Budd vs. Coenen

[The Sandmen]

Julia Budd glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
Marloes Coenen looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.

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Round 1
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Budd and Coenen move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Budd dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Coenen from the ground!
Marloes Coenen tries a hook to the body
but Budd manages to dodge it
Julia Budd and Coenen engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Julia Budd goes with a looping right hand while Marloes Coenen jumps back and jabs
Coenen seems staggered and Julia Budd runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Julia Budd fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Marloes Coenen! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
Marloes Coenen tries to bring the fight to the ground
Budd goes down.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over Budd
Coenen doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Julia Budd gets sloppy and Marloes Coenen tries to take advantage...
Coenen moves on the ground
Coenen cannot take advantage in the ground
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over Budd
Coenen sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Marloes Coenen tries to finish with a leg lock!
Budd is able to break the lock.
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over Budd
Budd launches a few weak punches
Coenen blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Marloes Coenen looks to counter!
Coenen tries to improve position.
Budd adjusts and closes her guard.
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Budd
Budd is taking this opportunity to rest.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Marloes Coenen tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Budd is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over Budd
Budd tries to close her guard around Coenen
She succeeds!
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Budd
Budd breaths deeply while on the ground
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Budd
Budd shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Coenen is in closed guard... Budd tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Marloes Coenen!
Julia Budd is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Julia Budd is cooling the fight on the ground
Julia Budd is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Marloes Coenen tries to roll on the ground...
Budd knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Julia Budd is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Budd works on the ground with her fingers over Coenen's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Julia Budd is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Marloes Coenen tries to roll to her side and trap Julia Budd in her guard...
Julia Budd keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Julia Budd tries to show her boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Coenen's face
Coenen's Mouth is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Marloes Coenen attempts a sweep single...
Marloes Coenen catches Julia Budd's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Coenen.
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Budd
Deep breaths from Julia Budd who tries a hammer punch to Coenen's ribs.
That hit Coenen who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Budd
Coenen struggles on the ground and tries to break Julia Budd's guard...
Budd doesn't want to free her opponent and Coenen continues in closed guard
Budd is trying to counter now!
Coenen is in closed guard... Budd tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Marloes Coenen!
Julia Budd is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Budd tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Julia Budd controls the situation despite Marloes Coenen efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Julia Budd is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Marloes Coenen tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Julia Budd rolls Marloes Coenen to her stomach and takes her back!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Budd is in rear mount over Coenen
Budd tries to get a hook in!
Coenen rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Julia Budd is in half guard over Coenen
Julia Budd tries to free her leg
Julia Budd uses some of her skill by jumping out of Coenen's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Julia Budd is in side mount over Marloes Coenen
Budd is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Coenen's Mouth is beginning to swell
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Julia Budd.



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Round 2
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Some nice shots from Julia Budd
miss their mark.
Budd misses a step and Marloes Coenen sees an opportunity to counter her!
Marloes Coenen tries a hook to the body
but Budd manages to dodge it
A right hand from Marloes Coenen
surprises Budd!
Marloes Coenen tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Budd is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Marloes Coenen is in open guard over Budd
Marloes Coenen tries to pass to half guard...
Julia Budd can't prevent her opponent from passing. Coenen looks to work from half guard.
Marloes Coenen is in half guard over Budd
Marloes Coenen goes for an americana!
Budd breaks free.
Coenen misses a step and Julia Budd sees an opportunity to counter her!
Julia Budd tries to close the guard.
Budd put Marloes Coenen in closed guard.
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Budd
Julia Budd is cooling the fight on the ground
Marloes Coenen is in closed guard over Budd
Coenen tries to escape from closed guard...
Budd waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Marloes Coenen! She is reversed and nor Julia Budd is on half guard!
Julia Budd is in half guard over Coenen
Budd launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Marloes Coenen is not able to stop Coenen ground skills and Julia Budd moves to side mount!
Julia Budd is in side mount over Marloes Coenen
Julia Budd looks to pass to mount...
Budd slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Marloes Coenen.
Julia Budd is in full mount over Marloes Coenen
Coenen tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Marloes Coenen. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Budweiser Gardens (London, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Budd throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
Hard blow to Coenen's mid-section, she seems hurt
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Coenen leads with a punch
Julia Budd avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Coenen's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Marloes Coenen's Left cheek
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Budd is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Coenen's jaw!
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough! The fight is over! Coenen was not intelligently defending herself!

Winner is Julia Budd by TKO (Punch) at 2:43 Round 2

Statistics: Julia Budd
Punches 12/19 (63%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 1/4 (25%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 274 s

Statistics: Marloes Coenen
Punches 4/7 (57%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 274 s

Happened!

[xx - Former Phoenix Fight Club]