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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eko Tukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Coalman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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140 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eko Tukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Coalman!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coalman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tukko throws a series of punches but Coalman avoids them all with ease.
Tukko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Coalman scores a takedown into full mount!
Tukko wants to get back to his feet.
Coalman scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tukko?
Coalman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Coalman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Coalman lands with some strikes.
Coalman is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tukko can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Coalman raining down hammerfists from mount.
Coalman in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Tukko is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Coalman thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coalman raining down hammerfists from mount.
Coalman sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Coalman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A nice elbow there by Coalman.
Tukko is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Tukko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Coalman on the ground.
Coalman sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Coalman looking to finish Tukko with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tukko!
Coalman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tukko's face.
Tukko is breathing heavily.
Coalman unloading with bombs!
Coalman won't let Tukko get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Coalman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Coalman with shots to the head and body - Tukko looks very uncomfortable down there.
Coalman with the ground and pound from mount.
Tukko is trying to stand up.
Coalman with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coalman in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Coalman lands a nice shot to the head.
Tukko is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
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!
Coalman controlling the position easily from mount.
Coalman connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Coalman landing punches.
Coalman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tukko's face.
Coalman landing strikes from the mount and Tukko is in trouble!
Coalman raining down shots from the mount!
Coalman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tukko's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coalman working the ground and pound effectively.
Tukko is in a horrible position here. Coalman smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Coalman working Tukko over with strikes here.
Tukko taking shots to the head.
Coalman in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Coalman raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tukko is in a horrible position here. Coalman smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Coalman with a couple of short strikes.
Coalman scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tukko?
Tukko wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Coalman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Coalman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tukko's face.
Coalman landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coalman is landing with some decent strikes but Tukko is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Coalman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tukko hang on?
Tukko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tukko tries to get out of the position.
Coalman scoring with strikes but Tukko is staying in there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coalman working the ground and pound effectively.
Coalman with a couple of short strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coalman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tukko hang on?
Tukko really wants to buck Coalman off and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Coalman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Coalman wants to clinch.
Coalman fails with the takedown.
Tukko misses with a combination
and Coalman moves into the clinch.
Tukko has had enough of the clinch but Coalman keeps him there for the moment.
Tukko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tukko is looking to break free of the clinch but Coalman has double underhooks.
Coalman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tukko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tukko is working Coalman over against the cage.
Coalman wants a takedown.
Eko Tukko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Coalman.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tukko pushes Coalman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tukko tries to break the clinch but Coalman is controlling the position.
Tukko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Tukko.
Coalman tries to land knees in the clinch but Tukko avoids the damage to the body.
Coalman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tukko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tukko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tukko.
Nice body punch from Tukko.
Coalman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tukko's efforts to push away.
Tukko is working Coalman over against the cage.
Tukko tries to circle away but Coalman has him pinned against the cage.
Coalman wants a takedown.
Tukko lands a nice shot to the body.
Tukko cracks Coalman with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Tukko.
Tukko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Coalman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tukko is working Coalman over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Coalman stalling in the clinch but Tukko improves position.
Tukko is working Coalman over against the cage.
Tukko lands an uppercut.
Coalman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tukko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tukko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Coalman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tukko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tukko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tukko avoiding damage as Coalman throws knees to the body.
Tukko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tukko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tukko works on Coalman's body with a couple of short punches.
Tukko prevents the takedown attempt.
Tukko has had enough of the clinch but Coalman keeps him there for the moment.
Tukko is working Coalman over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tukko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tukko prevents the takedown attempt.
Tukko avoiding damage.
Tukko tries to circle away but Coalman has him pinned against the cage.
Tukko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Coalman is trying to trip Tukko. He has hold of a leg but Tukko is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Coalman persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Coalman trying to control the position from guard on top but Tukko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tukko wants to stand up but Coalman is controlling him.
Coalman passes into half guard.
Coalman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tukko's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Coalman there.
Coalman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Coalman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Coalman working over Tukko with some ground and pound. Tukko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tukko is not content to let Coalman control the position.
Tukko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Coalman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Coalman prevents Tukko from standing back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coalman winds up and cracks Tukko with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Coalman moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mark Coalman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Coalman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tukko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Coalman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tukko but Tukko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sloppy strikes from Tukko. Those never looked like landing.
Coalman shoots in but no luck this time.
Eko Tukko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Coalman.
Tukko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tukko lands with a nice body punch.
Tukko dips to his left and cracks Coalman with an uppercut!
Coalman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tukko is fending him off so far but Coalman persists. Nope, Tukko circles away and we're back to standing.
Coalman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tukko finds it's way round the side to connect with Coalman's head.
Tukko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coalman blocks a jab.
Coalman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tukko swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tukko misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coalman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tukko's guard.
Coalman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tukko's guard.
Coalman is looking to take a break and control but Tukko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Coalman wants to work for an arm triangle but Tukko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Coalman moves nicely into side control.
Coalman trying to control the action but Tukko is working from the bottom.
Coalman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tukko parries the strikes from Coalman easily there. Coalman is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tukko to escape.
Tukko takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Tukko is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Coalman has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Coalman wants to control but Tukko is keeping him busy.
Tukko dodges the ground and pound from Coalman.
Tukko is working to avoid the ground and pound but Coalman connects with a decent elbow.
Tukko is trying to buck Coalman off.
Coalman landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coalman throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Coalman in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Coalman scoring with punches from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Coalman.
Coalman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tukko keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coalman throws an elbow but Tukko slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tukko is pushing Coalman's head away, looking to escape. Coalman manages to hold on to the position though.
Coalman throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Coalman misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The strikes coming from Coalman are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's four 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.
Coalman sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tukko is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Tukko taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tukko is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Coalman working the ground and pound from side control.
Tukko pushes Coalman away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Coalman gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Coalman cracks Tukko with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tukko is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Coalman is controlling him well.
The strikes coming from Coalman are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Eko Tukko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mark Coalman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tukko tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Coalman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Coalman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Coalman!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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