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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barbara Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coleman is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Got Money. The key to victory for Barbara Boxer has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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222 lbs
23 - 11 - 1 |
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258 lbs
25 - 16 - 3 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barbara Boxer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 16 - 3, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boxer wants it to stay on the feet.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boxer as he avoids it easily.
Coleman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Coleman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barbara Boxer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Coleman.
Boxer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Coleman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boxer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Coleman somewhat.
Boxer punishes Coleman's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman with a poor takedown
and Boxer counters with a stiff right hand.
Coleman with a poor takedown
letting Boxer counter with a right hand.
Coleman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boxer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Coleman's head backwards.
Coleman throws a combination that misses
and Boxer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman fails with a takedown attempt.
Boxer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Coleman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters circling - Boxer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boxer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice defenses there by Coleman.
Nice sprawl there from Boxer as Coleman shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman shoots in for a double leg but Boxer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boxer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boxer wants it to stay on the feet.
Boxer looks to score with a jab to the body but Coleman is just out of range.
Coleman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boxer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boxer wants it to stay on the feet.
Coleman shoots in but Boxer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boxer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Coleman misses with a takedown
and Boxer counters with a nice uppercut.
Coleman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boxer manages to avoid it.
Boxer connects with a jab.
Boxer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boxer sprawls well. Boxer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Coleman gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barbara Boxer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Boxer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boxer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Coleman doesn't seem bothered though.
Boxer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boxer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mark Coleman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boxer throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boxer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barbara Boxer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Coleman.
Boxer connects with the punch.
Coleman tries to close the distance and clinch but Boxer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown but Boxer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Coleman with that takedown attempt.
Boxer misses with an uppercut
and Coleman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Boxer won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxer dodges the ground and pound from Coleman.
Boxer is trying to control Coleman's posture but Coleman avoids it.
Boxer is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
What's Boxer going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coleman scores with a couple of short elbows.
Coleman in side control, throwing shots but Boxer defends.
Coleman looks up at the clock and then as Boxer takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Coleman smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
It looks like Barbara Boxer has been cut.
Coleman lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Boxer is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman is looking to take a break and control but Boxer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Coleman working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Coleman.
Boxer struggling a bit here.
Coleman throws a strike aimed at the side of Boxer's head but Boxer avoids it well.
The ground and pound from Coleman seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Boxer 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 working away.
Boxer keeping his opponent close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boxer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Coleman working the ground and pound but Boxer is defending the strikes.
Boxer wants to control but Coleman postures up.
An elbow from Coleman crashes against the mat.
Boxer tries to buck Coleman off but Coleman is having none of it.
Coleman working the ground and pound from side control.
Barbara Boxer's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coleman working the ground and pound.
Boxer is trying to control Coleman's posture but Coleman avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boxer dodges the ground and pound from Coleman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Coleman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Barbara Boxer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Coleman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Boxer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Coleman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Coleman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boxer counters with a straight right hand.
Barbara Boxer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Coleman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman misses with a double jab.
Boxer misses with a right hand
and Coleman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Boxer's guard.
Boxer has Coleman pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Barbara Boxer.
Boxer scores with a hook to the body. Coleman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Coleman.
Coleman slips under a jab from Boxer.
Coleman blocks a jab.
Coleman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boxer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coleman has his takedown stuffed
and Boxer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman shoots in and drives through. Boxer sprawls well.
A swing and a miss from Boxer.
Coleman shoots in but no luck this time.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown but Boxer shows good takedown defense.
Coleman dives in and grabs Boxer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boxer pushes down on Coleman's head and hops out.
The crowd cheers as Boxer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Coleman doesn't seem phased though.
Coleman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boxer's waist but Boxer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Coleman off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boxer is fending him off so far but Coleman persists. Nope, Boxer circles away and we're back to standing.
Boxer leaves Coleman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Coleman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boxer stuffs the takedown attempt from Coleman. Coleman gets slowly back to his feet.
Coleman fails with the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Barbara Boxer.
I think Boxer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Barbara Boxer!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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