PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between kyle connelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). TJ Coleman has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with kyle connelly's chin.

connelly
vs
Coleman

165 cm
20
154 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

185 cm
22
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, kyle connelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, TJ Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman is trying hard to land a takedown here. connelly sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Coleman lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like kyle connelly has been cut.
connelly fails with the takedown
and Coleman counters with a big head kick but connelly shrugs it off.
Coleman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
kyle connelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
connelly throws a leg kick but Coleman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Coleman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Coleman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. connelly tries to avoid it but Coleman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag connelly to the ground. connelly escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
connelly with a poor takedown

and Coleman counters by moving into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Coleman breaks from the clinch.

Coleman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
connelly tries to kick Coleman off but Coleman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

connelly looking for submissions off his back.
Coleman wants to control but connelly is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

connelly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
connelly is breathing heavily.
connelly tries to roll over but Coleman keeps him under control.
Coleman wants to get back to his feet.
Coleman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for connelly!
connelly regains half guard.
Coleman trying to pass the guard but connelly defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Coleman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
connelly looks like he's trying to stand up.
connelly is refusing to be controlled, as Coleman sits in half guard.
Coleman seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman is nestled in close to connelly, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Coleman controlling the action here.
Coleman wants to take a breather but connelly is having none of it.
Coleman trying to pass the guard but connelly defending well.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
connelly wants to clinch up but Coleman keeps it at a distance.

Coleman gets a clinch.
connelly tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Coleman smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for kyle connelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.

connelly gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

connelly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Coleman postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman wants to stand but connelly has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
connelly trying to keep a closed guard but Coleman is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

connelly has an active guard here but Coleman has managed to pass into half guard.
connelly trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

TJ Coleman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on kyle connelly'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.

Coleman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says connelly as he avoids it easily.

Coleman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. connelly sprawls well initially but Coleman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
connelly regains full guard. Nicely done.

connelly is looking for a triangle but Coleman pushes his legs off easily.

Coleman got a little sloppy there for a moment and connelly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Coleman has managed to get both his arms back between connelly's legs - danger averted.
connelly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coleman is one step ahead there.
Coleman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with connelly. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Coleman trying to control but connelly is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
connelly is trying to control the position but Coleman postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman trying to control but connelly is working from the bottom.
connelly keeping full guard, as Coleman tries to pass.

connelly working for a triangle but Coleman defends it easily.

connelly looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
connelly keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
connelly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Coleman's guard.
connelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Coleman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
connelly throwing strikes but missing.
Coleman thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
connelly trying to control but Coleman is working from the bottom.
Coleman keeping full guard, as connelly tries to pass.
kyle connelly overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Coleman is looking for a triangle but connelly pushes his legs off easily.
connelly stopping the sweep attempt from Coleman.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
connelly misses with a takedown attempt

and Coleman counters with a nice double leg into side control. connelly won't be happy with that.
Coleman tries to advance to mount but can't.
connelly tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Coleman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Coleman stands up.
connelly misses with a takedown attempt

and Coleman counters by clinching up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Coleman lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
connelly trying to control but Coleman postures up.
connelly is trying to stand back up but Coleman is controlling him

connelly actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coleman is thwarting connelly's attempts to control the position.
connelly is pressing down on Coleman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but TJ Coleman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on kyle connelly's cut.
That's time! connelly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

connelly leaves Coleman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Coleman gets caught flat footed, as connelly shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
connelly is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
connelly trying to control but Coleman is working from the bottom.

Coleman working for a triangle but connelly defends it easily.
connelly pushes down on Coleman's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Coleman looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Coleman actively working from the bottom here.
connelly with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
connelly working the head and body with strikes.
connelly wants to take a breather but Coleman is having none of it.
connelly keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

connelly is working for a kimura but Coleman is defending it quite comfortably.
Coleman tries to get to full guard but connelly has control of the leg.
connelly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coleman keeps working.
connelly missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
connelly wants to take a breather but Coleman is having none of it.
Coleman is trying to get back to full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Coleman with a poor takedown

and connelly counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman is trying to stand up here but connelly is controlling him well.
Coleman is trying to maintain the position but connelly is very close to passing his half guard.
connelly is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

connelly is working for a submission of some sort.
connelly seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
connelly drops an elbow to the side of Coleman's head.
Coleman regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
connelly stops Coleman from standing up.
connelly stands and throws Coleman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Coleman takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
connelly working the body and head with strikes.
connelly wants to control but Coleman is keeping him busy.
Coleman is looking for a sweep.
connelly lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Coleman down.
kyle connelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
TJ Coleman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
connelly throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
kyle connelly showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Coleman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TJ Coleman!