PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rainer Zufall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clone Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zufall's entrance music is Rammstein - Sonne. A fine choice. Rainer Zufall has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Zufall
vs
Coleman

190 cm
27
219 lbs
12 - 2 - 0

176 cm
24
222 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Good knees
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Hilo Nutrition

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rainer Zufall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Clone Coleman !
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zufall counters with a head kick. That will keep Coleman thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Zufall lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Coleman has a takedown stuffed.
Zufall connects with a looping right hand.
Coleman shoots in for a double leg but Zufall sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zufall is looking to slow Coleman down with leg kicks.

Zufall gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Coleman tries to pull guard but Zufall forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rainer Zufall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clone Coleman .
A right hook to the body lands for Zufall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coleman tries to pull guard but Zufall forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Coleman is trying to pull guard but Zufall has him pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Zufall.

It looks like Clone Coleman has been cut.
Zufall prevents a takedown attempt there.
Coleman looks gassed!
Coleman misses with a body punch.

Zufall has Coleman pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Zufall pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Coleman tumbling to the mat - Zufall dives into Coleman 's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Zufall won't allow Coleman to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zufall wants to control from the top but Coleman keeps moving.
Coleman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Zufall slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Rainer Zufall just wasn't active enough.

Zufall throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Coleman was covering up waiting for the punch and Zufall finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Coleman keeping full guard, as Zufall tries to pass.
Zufall has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zufall works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zufall is taking a breather. Coleman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Zufall wants to pass to mount but Coleman is defending the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Coleman is not content to let Zufall control the position.
Coleman wants to get back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rainer Zufall.
Coleman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Coleman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Coleman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zufall is trying to defend but Coleman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zufall moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zufall wants to stand but Coleman is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zufall is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Coleman chips away with some ground and pound.
Zufall trying to keep a closed guard but Coleman is proving a slippery customer.
Zufall working a defensive guard but Coleman manages to pass into side control anyway.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zufall 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.
Zufall is working hard here to advance position.
Coleman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zufall keeps working.
Coleman lands a few punches from side control.
Coleman working the body and head with strikes.
Coleman lands some shots froms side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zufall gets back to half guard.
Coleman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Zufall is defending against the submission attempts here by Coleman .
Zufall wants to control but Coleman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Coleman wants to pass the guard but Zufall is defending well.
Zufall is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zufall has his hands clasped together around Coleman 's back. He's all about the action.
Coleman passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rainer Zufall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clone Coleman 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Zufall scores with a jab. Coleman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Coleman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zufall.
Zufall changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Coleman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zufall.

Zufall gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Coleman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zufall trying to keep a closed guard but Coleman is proving a slippery customer.
Zufall is really struggling to control Coleman but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Zufall seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Coleman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Coleman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zufall's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zufall trying to control here.
Zufall slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zufall trying to keep a closed guard but Coleman is proving a slippery customer.
Zufall is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Coleman pushes down on Zufall's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Coleman is nestled in close to Zufall, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Coleman tries to pass to full mount but Zufall defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zufall wants to improve his position but Coleman is controlling well.
Coleman thows a huge punch but Zufall dodges it nicely.
Coleman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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!
Zufall is looking for a sweep. Coleman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zufall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zufall is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Coleman scores with a couple of nice shots.

Zufall actively working from the bottom here.
Coleman uses his free foot to push down on Zufall's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zufall.
Coleman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Zufall can't escape the position.
Coleman with the ground and pound from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman avoids the attempt from Zufall to control.
Coleman with the ground and pound from mount.
A nice elbow there by Coleman .
Zufall is working to get back to half guard.
Coleman scoring with strikes but Zufall is staying in there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Coleman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Zufall working to try and regain half guard.
Coleman lands with some strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coleman avoids the attempt from Zufall to control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Coleman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Zufall is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Coleman is working for a guillotine from mount but Zufall frees his head quite easily.
Coleman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Zufall's face.
Coleman lands a nice shot to the head.
Coleman looking to finish Zufall with some ground and pound. This is bad for Zufall!
Coleman is landing with some decent strikes but Zufall is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Zufall is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Coleman working the ground and pound effectively.

Zufall is rocked!
Coleman connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Oh Zufall is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zufall is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zufall seems to have got his legs back now.
Coleman lands with some strikes.
Zufall really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clone Coleman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Clone Coleman 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Zufall lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Coleman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Coleman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zufall's waist but Zufall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Coleman off to one side.
Coleman shoots in but no luck this time.
Zufall misses with a low kick.

Coleman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Zufall!
Zufall wants to hold on but Coleman pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Coleman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Coleman landing shots from mount.
Zufall tries to hold on but Coleman postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coleman lands a heavy elbow.

Coleman looking for a guillotine from mount but Zufall is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zufall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Coleman unloading with bombs!
Zufall working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Coleman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Zufall keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Coleman fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Zufall tries to hold on but Coleman pushes him away.
Coleman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Zufall looks a forlorn figure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coleman trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman cracks Zufall with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Oooh a big shot lands for Coleman ! Zufall is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Clone Coleman !
After winning the bout, Clone Coleman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.