Van Veen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Coker. Coker throws a shot from downtown. Van Veen moves away and avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Van Veen misses with the body kick and Coker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Van Veen wants to slow Coker down by chopping away at his legs. Coker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Van Veen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Coker keeps the fight on the outside. A swing and a miss from Coker. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Veen! But no joy.#T1# Van Veen misses with a lunging right hand
and Coker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Van Veen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Coker throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Van Veen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coker manages to avoid it. Coker tests Van Veen's chin there with a solid looking shot. Coker is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Van Veen looks for the body kick but Coker saw that one coming. Van Veen gets off balance looking for a body kick and Coker counters with a nice uppercut. Van Veen misses with a looping left. Coker defending well as Van Veen loads up on a big left hand. Coker looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Coker slips under a jab from Van Veen. Coker is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Van Veen. Van Veen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coker was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Veen. A shot to the body from Van Veen misses #CL# and Coker counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T2# A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Veen. Van Veen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Veen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Veen tries to work over Coker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC# Coker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Veen connects with a leg kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Coker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Van Veen slips a jab from Coker. Coker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Veen. Coker moves out of range of the strikes. Coker throws a half hearted mid kick. Van Veen misses with an uppercut. Coker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Van Veen is out of range. Van Veen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Coker counters with an outside leg kick.
Coker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Coker avoids the body shot from Van Veen.
#T3# Van Veen scores with a hook to the body. Coker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Coker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Coker there as he acknowledges the shot. Coker tries to land a leg kick but Van Veen saw it coming and moves away.
Van Veen throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Veen misses the target. Van Veen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Van Veen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Coker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Coker throws a hook but Van Veen blocks it. Ludo Van Veen seems to be getting the better of the standup. Van Veen looks to land a left hand but Coker moved out of range nicely. Van Veen cracks Coker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Van Veen throws a lazy right hand but Coker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Van Veen throws a jab but it's blocked by Coker. Coker seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL# Coker instigates a clinch. Coker lands a shoulder strike. #T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Coker lands a left hand.
Coker misses with the head strike.
Coker blocks an uppercut.
Van Veen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Veen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akeen Coker has scored more points in the clinch so far. Van Veen misses with some punches.
Van Veen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Coker backwards. Coker lands with a left to the head. Van Veen tries a body shot but Coker blocks it.
Coker tries to pull guard but Van Veen won't allow it.
A short right from Coker. Coker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Veen misses with a short punch on the inside. Coker has a couple of punches blocked by Van Veen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Veen. Van Veen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Veen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Veen struggles to land a body shot inside as Coker controls his hands.
Coker lands a shoulder strike. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ludo Van Veen 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# Van Veen misses with a hook to the body
and Coker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Coker avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Van Veen 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 nice strike.#ROC#Van Veen is rocked! Coker lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Van Veen falls backwards - clearly groggy! Coker dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akeen Coker! A less than humble Akeen Coker misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
PFC 203 Nao vs Singh
Date: Aug 30, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Whyte with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Coker to score with a decent uppercut. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Coker. Whyte shrugs it off though. Coker thuds a left hand into Whyte's body. Whyte goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Coker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Nice straight punches there by Whyte. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Whyte. Coker throws the left hand but Whyte avoids the punch easily. Coker lands a jab.#CUT#It looks like Benson Whyte has been cut. Whyte throws a leg kick but Coker moved away. A punch lands to the side of Whyte 's head but he takes it in his stride. Coker throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Whyte to counter with a crisp jab. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1# Coker throws out a leg kick but Whyte moves out of range and Coker only half commits. Whyte smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Coker throws a front kick aimed at Whyte's knee but Whyte avoids it well. Whyte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Coker throws a solid leg kick but Whyte takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Coker. Whyte appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Coker with a hook. Coker connects with a solid leg kick. Coker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Whyte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coker. Coker throws a low kick, looking for Whyte's leg but Whyte calmly moves out of range. #T2# Coker throws a looping overhand right but Whyte ducks down to avoid it. Whyte moves into range and connects with a jab. Whyte ducks under a wild hook from Coker. Coker misses with a leg kick and Whyte counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Coker delivers a nice body kick. Whyte shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Coker is looking to counter punch. Coker fails in his attempt to clinch. Whyte thuds his right hand into Coker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3# A chopping leg kick lands by Coker. Coker throws a wild body kick that Whyte sees coming a mile off. Whyte looks to throw the jab but Coker is out of range. Coker lunges at Whyte with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Whyte's hand. Coker walks into a stiff left hand from Whyte. Whyte moves out of range as Coker strikes. Coker ducks under a wild hook from Whyte. Whyte misses with a hook
and Coker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4# Whyte moves out of range of the body kick from Coker.
Coker blocks a head kick by Whyte.
It looked like Coker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Coker throws a hook but Whyte avoids it easily. Coker connects with a leg kick. That kick from Coker tenderised Whyte's leg. Whyte is trying to keep his angry face on. Coker throws a body punch but Whyte moves out of range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Whyte misses with a straight right. Coker looks to land a right hand but Whyte moved out of range. Whyte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. A big right from Whyte misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker dominated that round. The cut man is working on Benson Whyte's cut. 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# Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Coker, as that shot connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Coker misses the target. Coker throws the left hand but Whyte avoids the punch easily. Akeen Coker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Coker takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Whyte closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Whyte drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Coker right on the button. Coker goes down! Whyte follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Whyte gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benson Whyte! Benson Whyte decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
PFC 197 Poli vs Trudeau
Date: Aug 09, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Steve fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Coker is out of range. Steve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coker. Coker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Coker is just out of range. Coker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Chris Steve has been cut. Coker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steve throws out the jab. Coker swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
Steve is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Coker fakes the leg kick and cracks Steve in the body. Steve ducks under a wild hook from Coker. Coker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Coker misses with a two punch combination.
Akeen Coker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Coker scores with a jab. Steve acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Coker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steve. Steve takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Steve moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Steve takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Coker tried to score with a low kick but Steve checks it.#T1# Steve throws a body punch but Coker moves out of range. Coker throws a hook to the side of Steve's head but Steve sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Steve looks to throw the jab but Coker is out of range. A jab from Coker finds it's way through Steve's defenses. Coker ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Steve is looking to clinch. That kick from Steve tenderised Coker's leg. Coker is trying to keep his angry face on. Steve gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Coker. Coker throws a hook but Steve avoids it easily. A kick lands to the mid section there for Steve. Coker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Steve there. Steve connects with a body shot that sends Coker's belly button to the back. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Coker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Coker connects with a jab. Steve throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Steve misses with a shot to the body and Coker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2# Steve throws the kick towards the body but Coker avoids it. Steve scores with a head kick.
Steve connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Coker momentarily.
Coker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Steve appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Coker throws a leg kick that is checked and Steve counters with a good low kick that Coker was not able to check. Steve tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. It looked like Coker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Coker moves away from the strike by Steve. A little feinted left hand from Coker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Steve takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Steve throws a half hearted mid kick. Coker jabbing away but nothing is landing. It seemed like Steve was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Steve gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Coker scores with a kick to the body.
Coker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steve. Steve tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Coker misses with a left hand and Steve counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. It looks like Coker has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Coker - that will leave a mark!
Steve looks winded! Coker delivers a nice body kick.#T3# Steve uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coker. Coker throws a right hand that misses
and Steve counters with a nice leg kick. Coker lands with a shot to the body. Decent striking displayed by Coker there. Coker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Coker misses with a kick to the body.
Coker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve slips under a jab. Steve wants to counter with a clinch but Coker pushes him away. Steve throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Coker misses with a body shot.
Steve throws a jab when Coker was well out of range. Coker looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Coker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Coker connects with a solid leg kick. Coker connects with an inside leg kick. Coker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Steve is looking to clinch. Steve fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T4# Coker with a hook.#CUT#That has opened up Chris Steve's cut even more. Coker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Coker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Donk. Steve catches Coker right on the button with a cross. Steve buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Coker scores with a push kick. Steve wants to clinch. Coker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Steve moves away from the strike by Coker. Coker throws a body kick that misses. Coker avoids the body shot from Steve.
Coker punishes Steve's body with a nice straight punch. Coker looks for the body kick but Steve saw that one coming. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker dominated that round. The cut man is working on Chris Steve's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# A nice leg kick from Coker, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steve swings away with a leg kick that misses. Coker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Steve ducks under a wild hook from Coker. Steve tries a quick counter leg kick but Coker is wise to it. Steve has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Coker. Steve misses with a wild body shot. Coker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Steve 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 looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Steve takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Steve closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Steve comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Steve throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Steve throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Steve connects 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 is looking to slow Steve down with leg kicks. That kick from Steve tenderised Coker's leg. Coker is trying to keep his angry face on. Coker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Coker lands a nice looking body shot.
Steve is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Coker rather than just go for the knockout.#T1# A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Coker does a little dance to reset his feet. Coker misses with a hook
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand. Coker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Steve tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Steve misses the shot to the body. Coker throws a quick counter kick to the body but Steve avoids it. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Steve 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. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Coker. Coker connects with a right hand. Steve shakes it off. Coker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it. Coker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Steve checks a low kick from Coker. Coker walks into a straight right hand from Steve. Coker takes one to the side of the head.
Coker misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Steve to counter with a crisp jab. #KD2# Steve lands a big head kick that sends Coker tumbling to the mat! Steve takes a step backwards and waves Coker back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Coker is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Steve lands an uppercut, right on the button! Coker tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Steve! An out of breath Chris Steve 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:
PFC 191 Asham vs Smith
Date: Jul 12, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Strauss throws a front kick aimed at Coker's knee but Coker avoids it well. Strauss 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. A telegraphed right hand from Coker misses the target. Strauss digs a good hook to Coker's body.
Strauss with a nice calf kick. Coker scores with a sloppy right hand. Strauss should have avoided that one. Coker swings away with a leg kick that misses. A nice leg kick from Strauss, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot by Coker. Strauss is looking to chop away at Coker's legs. Coker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Strauss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coker was well out of range. Poor timing from Strauss. Strauss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Strauss tries to clinch up but Coker circles away and keeps his distance. A leg kick checked by Strauss. Strauss connects with an inside leg kick. Some bone on bone action there as Strauss checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. The fighters circling - Strauss 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! Strauss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Coker moves out of range as Strauss strikes. Coker throws a leg kick #CL2# and Strauss counters by moving into the clinch. #T1# Coker prevents a body shot from Strauss. Coker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Strauss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD# Coker jumps guard.
Coker seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB# Coker has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Strauss is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Coker. Coker is trying to control Strauss's posture but Strauss avoids it. Strauss moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Let's hope that Strauss has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2# Strauss really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Coker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Coker is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Strauss with the ground and pound but Coker regains half guard under the barage of strikes. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Coker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Coker wants to control but Strauss is keeping busy.
#T3# Strauss slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB# Coker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Coker has his hands clasped together around Strauss's back. He's all about the action. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Strauss wants to pass the guard but Coker is defending well. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Coker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Strauss is working away from the top position though. Strauss content to control rather than advance. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Strauss looks to land a combination but Coker avoids it well. Strauss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coker throws a leg kick but Strauss sees it coming and moves out of range. Strauss walks into a straight right hand from Coker. Some bone on bone action there as Strauss checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Coker misses with a straight right. Strauss attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2# Strauss drives through and clinches with Coker against the cage.
Strauss blocks a body shot from Coker. Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
Coker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Coker prevents a body shot from Strauss. Coker tries to work over Strauss's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. 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. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Coker is looking to chop away at Strauss's legs. Wilhelm Strauss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A jab from Strauss misses. Coker is looking to score with low kicks. As Coker backs off Strauss throws a huge counter combo but Coker manages to avoid it all. Coker scoring well with a low kick there.
Strauss throws a head kick that misses. Akeen Coker is winning the standup battle so far. Strauss rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coker moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Coker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Coker throws a leg kick and Strauss counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A head kick misses from Strauss. A nice leg kick lands there from Coker. Coker checks a low kick from Strauss. Coker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strauss. Strauss thows a left - swing and a miss! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Strauss throws a leg kick and Coker counters with a left to the body. Coker throws a leg kick but Strauss sees it coming and moves out of range. Coker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Coker throws a front kick aimed at Strauss's knee but Strauss avoids it well. Strauss checks a low kick from Coker. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Strauss uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1# Coker throws a hook to the side of Strauss's head but Strauss sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Coker throws a chopping leg kick but Strauss manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Strauss displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coker throws out the jab. Strauss moves out of range as Coker strikes. Coker lands a jab to the nose. Coker scores with a leg kick.
Coker looks to land a body kick but Strauss moved away. Strauss looks like he wants to counter punch here. Coker throws a shot to the body.
Strauss waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coker. Coker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strauss manages to avoid it. Strauss scores with a body shot.
Strauss cracks Coker with a right hand to the side of the head. Coker pushes Strauss away with a front kick. Coker lands with a cross. Strauss avoids a kick to the body.
Strauss tries to counter by closing the distance. This has been an exciting period of action! Strauss lands a jab to the head.
Strauss moves out of range of the leg kick from Coker. Strauss misses with a body shot.
#T2# Coker scores with a shot to the body.
Strauss fails to land with a series of punches.
Strauss throws the left hand but Coker avoids the punch easily. Coker scores with a sloppy right hand. Strauss should have avoided that one. Coker keeps Strauss at a distance using the push kick. Strauss throws a right and a left that Coker avoids nicely. Coker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Strauss looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Coker just misses with a punch to the body.
Coker avoids the body shot from Strauss.
Strauss ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Coker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Strauss takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Coker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strauss moves away. Coker throws a nice outside leg kick. Strauss ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Coker doesn't manage to clinch there - Strauss circles away.
Strauss connects with a right hand. Coker shakes it off.#T3# Strauss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Strauss misses with a double jab
and Coker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Coker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Coker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Coker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Strauss is out of range and Coker settles back down. Coker is looking to slow Strauss down with leg kicks. The fight stays on the outside here - Coker looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Coker connects with a solid leg kick. Strauss scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Coker misses with a shot to the body letting Strauss counter with a right hand. Coker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Strauss's sensitive parts. Coker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Strauss is out of range. Strauss misses with an uppercut. Coker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strauss.
#T4# Strauss tries a low kick but Coker avoids it. Coker throws a leg kick which misses Strauss's front leg but catches the back leg as Strauss tries to avoid it. Strauss will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Coker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Strauss's hands. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Strauss changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Coker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coker lands with a shot to the body. Coker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Coker cracks Strauss with a good jab. Coker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. A looping hook to the body misses from Strauss. Coker does a little dance to reset his feet. Strauss feints and then cracks Coker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Coker down. Coker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Strauss tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Strauss takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Strauss moves out of range of the body kick from Coker.
Coker misses with a body shot.
Strauss tries to clinch 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 second 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!#R3# Strauss misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Coker swings for the body but Strauss moves out of range.
Strauss jabs Coker right on the nose. Coker blinks but takes it well.#CL2# Strauss rushes Coker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Coker. Strauss scores with a nice hook to the head. Coker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Strauss misses with a punch to the body.
Coker misses with a short punch on the inside. Strauss misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coker blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strauss. Still in the clinch, Coker scores with a nice short uppercut. A right handed body shot lands from Strauss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Coker tries to work over Strauss's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Strauss tries to work over Coker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Strauss lands with a right to the head. Coker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short uppercut from Strauss. Coker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Strauss to keep the fight standing. Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1# Strauss misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch. Coker tries to throw a body punch but Strauss avoids it by throwing Coker back against the cage. Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by Coker.
Wilhelm Strauss seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Strauss lands a hook that snaps the head of Coker backwards. Strauss blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strauss. Coker blocking some punches.
Strauss throws a punch but it's blocked by Coker. Strauss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coker's elbow. Coker misses with a short punch on the inside. Strauss struggles to land a body shot inside as Coker controls his hands.
Strauss can't find room to land a body shot as Coker controls the action.
Coker lands a hook to the side of the head. Strauss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss struggles to land a body shot inside as Coker controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coker. Strauss tries to work over Coker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Strauss misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coker lands a shoulder strike. #T2# Coker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strauss lands a nice uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Strauss pushes Coker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Strauss scores with an uppercut up the middle. Coker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Strauss's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Strauss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strauss throws a punch but it's blocked by Coker. Coker lands a nice uppercut. Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch. Strauss misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strauss lands with a right to the head. Strauss lands with a short shot to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strauss. Strauss misses with the head strike.
Coker blocks a body shot from Strauss. Coker misses with a short punch on the inside. Strauss lands on the inside with an uppercut. Strauss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Strauss lands a left hand.
Strauss unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Coker! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Strauss is unloading with more strikes now! Coker drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wilhelm Strauss! A relieved looking Wilhelm Strauss 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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Event:
PFC 186 Krison vs Coker
Date: Jun 21, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Coker throws a front kick aimed at Krison's knee but Krison avoids it well. Krison lands a slapping body shot.
Coker misses with a body shot.
Coker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Coker tries to land a leg kick but Krison saw it coming and moves away.
Krison scores with a jab to the body. Coker throws a leg kick that misses. Coker throws a hook to the side of Krison's head but Krison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Krison half committed to a counter leg kick. Coker misses with an uppercut
enabling Krison to counter with a crisp jab. Krison throws a jab when Coker was well out of range. Krison 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 is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Krison shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Coker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Krison moves into range and connects with a jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Coker throws an overhand right that lands on Krison's shoulder, as Krison tries to avoid the shot. Krison throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Coker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Krison avoids a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Krison misses the target. Coker throws the kick towards the body but Krison avoids it. Coker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1# Coker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Coker connects with a single shot there. Krison misses with a leg kick. Krison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coker. Krison has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight. Coker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Coker throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Krison throws a lazy uppercut
and Coker counters with a nice body shot. Krison lands a right hook to the body.
Coker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Krison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coker manages to avoid it. Akeen Coker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A big right from Krison misses. Coker lands with a shot to the body. Krison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coker moves out of range of the strikes. Krison buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Coker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Krison's sensitive parts. Krison scores with a jab. Coker acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Krison is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Krison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2# Krison looks to land a left hand but Coker moved out of range nicely. Krison scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Krison misses with a looping left. Coker connects with a leg kick. Krison throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Coker looks like he wants to counter punch here. Good standup being displayed there by Coker as he connects with a hook. Krison throws a low kick but Coker avoids it. Coker tries a low kick but Krison avoids it. A nice inside leg kick there by Coker. That's going to slow Krison down. Coker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2# Coker has Krison up against the cage in a clinch.
Krison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Krison fails to land. Krison lands a body shot. Coker presses Krison against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Krison working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Coker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Krison fails to land. Coker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3##BC# Krison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coker checks a low kick from Krison. Coker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Krison checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Krison jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Krison just misses with a punch to the body.
Krison misses with a hook. Krison lands with a right hand. Krison lands with an uppercut that bounces Coker off the cage and back into range. Coker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Krison takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice defenses there by Krison. Krison throwing a counter right hand but Coker manages to avoid it. Coker jabbing away but nothing is landing. Krison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Coker thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Krison if he has to take too many more of those.
Krison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coker moves away. Coker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krison was well out of range. Poor timing from Coker. Coker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coker jabbing away but nothing is landing. That kick from Krison tenderised Coker's leg. Coker is trying to keep his angry face on. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Coker scores with a punch to the head.#T4# Coker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Krison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coker. Coker is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Krison had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Coker checks a leg kick. Coker throws a quick inside leg kick. Krison walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Coker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Coker walks into a left hand. Coker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Coker lands with a hook. Krison tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Coker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. A nice inside leg kick there by Coker. That's going to slow Krison down. Coker cracks Krison with an open hand slap. Coker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Coker moves away from the strike by Krison. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Krison moves out of range as Coker strikes. Krison 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 tries to clinch up. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Coker checks a leg kick. Krison looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Coker feints a counter leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but 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 moves out of range as Krison throws a body kick.
Coker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Krison throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Coker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Coker misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Krison. Coker does a little dance to reset his feet. Coker connects with a solid leg kick. Nice uppercut lands for Krison. That snapped Coker's head back.
Krison is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Coker ducks under a wild hook from Krison. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Krison checks a leg kick. Krison swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Coker throws a chopping leg kick but Krison manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Coker connects with an inside leg kick. Krison chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Akeen Coker seems to be getting the better of the standup. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Coker misses with a lunging right hand
and Krison counters with a stiff right hand. Krison moves out of range of the body kick from Coker.
Krison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coker.
Coker tried to score with a low kick but Krison checks it. A big right from Coker misses. Krison blocks a jab.#T1# Coker slips a straight right by Krison. Coker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Krison throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Coker throws a low kick but Krison avoids it. Krison blocks a low kick nicely. A kick lands to the mid section there for Krison. Krison checks a low kick from Coker. Krison throws a hook but Coker blocks it. Krison connects with the punch. Good leg kick by Coker. Krison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coker sees it coming and avoids it easily. Coker scores with a leg kick.
Krison misses with a straight right. A chopping leg kick lands by Coker. Coker has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Coker looks to score with a jab to the body but Krison is just out of range. Krison tried to counter with a leg kick but Coker avoided it. Krison misses with a wild body shot. #CL2# Coker forces Krison back against the cage and clinches.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Krison throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cokers head. A nice left hand lands by Coker.
Krison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coker has a couple of punches blocked by Krison.
Coker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Krison backwards. Coker blocks a body shot from Krison. Coker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Krison has a couple of punches blocked by Coker.
Coker lands a nice uppercut. Krison blocks an uppercut.
Krison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Coker throws a head punch that misses. A nice left hand lands by Coker.
Krison is working Coker over against the cage. Krison works on Coker's body with a couple of short punches. Krison blocks an uppercut.
Krison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coker blocks a body shot from Krison. Coker jumps guard but Krison stands there with Coker around his waist. Coker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Krison digs a right hand underneath Coker's ribcage. Coker let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3# Coker pushes off an throws an elbow but Krison leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Coker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coker. Coker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Krison smiles and moves away.
Coker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krison.
Coker misses with a leg kick. Coker misses with a lunging right hand
and Krison counters with a good, hard body kick but Coker shrugs it off. Coker loads up on a big right hand but Krison slips the punch. Krison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coker. Krison misses with a straight right. Coker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Coker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Coker connects with a body shot. Krison misses with a straight right. That kick from Coker tenderised Krison's leg. Krison is trying to keep his angry face on. Krison listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Coker scores with a push kick. Coker tries to clinch but Krison moves out of range. #T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Coker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Krison manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Coker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krison was well out of range. Poor timing from Coker. Krison was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Krison throws a hook but Coker blocks it. Coker thumps Krison with a low kick. Coker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Krison checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Coker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krison goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Coker darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Coker blocks the body kick.
Krison backing away here, and Coker unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Krison misses with an uppercut. Coker saw that one coming. A low kick from Coker misses and Krison counters with a body kick that stops Coker in his tracks momentarily. Krison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coker was well out of range. Poor timing from Krison. Krison lands a lovely overhand right. Coker tries to land a leg kick but Krison saw it coming and moves away.
Coker throws a body punch but Krison moves out of range. Coker takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Coker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krison. 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 Herb Krison will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3# A telegraphed right hand from Coker misses the target. Coker 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 leg kick and Krison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Krison misses the shot to the body. Coker moves out of range of the leg kick from Krison. Krison lands a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Coker. That's going to slow Krison down. Coker misses with a leg kick and Coker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Coker scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Coker checks a leg kick. Coker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Coker takes one to the chin there. Coker misses with an uppercut. Coker blocks the body kick.
Krison with a nice calf kick. Krison takes one to the chin there. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Coker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Krison is out of range and Coker settles back down. Krison ducks under a wild hook from Coker. Coker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1# A good leg kick by Coker. Coker dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A clash of legs there as Krison blocks the low kick. Good work by Krison as he checks the leg kick. Krison will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Coker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Coker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krison is looking to score with low kicks. Coker throws a wild body kick that Krison sees coming a mile off. Krison tried to counter with a leg kick but Coker avoided it. Coker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Krison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coker. Coker flicks out a counter leg kick but Krison steps away. Coker throws a shot from downtown. Krison moves away and avoids it. A solid leg kick lands there for Coker.
Krison dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Coker avoids the body shot from Krison.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Krison checks a leg kick. Coker misses with a left hand and Krison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A low kick from Coker misses and Krison counters with an outside leg kick.
#T2# Krison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Krison scores with a sloppy right hand. Coker should have avoided that one. Krison tries a low kick but Coker avoids it. Coker slips under a jab from Krison. A low kick from Coker is predictable there and Krison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Coker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Krison throws a body punch but Coker moves out of range. Coker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Krison tries to work over Coker's front leg with a kick but Coker checks it. An inside leg kick from Coker misses. Krison slips under a jab. Krison misses with a straight left. Coker blocks a leg kick. A lazy left from Coker finds it's target. A swing and a miss from Coker. Good work by Krison as he checks the leg kick. Krison throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Krison connects with a body shot.#T3# Krison swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Coker. Coker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Krison slips under a jab from Coker. Coker misses with a wild body shot. Krison throws the left hand but Coker avoids the punch easily. Coker wants to slow Krison down by chopping away at his legs. Coker tries to clinch up. A quick step to the side and Krison tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Coker misses the shot to the body. Coker missing with a left hand there. Krison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Coker tries to land a leg kick but Krison saw it coming and moves away.
Coker loads up on a big right hand but Krison slips the punch. Coker misses with a leg kick and Krison counters with an outside leg kick.
Coker throws a body shot but no joy. Krison missing with a left hand there. Coker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Coker drops his hands momentarily and Krison takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Coker throws the kick towards the body but Krison avoids it. Krison moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4# Coker swings away with a leg kick that misses. A solid leg kick lands there for Coker.
A bone on bone clash there as Krison blocks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Coker. It looked like Krison wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Coker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krison. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Coker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Krison is able to avoid easily. Krison scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Krison throws a body shot but no joy. Krison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coker. Krison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coker. Krison throws the kick towards the body but Coker avoids it. Coker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krison moves away. Krison throws a leg kick which misses Coker's front leg but catches the back leg as Coker tries to avoid it. Krison throws a leg kick that misses. Coker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Krison moves out of range of the leg kick from Coker. Krison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coker.
Krison 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.
Herb Krison clearly takes that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4# Krison connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Akeen Coker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The fighters circling - Coker throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Coker wants to land a leg kick but Krison is out of range. Some bone on bone action there as Coker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Coker loads up on a big right hand but Krison slips the punch. A big right from Coker misses. Krison slips under a jab. Krison throws a looping overhand right but Coker ducks down to avoid it. Coker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Coker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Krison is able to avoid easily. Krison is looking to counter punch. Krison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Krison misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A swing and a miss from Coker. Krison dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Coker throws a low kick but Krison moves out of range easily. Coker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Krison throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Krison blocks a leg kick. Krison swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1# Krison attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Coker sizes up Krison with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Coker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Krison finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Coker is looking to slow Krison down with leg kicks. Krison throws a push kick but Coker slaps the foot to one side. Krison circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Krison connects with a solid leg kick. Krison connects with the punch. Krison lands with a thumping leg kick.
Krison looks for the body kick but Coker saw that one coming. Krison throws a jab but it's blocked by Coker. Coker throws out a counter right but Krison avoids it with no problem. Coker connects with a solid leg kick. Krison lands a body shot.
Coker misses with a wild body shot. #T2# Coker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Coker throws a chopping leg kick but Krison manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Coker scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Krison - that will leave a mark!
That kick from Coker tenderised Krison's leg. Krison is trying to keep his angry face on. Coker misses with a body kick. Krison scores with a hook. Coker tries to clinch up. Krison appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Krison takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Krison connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Coker tests Krison's chin there with a solid looking shot. Krison walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Coker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Krison comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Coker throws the kick towards the body but Krison avoids it. Krison takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Coker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Krison shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T3# Krison slips under a jab from Coker. Krison checks the leg kick nicely there.
Krison's jab looks to have found its range, popping Coker under the eye. Coker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Krison. Coker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krison. Coker only half commits to the counter leg kick. Coker throws a looping overhand right but Krison ducks down to avoid it. Coker lands a nice looking body shot.
Krison stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Coker. Coker staying out of range there. Krison scores with a body shot.
Krison misses with a straight right. Krison chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Coker can pounce on him.
Coker needs to keep his hands up - Krison had a free shot at his head there. Coker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Krison scores with a jab. Coker acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Coker wants to slow Krison down by chopping away at his legs. This has been an exciting period of action! Krison throws a leg kick that misses. #T4# Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Krison. Coker shrugs it off though. Krison slips a straight right by Coker. Coker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The fighters circling - Coker throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Coker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Krison is out of range and Coker settles back down. Coker on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Krison checks a leg kick. Krison misses with a straight right. A jab from Coker misses. Coker misses with a straight right. Krison looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Coker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Coker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Krison is able to avoid easily. Krison was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Coker misses with a left hand and Krison counters with a nice uppercut. Coker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krison. Coker moves out of range as Krison strikes. Coker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. 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 Herb Krison will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5# Coker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Krison at a distance.
Coker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Coker connects with an inside leg kick. Coker takes one to the chin there. Krison 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. Krison throws a jab when Coker was well out of range. Jab from Coker. Coker looks to throw the jab but Krison is out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Coker. Krison does a little dance to reset his feet. A counter left hand to the body from Krison misses its target. Coker throws a leg kick and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Krison swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Coker. Krison checks the leg kick nicely there.
Coker sizes up Krison with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Krison shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Coker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krison jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. 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 jabs at Krison's body. Krison takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1# A looping hook to the body misses from Krison. Coker does a little dance to reset his feet. Krison throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Krison takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Krison misses with an uppercut. A little jabbing left from Coker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Coker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Krison. That did some damage! Coker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Krison avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Krison checks a low kick from Coker. A clash of legs there as Krison blocks the low kick. Krison misses with a hook. Coker ducked under it nicely. Coker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Krison stuns Coker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Krison lands a lovely overhand right. Krison scores with a leg kick.
Coker misses with a leg kick and Krison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Krison attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. A looping hook to the body misses from Coker. Krison does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2# Krison scores with a jab. Coker acknowledges it with a nod of the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Coker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Coker loads up on a big right hand but Krison slips the punch. Krison just misses with a punch to the body.
Krison works the jab nicely. A low kick lands for Coker.
The fighters circling - Coker throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Krison scoring well with a low kick there.
Coker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Krison counters with a nice leg kick. Coker wants to slow Krison down by chopping away at his legs. A quick step to the side and Krison tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. An inside leg kick from Coker misses. Coker wants to land a leg kick but Krison is out of range. Coker wants to clinch up but Krison keeps it at a distance. Krison lands a jab. Krison takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3# Coker throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Krison lands a leg kick that knocks Coker off balance momentarily. Coker scores with a nice head shot. Krison thuds his right hand into Coker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Krison takes a swing at Coker's ribcage but misses. Krison scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Coker doesn't seem bothered though. Krison throws the left hand but Coker avoids the punch easily. A solid leg kick lands there for Coker.
Coker avoids a kick to the body.
Krison feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cokers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Krison staying out of range there. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Coker. Coker scoring well with a low kick there.
A swing and a miss from Coker. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Coker moves out of range of the strikes. Coker counters with a body kick. Krison turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4##CL2# Coker drives through and clinches with Krison against the cage.
Coker misses with some punches.
A short left from Krison. Krison has a couple of punches blocked by Coker.
Krison misses with a body punch.
#BC# Krison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Coker looks to land a body kick but Krison moved away. An attempted straight right counter from Krison misses the target. Coker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Good leg kick by Krison. Coker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krison was well out of range. Poor timing from Coker. Coker throws a leg kick and Krison counters with a one-two to the body. Krison drops his hands momentarily and Coker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Krison scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Coker misses with a looping right. Coker lands an overhand right. Coker misses with an uppercut
and Krison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Krison lands with an uppercut that bounces Coker off the cage and back into range.
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 Herb Krison. I think Krison 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 49:46 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 49:46 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herb Krison! Herb Krison retains his welterweight title! During a confident post fight interview, Herb Krison thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
PFC 181 Pekka vs Steve
Date: May 31, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wright pivots, looking for a leg kick but Coker is out of range and Wright settles back down. Wright 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. A nice inside leg kick there by Coker. That's going to slow Wright down. Wright displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coker throws out the jab. Wright checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Coker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wright is out of range and Coker settles back down. Wright misses with a straight left. Coker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Coker moves out of range as Wright strikes. Wright moves out of range of the body kick from Coker.
An inside leg kick from Coker misses. Wright looks like he wants to counter punch here. Good leg kick by Coker. Wright tries a low kick but Coker avoids it. Coker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. A decent looking cross lands there for Wright. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coker. Coker connects with a crisp jab. 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. This has been an exciting period of action! Coker tries to close the distance and clinch but Wright swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Coker checks a leg kick. #T1# Coker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wright. That did some damage! Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wright. Akeen Coker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wright motions for Coker to come forward. Wright throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Wright attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Coker checks a low kick from Wright. Coker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wright is out of range. Wright looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Wright misses with a low kick. Wright on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Coker. Coker obviously looking to wear him down.
Coker jabs Wright right on the nose. Wright blinks but takes it well. Wright loads up on a big right hand but Coker slips the punch.#CL# Coker closes the distance and clinches. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coker. Coker throws a head punch that misses. Coker can't find room to land a body shot as Wright controls the action.
Coker throws a head punch that misses. Wright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Wright tries to throw a body punch but Coker avoids it by throwing Wright back against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Wright. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Coker misses with a body punch.
#T2# Coker digs a right hand into Wright's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wright's gas tank. A left hand lands to the body for Wright.
Coker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Coker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wright backwards. Wright lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coker backwards. Coker scores with a nice hook to the head. Coker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A short right from Wright. A left hand lands to the body for Coker.
Good body shot from Wright.
Coker scores with a nice hook to the head. Coker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wright's elbow. A short right from Wright. Coker working aggressively here.
Wright swings wildly with an uppercut but Coker uses good head movement to avoid it. Wright misses with the head strike.
Wright misses with a short punch on the inside. Wright misses with the head strike.
Coker misses with a punch on the inside.
Wright misses with a hook from the clinch. Coker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3# Coker tries to work over Wright's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Coker lands a body punch. Coker pushes Wright back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Coker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Coker scores with a shot to the side of Wright's head. Wright prevents a body shot from Coker. Wright lands on the inside with an uppercut. Coker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coker prevents a body shot from Wright. Wright misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Coker.
Wright looks winded! Wright scores with a shoulder strike. Coker lands with a right to the head. A right hand to the body from Coker.
Coker misses with the head strike.
Coker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wright backwards. Wright blocks an uppercut.
Coker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wright struggles to land a body shot inside as Coker controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wright struggles to land a body shot inside as Coker controls his hands.
Coker scores with a shoulder strike. Wright misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4# Wright misses with some punches.
Coker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Wright working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coker. Coker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Wright throws a punch but it's blocked by Coker. Wright lands a shoulder strike. Wright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Wright. Coker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD# Coker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB# Wright is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Coker has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Wright is looking to defend but Coker has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Wright! Coker pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Wright taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Akeen Coker! A very excited looking Akeen Coker rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
PFC 175 Moors vs Coker
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1# Coker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moors. Moors obviously looking to wear him down.
Coker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Moors tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Coker walks into a jab. Coker thows a left - swing and a miss! Moors is looking to counter punch. Moors misses with a leg kick. Moors ducks down and throws a hook to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Coker. Moors does a little dance to reset his feet. A clash of legs there as Moors blocks the low kick. Coker avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Coker thumps Moors with a low kick. Coker throws a body kick that misses. Coker misses with a low kick.
Moors missing with a left hand there. Coker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Coker misses with a low kick as Moors jumps back. Coker staying out of range there. Moors walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Coker drops his hands momentarily and Moors takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Moors steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coker. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Coker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. A telegraphed right hand from Moors misses the target. Coker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Coker throws a jab but it's blocked by Moors. Moors displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coker throws out the jab. Moors lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Coker at a distance.
#T1# Moors takes a swing at Coker's ribcage but misses. Coker ducks under a wild hook from Moors. Coker moves out of range of the body kick. Moors just misses with a punch to the body.
Moors avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Moors checks the leg kick. It appears Moors was looking to counter with a kick there. Nice defenses there by Moors. Coker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Coker lands with an uppercut that bounces Moors off the cage and back into range. Coker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Moors checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Coker scores with a nice strike. Coker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Coker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moors moves out of range of the body kick. Moors blocks a low kick nicely. Coker connects with a leg kick. Moors looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. A leg kick checked by Moors. Moors takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Coker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Moors avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Moors wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Coker scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action! Moors moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2# Moors lands a nice shot to the body.
Moors missing with a left hand there. Coker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Coker ducks under a wild hook from Moors. Coker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Moors checks the leg kick nicely there.
Coker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Moors misses with an uppercut. Coker saw that one coming. Coker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Moors avoids a low kick by using good footwork. A big right from Moors misses. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Moors will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Akeen Coker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A slow jab from Moors misses its intended target. Moors fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Coker has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. The fighters circling - Moors throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Coker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Moors. As Coker backs away, Moors returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Coker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Moors. Coker slips a jab from Moors. Coker throws out a loose jab but Moors uses good head movement to avoid it. Coker connects with a solid leg kick. Moors cracks Coker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Coker looks to land a right hand but Moors moved out of range.#T3# Nice cross by Moors. Moors misses with a looping right. Moors with a body punch. A glancing blow. Moors checks the leg kick nicely there.
Moors misses with a hook. Coker ducked under it nicely. Coker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Coker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Good work by Coker as he checks the leg kick. Coker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moors. A shot to the liver by Coker. Beautiful body shot. A big right from Moors misses. Moors blocks a leg kick. Coker scores with a push kick. A chopping leg kick lands by Coker. Moors ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Moors is looking to counter punch. A chopping leg kick lands by Coker. Coker moves out of range as Moors strikes. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Coker thuds his right hand into Moors's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Moors keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Moors throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Moors throws a shot from downtown. Coker moves away and avoids it.#T4# Coker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Coker throws a leg kick but Moors sees it coming and checks it nicely. Some bone on bone action there as Moors checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Coker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moors throws out the jab. Some bone on bone action there as Moors checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Coker, right into the meat.
Moors tries to land a front kick but Coker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Good work by Coker as he checks the leg kick. Coker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Moors. Moors cracks Coker with a good jab. Coker throws a body shot but no joy. Moors takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Moors throws out a leg kick but Coker moves out of range and Moors only half commits. Coker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. A leg kick checked by Moors. Moors keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coker. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Coker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Coker throws a chopping leg kick but Moors manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Coker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moors throws out the jab. Moors throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coker scores with a slapping inside leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but 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 pivots, looking for a leg kick but Moors is out of range and Coker settles back down. Coker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moors. Coker with a hook. Coker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moors. Moors uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coker. Moors was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Coker misses with a body shot.
Coker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Coker cracks Moors with a good jab. Coker misses with a looping left. Coker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Moors lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Both fighters circling a little - Coker finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. A swing and a miss from Coker. Moors throws the left hand but Coker avoids the punch easily. Coker flicks out a counter leg kick but Moors steps away. Moors is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Coker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Coker avoids the body shot from Moors.
Coker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coker misses with a straight left. Moors just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Coker! But no joy. Coker thumps Moors with a low kick. Moors is looking to land body kicks. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Moors has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Moors there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1# Coker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Coker throws a leg kick that misses. Coker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moors's calf. Moors looks to score with a jab to the body but Coker is just out of range. Coker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Coker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Moors staying out of range there. Moors attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Coker tries a quick counter leg kick but Moors is wise to it. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Coker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Moors slips under a jab from Coker. Coker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Moors tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Moors 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 lands with a thumping leg kick.
Moors blocks a leg kick. Coker staying out of range there. Moors swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coker checks a low kick from Moors. Coker throws a low kick, looking for Moors's leg but Moors calmly moves out of range. Coker thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2# Coker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moors throws out the jab. Coker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moors. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Coker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Moors swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Moors avoids a low kick by using good footwork. A little feinted left hand from Moors on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Moors throws a nice inside leg kick. Coker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Coker throws a jab when Moors was well out of range. Moors throws a jab but it's blocked by Coker. Coker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Coker avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Moors backing away here, and Coker unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Moors throws a shot to the body.
Moors throws a lazy right hand but Coker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Coker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Moors's sensitive parts. Moors throws an overhand right that lands on Coker's shoulder, as Coker tries to avoid the shot. Coker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Moors throws a lazy right hand but Coker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Coker throws a low kick, looking for Moors's leg but Moors calmly moves out of range. Moors throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Moors throws a hook but Coker avoids it easily. Moors scores with a jab to the body.#T3# Moors scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Coker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moors momentarily.
Moors throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Coker slips a jab from Moors. Coker connects with a body shot. Coker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Moors keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Moors has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Coker. Moors is looking to slow Coker down with leg kicks. Moors walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Coker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Coker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Moors uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coker.
Moors tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coker was well out of range. Poor timing from Moors. Moors misses with a kick to the body.
Coker feints a counter leg kick. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Coker - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action! Coker cracks the inside of Moors's front leg. Coker scores with a jab to the jaw. Coker lands an overhand right.#T4# Moors scores with a push kick. A chopping leg kick lands by Coker. Akeen Coker seems to be getting the better of the standup. Coker lands a really nice looking cross but Moors seems unphased.
Coker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Moors. Coker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Moors catches Coker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Coker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Moors has time to react. Coker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Moors connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Moors throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Coker tried to score with a low kick but Moors checks it. Moors misses with a body kick. Coker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Moors throws a big shot that misses. Moors misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coker.
Coker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moors manages to avoid it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Coker throws a front kick aimed at Moors's knee but Moors avoids it well. Moors takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Moors uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coker. Moors swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Coker connects with a nice looking jab.
Moors lands a nice shot to the body.
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 the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R3# Moors checks a low kick from Coker. A leg kick checked by Moors. Moors feinted there with a counter leg kick. Moors throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coker slips a straight right by Moors. Coker is looking to chop away at Moors's legs. Moors checks the leg kick nicely there.
Moors dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Moors staying out of range there. A big left from Moors misses. Moors connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Coker's hands. Moors misses the shot to the body. Moors throws a body shot but no joy. Coker tries a quick counter leg kick but Moors is wise to it. Coker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Moors is out of range and Coker settles back down. Coker lands a nice looking body kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A good leg kick by Coker. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Moors checks a leg kick. Moors swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. A big left from Moors misses. Coker wants to slow Moors down by chopping away at his legs. Moors throws a big shot that misses. Moors scores with a shot to the body.
Coker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1# Coker throws a jab but it's blocked by Moors. Moors misses with a body shot.
Moors on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Moors catches Coker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Moors on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Coker. Coker obviously looking to wear him down.
Coker avoids the body shot from Moors.
Moors takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Coker throws a lazy right hand but Moors sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Moors slips a jab from Coker. Moors throws a low kick, looking for Coker's leg but Coker calmly moves out of range. Coker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Moors misses with a straight left. Coker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Moors. A slow jab from Moors misses its intended target. Moors misses with a wild body shot. Coker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moors. Moors obviously looking to wear him down.
Moors jabs Coker right on the nose. Coker blinks but takes it well. Moors tries to work over Coker's front leg with a kick but Coker checks it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Coker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moors sees it coming and avoids it easily. Moors swings for the body but Coker moves out of range.
#T2# Moors looks to land a left hand but Coker moved out of range nicely. Coker scores with a shot to the body.
Moors looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Moors takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Moors looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A left lands for Coker. 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.
Coker slips under a jab. Moors looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Coker ducks under a wild hook from Moors. Coker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Moors's sensitive parts. Coker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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 throws a leg kick but Moors checks it. Moors throws a big shot that misses. Coker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Moors fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Moors misses with an uppercut. A bone on bone clash there as Coker blocks the leg kick.
Moors throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3# Coker moves out of range of the strikes. Moors misses with a looping right. Coker getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Coker lands a leg kick that knocks Moors off balance momentarily. Coker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Moors checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Moors is looking to slow Coker down with leg kicks. Coker avoids a kick to the body.
Coker misses with a low kick. Moors feinted there with a counter leg kick. Moors throws a big shot that misses. Moors fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Coker. Coker lands a really nice looking cross but Moors seems unphased.
Moors misses with a looping right. That kick from Coker tenderised Moors's leg. Moors is trying to keep his angry face on. Coker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Coker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Moors misses with a looping left. Coker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Coker swings away with a leg kick that misses. Moors fires out a quick counter leg kick but Coker just manages to avoid it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Moors looks to score with a jab to the body but Coker is just out of range.#T4# Coker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Moors misses with a low kick.
Moors drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Moors pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A swing and a miss from Coker. Moors slips a jab from Coker. Moors moves out of range of the body kick. Moors fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Coker. Moors blocks a leg kick. Nice defenses there by Coker. Moors slips under a jab. Coker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Moors throws a lazy right hand but Coker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Moors is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coker. Coker lands a nice shot that snaps Moors's head back.
Coker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Coker moves out of range of the leg kick from Moors. Coker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moors. 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. That's time! Moors's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R4# Moors lands with a right hand. Hugh Moors has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Coker motions for Moors to come forward. Coker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Coker misses with a straight left. Moors waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coker. Coker feints and then cracks Moors's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moors down. Coker on the wrong end of a nice jab. Coker misses with a body shot
and Moors counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Moors uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Moors scores with a shot to the body.
Coker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Coker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Moors scoring well with a low kick there.
Coker throws a lazy right hand but Moors sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Coker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moors. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Coker connects with a solid leg kick. Moors throws a chopping leg kick but Coker manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Coker throws a leg kick that misses. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Coker - that will leave a mark!
Moors misses with a looping left. Good shot there by Moors.#T1# Moors scores with a hook to the body. Coker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Moors will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Coker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Moors. That did some damage! A chopping leg kick lands by Moors. Coker just misses with a punch to the body.
Moors throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Coker misses with a low kick.
Moors pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Moors bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A decent looking cross lands there for Coker. Coker on the wrong end of a nice hook. Moors's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Coker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Moors scrambles back to his feet. Coker lands with a nice body kick. A bone on bone clash there as Coker blocks the leg kick.
Moors moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Coker. Moors misses with a straight right. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Moors misses the jab. Coker lands with a nice body punch. A solid leg kick lands there for Coker.
#T2# Moors throws a hook but Coker blocks it. Moors misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coker.
Coker moves away from the strike by Moors. A jab from Moors finds it's way through Coker's defenses. Moors lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Coker cracks the inside of Moors's front leg. Moors throws a shot from downtown. Coker moves away and avoids it. Moors throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coker sees it coming and avoids it easily. Moors takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Coker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Coker throws a front kick aimed at Moors's knee but Moors avoids it well. Moors misses with a looping left. Moors throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coker checks a low kick from Moors. Moors connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Coker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moors. Coker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moors momentarily.
Coker looks to score with a jab to the body but Moors is just out of range. Coker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3# Coker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Coker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Moors stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Moors misses with a low kick. Coker lands a nice shot that snaps Moors's head back.
Coker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Coker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Moors scores with a nice head shot.#ROC# Coker is rocked! Moors moves out of range of the strikes. Coker is still on wobbly legs! Can Moors finish him? Moors moves in close and cracks Coker with a massive right hand! Coker, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Moors!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hugh Moors! Hugh Moors is the new welterweight champion! In his post fight interview, Hugh Moors started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
PFC 167 Arendse vs Bathory
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1# Coker throws a shot from downtown. Fett moves away and avoids it. Fett has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crassus in the buildup to the fight. Coker looks for the body kick but Fett saw that one coming. Fett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Coker is looking to slow Fett down with leg kicks. Coker takes a body punch but keeps moving. Coker scores with a hook to the body. Fett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Coker digs a good hook to Fett's body.
Coker ducks under a wild hook from Fett. Coker misses with a low kick. Coker looks for the body kick but Fett saw that one coming. An inside leg kick lands from Coker. Coker looks to land a combination. Fett sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Coker.
Coker lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fett takes a step back to recover. A bone on bone clash there as Fett blocks the leg kick.
#CL2# Coker closes the distance and clinches. #T1##TD2# Coker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Coker is pulling down on Fett's head. It's preventing any offense from Fett, at least for the moment. Coker keeping moving, preventing Fett from controlling successfully. Fett postures up.
#SUB# Fett is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Fett wants to stand but Coker has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Fett postures up.
#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2# Coker has his foot on Fett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fett works his way back into a safe position though. Coker being controlled here, momentarily. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Coker has his feet on Fett's thighs here. He's pushed Fett off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Fett screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Akeen Coker! Akeen Coker is the new welterweight champion! Akeen Coker bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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CEC END GAME
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1# Coker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Arundel is out of range. Coker misses with a low kick as Arundel jumps back. Arundel 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 telegraphed right hand from Arundel misses the target. A shot to the body from Arundel misses enabling Coker to counter with a crisp jab. Coker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Arundel throws a jab when Coker was well out of range. Coker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Coker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Coker throws a quick inside leg kick. Coker throws a body punch but Arundel moves out of range. Arundel throws an overhand right that lands on Coker's shoulder, as Coker tries to avoid the shot. #T1# Arundel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. A big right from Arundel misses. Arundel misses with a head kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Arundel - that will leave a mark!
Coker throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Arundel to counter with a crisp jab. Arundel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Arundel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Nice defenses there by Coker. Arundel looks to throw a body kick and Coker counters with a slapping leg kick. Arundel 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.
#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A lazy left from Coker finds it's target. Arundel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Coker avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Some bone on bone action there as Coker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Arundel sets himself, and Coker steps forward looking for the clinch! Arundel avoids it this time. Coker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arundel.
Coker is trying to counter with his kicks. Arundel misses with a looping right. Arundel throws a looping overhand right but Coker ducks down to avoid it. Arundel throws a body kick that misses and Coker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Arundel throws out a loose jab but Coker uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3# Coker lands a nice shot to the body.
Arundel throws a body shot but no joy. A head kick misses from Arundel. Arundel blocks a jab. Arundel throws the left hand but Coker avoids the punch easily. Coker staying out of range there. Arundel backing away here, and Coker unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Coker misses with a wild body shot. Coker throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Coker punishes Arundel's body with a nice straight punch.#T4# A solid body kick from Coker. Coker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Coker lands the left hand. Arundel lands with an uppercut that bounces Coker off the cage and back into range. 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! Arundel throws out a loose jab but Coker uses good head movement to avoid it. Arundel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coker manages to avoid it. Coker wants to counter the offense by Arundel and move into the clinch position. Coker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Coker throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Arundel counters with a nice uppercut. Coker throws a body kick but he was well out of range 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 Latrobe Arundel will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Coker throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Arundel's head.#CUT2# It looks like Latrobe Arundel has been cut. Arundel misses with a right hand and Coker counters with an inside leg kick. Arundel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Coker connects with an inside leg kick. Arundel fails to land with a series of punches.
Arundel backing away here, and Coker unleashes a leg kick that just misses. A slapping leg kick lands for Coker.
Arundel throws the kick towards the body but Coker avoids it. Coker replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Arundel blocks it well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Coker misses with a head kick.
Coker throws a leg kick which misses Arundel's front leg but catches the back leg as Arundel tries to avoid it. Arundel throws a hook but Coker avoids it easily. Coker steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Arundel.#T1# Coker misses with a low kick. Coker throws a leg kick and Arundel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Coker tries to clinch but Arundel moves away and Arundel counters with a straight right hand. Arundel throws a poor cross that misses
and Coker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arundel thinking. Coker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Arundel on the side of the head. Arundel scores with a kick to the midsection. Coker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arundel was well out of range. Poor timing from Coker. Coker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. A quick step to the side and Arundel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2# A looping hook to the body misses from Coker. Arundel does a little dance to reset his feet. And Arundel counters with a quick kick to the body but Coker blocks it.#CL2# Coker clinches. Coker is working for takedown but Arundel is calmly controlling the position for now. Arundel scores with a shoulder strike. Coker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Coker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arundel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC# Arundel manages to break the clinch.
Arundel jabbing away but nothing is landing. Arundel feints and then cracks Coker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Coker down. #CL2# Coker darts in and clinches Arundel up against the cage. Arundel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Coker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Arundel. Coker throws a punch but it's blocked by Arundel. #T3# Coker misses with some punches.
Coker misses with a punch on the inside.
Arundel tries to throw a body punch but Coker avoids it by throwing Arundel back against the cage. Arundel lands with a light punch inside. Coker is trying to pull guard but Arundel has him pressed against the cage. Coker throws a punch but it's blocked by Arundel. #TD2# Coker pulls guard. Coker working a defensive guard here.
Arundel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU# Arundel decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Arundel misses with an uppercut. Coker saw that one coming. Coker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2# Coker pushes Arundel up against the cage in a clinch.#T4# Arundel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cokers head. Coker misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2# Coker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Arundel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arundel throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Arundel just misses with a punch to the body.
Coker blocks a head kick by Arundel.
Coker counters with a body kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Coker lands with a right hand. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Arundel checks a leg kick. 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 cut man is working on Latrobe Arundel's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R3# Coker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Arundel throws a lazy head kick and Coker counters with a left to the body. Arundel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Coker. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Coker. Coker scores with a spinning back kick! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Coker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Arundel pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Arundel swings for the body but Coker moves out of range.
#T1# Coker throws a body kick that misses and Arundel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Arundel throws a jab when Coker was well out of range. The fighters circle, before Arundel throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Coker's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Arundel lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Latrobe Arundel! Latrobe Arundel is the new middleweight champion! Latrobe Arundel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Tokyo Monday Night Raw
Date: Feb 17, 2020 |
#R1# Coker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2# It looks like Arjan Bhullar has been cut. A low kick from Coker is predictable there and Bhullar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Coker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Bhullar seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. A low kick from Coker misses #TD# and Bhullar counters with a single leg into guard. Coker didn't expect that. Bhullar scoring with some ground and pound. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2# Coker pushes a forearm under Bhullar's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bhullar is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Akeen Coker! Akeen Coker retains his middleweight title! A very excited looking Akeen Coker rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
PFC 154 Coker vs Slurper
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1# A slow jab from Coker misses its intended target. Coker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coker throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Both fighters circling a little - Coker finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Coker throws a lazy head kick and Slurper counters with a nice body kick. Coker staying out of range there. Coker throws a hook to the side of Slurper's head but Slurper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Slurper let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Slurper - that will leave a mark!
Slurper throws a sloppy head kick and Coker moves out of range easily. Coker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Slurper counters with a left to the body. Slurper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slurper misses with a shot to the body and Coker counters with a straight right hand. Slurper tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. This has been an exciting period of action! Nice jab there from Coker. Slurper blocks a jab. Snot Slurper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Slurper lands a leg kick that knocks Coker off balance momentarily. A swing and a miss from Coker. Slurper buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Slurper connects with a body shot that sends Coker's belly button to the back. Slurper thuds his right hand into Coker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Slurper is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Coker rather than just go for the knockout. Coker throws a hook but Slurper blocks it. It seemed like Slurper was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Slurper throws a nice inside leg kick. Slurper misses with a body punch
and Coker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Coker takes a swing at Slurper's ribcage but misses. Coker misses with an uppercut. Slurper saw that one coming. Coker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Coker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slurper throws out the jab. Slurper takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Slurper ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Slurper connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Coker's hands. Slurper lands a really nice looking cross but Coker seems unphased.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Slurper. Coker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Slurper throws a jab but it's blocked by Coker. Coker avoids the body shot from Slurper.
Slurper throws an overhand right that lands on Coker's shoulder, as Coker tries to avoid the shot. Coker is looking to counter punch. A shot to the liver by Slurper. Beautiful body shot. Slurper blocks a low kick nicely. The fighters circling - Slurper throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Coker throwing a counter right hand but Slurper manages to avoid it. Slurper walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Slurper lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Coker moves away from the strike by Slurper. A quick step to the side and Coker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Slurper throws a lazy uppercut
and Coker counters with a three punch combo that has Slurper backing up. Slurper nods at Coker to acknowledge the strikes.#T3# Slurper scores with a jab. Coker acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Slurper looks to land a left hand but Coker moved out of range nicely. A looping hook to the body misses from Slurper. Coker does a little dance to reset his feet. Coker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Coker takes a shot right to the bread basket. Slurper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coker. Coker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Slurper. Slurper obviously looking to wear him down.
Coker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coker tries a low kick but Slurper avoids it. Coker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slurper. A nice leg kick lands there from Slurper. Coker throws a body kick that misses. Slurper stuns Coker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Coker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4# Slurper slips under a jab. Slurper lands with a right hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Slurper scores with a jab. Slurper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coker.
Coker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Coker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slurper. Coker appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Slurper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coker. Coker is looking to counter punch. Coker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Slurper finds it's way round the side to connect with Coker's head. Coker avoids the body shot from Slurper.
Coker throws a jab when Slurper was well out of range. Slurper lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Coker, right into the meat.
Coker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Coker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Slurper lunges at Coker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Coker's hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snot Slurper dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Slurper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Slurper lands with a cross. Coker looks to throw the jab but Slurper is out of range. Slurper dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Coker. That did some damage! Slurper looks to land a left hand but Coker moved out of range nicely. Slurper throws a shot to the body.
Slurper throws a hook but Coker avoids it easily. Coker is looking to counter with head kicks. Slurper misses with a body shot.
Coker moves out of range of the strikes. The fighters circling - Slurper throws out the jab but it was never going to land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Slurper checks a low kick from Coker. Slurper 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. Coker throws a head kick but Slurper moves out of range.
Slurper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coker manages to avoid it. Coker feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1# A left lands for Coker. Slurper lands with an uppercut that bounces Coker off the cage and back into range. Slurper lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Slurper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coker moves away. Coker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slurper. Snot Slurper seems to be getting the better of the standup. Slurper misses the shot to the body. The fighters circling - Coker throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Slurper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coker was well out of range. Poor timing from Slurper. Coker walks into a straight right hand from Slurper. Slurper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coker. Coker misses with a leg kick and Slurper counters with a stiff right hand. Slurper lands a nice looking body shot.
Coker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Coker throws a quick counter kick to the body but Slurper avoids it. Coker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Coker slips under a jab. Coker throws a front kick aimed at Slurper's knee but Slurper avoids it well. Coker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Slurper bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. The crowd cheers as Slurper lands an impressive looking overhand right. Coker doesn't seem phased though. Coker checks a low kick from Slurper. Coker blocks a jab. Slurper throws a half hearted mid kick. Slurper throws out a loose jab but Coker uses good head movement to avoid it. Slurper lands with a hook. Coker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Coker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Coker walks into a stiff left hand from Slurper. Coker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It appears Coker was looking to counter with a kick there.#T3# Coker throws a body punch but Slurper moves out of range. Coker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Slurper checks it well. Coker wants to land a leg kick but Slurper is out of range. Slurper misses with a hook. Slurper pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Slurper throws a nice outside leg kick. Coker misses with a low kick. Slurper takes a swing at Coker's ribcage but misses. Jab by Slurper. Coker tries to land a front kick but Slurper steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Coker throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Slurper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coker.
Slurper has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Slurper throws a leg kick and Coker counters with a leg kick. Slurper lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4# Slurper tries to score with a low kick but Coker moves his leg out of the way. Slurper fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Slurper jabs Coker to the body, keeping him at a distance. Coker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Coker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slurper. Coker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Slurper misses with a lunging right hand
and Coker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Slurper throws a body shot but no joy. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Coker. A swing and a miss from Slurper. Slurper stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Coker. A looping hook to the body misses from Slurper. Coker does a little dance to reset his feet. Slurper chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Coker can pounce on him.
Coker throws a body punch but Slurper moves out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snot Slurper 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. #R3# A big left from Slurper misses. Slurper misses the jab. A little feinted left hand from Coker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Coker throws out a loose jab but Slurper uses good head movement to avoid it. It seemed like Slurper was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Coker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Slurper. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Coker might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Slurper throws an overhand right that lands on Coker's shoulder, as Coker tries to avoid the shot. Coker gets off balance looking for a body kick and Slurper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Slurper jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Slurper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Coker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Slurper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Coker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Slurper jabs Coker to the body, keeping him at a distance. Slurper throws a body shot but no joy. Slurper throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Coker misses with a wild body shot. Slurper plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T1# Slurper pivots, looking for a leg kick but Coker is out of range and Slurper settles back down. Coker looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Coker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Slurper to score with a decent uppercut. Coker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Coker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Slurper scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC2# Coker is rocked! Coker gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Slurper points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Coker wakes up just in time to hear Slurper thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Snot Slurper! Jumping up and down and very excited, Snot Slurper waved his t-shirt featuring HELLBENT's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
CEC New Years Eve
Date: Dec 31, 2019 |
#R1# Bhullar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Coker counters with a left to the body. Coker throws a head kick that Bhullar semi-blocks.
Coker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bhullar manages to avoid it. Coker misses with a hook. Bhullar ducked under it nicely. Bhullar lands a jab to the nose. Bhullar looks to score with a jab to the body but Coker is just out of range. Bhullar misses with a straight left. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bhullar connects with a single shot there. Bhullar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Coker connects with an inside leg kick. Bhullar swings widly with a right hand
and Coker counters with a nice uppercut. #T1# Coker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2# It looks like Arjan Bhullar has been cut. Akeen Coker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. The crowd cheers as Coker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bhullar doesn't seem phased though. Coker ducks under a wild hook from Bhullar. A punch lands to the side of Bhullar 's head but he takes it in his stride. Arjan Bhullar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bhullar tries to clinch up. Coker slips under a jab from Bhullar. A solid leg kick lands there for Coker.
Bhullar shoots in but Coker avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2# Coker avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A little jabbing left from Coker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A decent looking cross lands there for Coker.#ROC2# Bhullar is rocked! Bhullar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Coker counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akeen Coker! Akeen Coker is the new middleweight champion! 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:
CEC 687.55
Date: Dec 20, 2019 |
#R1# A nice inside leg kick there by Coker. That's going to slow Warror down. A jab from Coker finds it's way through Warror's defenses. Warror throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Coker moves out of range of the body kick from Warror.
Warror thows a leg kick but Coker checks it and Warror takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Warror avoids the body shot from Coker.
Warror getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Warror throws a solid leg kick but Coker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Warror. Coker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Warror staying out of range there. Warror fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coker manages to avoid it. Warror tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coker was well out of range. Poor timing from Warror. Coker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Warror checks a leg kick. Warror stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Coker. Warror misses with an uppercut. Coker saw that one coming. This has been an exciting period of action! Coker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Warror on the side of the head. Warror is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coker. Coker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Coker slips a jab and a cross from Warror.
Coker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Warror throws a push kick but Coker slaps the foot to one side. Warror checks a leg kick.#T1# Warror avoids the body shot from Coker.
A nice inside leg kick there by Coker. That's going to slow Warror down. Coker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Coker is looking to land body kicks. A looping hook to the body misses from Warror. Coker does a little dance to reset his feet. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Warror. Coker shrugs it off though. Coker avoids the body shot from Warror.
Coker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Warror under the eye. Warror moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Coker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Warror's calf. Coker checks a low kick from Warror. A punch lands to the side of Warror 's head but he takes it in his stride. Coker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. A solid body kick from Coker. Warror ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coker moves away. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Coker jabbing away but nothing is landing. Coker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Coker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Warror. Warror obviously looking to wear him down.
Coker lands a right hook to the body.
#T2# Warror checks the leg kick. Warror thows a left - swing and a miss! We've been told by Warror's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Coker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Warror stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. 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. Warror keeps the fight on the outside. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Coker, right into the meat.
Coker throws a hook but Warror blocks it. Warror takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Warror connects with a crisp jab. Coker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Warror fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Coker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Warror motions for Coker to come forward. Warror throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Warror blocks a leg kick. Donk. Warror catches Coker right on the button with a cross. Coker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Warror staying out of range there. Coker throws a quick inside leg kick. Warror misses with a body shot.
Coker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Coker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3# Coker misses with a body kick. Warror appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Warror connects with a solid leg kick. Coker is looking to chop away at Warror's legs. A clash of legs there as Warror blocks the low kick. A telegraphed right hand from Warror misses the target. Coker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Warror. Warror swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Warror takes a swing at Coker's ribcage but misses. It seemed like Coker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Coker avoids a kick to the body.
A jab lands there for Coker. A good leg kick by Coker. Coker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Warror is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Coker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Warror ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coker moves away. A nice side step and Coker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Warror stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Coker. Warror looks to land a right hand but Coker moved out of range. A good leg kick by Coker. Coker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Warror's hands. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Coker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Akeen Coker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Coker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Warror checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Warror throws a quick counter kick to the body but Coker avoids it. Warror throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4# Coker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Coker tries to close the distance and clinch but Warror swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Coker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Warror.
Coker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. An inside leg kick lands from Coker. Warror moves away from the strike by Coker. Coker throws a big shot that misses. Warror tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coker was well out of range. Poor timing from Warror. Warror keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coker. Warror thumps Coker with a low kick. Warror throws out a leg kick but Coker moves out of range and Warror only half commits. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Coker! But no joy. Coker misses with a hook
and Warror counters with a nice body shot. Coker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Coker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Warror tries a low kick but Coker avoids it. Coker pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Warror throws a right and a left that both miss. Warror checks the leg kick nicely there.
Warror lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Coker misses with a straight left. Coker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Coker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Warror scores with a push kick. Coker lands a nice shot to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Warror might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Warror keeps Coker at a distance using the push kick. Good exchange - Warror coming out on top. Warror has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Coker. Warror throws a low kick but Coker avoids it. Coker pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Akeen Coker seems to be getting the better of the standup. Warror 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 checks the leg kick nicely there.
Coker feints a counter leg kick. Coker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warror moves away. Coker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Warror. Warror obviously looking to wear him down.
Warror misses with a low kick as Coker jumps back. This has been an exciting period of action! Coker just misses with a punch to the body.
Coker misses with a kick to the body.
Warror checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Coker lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1# Warror avoids the body shot from Coker.
Coker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Warror throws a quick counter kick to the body but Coker avoids it. Warror moves out of range of the body kick from Coker.
Coker has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Warror looks to land a right hand but Coker moved out of range. A nice side step and Coker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Warror throws a hook but Coker avoids it easily. Warror jabbing away but nothing is landing. Warror lands a slapping body shot.
Warror pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Coker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Coker cracks Warror with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. A leg kick checked by Warror. Warror is looking to land body kicks. Warror blocks a low kick nicely. Warror misses with a wild body shot. Coker throws a low kick but Warror moves out of range easily. Warror looks to score with a jab to the body but Coker is just out of range. Warror fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coker manages to avoid it. Coker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Warror's calf. Warror is looking to slow Coker down with leg kicks. #T2# Warror throws a leg kick but Coker sees it coming and checks it nicely. Warror feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Coker's calf. Warror moves into range and connects with a jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Warror fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Coker checks it well. Warror throws a jab but it's blocked by Coker. Warror ducks under a wild hook from Coker. Warror is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Warror lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Coker checks a leg kick. Warror takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Warror throws a body kick that misses. Coker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Coker misses with a straight right. Warror throws a low kick but it's checked well by Coker. Coker thumps Warror with a low kick. Coker throws a chopping leg kick but Warror manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Coker misses with a straight right. Warror swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Warror avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Coker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Warror manages to avoid it.#T3# Warror 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 is looking to score with low kicks. Warror fires out a quick counter leg kick but Coker just manages to avoid it. Warror throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Coker blocks the leg kick.
A jab from Warror does it's job there. Coker throws a hook to the side of Warror's head but Warror sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Coker feints and then cracks Warror's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Warror down. Coker throws a jab when Warror was well out of range. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Coker, right into the meat.
#CL2# Coker clinches up against the ropes. Nice body punch from Coker - that landed with a thud.
Coker blocking some punches.
Coker misses with a hook from the clinch. A right handed body shot lands from Coker.
Coker stalling in the clinch but Warror improves position. Warror tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Coker lands a hook that snaps the head of Warror backwards. Warror lands a shot to the body.#T4# A nice right hand lands inside from Coker. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Coker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Coker lands an uppercut. Warror lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coker backwards. Warror tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coker's elbow. Coker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Warror misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coker. Coker gets through Warror's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Coker fails to pull guard.
Coker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Coker misses with the head strike.
Warror avoids a wild elbow strike from Coker. Warror misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Warror throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cokers head. Warror lands a hook to the side of the head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Warror's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! 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. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R3# Warror swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coker clobbers Warror with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. A nice leg kick lands there from Warror. Coker throws a leg kick but Warror sees it coming and moves out of range. Coker walks into a left hand. Coker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Coker tries to land a front kick but Warror steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Coker is looking to slow Warror down with leg kicks. Warror missing with a left hand there. Coker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Coker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Warror scoring well with a low kick there.
Coker takes one to the side of the head.
Coker throws a leg kick but Warror sees it coming and moves out of range. Nice cross by Coker. Warror scores with a decent looking hook. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Coker misses the shot to the body. Warror throws a hook to the side of Coker's head but Coker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Warror on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Coker. Coker obviously looking to wear him down.
Warror feints and then cracks Coker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Coker down. #T1# Coker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Warror avoids a kick to the body.
Warror misses the shot to the body. Coker avoids the head kick by Warror.
Warror throws a nice outside leg kick. Warror staying out of range there. Warror smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Coker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Coker ducks under a wild hook from Warror. Warror moves out of range of the leg kick from Coker. Warror is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Good standup being displayed there by Coker as he connects with a hook. A solid leg kick lands there for Coker.
Warror just misses with a punch to the body.
Coker scores with a hook to the body. Warror takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Warror misses with a hook. Coker ducked under it nicely. Coker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Coker. Warror does a little dance to reset his feet. Coker lands with a hook. Warror tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Coker blocks the body kick.
Warror moves out of range as Coker throws a body kick.
Warror throws a low kick, looking for Coker's leg but Coker calmly moves out of range. Coker throws a body punch but Warror moves out of range. An inside leg kick from Warror misses. Coker throws a shot from downtown. Warror moves away and avoids it. Warror keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Warror delivers a nice body kick. Coker cracks Warror with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Coker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Coker scores with a jab to the head.
Coker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Coker throws a jab but it's blocked by Warror. Warror keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Warror 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 works Warror's body with a nice hook. Coker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3# Coker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Warror. Coker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Coker feints and then cracks Warror's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Warror down. Warror throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. A nice leg kick lands there from Coker. Coker throws a leg kick but Warror sees it coming and moves out of range. Warror wants to slow Coker down by chopping away at his legs. Coker walks into a stiff left hand from Warror. Warror throws a jab when Coker was well out of range. Warror on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Coker throws a leg kick but Warror checks it. It looked like Warror was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Coker. Warror takes a shot right to the bread basket. Warror takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Coker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Warror throws a quick inside leg kick. Warror throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Coker looks like he wants to counter punch here. Coker walks into a stiff left hand from Warror. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Coker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T4# The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Coker checks a leg kick. Coker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Warror. Good work by Coker as he checks the leg kick. Warror throws a good cross that connects.
Coker cracks Warror with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. A leg kick checked by Coker. Coker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Warror throws a jab when Coker was well out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Coker. Warror does a little dance to reset his feet. Warror looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Warror checks a low kick from Coker. Coker throws a jab but it's blocked by Warror. Coker lands a right hook to the body.
Warror takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Warror swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Warror swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Coker throws a low kick but Warror avoids it. Coker moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker really dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R4# A slow jab from Warror misses its intended target. A telegraphed right hand from Warror misses the target. Warror's jab looks to have found its range, popping Coker under the eye. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Warror checks a leg kick. Warror half committed to a counter leg kick. Warror throws a big shot that misses. Coker tries to land a front kick but Warror steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Warror swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Warror keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Warror is looking to counter punch. Coker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Warror misses with a kick to the body.
Coker lands a slapping body shot.
Warror lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Coker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Warror manages to avoid it. Warror checks a low kick from Coker. Warror on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Coker. Coker obviously looking to wear him down.
Warror walks into a straight right hand from Coker. Coker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Warror checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Warror doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1# Warror with a body punch. A glancing blow. Warror throws a leg kick but Coker sees it coming and checks it nicely. Warror lands with a cross. Coker looks to land a left hand but Warror moved out of range nicely. Coker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Coker is looking to score with low kicks. Coker throws a solid leg kick but Warror takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Coker. Warror throws a quick inside leg kick. Coker connects with a solid leg kick. Coker is looking to slow Warror down with leg kicks. Coker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Coker throws a hook but Warror avoids it easily. Coker loads up on a big right hand but Warror slips the punch. An attempted straight right counter from Warror misses the target. Warror fails to land with a series of punches.
Coker connects with an inside leg kick. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Warror, right into the meat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coker. Warror does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2# Coker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Coker misses with an uppercut. Coker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. This has been an exciting period of action! Coker misses with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Warror. Warror looks to score with a jab to the body but Coker is just out of range. Warror takes a body punch but keeps moving. Warror dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Coker. That did some damage! Coker throws out a leg kick but Warror moves out of range and Coker only half commits. Coker throws a hook but Warror blocks it. Warror lands a nice hook to Coker's body. Coker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Coker checks a leg kick. That kick from Warror tenderised Coker's leg. Coker is trying to keep his angry face on. Warror slips a jab from Coker. Warror throws a body punch but Coker moves out of range. Warror ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Warror throws a hook to the side of Coker's head but Coker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Coker tries a quick counter leg kick but Warror is wise to it. Donk. Coker catches Warror right on the button with a cross.#T3# Coker throws a body kick that misses. Coker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Warror uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Warror misses with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Coker. Warror throws a hook but Coker avoids it easily. Coker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Coker misses with a body kick. Coker thows a left - swing and a miss! Coker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Warror. A leg kick checked by Warror. It looked like Warror was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Warror scores with a nice body kick.
Coker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Warror's head. Coker throws a jab but it's blocked by Warror. Warror scores with a leg kick.
Coker misses with a low kick. Coker lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T4# Warror scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Coker misses with a hook. 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 an attempted mid kick.
Warror pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. A little jabbing left from Coker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A telegraphed right hand from Coker misses the target. Coker is looking to clinch but Warror is avoiding it.
Coker moves out of range as Warror strikes. Warror ducks under a wild hook from Coker. Warror motions for Coker to come forward. Warror throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Warror steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coker. Coker throws a front kick that sends Warror stumbling back into the ropes. Warror cracks a nice hook into Coker's ribs. Coker connects with a crisp jab. Coker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Warror fires out a quick counter leg kick but Coker just manages to avoid it. Coker takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. 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 Warror has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Warror and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Coker throws a leg kick but Warror sees it coming and moves out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Akeen Coker will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Warror's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R5# Coker checks a low kick from Warror. A telegraphed right hand from Warror misses the target. Coker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Warror. A leg kick checked by Coker. Coker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Warror manages to avoid it. Good leg kick by Coker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Coker tries to clinch but Warror is having none of it. Coker wants to land a leg kick but Warror is out of range. Warror lands a glancing blow to the side of Coker's head. Warror connects with a body shot that sends Coker's belly button to the back. Coker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warror moves away. Coker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Coker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Warror throws a half hearted mid kick. Warror throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Coker throws a low kick, looking for Warror's leg but Warror calmly moves out of range. As Coker backs away, Warror returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Warror uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coker.
Warror throws a solid leg kick but Coker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Warror.#T1# Coker staying out of range there. Coker throws a big shot that misses. Warror connects with a body shot that sends Coker's belly button to the back. Warror slips a straight right by Coker. Warror checks a low kick from Coker. Warror closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Coker misses with a hook. Warror walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Coker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Coker tried to score with a low kick but Warror checks it. Coker throws a solid leg kick but Warror takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Coker. An inside leg kick lands from Coker. A solid leg kick lands there for Warror.
Coker throws a wild body kick that Warror sees coming a mile off. Coker throws a leg kick but Warror sees it coming and moves out of range. Warror goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Coker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Paul Warror has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# A jab from Coker misses. Coker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Coker cracks Warror with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Warror throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Warror takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Coker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. A clash of legs there as Warror blocks the low kick. Warror throws a low kick but Coker moves out of range easily. Coker throws a hook to the side of Warror's head but Warror sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Coker jabs Warror right on the nose. Warror blinks but takes it well. Warror throws a leg kick that is checked and Coker counters with a nice low kick that buckles Warror's knee momentarily. Coker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Coker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Coker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Coker misses with a double jab
letting Warror counter with a right hand. #T3# Warror throws the kick towards the body but Coker avoids it. A solid leg kick lands there for Coker.
Coker misses with a hook to the body
and Warror counters with a thumping low kick. Coker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Coker misses with a straight right. Coker scores with a decent looking hook. Warror throws a head kick that misses. Coker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. A jab from Warror misses. Warror chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Coker avoids a kick to the body.
Warror takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Coker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Warror manages to avoid it. Warror 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 moves out of range as Warror throws a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Warror. Coker clobbers Warror with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Coker throws a front kick that sends Warror stumbling back into the ropes. Warror lands a nice looking kick to the body. Coker takes a step back to recover. Coker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Coker tries to move into range but Warror moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Coker blocks a low kick nicely. Warror is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coker. Warror stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Coker. Coker avoids the body shot from Warror.
Coker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Warror is able to avoid easily. Warror throws a wild body kick that Coker sees coming a mile off.#CL2# Coker drives through and clinches with Warror against the ropes.
Coker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Warror working aggressively here.
Coker swings wildly with an uppercut but Warror uses good head movement to avoid it. Coker misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Akeen Coker. Well Coker 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 45:50 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 46:49 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akeen Coker! A relieved looking Akeen Coker 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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Event:
EMP Tower vs Piano
Date: Nov 24, 2019 |
#R1# Scrotum throws a head kick but Coker moves out of range.
Scrotum plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Scrotum throws a head kick that misses. Coker misses with a body kick. Scrotum throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Coker. Scrotum has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zero Tolerance in the buildup to the fight. Scrotum thuds a left hand into Coker's body. Scrotum blocks a low kick nicely. Coker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Scrotum paws at him with a jab and circles away. A lazy left from Coker finds it's target. Coker throws a body kick that misses. Scrotum throws a head kick that misses. Coker connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A decent looking body kick lands there for Coker. Coker missing with a left hand there. Scrotum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Scrotum appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Scrotum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scrotum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coker was well out of range. Poor timing from Scrotum. Coker misses with a looping right. Coker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jab from Scrotum. Coker lands a front kick.#T1# Coker scores with a punch to the head. Coker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Coker connects with a body shot that sends Scrotum's belly button to the back. Coker throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Coker lands with a nice combination. Scrotum backs away looking to recover. Scrotum throws a head kick but Coker moves out of range.
Coker throws a good cross that connects.
Coker walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Scrotum drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Coker swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Scrotum's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akeen Coker! Our winner, Akeen Coker, 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:
EFC Hepple vs Hooper
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
#R1# Coker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Coker connects with a body shot. Bakunin swinging wildly here.
Bakunin misses the shot to the body. A head kick misses from Bakunin. Bakunin checks a leg kick.#CL# Coker clinches up with Bakunin and pushes him back against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Coker. Coker blocking some punches.
Coker misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Bakunin fails to land. #TD# Coker gets control of Bakunin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Coker will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Bakunin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Coker's guard.#SUB# Coker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bakunin throwing strikes but missing. Bakunin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1##SUB# Coker working for a triangle but Bakunin defends it easily.
Coker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bakunin. Bakunin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SU2# Bakunin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Coker, up you get! Bakunin misses with a wild combination.
Coker lands a leg kick that knocks Bakunin off balance momentarily. Coker lands with a good body shot. Bakunin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coker tests Bakunin's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2# Coker misses with a body kick. Bakunin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Bakunin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coker seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Coker is looking to score with low kicks. Danga de danga de dang - Bakunin scores with a four punch combination! Bakunin throws a nice looking combination but Coker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Coker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Coker stuns Bakunin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Good shot there by Bakunin. Bakunin moves away from the strike by Coker. Coker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. The fighters circling - Bakunin throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bakunin throws a head kick but Coker moves out of range.
Coker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bakunin checks it well. A head kick misses from Bakunin. Coker scores with a spinning back kick! Coker takes a shot right to the bread basket. A good leg kick by Coker. Coker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bakunin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Bakunin avoids a kick to the body.
Bakunin misses with a head kick.
Coker avoids the head kick by Bakunin.
Coker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3# Coker throws an off balance right hand
and Bakunin counters with a straight right hand. A nice inside leg kick there by Coker. That's going to slow Bakunin down. Coker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bakunin's calf. Bakunin 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. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Bakunin avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Bakunin blocks a low kick nicely. Bakunin throws a right and a left that both miss. Coker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Bakunin throws a counter combo. Bakunin throws a shot to the body.
Coker throws a hook to the side of Bakunin's head but Bakunin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bakunin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bakunin checks a leg kick. A combination from Bakunin does no damage. Coker scoring well with a low kick there.
Coker misses with an uppercut. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Bakunin lands a head kick. Coker smiles back at him and beckons him forward. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bakunin 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.
Bakunin digs a good body shot into Coker's ribs. Bakunin misses with an uppercut. Bakunin misses with a body shot.
Coker checks a leg kick.#T4# Bakunin misses with a head kick.
Coker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Coker avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Bakunin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coker. #CL# Coker closes the distance and clinches. Bakunin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bakunin can't find room to land a body shot as Coker controls the action.
Bakunin blocking some punches.
Coker lands on the inside with an uppercut. Bakunin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A head punch on the inside from Coker fails to land. Bakunin tries a body shot but Coker blocks it.
Bakunin blocks an uppercut.
Coker stalling in the clinch but Bakunin improves position. A quick uppercut on the inside from Bakunin. Bakunin throws a punch but it's blocked by Coker. Coker lands with a right to the head. Bakunin throws a punch but it's blocked by Coker. A right hook to the body lands for Bakunin.
Coker has a couple of punches blocked by Bakunin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bakunin lands a nice uppercut. Bakunin blocks a body shot from Coker. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mikhail Bakunin will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bakunin checks a leg kick. Bakunin jabs Coker to the body, keeping him at a distance. Coker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Nice defenses there by Coker. Bakunin misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Bakunin. Sloppy strikes from Bakunin. Those never looked like landing. Coker thuds his right hand into Bakunin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Bakunin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Coker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. No joy there for Bakunin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Coker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bakunin. Coker scores with a spinning back kick! Coker connects with an inside leg kick. Coker digs a good hook to Bakunin's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bakunin throws a head kick that misses. As Bakunin backs away, Coker returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Good standup being displayed there by Coker as he connects with a hook. Coker looks to score with a jab to the body but Bakunin is just out of range. Coker lands a jab to the head.
Coker lands a leg kick that knocks Bakunin off balance momentarily. A clash of legs there as Bakunin blocks the low kick.#T1# Coker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bakunin. That did some damage! Coker moves in looking to clinch but Bakunin pushes him off. Bakunin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Bakunin throws a right hand that Coker ducks under and follows up with a left that Coker also avoids with ease. Bakunin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Bakunin throws a hook but Coker blocks it. Bakunin throws a nice looking combination but Coker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Bakunin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bakunin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Coker can pounce on him.
Bakunin throws an off balance right hand
enabling Coker to counter with a crisp jab. Bakunin misses the jab. Coker misses with an uppercut. Coker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bakunin. Good exchange - Coker coming out on top. Bakunin throws a head kick that misses. Bakunin looks to land a combination but Coker avoids it well. Bakunin misses with a looping left. Mikhail Bakunin seems to be getting the better of the standup. Coker slips a straight right by Bakunin. Coker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bakunin blocks a low kick nicely. Coker throws a jab when Bakunin was well out of range. Coker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bakunin misses the shot to the body. Some bone on bone action there as Bakunin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Bakunin misses with a jab, cross combination.
A low kick from Coker misses and Bakunin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Coker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Bakunin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Coker checks it well. Coker half committed to a counter leg kick. Bakunin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coker moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Mikhail Bakunin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bakunin throws a combination that misses and Coker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Bakunin misses with a body shot.
Bakunin throws a hook but Coker blocks it. Coker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL# Coker moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice right hand lands inside from Coker. Coker struggles to land a body shot inside as Bakunin controls his hands.
Bakunin misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Bakunin letting Coker take a breather here. A short right from Bakunin. Coker lands a right hand. #T3# Coker stalling in the clinch but Bakunin improves position. Coker throws a head punch that misses. Coker blocks an uppercut.
Bakunin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A hook to the body from Coker.
Bakunin throws a punch but it's blocked by Coker. Bakunin misses with a short punch on the inside. Coker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bakunin scores with a nice hook to the head. Bakunin tries to throw a body punch but Coker avoids it by throwing Bakunin back against the cage. Coker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Bakunin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Bakunin on the inside. Bakunin lands a body punch in the clinch. Bakunin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Coker.
Coker working aggressively here.
Coker takes a shot to the head. Bakunin tries to throw a body punch but Coker avoids it by throwing Bakunin back against the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bakunin can't find room to land a body shot as Coker controls the action.
#T4# Bakunin misses with a hook from the clinch. Bakunin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bakunin working some nice short punches in the clinch. Bakunin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coker backwards. Coker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bakunin lands a hook to the side of the head. Bakunin working aggressively here.
Bakunin pushes Coker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Coker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bakunin's elbow. Coker misses with a punch to the body.
Coker is trying to pull guard but Bakunin has him pressed against the cage. Coker has a couple of punches blocked by Bakunin.
Bakunin lands with a short head shot on the inside. Coker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bakunin walks away with a smile on his face. Coker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Bakunin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Coker. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Coker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bakunin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coker circles away quickly and effectively. Nice cross by Coker. Bakunin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Coker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mikhail Bakunin 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! #R3# Bakunin throws an overhand right that lands on Coker's shoulder, as Coker tries to avoid the shot. Coker cracks Bakunin with a right hand to the side of the head. Sloppy strikes from Bakunin. Those never looked like landing. Coker connects with the punch. Coker slips under a jab from Bakunin. Bakunin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bakunin on the wrong end of a nice jab. Coker misses with an uppercut. Bakunin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Coker throws a leg kick that misses. Coker misses the jab. Coker swings away with a leg kick that misses. Coker throws a quick inside leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bakunin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Coker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bakunin scrambles back to his feet. Bakunin throws a right hand that Coker ducks under and follows up with a left that Coker also avoids with ease. A little feinted left hand from Coker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Coker blocks a head kick by Bakunin.
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! A head kick misses from Bakunin. Coker lands with a hook. Bakunin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Coker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bakunin. A looping hook to the body misses from Bakunin. Coker does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1# Bakunin throws a series of punches but Coker avoids them all with ease. A lazy left from Bakunin finds it's target. Bakunin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coker throws out a powerful jab. Bakunin misses with a series of wild punches.
Bakunin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Coker connects with a solid leg kick. Coker lands with a straight right. Bakunin didn't see that one coming. Coker pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Coker looks to score with a jab to the body but Bakunin is just out of range. Coker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bakunin. Bakunin circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Coker lands a slapping body shot.
Bakunin with a jab. Bakunin throws a jab when Coker was well out of range. Coker is looking to counter punch. Coker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. 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 solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Coker looks for the body kick but Bakunin saw that one coming. Bakunin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2# Bakunin throws a right and a left that Coker avoids nicely. Bakunin cracks Coker with a right hand to the side of the head. Bakunin slips under a jab. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Coker.
Coker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bakunin. That did some damage! Bakunin ducks under a wild hook from Coker. Bakunin avoids the body shot from Coker.
A slow jab from Coker misses its intended target. A little jabbing left from Bakunin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Bakunin throws a head kick that misses. Bakunin throws a series of punches but Coker moves out of range. Coker digs a good body shot into Bakunin's ribs. Coker throws a nice outside leg kick. Coker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Coker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Bakunin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coker moves away. Coker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Coker tried to score with a low kick but Bakunin checks it. Coker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bakunin throws out the jab. It looked like Coker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Coker misses with a body shot
and Bakunin counters with a stiff right hand. #T3# Bakunin throws a shot from downtown. Coker moves away and avoids it. Coker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bakunin on the side of the head. Bakunin throws a right and a left that both miss. Coker takes a swing at Bakunin's ribcage but misses. Bakunin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Coker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bakunin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Coker scores with a jab to the jaw. Coker tries to clinch up but Bakunin circles away and keeps his distance. Bakunin tries to bum rush Coker with a series of wild strikes but Coker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL# Coker rushes Bakunin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Bakunin misses with a hook from the clinch. Mikhail Bakunin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Coker blocking some punches.
Bakunin misses with a short punch on the inside. Coker lands on the inside with an uppercut. Bakunin scores with a shot to the side of Coker's head. Bakunin misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Coker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bakunin's elbow. Bakunin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4# Coker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Coker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coker fails to pull guard.
Bakunin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bakunin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Bakunin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Coker or not. Bakunin misses with the head strike.
Coker misses with a short punch on the inside. Coker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bakunin backwards. Coker lands with a light punch inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Coker. Bakunin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Bakunin.
Coker misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bakunin has a couple of punches blocked by Coker.
A short right from Bakunin on the inside. Bakunin blocking some punches.
Bakunin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Bakunin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coker's elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Akeen Coker did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. That's time! Coker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R4# Bakunin thows a left - swing and a miss! An attempted straight right counter from Coker misses the target. Bakunin misses with a jab to the body
and Bakunin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Coker checks the leg kick. Bakunin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Bakunin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bakunin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bakunin closes the distance and lands a one-two. Coker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bakunin doesn't seem bothered though. A low kick from Coker misses and Bakunin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Coker thinking. Bakunin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coker half committed to a counter leg kick. Coker's corner calls for a 1-2. Coker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Coker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bakunin.
Coker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. This has been an exciting period of action! Coker tries to clinch but Bakunin moves out of range. Bakunin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Coker digs a good hook to Bakunin's body.
Coker throws a good cross that connects.
Coker loads up on a big right hand but Bakunin slips the punch.#T1# Coker thows a body kick. Bakunin tries to catch it but that hurt him. Coker throws a front kick that sends Bakunin stumbling back into the cage. Bakunin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coker manages to avoid it. Coker jabs Bakunin right on the nose. Bakunin blinks but takes it well. Bakunin throws a body shot but no joy. Bakunin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. The fighters circle momentarily. Coker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Bakunin throws a hook to the side of Coker's head but Coker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bakunin misses with an uppercut. Coker thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bakunin if he has to take too many more of those.
Bakunin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Coker ducks under a wild hook from Bakunin. Sloppy strikes from Bakunin. Those never looked like landing. It looked like Coker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bakunin. Coker takes one to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Coker misses. A solid leg kick lands there for 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 will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Coker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bakunin checks it well. A slapping body kick lands there for Coker.#T2# Coker lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bakunin will feel that in the morning. Bakunin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Coker. Bakunin misses with a hook. Coker lands a front kick. Bakunin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bakunin throws a counter combo. Coker lands a lovely overhand right. Bakunin misses with a wild body shot. Coker takes a body punch but keeps moving. Coker sizes up Bakunin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Bakunin lands a jab to Coker's midsection.#CL# Bakunin gets tackled into the cage by Coker. Coker maintains the clinch. Coker misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD# Coker jumps into guard, dragging Bakunin to the mat.
Coker keeping full guard, as Bakunin tries to pass. #SUB# Coker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bakunin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB# Bakunin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3# Bakunin with a nice head shot there. Bakunin wants to stand but Coker has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB# Coker isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bakunin 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 Bakunin!#SU2# Bakunin decides to stand up, so the ref orders Coker to his feet. Bakunin cracks a nice hook into Coker's ribs.#T4# Bakunin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coker.
Coker takes a swing at Bakunin's ribcage but misses. Coker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Bakunin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Coker pushes Bakunin away with a front kick. Coker connects with an inside leg kick. Bakunin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Bakunin throws a right and a left that Coker avoids nicely. Bakunin staying out of range there. Bakunin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Coker finds it's way round the side to connect with Bakunin's head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A solid leg kick lands there for Coker.
Coker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bakunin was well out of range. Poor timing from Coker.#CL# Coker darts in and clinches Bakunin up against the cage. Coker swings wildly with an uppercut but Bakunin uses good head movement to avoid it. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coker. Bakunin swings wildly with an uppercut but Coker uses good head movement to avoid it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker had his way with Mikhail Bakunin in that 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# A slapping leg kick lands for Coker.
Bakunin throws a lazy right hand but Coker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bakunin throws a right and a left that both miss. Bakunin looks to throw a body kick and Coker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Bakunin misses with a combination
and Coker counters with a solid body kick. Some bone on bone action there as Bakunin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Coker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bakunin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bakunin misses the target. Bakunin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coker circles away quickly and effectively. Bakunin throws a series of punches but Coker avoids them all with ease. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Coker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bakunin. Bakunin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coker moves away. Coker works Bakunin's body with a nice hook. Bakunin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bakunin is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Coker slips under a jab. Coker throws a body punch but Bakunin moves out of range. #T1# Bakunin 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 feints and then cracks Bakunin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bakunin down. Bakunin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Coker. Bakunin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coker manages to avoid it. Coker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sloppy strikes from Bakunin. Those never looked like landing. Coker throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Bakunin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Coker. Bakunin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bakunin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Coker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakunin.
Coker staying out of range there. Coker tried to counter with a leg kick but Bakunin avoided it.#CL# Coker rushes Bakunin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Coker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bakunin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bakunin or not. Coker blocks an uppercut.
Bakunin blocks a body shot from Coker. #T2# Good body shot from Coker.
Coker is struggling to control the position. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Coker lands an uppercut. Bakunin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coker can't find room to land a body shot as Bakunin controls the action.
Coker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Bakunin has a couple of punches blocked by Coker.
Bakunin throws a head punch that misses. Coker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bakunin backwards. Bakunin can't find room to land a body shot as Coker controls the action.
Bakunin misses with some punches.
Coker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bakunin is keeping busy. Coker tries to pull guard but Bakunin holds him up against the cage and eventually Coker drops back down to his feet.
Coker swings wildly with an uppercut but Bakunin uses good head movement to avoid it. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coker. #T3# Coker looking to stall.
Bakunin prevents a body shot from Coker. Bakunin prevents a body shot from Coker. Bakunin misses with the head strike.
Bakunin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Coker as the two fighters clinch.
Bakunin lands a body punch. Coker digs a right hand underneath Bakunin's ribcage. Bakunin let out a lung full of air as it connected. Coker pushes Bakunin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Bakunin lands on the inside with an uppercut. Bakunin lands a body shot. Coker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bakunin smiles and moves away.
Bakunin throws an overhand right that lands on Coker's shoulder, as Coker tries to avoid the shot. Coker throws a wild body kick that Bakunin sees coming a mile off. Bakunin swings for the body but Coker moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Bakunin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Bakunin takes a swing at Coker's ribcage but misses. #T4# Bakunin blocks a leg kick. Bakunin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Coker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakunin.
Bakunin thows a left - swing and a miss! A jab from Bakunin misses. Coker throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bakunin avoids it. Coker throws a leg kick but Bakunin moved away. A slapping leg kick lands for Coker.
Bakunin throws a head kick that misses. Bakunin throws a head kick but Coker moves out of range.
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.
Bakunin throws a head kick that misses. Bakunin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bakunin throws a series of punches but Coker avoids them all with ease. Coker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Coker tries to clinch but Bakunin moves out of range. Coker throws a leg kick but Bakunin moved away. Coker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bakunin's calf. Bakunin throws out a loose jab but Coker uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge John Roberts scores the fight 48:47 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 48:47 Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akeen Coker! Akeen Coker retains his welterweight title! 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. The defeated Mikhail Bakunin had this to say: 'I tip my hat to Turbo he's a beast there's a reason he's been champ for so long and been so dominant. I will be back you can count on that'.
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Event:
EFC Izmir VS Kagonbo 2
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1# Coker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Coker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Donk. Hepple catches Coker right on the button with a cross. Hepple connects with a solid leg kick. #CL# Hepple closes the distance and pushes Coker back into the cage. Coker scores with a nice hook to the head. Coker scores with an uppercut up the middle. Hepple goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hepple blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hepple creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2# Coker manages to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action! Hepple is looking to stand up but Coker won't let him. Hepple trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Coker pulls Hepple in close to prevent any damage. #SU# Hepple gets to his feet - Coker follows without any prompting. Hepple has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Coker.#T1##CL# Hepple moves into range and clinches up with Coker. Coker struggles to land a body shot inside as Hepple controls his hands.
#TD2# Coker decides to pull guard. #SUB2# Coker pushes a forearm under Hepple's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hepple is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Akeen Coker! Akeen Coker is the new welterweight champion! 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:
EFC Desilva vs Bangsit
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1# Coker slips under a jab from Reid. Reid misses with an uppercut. Coker saw that one coming. Reid misses with an uppercut
and Coker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Reid attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Coker tries a quick counter leg kick but Reid is wise to it. A slow jab from Reid misses its intended target. Reid scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Coker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reid to score with a decent uppercut. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reid.
Reid takes one to the side of the head.
A left lands for Reid. Coker's coach down at White Eagle was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Coker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Crack! A monster head kick from Coker and Reid falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Coker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Akeen Coker! Akeen Coker 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:
EFC Matusov vs Kurri
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1# Daughtrey throws a big shot that misses. Coker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Daughtrey is out of range and Coker settles back down. Daughtrey throws a body punch but Coker moves out of range. Coker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daughtrey. Coker is looking to land body kicks. Daughtrey throws a nice looking combination but Coker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Coker's coach down at White Eagle was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Coker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Coker scores with a spinning back kick! Daughtrey misses with a wild body shot. Coker tries a quick counter leg kick but Daughtrey is wise to it. A looping hook to the body misses from Daughtrey. Coker does a little dance to reset his feet. Coker on the wrong end of a nice jab. Coker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. A punch combination from Daughtrey misses. Daughtrey throws a body punch but Coker moves out of range. Coker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Coker misses with a low kick.
Coker connects with a leg kick. Daughtrey looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Coker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daughtrey.
Coker tries a quick counter leg kick but Daughtrey is wise to it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Coker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Coker throws a leg kick that misses. Daughtrey scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1# Coker misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL2# Coker closes the distance and pushes Daughtrey back into the cage. Daughtrey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coker scores with a nice hook to the head. Daughtrey stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A short uppercut from Coker. Coker struggles to land a body shot inside as Daughtrey controls his hands.
Daughtrey blocking some punches.
Daughtrey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Coker as the two fighters clinch.
Coker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daughtreys head. Coker leaning his opponent against the cage. Coker tries to work over Daughtrey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Coker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Daughtrey lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T2# Coker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Coker lands a nice uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Coker tries a body shot but Daughtrey blocks it.
Coker lands a body punch. Coker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A body shot lands from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT# It looks like Akeen Coker has been cut. Daughtrey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Coker swings wildly with an uppercut but Daughtrey uses good head movement to avoid it. Coker scores with an uppercut up the middle. Coker tries to throw a body punch but Daughtrey avoids it by throwing Coker back against the cage. Coker has a couple of punches blocked by Daughtrey.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Coker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T3# Coker swings wildly with an uppercut but Daughtrey uses good head movement to avoid it. Coker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Daughtrey scores with a shot to the side of Coker's head. Coker throws a head punch that misses. With the fighters up against the cage, Daughtrey throws an elbow but misses. Daughtrey using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Coker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right hand to the body from Coker.
Daughtrey with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Coker lands a nice uppercut. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Daughtrey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Coker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Daughtrey blocks an uppercut.
Daughtrey prevents a body shot from Coker. Daughtrey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Coker.#T4# Daughtrey takes a shot to the head. Coker is trying to pull guard but Daughtrey has him pressed against the cage. Coker misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Coker. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Coker is trying to pull guard but Daughtrey has him pressed against the cage. Kevin Daughtrey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akeen Coker. Coker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coker has a couple of punches blocked by Daughtrey.
Coker blocking some punches.
Coker tries a body shot but Daughtrey blocks it.
Coker cracks Daughtrey with a nice body shot. Daughtrey prevents a body shot from Coker. Daughtrey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A head punch on the inside from Daughtrey fails to land. Daughtrey misses with a body punch.
#TD2# Coker pulls Daughtrey into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker dominated that round. The cut man is working on Akeen Coker's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Coker lands a nice looking kick to the body. Daughtrey takes a step back to recover. #CL2# Coker gets a clinch. Daughtrey misses with an elbow over the top. Daughtrey misses with a knee strike.
Coker misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2# Coker jumps guard and drags Daughtrey to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Daughtrey advances to half guard. Coker is looking for a sweep. Daughtrey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Coker manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Coker is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Daughtrey frees his head nicely. Oh but Coker has switched to an armbar! Daughtrey is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Akeen Coker! Akeen Coker 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:
RFL-75 Manuwaru Vs.SSH
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1# Kondo looks to land a right hand but Coker moved out of range. Kondo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Coker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Coker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kondo throws out the jab. Kondo takes a swing at Coker's ribcage but misses. Kondo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coker connects with a leg kick. Kondo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Kondo jabs at Coker's body. Coker connects with a body shot. Kondo is looking to clinch. Coker throws a nice outside leg kick. Coker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kondo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Kondo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Coker seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Coker misses with a low kick as Kondo jumps back. Kondo throws a right hand that Coker ducks under and follows up with a left that Coker also avoids with ease. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Coker checks a low kick from Kondo. Coker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Kondo throws a jab when Coker was well out of range. Coker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Kondo misses with a hook. Coker ducked under it nicely. Coker is looking to land body kicks. Coker clobbers Kondo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1# Coker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Coker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kondo. That did some damage! Coker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Coker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kondo, right into the meat.
Coker catches Kondo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Coker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Kondo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Coker looks to score with a jab to the body but Kondo is just out of range. Coker throws a jab when Kondo was well out of range. Kondo pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kondo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Coker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Kondo takes a swing at Coker's ribcage but misses. Kondo misses the shot to the body. Kondo looks to land a left hand but Coker moved out of range nicely. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Coker!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Coker avoids the body shot from Kondo.
Crunch! Kondo slams his shin into Coker's torso. Kondo 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. Both fighters circling a little - Kondo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. A slow jab from Coker misses its intended target. Akeen Coker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# Coker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kondo on the side of the head. Coker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Coker cracks Kondo with a good jab. Kondo wants to land a leg kick but Coker is out of range. Coker misses with a hook. Coker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Kondo. Coker is looking to counter punch. Kondo misses with a looping left. Coker misses with a body kick. Coker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kondo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Coker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Kondo swings for the body but Coker moves out of range.
Coker misses with a looping left.#CL2# Kondo pushes Coker up against the cage in a clinch. Kondo throws a punch but it's blocked by Coker. Coker blocks an elbow strike from Kondo.
A shot in the inside from Coker. Kondo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC# Coker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3# Kondo is looking to clinch but Coker is avoiding it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Coker.
Coker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kondo. Kondo takes a swing at Coker's ribcage but misses. Kondo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Coker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Kondo misses with a wild body shot. #CL2# Kondo clinches with his opponent.
Kondo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kondo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coker's elbow. Coker misses with a punch on the inside.
Coker lands an uppercut.#BC# Coker manages to break the clinch.
Coker lands a nice shot to the body.
Coker lands a jab to the head.
Coker lands a nice shot to the body.
Kondo moves forwards but Coker connects with a nice, crisp jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Coker looks for the body kick but Kondo saw that one coming. Kondo only half commits to the counter leg kick. Coker throws a nice inside leg kick. Coker misses with a low kick. Kondo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Kondo swings for the body but Coker moves out of range.
#T4# Kondo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Coker. Coker obviously looking to wear him down.
Kondo takes one to the side of the head.
Coker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Coker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Coker misses with a wild body shot. Kondo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Coker checks a leg kick nicely. A jab from Kondo misses. Kondo checks a low kick from Coker. A lazy left from Coker finds it's target. Kondo lands a right hook to the body.
Coker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kondo connects with a leg kick. Coker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Coker jabs Kondo right on the nose. Kondo blinks but takes it well. Kondo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kondo tries to clinch up. Coker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kondo's sensitive parts. Coker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kondo. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Coker.
Kondo misses with a low kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Kondo misses with a wild body shot. Coker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kondo can do to turn this around? Coker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kondo's calf. Coker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Kondo tries to clinch but Coker moves out of range. Coker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coker scores with a decent looking hook. Kondo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Coker rather than just go for the knockout. A jab from Coker finds it's way through Kondo's defenses. A big left from Kondo misses. Coker misses with a low kick. Coker scores with a jab to the jaw. Kondo tries to clinch there but Coker circles away.
Coker scores with a nice right hand.
Kondo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coker. Nice body kick there by Coker. Kondo throws a body kick that misses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Good leg kick by Coker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Akeen Coker is winning the standup battle so far. Coker thuds his shin into the meat of Kondo's side. Kondo throws a looping overhand right but Coker ducks down to avoid it. Coker throws a shot to the body.
Coker throws a leg kick but Kondo sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1# A slapping body kick lands there for Coker. Good leg kick by Coker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kondo misses with a body shot.
Kondo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice inside leg kick there by Coker. That's going to slow Kondo down. Kondo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Kondo throws the left hand but Coker avoids the punch easily. Kondo throws the kick towards the body but Coker avoids it. Kondo just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2# Kondo drives through and clinches with Coker against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kondo. A nice left hand lands by Coker.
Kondo lands an uppercut. Kondo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coker works on Kondo's body with a couple of short punches. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kondo. Kondo is working Coker over against the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A nice left hand lands by Kondo.
#BC# Coker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2# Kondo doesn't manage to clinch there - Coker circles away.
Kondo walks into a left hand. A jab from Coker finds it's way through Kondo's defenses. Kondo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Coker counters with a body kick that stops Kondo in his tracks momentarily. Kondo moves out of range of the strikes. Nice uppercut lands for Coker. That snapped Kondo's head back.
Kondo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coker moves away. A big right from Kondo misses. Coker throws a leg kick but Kondo sees it coming and moves out of range. Kondo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coker.
Coker walks into a jab. Kondo avoids the body shot from Coker.
Kondo ducks under a wild hook from Coker. Coker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kondo works over Coker's head and body with a nice combination. Kondo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Coker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kondo.
Coker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Kondo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3# Kondo on the wrong end of a nice hook. Coker is looking to score with low kicks. Coker lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kondo takes a step back to recover. Coker sizes up Kondo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Coker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kondo. Coker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Coker scores with a nice body kick.
Kondo throws out a loose jab but Coker uses good head movement to avoid it. Kondo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. The fighters circle momentarily. Coker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Kondo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2# Kondo has closed the distance and engaged Coker in a clinch.
Kondo lands a right hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A nice left hand lands by Kondo.
Coker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Kondo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kondo scores with an uppercut up the middle. A head punch on the inside from Coker fails to land. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kondo. #T4# Kondo throws an elbow that misses.
Kondo can't find room to land a body shot as Coker controls the action.
Coker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Coker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kondo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A nice right hand lands inside from Kondo. Kondo misses with a punch on the inside.
Coker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Coker blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Kondo.
Kondo misses with an elbow over the top. Kondo tries a body shot but Coker blocks it.
Coker working aggressively here.
Coker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kondo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Coker lands a nice shot to the body. Kondo struggles to land a body shot inside as Coker controls his hands.
Kondo tries to work over Coker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coker. Kondo misses with a short punch on the inside. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# An inside leg kick from Kondo misses. Kondo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Coker finds it's way round the side to connect with Kondo's head. Kondo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Kondo wants to clinch. Kondo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Coker if he has to take too many more of those.
The fighters circling - Coker throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kondo tries to counter with a clinch but Coker shakes him off and moves away. Coker moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kondo throws a body shot but no joy. Coker moves out of range as Kondo strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Coker takes a swing at Kondo's ribcage but misses. Kondo misses the shot to the body. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kondo.
Kondo lands a jab to Coker's midsection. Kondo avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Coker moves away from the strike by Kondo. #T1# Kondo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Kondo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Coker. Kondo is looking to score with low kicks. Coker loads up on a big right hand but Kondo slips the punch. Kondo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coker.
Good work by Kondo as he checks the leg kick. Coker on the wrong end of a nice hook. Coker feints and then cracks Kondo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kondo down. Coker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Kondo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Coker scores with a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Coker. That's going to slow Kondo down. Kondo tries to close the distance and clinch but Coker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Kondo moves in looking to clinch but Coker pushes him off. Coker connects with a solid leg kick. Coker avoids a kick to the body.
Coker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. This has been an exciting period of action! Coker moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T2# Coker works Kondo's body with a nice hook. Coker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2# Kondo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Mosi Kondo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Kondo tries a body shot but Coker blocks it.
Kondo tries to throw a body punch but Coker avoids it by throwing Kondo back against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kondo. Kondo throws an elbow but it misses.
Coker tries a body shot but Kondo blocks it.
Kondo lands a hook that snaps the head of Coker backwards. Coker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coker misses with the head strike.
Kondo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coker. #BC# Coker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Kondo wants to clinch. Kondo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Coker. Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Kondo! Coker is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mosi Kondo! Our winner, Mosi Kondo, 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:
RFLFN-25
Date: May 01, 2019 |
#R1# Coker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Coker moves away from the strike by Bull. Coker is looking to counter with a body kick. Coker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bull momentarily.
Coker walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Bull drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Coker swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Bull's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akeen Coker! A victorious Akeen Coker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
RFL- 74 FE Vs. UTH 2
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1# Coker moves away from the strike by Bull. Coker misses with a low kick.
Coker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Coker throws a nice inside leg kick. A jab from Coker finds it's way through Bull's defenses. Coker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Bull is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coker. Coker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Coker throws a sloppy head kick and Bull moves out of range easily. Bull takes a swing at Coker's ribcage but misses. Coker cracks the inside of Bull's front leg. Coker lands a nice shot that snaps Bull's head back.
Coker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Coker drops Bull with a huge uppercut! Bull drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Coker is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akeen Coker! Our winner, Akeen Coker, 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:
RFLFN-23 Bartoli Vs. Snowdon
Date: Apr 17, 2019 |
#R1# Coker slips a jab from Markell. Coker throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Coker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Markell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Coker cracks Markell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Coker lands a body shot.
Coker throws a low kick but Markell avoids it. Coker has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Markell takes one to the side of the head.
Coker lands a nice looking body shot.
Markell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Coker but Coker pushes him off and we're back to square one. Markell throws a predictable looking body shot
and Coker counters with a nice kick to the body. Markell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markell shoots in looking for a takedown but Coker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Markell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Coker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Markell on the side of the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Coker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. A head kick misses from Coker. Coker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Coker thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Markell if he has to take too many more of those.
#T1# Coker keeps Markell at a distance using the push kick. Coker lands with a straight right. Markell didn't see that one coming. Coker lands the left hand. Markell steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Coker. That one must have hurt. Markell takes one on the button. A cross from Coker lands. Markell walks forward, straight into a front kick from Coker. Markell 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 the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Markell misses with a body shot
and Coker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Good standup being displayed there by Coker as he connects with a hook. Coker scores with a decent looking hook. Markell fails with a takedown attempt. Coker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jhin Markell. That's going to take a lot out of him. Coker misses with a kick to the body.
Markell missing with a left hand there. Coker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Markell misses with a body punch
and Coker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Markell thinking. #T2# Markell on the wrong end of a nice jab. Markell is looking to wear down Coker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. That kick from Coker tenderised Markell's leg. Markell is trying to keep his angry face on. Coker is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Markell had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Coker lands a nice hook to Markell's body. Markell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Coker lands a nice hook to Markell's body. Markell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Coker connects with a solid leg kick. Coker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Markell is defended easily by Coker. Markell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Markell has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Coker. Coker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Markell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Akeen Coker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Coker scores with a hook to the body. Markell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Markell scores with a shot to the body.
#T3# Coker punishes Markell's body with a nice straight punch.#TD# Markell shoots in and bounces Coker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Markell preventing the sweep. Markell throwing strikes but missing. Markell being controlled here momentarily. Markell with a flurry of punches that miss. Markell passes Coker's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Markell wants to advance to full mount but Coker doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. Markell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4# Coker controlling Markell's posture. Coker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Coker pulls Markell in close to prevent any damage. Markell wants to control from the top but Coker keeps moving. Coker has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Markell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Markell trying to control but Coker is working from the bottom. Coker is controlling Markell's posture. 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# Markell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Coker avoids it really well and circles away. Coker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Coker moves into range and connects with a jab. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Coker, right into the meat.
Markell misses with a two punch combination.
Coker dodges the punch combination from Markell.
Coker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Markell. Markell circles away out of range and recomposes himself. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Coker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Markell swinging wildly here.
Akeen Coker seems to be getting the better of the standup. Coker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1# Markell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#TD# Markell drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Coker tries to buck Markell off but Markell is having none of it. Coker manages to get back to half guard. Markell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB# Coker is defending against the submission attempts here by Markell.
Coker has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Markell throwing shots but Coker is blocking nicely. Coker keeps control of the position for the meantime. We've been hearing that Markell has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Markell sitting and controlling from the half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Coker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Markell scores with a couple of nice shots. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Coker preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Markell throwing shots but Coker is blocking nicely. Coker keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Markell wants to control but Coker is keeping him busy. Coker is trying to maintain the position but Markell is very close to passing his half guard. Markell with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Coker won't allow Markell to pass to mount. Coker is trying to stand.
#T3# Coker is trying to maintain the position but Markell is very close to passing his half guard. Markell throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Coker to regain full guard. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Coker holds on and takes a little breather. Markell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Coker works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Coker is trying to control the position but Markell postures up. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Jab from Coker. Coker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markell manages to avoid 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. Markell shoots in but no luck this time. Coker scores with a shot to the body.
Markell throws a body shot but no joy. Coker lands a nice hook to Markell's body. Markell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Coker misses with a head kick.
Markell tries to counter with a takedown but Coker is quick to defend against it. Markell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Coker's waist but Coker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Markell off to one side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jhin Markell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4# Markell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Markell takes a jab right on the kisser.
Markell swings for the body but Coker moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Markell. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Coker! But no joy. Coker stuns Markell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Coker scores with a sloppy right hand. Markell should have avoided that one. Coker lands a nice shot to the body.
Markell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Coker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Markell scrambles back to his feet. Markell moves out of range of the body kick from Coker.
Jab from Coker. Coker with a nice cross. Coker connects with an inside leg kick. No luck with that takedown attempt from Markell. 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 the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R3# The fighters circle momentarily. Coker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Coker scores with a push kick. Coker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Coker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Coker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Markell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Markell misses with a wild body shot. Markell has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Coker. Coker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Coker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Markell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Coker can pounce on him.
#TD# Markell looking to score a takedown here. Coker is defending well but Markell drives through and ends up in Coker's guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Markell distracts Coker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Markell stops Coker from standing up. Coker keeping moving, preventing Markell from controlling successfully. #T1# Coker managing to control the position. #SUB2# Coker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Markell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Markell scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Markell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Markell cracks Coker with a solid left hand. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Markell's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Markell is fighting to break Coker's control of his arms but Coker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Markell wants to pass the guard but Coker is keeping the position.#T2# Markell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Markell 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. Coker keeping full guard, as Markell tries to pass. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Coker is on top in guard.
#REVB# Markell 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 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. Markell looking for a sweep. Not yet Markell, not yet. Markell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3# Markell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Coker manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Coker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Coker wants to stand but Markell is controlling the position. #ES2# Coker pushes Markell off and scrambles back to his feet.
Markell will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Markell throws a hook to the side of Coker's head but Coker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Markell fails with a takedown attempt. Coker lands a jab. Coker tries a head kick but it misses.
Coker lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T4# Coker jabs Markell to the body, keeping him at a distance. Markell moves out of range of the body kick from Coker.
Coker scores with a hook to the body. Markell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Coker lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Coker.
Coker misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Coker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Coker jabs Markell to the body, keeping him at a distance. Coker lands a slapping body shot.
Markell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Coker. Coker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Markell misses with a double jab.
Coker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Markell appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Coker throws a nice inside leg kick. Coker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Markell. Markell misses with a looping right. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker really dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R4# Markell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Coker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Coker flicks out a counter leg kick but Markell steps away. Decent striking displayed by Coker there. Markell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coker moves away. Markell is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Coker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. A jab from Coker does it's job there. Markell shoots in for a takedown but Coker shows good takedown defense. A jab from Coker does it's job there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Coker scores with a shot to the body.
Coker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Markell. Markell 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 scores with a leg kick.
Coker lands with a good body shot. Markell takes one to the side of the head.
#T1# Coker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Markell. Coker cracks Markell with an open hand slap.#ROC2# Markell is rocked! Coker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Coker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markell.
Markell moves out of range of the body kick from Coker.
Markell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Coker can pounce on him.
Coker connects with a body shot that sends Markell's belly button to the back. Coker with a body punch. A glancing blow. Coker lands an overhand right. Coker cracks a nice hook into Markell's ribs. Markell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Coker as he jumps to the side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jhin Markell. That's going to take a lot out of him. Markell takes one to the side of the head.
Coker scores with a jab to the body.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Markell takes one to the side of the head.
Markell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Markell throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Coker.
Markell avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Markell throws the left hand but Coker avoids the punch easily. Coker scores with a nice strike. Markell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Coker. Coker obviously looking to wear him down.
Coker lands a jab to Markell's midsection. Coker lands with a good body shot. Coker throws a front kick that sends Markell stumbling back into the cage. Coker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Markell misses with a series of wild punches.
Coker throws a big shot that misses.#T3# Coker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Markell changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Markell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Coker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Coker throws a hook but Markell avoids it easily. Markell throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Coker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Coker goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Oh Markell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Coker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markell was well out of range. Poor timing from Coker. Markell seems to have got his legs back now. Coker stuns Markell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Nice takedown defense from Coker. No joy for Markell on that attempt. Coker lands a jab to the nose. Coker just misses with a punch to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Coker. Markell misses with a wild body shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Coker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Markell. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T4# Coker thuds his right hand into Markell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Sloppy strikes from Coker. Those never looked like landing. Coker lands a head shot. Coker lands a leg kick that knocks Markell off balance momentarily. Markell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coker. Coker tries to work over Markell's front leg with a kick but Markell checks it. Markell connects with a crisp jab. Markell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. A thudding body kick lands there by Coker!
Markell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Coker tries to avoid it but Markell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Coker to the ground. Coker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Coker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker dominated that fourth round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R5# A looping hook to the body misses from Markell. Coker does a little dance to reset his feet. Coker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Markell's calf. Coker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Markell misses with a double jab
and Coker counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Coker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Markell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coker. Coker throws out a counter right but Markell avoids it with no problem. Coker scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Coker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Markell's sensitive parts. Markell takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Markell tries for a takedown but Coker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Coker scores with a hook to the body. Markell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Coker staying out of range there. Coker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. A slapping leg kick lands for Coker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Markell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1# Markell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Markell walks forward, straight into a front kick from Coker. Coker scores with a jab to the head.
Markell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Markell misses with a looping left. Markell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coker moves away. Coker lands with a kick to the ribs.
Coker scores with a nice right hand.
Coker connects with a leg kick. Markell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Markell throws an off balance right hand
and Coker counters with a straight right hand. Markell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coker was well out of range. Poor timing from Markell. Coker avoids the body shot from Markell.
A cross from Coker lands. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Coker cracks the inside of Markell's front leg. Coker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2# A looping hook to the body misses from Coker. Markell does a little dance to reset his feet. Coker throws a nice inside leg kick. Markell fails with the takedown and Coker counters with a left to the body. Markell fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jhin Markell. That's going to take a lot out of him. Coker connects with a solid leg kick. Coker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Markell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Jhin Markell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Coker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Coker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Markell throws a big shot that misses. Coker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markell was well out of range. Poor timing from Coker. Markell attempts a counter takedown but Coker avoids it well and moves away.#T3# Coker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Markell. The fighters circling - Markell throws out the jab but it was never going to land. The fighters circling - Markell throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Coker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Coker throws a shot to the body.
Coker throws a leg kick but Markell sees it coming and checks it nicely. Coker dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A slow jab from Markell misses its intended target. Coker scores with a kick to the midsection. Markell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Coker cracks Markell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Coker jabs at Markell's body. Coker connects with a body shot that sends Markell's belly button to the back. Markell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Markell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Coker. Coker obviously looking to wear him down.
Markell misses with a jab to the body
and Coker counters with a thumping low kick. A good leg kick by Coker. Coker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Akeen Coker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Markell loads up on a big right hand but Coker slips the punch. A jab from Coker finds it's way through Markell's defenses. Markell pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Coker dips to his left and cracks Markell with an uppercut! Nice takedown defense from Coker. No joy for Markell on that attempt. Coker lands with a good body shot. Coker lands with a hook. Markell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Markell. Coker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akeen Coker!
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Event:
RFL-71
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1# Bull blocks a low kick nicely. As Coker backs away, Bull returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Coker wants to slow Bull down by chopping away at his legs. Akeen Coker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Coker. Bull appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Bull slips a jab from Coker. Coker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
As Coker backs away, Bull returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Coker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Coker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bull 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 body kick that misses. Bull fires out a quick counter leg kick but Coker just manages to avoid it. Coker scores with a jab to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Coker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Bull appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Coker cracks a nice hook into Bull's ribs. Bull avoids a kick to the body.
Bull ducks under a wild hook from Coker.#T1# Coker misses with a two punch combination.
Bull looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Coker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. As Coker backs away, Bull returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Bull steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Coker. That one must have hurt. Coker pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Coker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bull's sensitive parts. Coker scores with a kick to the midsection. Coker lands a nice looking body kick. Coker jabs at Bull's body. Coker tries a head kick but it misses.
Bull feinted there with a counter leg kick. Coker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bull stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Coker throws the kick towards the body but Bull avoids it.#T2# Bull on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Coker throws a hook but Bull blocks it. Bull appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Coker scores with a kick to the midsection. Bull is breathing heavily. Bull blocks a head kick by Coker.
Bull fires out a quick counter leg kick but Coker just manages to avoid it. Coker punishes Bull's body with a nice straight punch. Bull takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Coker lands a head shot. Coker misses with a kick to the body.
Bull tried to counter with a leg kick but Coker avoided it. Coker throws a lazy right hand but Bull sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Coker throws a jab but it's blocked by Bull. Bull looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Bull bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bull appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3# Coker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Bull drops his hands momentarily and Coker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. A decent looking cross lands there for Coker.#ROC2# Bull is rocked! Coker throws a front kick that sends Bull stumbling back into the cage. Oh Bull is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Coker drops Bull with a straight right hand, right on the button! Coker follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akeen Coker!
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Event:
RFL-70
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1# Coker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Bull fails in his attempt to clinch. Bull tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Coker paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2# Bull clinches with his opponent.
Bull tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. 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. Bull misses with a punch to the body.
Bull cracks Coker with a nice body shot. Bull misses with a short punch on the inside. Bull lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Coker or not. Coker swings wildly with an uppercut but Bull uses good head movement to avoid it. Bull misses with a short punch on the inside. Bull misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bull struggles to land a body shot inside as Coker controls his hands.
Coker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Coker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bull tries a body shot but Coker blocks it.
Bull scores with a shot to the side of Coker's head. Coker scores with a shot to the side of Bull's head. Coker working aggressively here.
#T1# A head punch on the inside from Bull fails to land. Coker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Coker lands a hook that snaps the head of Bull backwards. Bull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bull lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Coker or not. Bull misses with a short punch on the inside. Coker tries to work over Bull's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Coker blocking some punches.
Bull lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Bull works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Coker is breathing heavily. A quick uppercut on the inside from Bull. Bull lands an uppercut. A right hook to the body lands for Bull.
Nice body punch from Bull. Bull throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bull lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Coker or not. Still in the clinch, Bull scores with a nice short uppercut. Bull misses with a hook from the clinch. Bull lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2# Bull digs a right hand into Coker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Coker's gas tank. Bull softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Bull working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Bull is leaning against Coker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Bull gets through Coker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Bull lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coker backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bull. Bull working aggressively here.
Bull scores with a nice hook to the head. Bull misses with a hook from the clinch. Bull misses with a hook from the clinch. Bull takes a shot to the head. A right handed body shot lands from Bull.
A short right from Coker on the inside. A short right from Bull. Bull misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Bull scores with a nice short uppercut. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bull blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bull tries to throw a body punch but Coker avoids it by throwing Bull back against the cage. Bull blocks an uppercut.
Bull misses with a body punch.
#BC# Coker breaks from the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Bull tries to clinch there but Coker circles away.
Coker looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Balder Bull dominated that round. That's time! Coker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Bull tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Bull tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coker swats him away and circles back towards the center. Bull tries to clinch but Coker moves out of range. Coker is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Coker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Coker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bull tries to close the distance and clinch but Coker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. That kick from Coker tenderised Bull's leg. Bull is trying to keep his angry face on. Coker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bull on the side of the head. #CL2# Bull gets a clinch. Coker prevents a body shot from Bull. Coker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bull prevents a body shot from Coker. Coker tries a body shot but Bull blocks it.
Bull has a couple of punches blocked by Coker.
A hook to the body from Bull.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Coker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bull's elbow. A head punch on the inside from Coker fails to land. Bull gets through Coker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Bull is working Coker over against the cage. Coker swings wildly with an uppercut but Bull uses good head movement to avoid it. Coker misses with some punches.
Coker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1# Bull tries a body shot but Coker blocks it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bull creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Coker misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bull. Coker blocks a body shot from Bull. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bull. Bull lands a hook that snaps the head of Coker backwards. Both guys are working to get underhooks. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coker. Bull lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coker backwards. A right handed body shot lands from Coker.
Bull blocks an uppercut.
Coker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bull throws a head punch that misses. Bull working aggressively here.
Bull lands an uppercut. Bull working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coker. Bull misses with a short punch on the inside. Bull stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Bull lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Bull lands with a left to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bull lands a right hand. #T2# A short body shot lands from Bull as the two fighters clinch.
Bull lands a shot to the body. Bull lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coker backwards. A nice left hand lands by Bull.
Coker takes a shot to the head. #ROC2# Coker is rocked! Coker blocks an uppercut.
Oh Coker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Bull misses with some punches.
Bull misses with some punches.
Bull misses with a punch on the inside.
Bull throws a head punch that misses. A head punch on the inside from Bull fails to land. Bull fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coker. Bull misses with a short punch on the inside. Coker seems to have got his legs back now. A nice right hand lands inside from Bull. Coker working aggressively here.
Bull blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Bull.
Bull lands a nice shot to the body. Bull lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Coker to his knees! Bull keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balder Bull! After the fight, Balder Bull was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
TAFC: Navarro v Vieira
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1# Fernandez De Calderon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Coker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Coker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fernandez De Calderon throws out the jab. Fernandez De Calderon throws out a loose jab but Coker uses good head movement to avoid it. Coker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2# Fernandez De Calderon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Coker taking some punishment here, with Fernandez De Calderon in his half guard. Coker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fernandez De Calderon is working away from the top position though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fernandez De Calderon prevents Coker from improving his position. Coker has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Fernandez De Calderon is nestled in close to Coker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Coker is trying to control but can't.
Coker preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Fernandez De Calderon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Fernandez De Calderon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1# Fernandez De Calderon not landing any meaningful shots this time. Fernandez De Calderon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Coker defending well though. Nice strikes from Fernandez De Calderon there. Coker wants to get back to full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Coker trying to control but Fernandez De Calderon postures up.
Fernandez De Calderon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Fernandez De Calderon looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Fernandez De Calderon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Fernandez De Calderon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Fernandez De Calderon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Coker defending well though. Fernandez De Calderon not landing any meaningful shots this time. Fernandez De Calderon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC2# Coker is rocked! In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fernandez De Calderon working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well. Fernandez De Calderon lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Coker quite badly. Coker pulls Fernandez De Calderon in close trying to recover. Fernandez De Calderon postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Coker on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Coker doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon! After winning the bout, Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon 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:
TAFC: Kubota v Jaroslav
Date: Feb 17, 2019 |
#R1# Coker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCraken moves away. Coker connects with a body shot. McCraken throws the left hand but Coker avoids the punch easily. Coker misses with a leg kick. A little feinted left hand from McCraken on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. McCraken definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Akeen Coker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McCraken keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Coker throws out the jab but it was never going to land. McCraken avoids the body shot from Coker.
McCraken misses with a looping left. McCraken looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Coker misses the shot to the body. McCraken avoids the body shot from Coker.
McCraken lands with a nice body punch. McCraken pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Coker steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Coker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Coker has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. A lazy left from Coker finds it's target. McCraken scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Coker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. McCraken throws out a leg kick but Coker moves out of range and McCraken only half commits. Coker connects with a body shot. Coker throws a body shot but no joy. #T1# McCraken scores with a hook. McCraken pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Coker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. McCraken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. McCraken takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. McCraken misses with a leg kick. McCraken takes a body punch but keeps moving. McCraken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coker. Coker connects with a leg kick. McCraken looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Coker misses with a low kick.
McCraken moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. McCraken moves out of range as Coker strikes. McCraken walks forward, straight into a front kick from Coker. Coker throws a body kick that misses. McCraken feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Coker's calf. McCraken lands with a hook. Coker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! McCraken misses with a hook. Coker ducked under it nicely. McCraken walks into a left hand. Coker slips a straight right by McCraken. Coker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McCraken rather than just go for the knockout. Coker connects with a crisp jab. #T2# Jab from McCraken. McCraken takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Coker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. McCraken is looking to score with low kicks. McCraken scores with a body shot.
McCraken throws a looping overhand right but Coker ducks down to avoid it. Coker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCraken. A jab from McCraken finds it's way through Coker's defenses. A big right from Coker misses. McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coker moves away. McCraken throws an overhand right that lands on Coker's shoulder, as Coker tries to avoid the shot. Coker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McCraken's calf. Coker scores with a jab to the head.
Coker lands a leg kick that knocks McCraken off balance momentarily. A thudding body kick lands there by McCraken!
Coker moves out of range of the body kick from McCraken.
Coker slips under a jab from McCraken. McCraken throws the kick towards the body but Coker avoids it. Coker on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3# McCraken is looking to clinch. Coker swings and misses with a shot to the body and McCraken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Coker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McCraken lands a body shot.
McCraken takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McCraken misses with a hook. Coker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McCraken with a body shot. Coker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Nice defenses there by Coker. McCraken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coker was well out of range. Poor timing from McCraken. Coker looks to land a left hand but McCraken moved out of range nicely. Coker dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Coker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Coker.
A shot to the liver by Coker. Beautiful body shot. McCraken is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. An inside leg kick lands from Coker. Some bone on bone action there as McCraken checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Coker throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Coker moves out of range as McCraken strikes. McCraken throws a push kick but Coker slaps the foot to one side. #T4# McCraken misses with a body shot.
Coker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coker lands a nice hook to McCraken's body. McCraken takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McCraken with a body shot. McCraken throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Coker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Coker. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! A slapping leg kick lands for Coker.
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Coker. Jab from Coker. McCraken avoids the body shot from Coker.
McCraken is looking to counter punch. McCraken misses with a looping right.#CL# McCraken clinches up with Coker and pushes him back against the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. McCraken lands a nice uppercut. Coker has a couple of punches blocked by McCraken.
#BC2# Coker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. McCraken misses with a body shot.
Coker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCraken has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but 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# Nice cross by Coker. Coker misses with a looping left. McCraken fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Coker checks it well. A leg kick checked by Coker. Coker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCraken. That did some damage! Coker misses with a low kick.
Coker walks into a stiff left hand from McCraken. Nice defenses there by McCraken. Coker throws a chopping leg kick but McCraken manages to avoid taking any serious damage. McCraken just misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Coker defending well as McCraken loads up on a big left hand. An inside leg kick lands from McCraken. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Coker thows a leg kick but McCraken checks it and McCraken counters with an inside leg kick. McCraken moves out of range as Coker strikes. Coker pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A little feinted left hand from McCraken on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Coker loads up on a big right hand but McCraken slips the punch. McCraken swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. McCraken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coker. McCraken is looking to counter punch. Coker slips under a jab. Coker tries to land a leg kick but McCraken saw it coming and moves away.
McCraken is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1# McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Coker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. McCraken fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Coker checks it well. McCraken misses with a lunging right hand
and Coker counters with a thumping low kick. A clash of legs there as McCraken blocks the low kick. McCraken on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. McCraken throws a body shot but no joy. Coker misses with a straight left. Jab from McCraken. McCraken tries to close the distance and clinch but Coker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Coker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McCraken on the side of the head. Coker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCraken moves away. McCraken misses with a body shot.
Coker connects with a solid leg kick. Coker tried to score with a low kick but McCraken checks it. Coker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of McCraken 's head but he takes it in his stride. Coker blocks the body kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Coker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. McCraken checks the leg kick.#T2# McCraken throws out a leg kick but Coker moves out of range and McCraken only half commits. McCraken is looking to score with low kicks. Coker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. McCraken lands with a good body shot. McCraken throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. McCraken misses with a straight left. Coker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coker thinks about the counter body kick. A jab lands there for Coker. McCraken misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coker. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet. A quick step to the side and McCraken tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coker.
Coker throws a solid leg kick but McCraken takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Coker. McCraken lands with a right hand. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Coker.
Coker ducks under a wild hook from McCraken. McCraken misses with an uppercut. McCraken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coker takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses. McCraken appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Coker misses with a body shot.
#T3# A telegraphed right hand from Coker misses the target. A head kick misses from Coker. #CL# McCraken takes the fight into the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coker. Coker lands with a short head shot on the inside. McCraken misses with a punch on the inside.
Coker lands with a light punch inside. Coker misses with a body punch.
Coker throws a head punch that misses. McCraken has a couple of punches blocked by Coker.
Coker cracks McCraken with a nice body shot.#BC2# Coker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Coker cracks McCraken with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. McCraken looks to throw the jab but Coker is out of range. McCraken takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. 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 thows a left - swing and a miss! Coker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. A big right from McCraken misses. McCraken misses with a straight right. #T4# Coker lands a nice shot to the body.
McCraken scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Coker has been the more effective fighter overall so far. McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Coker is just out of range. Coker lands a body shot.
McCraken throws a body punch but Coker moves out of range. McCraken just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Coker. McCraken looks to land a left hand but Coker moved out of range nicely. McCraken throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Coker lands with a shot to the body. A jab lands there for McCraken. Coker throws a body shot but no joy. Coker swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coker.
Coker misses with a body kick. Coker motions for McCraken to come forward. Coker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken scoring well with a low kick there.
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 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! #R3# Coker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCraken looks to land a left hand but Coker moved out of range nicely. A big right from McCraken misses. McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coker manages to avoid it. Coker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCraken on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Coker, as that shot connected.
Coker throws a hook but McCraken blocks it. A lazy body kick from Coker and McCraken counters with a lovely straight right hand! Coker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Coker throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling McCraken to counter with a crisp jab. Coker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. McCraken moves out of range of the leg kick from Coker. Coker blocks a leg kick. Nice body kick there by Coker. McCraken stuns Coker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! McCraken lands with a good body shot. Akeen Coker seems to be getting the better of the standup. McCraken misses with a low kick.
McCraken connects with a leg kick. Coker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1# McCraken lands a leg kick that knocks Coker off balance momentarily. McCraken throws a wild body kick that Coker sees coming a mile off. Coker takes one to the side of the head.
McCraken throws a shot from downtown. Coker moves away and avoids it. McCraken pushing out the jab but it's not landing. McCraken on the wrong end of a nice jab. Coker blocks a leg kick. Coker lands a jab to the head.
Coker digs a good body shot into McCraken's ribs. The fighters circling - Coker throws out the jab but it was never going to land. McCraken takes a shot right to the bread basket. McCraken throws a push kick but Coker slaps the foot to one side. Coker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. McCraken motions for Coker to come forward. McCraken throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Coker thinks about the counter body kick. A solid leg kick lands there for 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 dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Coker throws an off balance right hand
and McCraken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Coker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Dougal McCraken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Coker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Coker blocks a low kick nicely. McCraken misses with a leg kick. And Coker responds with a good body kick, but McCraken manages to step out the way in time. Coker lands with an uppercut that bounces McCraken off the cage and back into range. A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Coker does a little dance to reset his feet. Coker misses with a kick to the body.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy. McCraken jabs at Coker's body. Coker misses with a leg kick. McCraken will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Coker misses with a straight right. An attempted straight right counter from McCraken misses the target. A big left from McCraken misses. McCraken misses with a looping right. Good leg kick by Coker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Coker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Coker misses with a hook. Coker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCraken throws out the jab. McCraken scores with a sloppy right hand. Coker should have avoided that one. #T3# Coker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McCraken misses the shot to the body. McCraken with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Coker to score with a decent uppercut. Coker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Good standup being displayed there by Coker as he connects with a hook. Nice body punch from Coker. Coker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Coker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Coker avoids the body shot from McCraken.
McCraken looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. McCraken throws a low kick but Coker avoids it. Coker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Coker avoids a kick to the body.
Nice body kick from Coker. A good leg kick by Coker. Coker lands a really nice looking cross but McCraken seems unphased.
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! McCraken connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Nice cross by Coker. Coker scoring well with a low kick there.
#T4# Coker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Coker digs a good body shot into McCraken's ribs. An inside leg kick lands from Coker. McCraken lands a nice hook to Coker's body. Coker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Akeen Coker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. McCraken takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Coker connects with a nice looking jab.
McCraken throws a half hearted mid kick. Coker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCraken. That did some damage! McCraken misses with a looping right. Coker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. McCraken chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Coker can pounce on him.
McCraken swings for the body but Coker moves out of range.
Coker blocks a jab. Coker feints a counter leg kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jab by Coker. McCraken blocks a head kick by Coker.
Jab, jab by McCraken - just one landing. McCraken throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! Akeen Coker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Coker 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akeen Coker!
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Event:
TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 2
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
#R1# Coker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Entity manages to avoid it. Entity drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Coker defends it well. Entity moves out of range as Coker strikes. Entity feints the counter takedown. Coker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Coker just misses with a punch to the body.
Entity drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Coker defends it well. Coker is looking to score with low kicks. Entity is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. The fighters circling - Coker throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Entity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coker.
An inside leg kick from Coker misses. Entity changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Coker throws a leg kick #TD2# and Entity decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Coker's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Entity preventing the sweep. Entity slips nicely into half guard. Coker is trying to maintain the position but Entity is very close to passing his half guard.#T1# Entity throwing shots but Coker is blocking nicely. Coker is trying to get back to full guard. Coker keeping hold of Entity's head, controlling as best he can. Coker is staying active underneath Entity, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Coker trying to hold on to Entity's head to control him but Entity postures up.
Coker has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Entity thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Coker's head. Coker trying to control from the bottom.
Entity has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Entity trying to control the action but Coker is working from the bottom. Coker keeping hold of Entity's head, controlling as best he can. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Entity wants to control but Coker is keeping him busy. Coker trying to control here.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Entity moves out of range of the body kick from Coker.
Entity with the counter takedown but Coker avoids it easily. Coker misses with a wild body shot. Coker jabs Entity right on the nose. Entity blinks but takes it well.#CUT# It looks like Aidan Entity has been cut. Entity avoids a punch combination nicely.
Entity changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Coker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Entity tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3# Coker throws a body shot but no joy. Entity tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Coker throws a head kick but Entity moves out of range.
Akeen Coker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Coker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Coker throws a hook to the side of Entity's head but Entity sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. And Entity tries to counter it with a takedown but Coker pushes his down on his head and steps out. Coker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Coker throws a leg kick #TD2# and Entity counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Entity. Coker pulls Entity in to control the position. Entity wants to control from the top but Coker keeps moving. #ES# Coker pushes Entity off and scrambles back to his feet.
Entity slips under a jab from Coker. Entity tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Coker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Entity.
#T4# Coker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Coker misses with a low kick. Entity with the counter takedown but Coker avoids it easily. Entity takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Akeen Coker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Good exchange - Coker coming out on top. Coker throws a body kick that misses #TD2# and Entity counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Coker is holding on to half guard well. Entity trying to control the action but Coker is working from the bottom. Coker is looking for a sweep. Entity is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Entity looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Coker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2# Entity seems to be looking for submissions.
Entity takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker dominated that round. The cut man is working on Aidan Entity's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Coker delivers a nice body kick. Coker thows a left - swing and a miss! Entity feints the counter takedown. A slapping body kick lands there for Coker. Entity slips a jab from Coker. Coker misses with a wild body shot. Coker throws a sloppy head kick and Entity moves out of range easily. Entity drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Coker defends it well. Coker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Entity changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Coker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Entity ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Coker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Entity can do to turn this around? Entity uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coker. Coker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1# Coker throws a half hearted mid kick. Coker misses with a body kick. Entity feints the counter takedown. Entity bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Coker connects with a solid leg kick. Entity moves out of range as Coker throws a body kick.
Entity drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Coker defends it well. Entity keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Entity is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Coker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Entity drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Coker defends it well. Entity ducks under a wild hook from Coker. Entity drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Coker defends it well. Coker misses with a wild body shot. Coker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Coker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2# Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Coker. Entity with the counter takedown but Coker avoids it easily. Entity avoids the head kick by Coker.
Coker throws a body punch but Entity moves out of range. The fighters circling - Coker throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Aidan Entity is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Coker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Coker misses with a body kick. Entity feints the counter takedown. Coker looks to throw a body kick#TD2# and Entity counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Entity. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Entity throwing strikes from guard but Coker blocks nicely. Entity trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Entity is looking to advance position but Coker has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR# Coker looking to control but Entity is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3# Coker content just to control the position here. Coker won't let Entity get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Entity wants to control but Coker is having none of it. Coker content just to control the position here. Entity is trying to escape the mount.
#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 controlling the pace for now. Entity gets back to half guard. Coker slows the pace down in half guard. Entity trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Coker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Aidan Entity's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Entity checks a low kick from Coker. And Entity tries to counter it with a takedown but Coker pushes his down on his head and steps out. Akeen Coker is winning the standup battle so far. Entity ducks under a wild hook from Coker. Coker looks to score with a jab to the body but Entity is just out of range. Entity feints the counter takedown. Coker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Entity is out of range and Coker settles back down. Coker looks for the body kick but Entity saw that one coming. Entity drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Coker defends it well. Coker thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Entity if he has to take too many more of those.
Some bone on bone action there as Entity checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Entity changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Coker misses with a low kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Coker misses the shot to the body. Coker lands a jab. Coker throws a big shot that misses. Entity feints the counter takedown.#KD# Coker drops Entity with a beautiful combination! Entity stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Coker is looking for the KO!#ROC# Entity is rocked!#T1# Coker knocks out Entity with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Coker before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Coker picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akeen Coker!
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Event:
NJMMA 69
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1# Cahill buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cahill is looking to clinch. Coker steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Cahill wants to clinch up but Coker keeps it at a distance. Coker cracks Cahill with an open hand slap. We've been hearing reports that Cahill has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Cahill blocks the body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Cahill. That snapped Coker's head back.
Coker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cahill.
Coker throws a head kick but Cahill moves out of range.
Cahill tried to counter with a leg kick but Coker avoided it. Cahill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coker manages to avoid it. A nice side step and Coker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Cahill throws out a powerful jab. Tim Cahill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Cahill drives through and clinches with Coker against the cage.
#BC2# Coker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coker throws a body kick that misses. Cahill blocks a jab. Coker lands with a cross. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cahill tries to clinch there but Coker circles away.
#CL# Cahill clinches. #T1# Cahill lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Cahill misses with a body punch.
Cahill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cahill swings wildly with an uppercut but Coker uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2# Coker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Cahill is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Cahill blocks a head kick by Coker.
Cahill tries to clinch there but Coker circles away.
Akeen Coker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Cahill scores with a jab to the jaw. Cahill tries to clinch up. Cahill doesn't manage to clinch there - Coker circles away.
Cahill wants to clinch. Coker throws a push kick but Cahill slaps the foot to one side. #T2# Coker misses with a low kick as Cahill jumps back. Coker throws a half hearted mid kick. Cahill cracks Coker with an open hand slap. Cahill wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Cahill lands a nice hook to Coker's body. Coker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. 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! Cahill is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coker. Cahill tries to clinch up but Coker circles away and keeps his distance. The fight stays on the outside here - Cahill looks like he's thinking about clinching though. The fighters circling - Coker throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Cahill sizes up Coker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Cahill throws a low kick but it's checked well by Coker. A countering left hand to the body from Coker misses. Coker misses with a body shot.
A big right from Coker misses. Coker takes a swing at Cahill's ribcage but misses. #T3##TD# Cahill scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Coker tries to buck Cahill off but Cahill is having none of it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cahill is looking to take a break and control but Coker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Coker is trying to control Cahill's posture but Cahill avoids it. Cahill tries to score with some ground and pound. Coker controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Cahill throws an elbow but Coker slips to the side and avoids it well. Coker tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4# Coker felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Cahill throws a strike aimed at the side of Coker's head but Coker avoids it well. Coker wants to control but Cahill postures up. Cahill throws a strike aimed at the side of Coker's head but Coker avoids it well. Cahill tries to score with some ground and pound. Coker controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Cahill throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Cahill throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Coker is looking for a sweep. Coker wants to control but Cahill postures up. The strikes coming from Cahill are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Cahill in side control, throwing shots but Coker defends. Coker struggling a bit here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Cahill dominated that 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. #R2# Cahill throws a body punch but Coker moves out of range. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cahill - that will leave a mark!
The fight stays on the outside here - Cahill looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Cahill tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Cahill avoids the head kick by Coker.
Cahill lands a nice shot to the body.
Coker throws a body shot but no joy. Cahill scores with a jab to the body. Cahill lands a nice hook to Coker's body. Coker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cahill throws a body shot but no joy. Coker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cahill. The fight stays on the outside here - Cahill looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Despite the aggression on Coker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Coker just misses with a punch to the body.
Cahill is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coker can do to turn this around?#T1# Cahill misses with a double jab.
Nice body kick from Cahill. Coker swats away the attempt to clinch by Cahill. Cahill throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Cahill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cahill motions for Coker to come forward. Cahill throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Coker thinks about the counter body kick. Cahill misses with a double jab.
Coker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cahill fails with an attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick from Coker misses. Coker throws a wild body kick that Cahill sees coming a mile off. Cahill keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Coker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cahill momentarily.
#T2# Coker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cahill.
Cahill lands with a hook. Coker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Tim Cahill is winning the standup battle so far. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cahill checks a leg kick. Cahill tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Coker wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2# Coker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cahill. Cahill misses with a low kick.
Cahill tries to clinch but Coker is having none of it. Cahill throws an overhand right that lands on Coker's shoulder, as Coker tries to avoid the shot. Coker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Coker lands a leg kick that knocks Cahill off balance momentarily. Coker swats away the attempt to clinch by Cahill.#T3# Cahill tries to clinch up but Coker circles away and keeps his distance. Coker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cahill moves away. Cahill misses the shot to the body. Cahill misses with a jab to the body
and Coker counters with a nice body kick. Cahill lands with a nice body punch. Cahill digs a good hook to Coker's body.
Coker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cahill with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cahill catches Coker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cahill, as that shot connected.
Cahill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coker swats him away and circles back towards the center. And Coker responds with a good body kick, but Cahill manages to step out the way in time. Cahill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Coker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T4# Cahill misses with a low kick.
Cahill throws a body shot but no joy. Coker throws out a counter right but Cahill avoids it with no problem. Cahill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coker moves away. Cahill tries to clinch but Coker is having none of it. Coker replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Cahill blocks it well. Cahill looks to land a body kick but Coker moved away. Cahill throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Coker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Cahill cracks Coker with a good jab. Cahill connects with a leg kick. Coker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Cahill cracks Coker with a good jab. Coker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Coker swats away the attempt to clinch by Cahill. Cahill doesn't manage to clinch there - Coker circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Cahill 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. This is the final round! #R3# Cahill throws a low kick but it's checked well by Coker. Cahill misses with a body shot.
Coker darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Coker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Coker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Coker walks into a jab. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Coker. #CL# Cahill moves into range and clinches up with Coker. Cahill lands an uppercut. Cahill throws a head punch that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cahill lands an uppercut. Cahill misses with some punches.
Cahill lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Cahill. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cahill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Coker blocks an uppercut.
#T1# Nice body punch from Coker. Coker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Cahill tries a body shot but Coker blocks it.
Cahill misses with a short punch on the inside. Cahill lands an uppercut. Tim Cahill has scored more points in the clinch so far. Cahill's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Coker lands with a light punch inside. Coker pressing his opponent against the cage. Coker is trying to force a seperation but Cahill has the dominant position. Cahill lands a left hand.
Cahill tries a body shot but Coker blocks it.
Coker misses with some punches.
Cahill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cahill misses with a short punch on the inside. Cahill tries to work over Coker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Akeen Coker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# A head punch blocked on the inside by Coker. #BC2# Coker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cahill throws a body punch but Coker moves out of range. Coker sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Coker misses with a body shot.
Cahill connects with an inside leg kick. Cahill is looking to wear down Coker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Coker misses with a wild body shot. Cahill fails to land with a series of punches.
Cahill just misses with a punch to the body.
Coker now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Cahill just misses with a punch to the body.
Coker throws a half hearted mid kick. As Coker tries to get set, Cahill tries to push him back and clinch up but Coker manages to avoid the attempt. Cahill takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Coker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. As Coker tries to get set, Cahill tries to push him back and clinch up but Coker manages to avoid the attempt. No joy there for Coker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T3# Coker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Coker steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Coker scores with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Coker. Cahill is looking to clinch. Cahill tries to clinch there but Coker circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coker. Cahill does a little dance to reset his feet. Cahill keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cahill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coker.
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 Cahill has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cahill and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Coker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Coker just misses with a punch to the body.
Cahill jabbing away but nothing is landing. A little jabbing left from Coker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4# Coker avoids the body shot from Cahill.
Coker follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Cahill works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Cahill blocks a head kick by Coker.
Cahill misses with a leg kick and Coker counters with a lovely straight right hand! Cahill fails in his attempt to clinch. Cahill fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Coker on the side of the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cahill doesn't manage to clinch there - Coker circles away.
It seemed like Coker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Cahill lands a nice shot that snaps Coker's head back.
Coker takes one to the chin there. Coker keeps the fight on the outside. Cahill swings for the body but Coker moves out of range.
Cahill lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Cahill pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Coker moves forwards but Cahill connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight! Tim Cahill showed his dominance in that final round. Well Cahill 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27 Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Cahill!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2018 |
#R1# 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.
Graumuller tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Coker. Graumuller shrugs it off though. A solid leg kick lands there for Coker.
#TD# Graumuller darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Graumuller controlling the pace. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Coker wants to improve his position but Graumuller is controlling well.
Graumuller is taking a breather. Coker says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB# Graumuller maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Coker could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Graumuller has cracked it and Coker is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Graumuller!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Egon Graumuller!
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