PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tito Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Magnuson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coleman's entrance music is Eminem - Mosh. A fine choice. Magnuson has chosen Thus Spake Zarathustra as his entrance music. The key to victory for Tito Coleman has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Coleman
vs
Magnuson

188 cm
23
197 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

186 cm
25
187 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Punishment Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tito Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Magnus Magnuson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magnuson tries to clinch up.
Coleman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magnuson.
Magnuson tries to clinch but Coleman moves out of range.
Magnus Magnuson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magnuson wants to clinch up but Coleman keeps it at a distance.
Magnuson connects with a crisp jab.
Magnuson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Magnuson darts in and clinches Coleman up against the cage.
Coleman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Magnuson.

Coleman breaks from the clinch.
Magnuson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Coleman defends it nicely.
Magnuson shoots in for a double leg but Coleman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tito Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Magnuson.
Coleman misses the shot to the body.
Coleman sizes up Magnuson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Coleman misses with a wild combination.
Coleman tries to move into range but Magnuson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Magnuson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Coleman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Coleman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magnuson.
Magnuson misses with a hook. Coleman ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Coleman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Coleman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Coleman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Magnuson momentarily.
Magnuson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Coleman but Coleman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An inside leg kick from Coleman misses.
Magnuson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Coleman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Magnuson misses the shot to the body.

Magnuson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Coleman did well to prevent Magnuson getting side control.
Coleman is trying to stand up here but Magnuson is controlling him well.

Magnuson decides to stand up.
Coleman lands with a right hand.
Coleman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magnuson moves away.

Magnuson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Magnuson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Nice cross by Coleman.
Magnuson misses with a takedown attempt - Coleman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Magnuson looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Magnuson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Coleman - the referee stops the clock and Magnuson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Coleman. Magnuson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Coleman clobbers Magnuson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Coleman scores with a jab to the body.
Coleman scores with a shot to the body.
Coleman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Magnuson on the side of the head.
Coleman looks to land a combination. Magnuson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Coleman stuns Magnuson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Coleman punishes Magnuson's body with a nice straight punch.
Tito Coleman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coleman scores with a kick to the midsection.
Coleman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Magnuson doesn't seem bothered though.
A shot to de liver by Coleman. Beautiful body shot.
Coleman works over Magnuson's head and body with a nice combination.
Magnuson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Magnuson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Coleman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnuson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Coleman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Coleman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Magnuson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab by Coleman.
Coleman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Magnuson dives in and grabs Coleman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Coleman pushes down on Magnuson's head and hops out.
A nice leg kick lands there from Coleman.
A nice leg kick lands there from Coleman.
Coleman clobbers Magnuson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A good leg kick by Coleman.
Coleman punishes Magnuson's body with a nice straight punch.
Coleman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Magnuson ducks right into an uppercut from Coleman.
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!
Coleman looks to land a combination but Magnuson avoids it well.
Magnuson moves in looking to clinch but Coleman pushes him off.
Magnuson throws a combination that misses
and Coleman counters with a thumping low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnuson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Coleman lunges at Magnuson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Magnuson's hand.
Coleman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Coleman connects with a solid leg kick.
Magnuson darts in trying to clinch
and Coleman counters with a right hand to the body.
Coleman dips to his left and cracks Magnuson with an uppercut!
Magnuson tries to move into range but Coleman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Coleman blocks a jab.
Coleman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Coleman lands an overhand right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Magnuson tries to clinch
and Coleman counters with a series of strikes. Magnuson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Coleman throws a sloppy head kick and Magnuson moves out of range easily.
Magnuson with a poor takedown
letting Coleman counter with a right hand.
Coleman scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tito Coleman dominated that round.
That's time! Coleman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Magnuson moves forwards but Coleman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Coleman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Magnuson misses with a takedown
and Coleman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Coleman dips to his left and cracks Magnuson with an uppercut!
Magnuson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Magnuson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Coleman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Coleman scoring well with a low kick there.
Coleman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Magnuson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Coleman.
Coleman throws a series of strikes that have Magnuson backpedaling.
Magnuson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Coleman.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magnuson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Magnuson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Coleman lands a head shot.
Coleman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Coleman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Coleman.
Coleman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Magnuson's hands.
Magnuson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Magnuson tries for a takedown but Coleman circles away easily
and Coleman counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tito Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Magnuson.
Coleman lands a two punch combo.
Coleman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magnuson misses with a body punch
and Coleman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Coleman lands a with a good body shot.
Coleman throws a sloppy head kick and Magnuson moves out of range easily.
Magnuson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Magnuson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Magnus Magnuson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coleman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magnuson.
A good leg kick by Coleman.
Coleman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magnuson can do to turn this around?
Magnuson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Coleman counters with a nice uppercut.
Coleman lands a two punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Coleman.
Magnuson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Magnuson has his takedown stuffed
and Coleman counters with a nice body shot.
Coleman lands a nice shot that snaps Magnuson's head back.
Coleman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Coleman scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coleman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Magnuson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Magnuson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Coleman counters with a right hand to the body.
Magnuson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Coleman.
Magnuson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magnuson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Coleman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Coleman.
Coleman lands a body shot.
Coleman thuds his right hand into Magnuson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Magnuson misses with the combination.
Coleman stalks Magnuson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Magnuson's face. Magnuson staggers backwards, shaken.
Coleman is working the combinations to good effect here.
Magnuson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Coleman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A slow jab from Magnuson misses its intended target.
Coleman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magnuson tries to clinch up
and Coleman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magnuson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Magnuson has his takedown stuffed
and Magnuson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnuson walks into a stiff left hand from Coleman.
Magnuson misses with a takedown
and Coleman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Coleman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Magnuson. That did some damage!
Coleman connects with the punch.
Magnuson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Coleman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Magnuson's calf.
Coleman lands a nice shot that snaps Magnuson's head back.
Magnuson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Coleman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coleman swinging wildly here.
Coleman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Magnuson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Coleman counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tito Coleman dominated that second round.
That's time! Coleman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Magnuson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Coleman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Magnuson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Coleman counters with a straight right hand.
Coleman avoids the body shot from Magnuson.
Coleman throws a hook but Magnuson avoids it easily.
Magnuson has his takedown stuffed
and Coleman counters with an outside leg kick.
Coleman scores with a nice body kick.
Coleman lands a nice hook to Magnuson's body. Magnuson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Magnuson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Coleman rather than just go for the knockout.
Coleman scores with a jab.
Magnuson misses with a jab to the body
and Coleman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Coleman scores with a jab. Magnuson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Coleman works Magnuson's body with a nice hook.
Coleman digs a good hook to Magnuson's body.
Coleman works Magnuson's body with a nice hook.
Coleman scores with a jab to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Decent striking displayed by Coleman there.
Magnuson misses with a series of wild punches.
Coleman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Coleman misses with a two punch combination.
Magnuson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Coleman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tito Coleman is winning the standup battle so far.
Coleman lands with an uppercut that bounces Magnuson off the cage and back into rage.
Magnuson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Coleman.
Magnuson tries to clinch but Coleman moves away
and Coleman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Coleman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Magnuson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coleman circles away quickly and effectively.
Magnuson fails with the takedown
and Coleman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Coleman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman throws a sloppy head kick and Magnuson moves out of range easily.
Coleman lands a body shot.
Coleman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Magnuson.
Magnuson has his takedown stuffed
and Coleman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tito Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Magnuson.
Magnuson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Coleman dips down 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!
Coleman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Magnuson shoots and misses
and Coleman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Coleman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Coleman throws a sloppy head kick and Magnuson moves out of range easily.
Magnuson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Coleman.
Magnuson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Coleman counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Magnuson closes the distance and clinches.
Coleman digs a right hand into Magnuson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Magnuson's gas tank.
Coleman stalls.
Coleman is working Magnuson over against the cage.
Coleman tries to circle away but Magnuson has him pinned against the cage.
Tito Coleman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Magnuson has Coleman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Coleman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Magnuson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Coleman prevents it.
Coleman content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Coleman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Coleman.

Magnuson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Coleman wants to get back to his feet but Magnuson drags him back down.
Magnuson with the ground and pound but Coleman regains half guard under the barage of strikes.

Coleman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magnuson pulls his head out easily.
Magnus Magnuson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnuson wants to free his trapped foot but Coleman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Coleman manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Magnuson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Magnuson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Coleman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Magnuson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Magnuson's back!

Coleman looking for the RNC.
Magnuson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magnuson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Coleman tries to control but Magnuson wriggling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tito Coleman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Coleman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26

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