PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Coalman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jet Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Coalman has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Coalman
vs
Li

175 cm
25
160 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

175 cm
19
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Coalman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jet Li!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li pivots, looking for a leg kick but Coalman is out of range and Li settles back down.

Coalman rushes Li and presses him up against the cage.
Coalman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Li is defending well for now.
Coalman is pressed up against the cage. Li has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Coalman down to the mat. Coalman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Li clinches.
Coalman lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Jet Li has been cut.
Coalman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Li takes a knee right on the jaw!
Li is trying to pull guard but Coalman has him pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Li has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Coalman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mark Coalman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jet Li.
A bit of stalling here from Coalman.
Li goes for a takedown in the clinch but Coalman prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coalman lands a knee to the body.
Coalman looking to throw knees to the head but Li is blocking nicely.
Li looking for a takedown.
Li wants to get back to striking at distance but Coalman won't allow it.
Li is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Li leaning against his opponent.
Coalman landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Coalman.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Coalman obliges.
Li looks winded!
A knee to the head by Coalman.
Coalman scores with a knee to the head.

Li is rocked!
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 stalling the fight.
Coalman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Li.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li is trying to drag Coalman to the mat but Coalman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Coalman obliges.
Coalman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Li has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Coalman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Li avoids it.
Li goes for a takedown in the clinch but Coalman prevents it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Coalman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Li takes a knee right on the jaw!
Li jumps guard but Coalman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Coalman as Li tries to tie him up.
Coalman landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Li decides to pull guard.
Coalman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Li wants to improve his position but instead Coalman has moved into half guard.
Coalman uses his free foot to push down on Li's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Li.
Coalman controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Li wants to hold on but Coalman pushes him away.
Li is desperately trying to improve his position but Coalman has a good base and remains in mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Li wants to hold on but Coalman pushes him away.
Coalman wants to get back to his feet but Li is holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Coalman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jet Li's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Li is defended easily by Coalman.
Coalman fails to land with a series of punches.

Coalman closes the distance and pushes Li back into the cage.
Li is trying to break free.
Coalman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Coalman lands an elbow that stopped Li in his tracks for a moment.
Li can't get the takedown.
Coalman scores a nice knee to the body.
Li tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Coalman smiles and moves away.
Mark Coalman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jet Li.
Coalman tries to close the distance and clinch but Li swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Li pushes Coalman up against the cage in a clinch.
Coalman lands a knee to the head.
Li avoids a wild elbow strike from Coalman.
Li is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Coalman is keeping busy.
Coalman has Li pushed against the cage.
Coalman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Coalman stalling.
Li tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Coalman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Li tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Coalman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Coalman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Li avoids it.
Coalman has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coalman lands a damaging elbow.
Li tries to pull guard but Coalman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Coalman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Li in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Li is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Coalman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Li working hard to break the clinch.
Coalman landing knees to the head.
Coalman tries a knee to the head but Li blocks it.
Li wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Coalman has him pressed against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Coalman obliges.
A knee to the head by Coalman.
Coalman leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li wants to break free but Coalman has control.
Coalman landing knees to the body.
Li managing to block the knees to the body from Coalman.
Coalman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Li jumps guard but Coalman stands there with Li around his waist. Li gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Coalman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Coalman gets underhooks to prevent Li's takedown attempt.
Li avoiding damage as Coalman throws knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coalman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Coalman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Li avoids it.
Coalman lands a damaging elbow.
Coalman taking a breather.
Coalman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Li blocks it with crossed arms.
Coalman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Li.
Li taking a breather.
Li looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Li drops down looking for an ankle pick but Coalman pulls his leg out and moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coalman doesn't manage to clinch there - Li circles away.

Coalman clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Coalman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jet Li's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Coalman tries to clinch but Li moves out of range.
Li avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Coalman moves into the clinch.
Coalman gets underhooks to prevent Li's takedown attempt.
Coalman stalls.
Coalman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Coalman has Li pressed against the cage, preventing Li from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Coalman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Li in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Coalman.
Li takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Li ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Li no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Li looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coalman is one step ahead there.
Coalman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Li's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coalman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Coalman wanted to stand there but Li had control of the position.

Mark Coalman has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Coalman tries to clinch there but Li circles away.

That's two 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 doesn't manage to clinch there - Li circles away.
Li looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Li!

Li has taken the fight to the clinch.
Li with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Coalman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Li lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Li takes an elbow to the temple.
Li letting Coalman take a breather here.
Li is trying to break the clinch but Coalman is controlling him.
A bit of stalling here from Coalman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coalman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Li's efforts to push away.
Coalman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Li.
Mark Coalman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jet Li.
Coalman landing knees to the head.

That has opened up Jet Li's cut even more.
Mark Coalman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Li wants to break free but Coalman has control.
Coalman lands an elbow just above Li 's eye.
Coalman slowing the pace effectively.
Coalman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Knees in the clinch landing for Coalman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coalman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The referee is keeping an eye on Coalman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Coalman stops a takedown attempt from Li.
A bit of stalling here from Coalman.
Coalman landing knees to the head.
Coalman lands a nice knee to the body.
Coalman lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coalman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Coalman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coalman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Li's face.
Coalman misses with a knee strike.
Li tries to break free but Coalman pushes him back against the cage.
Jet Li 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.
Li misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Coalman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Coalman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

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