PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Dapalong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Coleman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Coleman
vs
Dapalong

172 cm
28
170 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

180 cm
19
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, George Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vincent Dapalong!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman shoots in and drives through. Dapalong sprawls well.

Coleman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Coleman controlling the action here.
Dapalong tries to roll over but Coleman keeps him under control.
Dapalong looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dapalong is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dapalong knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Coleman is working hard here to advance position.
Dapalong wants to control but Coleman is keeping busy.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dapalong closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like George Coleman has been cut.
Dapalong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Coleman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dapalong's waist but Dapalong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Coleman off to one side.
Dapalong misses with a two punch combination.

Coleman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Coleman trying to control the position but Dapalong is working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dapalong is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Coleman is controlling him well.
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!
Dapalong is letting Coleman control him for a moment.
Dapalong tries to buck Coleman off but Coleman is having none of it.

We're going to have a standup here because George Coleman wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Dapalong looks to land a combination but Coleman avoids it well.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dapalong as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coleman defending well as Dapalong loads up on a big left hand.
Dapalong fails to land with a series of punches.
Dapalong thows a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown but Dapalong shows good takedown defense.
Coleman is breathing heavily.
Dapalong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Dapalong.
Dapalong avoids the head kick by Coleman.
Coleman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dapalong is fending him off so far but Coleman persists. Nope, Dapalong circles away and we're back to standing.
Dapalong swinging wildly here.
Dapalong cracks Coleman with an open hand slap.
Coleman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dapalong scores with a decent looking hook.
Coleman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Dapalong.
Vincent Dapalong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Dapalong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dapalong throws a series of punches but Coleman moves out of range.
Dapalong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dapalong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Dapalong drops Coleman with a beautiful combination! Coleman stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dapalong is looking for the KO!

Coleman is rocked!
Dapalong connects with a nice cross there... Coleman is looking wobbly and Dapalong recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Coleman to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Dapalong jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vincent Dapalong!
A victorious Vincent Dapalong thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.