PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doe comes to the cage accompanied by whatsername, and does she remember my name?. Coleman has chosen Got Money as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Doe
vs
Coleman

193 cm
31
213 lbs
44 - 19 - 0

174 cm
32
258 lbs
27 - 21 - 3

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Springfield HW Nutrition
Springfield HW Nutrition

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 44 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Doe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 21 - 3, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman shoots in and drives through. Doe sprawls well.
Doe stuffs the takedown.
Coleman shoots in looking for a takedown but Doe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Coleman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jon Doe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Coleman.
No luck for Coleman with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Coleman or perhaps it was just good defense by Doe which made him look bad.
Coleman walks into a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Coleman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Coleman thows a huge punch but Doe dodges it nicely.

Coleman is working for a submission of some sort.
Coleman is trying to control the action in half guard but Doe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Doe is staying active underneath Coleman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Coleman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Coleman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Coleman is nestled in close to Doe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coleman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Doe is holding on to half guard well.

Coleman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Doe sees it coming and defends easily.
Coleman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Doe is staying active underneath Coleman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Coleman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Coleman stalling away here and it's allowed Doe to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Doe keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Coleman trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Doe manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Coleman looking for a sweep. Not yet Coleman, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Coleman striking off his back but it's not causing Doe any problems.
Coleman trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Coleman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Doe wanted to stand there but Coleman had control of the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Coleman has his foot on Doe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Doe works his way back into a safe position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Doe decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Coleman, up you get!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown but Doe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Coleman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Coleman tries for a takedown but Doe circles away easily
and Doe counters with a stiff right hand.

Coleman instigates a clinch.
Coleman fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Doe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Doe misses.
Coleman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Doe tries to avoid it but Coleman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Doe to the ground. Doe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jon Doe 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 ducks under a wild hook from Doe.
Doe throws a looping overhand right but Coleman ducks down to avoid it.
Doe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Coleman in his tracks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Coleman is defended easily by Doe.
Doe throws a big shot that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman tries to move into range but Doe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Coleman walks into a straight right hand from Doe.
Coleman has a takedown stuffed.
Coleman misses with a takedown attempt
and Doe counters with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Doe gets caught flat footed, as Coleman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Doe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Coleman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Coleman postures up in Doe's guard and throws a big left but Doe blocks it.
Doe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Coleman on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coleman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Doe controls Coleman momentarily but Coleman frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Coleman passes Doe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Doe is staying active underneath Coleman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Coleman trying to mount his opponent but Doe defends it.
Doe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Coleman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Doe has momentary wrist control but Coleman slips an elbow through the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coleman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Doe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Doe tries to get out of the position.
Coleman stands up over Doe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Coleman looks for a takedown but Doe sprawls well.

Coleman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Coleman throws a big elbow that misses.
Coleman wants to pass the guard but Doe is keeping the position.
Coleman postures up in Doe's guard and throws a big left but Doe blocks it.
Coleman passes Doe's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Doe's head.
Coleman is thwarting Doe's attempts to control the position.
Coleman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Coleman passes to side control.
Doe manages to get back to half guard.
Coleman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Doe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Coleman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jon Doe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Doe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Coleman trying to pass the guard but Doe defending well.
Coleman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Coleman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doe keeps working.
Doe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Coleman.
Mark Coleman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Coleman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Doe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Doe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Coleman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doe won't allow Coleman to pass to mount.
Coleman with the ground and pound but Doe uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Coleman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Coleman throwing shots but Doe is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Coleman.
Coleman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Coleman wants to pass to mount but Doe is defending the position.
Doe is trying to stand back up but Coleman is controlling him
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coleman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doe tries to roll over but Coleman keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Doe defending well though.
Mark Coleman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Coleman content to control rather than advance.
Coleman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coleman cracks Doe with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Coleman controlling the pace for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Coleman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Coleman 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

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