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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rimtas Kentas (ranked 534 p4p, 792 weight class) and Akeen Coker (ranked 87 p4p, 118 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rimtas Kentas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Akeen Coker!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
Kentas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Coker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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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hype
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