PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bako King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

King
vs
Coleman

225 cm
32
289 lbs
19 - 11 - 0

176 cm
23
260 lbs
12 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Steel Penn's Laundry 93%

Brute
[CBK] LEGAL HIGHS « AJFC↑ TRIPLE 160Q ®

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 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bako King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Black Coleman !
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman lands a nice looking body shot.
Horrible takedown by Coleman or perhaps it was just good defense by King which made him look bad.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coleman swats him away and circles back towards the center.

King gets caught flat footed, as Coleman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
King wants to stand and escape but Coleman is having none of it.

King has his foot on Coleman 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Coleman works his way back into a safe position though.

King working for a triangle but Coleman defends it easily.
Coleman throwing strikes but missing.
King has momentary wrist control but Coleman slips an elbow through the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Coleman works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman wants to free his trapped foot but King is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Coleman is trying to control. King wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Coleman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Coleman throwing shots but King is blocking nicely.
Coleman lands strikes from half guard.
Coleman wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working.
King is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Coleman there.
Coleman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coleman pulls his head out easily.
Coleman not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King is refusing to be controlled, as Coleman sits in half guard.
King is pressing down on Coleman 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
King is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

King working for a triangle but Coleman defends it easily.

King is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Coleman defends well.
Coleman trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Coleman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Coleman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman stopping the sweep attempt from King.

King pushes Coleman off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Coleman misses with a takedown attempt
and King counters with a left and a right that stings Coleman .
King leaves Coleman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bako King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Black Coleman .
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Coleman circles away.
King scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King throws a body punch but Coleman moves out of range.
Coleman shoots and misses
and King counters with a left and a right that stings Coleman .
King throws a series of punches but Coleman moves out of range.
Black Coleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
King looks to land a combination but Coleman avoids it well.
Coleman fails with a takedown attempt.
King really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Coleman fails with the takedown
and King counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coleman .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Black Coleman will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A combination from King does no damage.
Coleman fails with the takedown

and King counters with a shoot takedown. Coleman fights it but they end up in guard.
King lands a couple of digs.
Coleman is trying to keep King in close.
King won't allow Coleman to sweep him here.
King lands a couple of digs.
Coleman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
King loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Coleman wants to stand up but King is controlling him.
Black Coleman has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King tries to free his leg and advance position but Coleman is retaining full guard.
Coleman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Coleman keeping full guard, as King tries to pass.
Coleman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
King throws an elbow that misses. Coleman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in King's guard. Nice move by Coleman !

Coleman got a little sloppy there for a moment and King has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Coleman has managed to get both his arms back between King's legs - danger averted.
Coleman advances to half guard.
Coleman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but King does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
King trying to hold on to Coleman 's head to control him but Coleman postures up.

King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

King actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

King looking for submissions off his back.

Coleman moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from King.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coleman working the ground and pound from side control.
King tries to bench press Coleman off him but Coleman keeps the position.
Coleman grinds an elbow into King's temple.
King is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Coleman 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King taking some punishment here, with Coleman in his half guard.
Coleman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Coleman content to control rather than advance.
King keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coleman pulls his head out easily.
Coleman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Coleman lands with some strikes.
Coleman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

King is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King is in all sorts of trouble here.
Oh King is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice elbow there by Coleman .
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Coleman ! King is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Black Coleman !
An out of breath Black Coleman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.