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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zapp Brannigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coleman's entrance music is Got Money. A fine choice. Brannigan has chosen Jackyl -- The Lumberjack as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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245 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 3, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Coleman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zapp Brannigan!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman closes the distance and clinches up with Brannigan, looking for a takedown. Coleman pushes Brannigan against the cage but Brannigan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brannigan throws a body punch but Coleman moves out of range.
A big left from Brannigan misses.
Brannigan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Brannigan looking to control.
Brannigan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brannigan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Brannigan keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brannigan working a defensive guard here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Zapp Brannigan wasn't active enough on the ground.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brannigan. Coleman does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman tries for a takedown but Brannigan circles away easily
and Brannigan lands a stunning uppercut that sends Coleman to the mat!
It looks like Mark Coleman has been cut.
Coleman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brannigan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Coleman gets back to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Coleman holds on and takes a little breather.
Brannigan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brannigan passes Coleman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Coleman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brannigan.
Coleman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman is trying to maintain the position but Brannigan is very close to passing his half guard.
Coleman tries to get to full guard but Brannigan has control of the leg.
Brannigan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Coleman wants to control but Brannigan is keeping busy.
Brannigan lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coleman is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brannigan lands a nice short elbow.
Coleman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brannigan.
Brannigan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brannigan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brannigan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brannigan with the ground and pound but Coleman uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Brannigan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brannigan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman wants to sweep here but Brannigan controlling him for the moment.
Brannigan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Coleman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brannigan throws a big right hand that misses.
Brannigan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coleman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brannigan won't allow Coleman to sweep him here.
Brannigan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brannigan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Coleman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Coleman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brannigan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brannigan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Coleman is on top in guard.
Coleman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brannigan is keeping the position for now.
Brannigan is pulling down on Coleman's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brannigan working a defensive guard here.
Brannigan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Coleman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Brannigan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Zapp Brannigan.
Brannigan throws a body kick the misses
and Coleman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Coleman lands with a punch from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coleman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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 is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Coleman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brannigan defending well though.
Coleman is taking a breather. Brannigan 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zapp Brannigan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Coleman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Coleman drives through with a takedown into Brannigan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Brannigan controlling the position.
Brannigan controls Coleman momentarily but Coleman frees himself.
Coleman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brannigan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Coleman distracts Brannigan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brannigan pulls Coleman in close to prevent any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Coleman throws a big right hand that misses.
Brannigan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brannigan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coleman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brannigan is trying to keep Coleman in close.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Zapp Brannigan hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Coleman shoots for a double leg takedown but Brannigan sprawls well. He's pushed Coleman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brannigan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Coleman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Coleman lands in his opponent's guard.
Brannigan is trying to keep Coleman in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brannigan is keeping the position for now.
Brannigan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brannigan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Coleman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brannigan is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Coleman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brannigan's head.
Coleman wants to pass the guard but Brannigan is keeping the position.
Brannigan has momentary wrist control but Coleman slips an elbow through the middle.
Brannigan is pulling down on Coleman's head. It's preventing any offense from Coleman, at least for the moment.
Coleman looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brannigan seems keen to control Coleman's posture.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Zapp Brannigan wasn't active enough on the ground.
Brannigan misses with a body shot
and Coleman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Coleman.
Coleman being controlled here momentarily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Brannigan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Coleman throwing strikes from guard but Brannigan blocks nicely.
Brannigan has Coleman pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zapp Brannigan has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Coleman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brannigan counters with a straight right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Coleman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Brannigan. No joy for Coleman on that attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brannigan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Coleman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Coleman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Coleman blocks a head kick by Brannigan.
Brannigan stuffs the takedown.
Coleman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brannigan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brannigan swings widly with a right hand
and Coleman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Brannigan's guard now.
Brannigan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Coleman throwing strikes from guard but Brannigan blocks nicely.
Brannigan pulls Coleman in close to his closed guard and prevents Coleman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Brannigan throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brannigan controls Coleman momentarily but Coleman frees himself.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Coleman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brannigan controls Coleman momentarily but Coleman frees himself.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Zapp Brannigan wasn't active enough on the ground.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Brannigan and Coleman goes tumbling to the canvas! Brannigan follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Brannigan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Coleman tries to roll over but Brannigan keeps him under control.
Brannigan working over Coleman with some ground and pound. Coleman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brannigan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Coleman's head.
Coleman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brannigan.
Coleman moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brannigan landing with the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brannigan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coleman is keeping the position for now.
Brannigan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Coleman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Coleman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brannigan manages to get himself to full guard.
Brannigan pulls Coleman in to control the position.
Brannigan keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Brannigan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Coleman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman is fighting to break Brannigan's control of his arms but Brannigan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Zapp Brannigan hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Coleman defending well as Brannigan loads up on a big left hand.
Brannigan slaps away a takedown attempt from Coleman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coleman doesn't manage to clinch there - Brannigan circles away.
Coleman fails with a takedown attempt.
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.
Horrible takedown by Coleman or perhaps it was just good defense by Brannigan which made him look bad.
Coleman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brannigan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Coleman somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zapp Brannigan really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Coleman's cut.
That's time! Coleman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Brannigan misses with a straight right.
Brannigan throws the kick towards the body but Coleman avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brannigan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brannigan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Coleman swings widly with a right hand
and Brannigan counters with a big uppercut that knocks Coleman off his feet! Brannigan dives into side control looking to finish!
Coleman is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brannigan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Coleman sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Coleman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brannigan off and has taken his back!
Brannigan needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Coleman gets his hands free as Brannigan looks to control.
Coleman is working the ground and pound. Can Brannigan escape?
Coleman not allowing Brannigan to control his hands.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Brannigan staying busy and making it hard for Coleman to control.
Coleman gets his hands free as Brannigan looks to control.
Coleman scores with punches and elbows.
Brannigan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman wants to control but Brannigan is keeping busy.
Brannigan wants to control his opponent's hands but Coleman gets his hands free.
Mark Coleman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Coleman wants to control but Brannigan is keeping busy.
Coleman is not going to allow Brannigan to sit and survive in this position.
Coleman connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Brannigan to escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coleman keeps control of the position as Brannigan tries to break free.
Brannigan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Brannigan is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Coleman is punishing Brannigan with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman is not going to allow Brannigan to sit and survive in this position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Coleman's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Brannigan covering up well and avoiding damage.
Coleman struggling to keep hold of the position.
Coleman is not going to allow Brannigan to sit and survive in this position.
Coleman softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Brannigan just trying to survive but Coleman is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Brannigan covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Will Coleman go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman missing with strikes.
Coleman is loading up with his shots from the back and Brannigan is in big trouble! Brannigan taps out to strikes and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mark Coleman!
Mark Coleman retains his heavyweight title!
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