PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kael Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrance Lambert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lambert is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Victory-Biggie Smalls. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Coleman
vs
Lambert

170 cm
25
135 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

161 cm
25
139 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kael Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Terrance Lambert!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman jabs Lambert to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lambert connects with a solid leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Lambert.
Lambert keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lambert misses the shot to the body.
Lambert scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Coleman doesn't seem bothered though.
Lambert leaves Coleman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lambert misses with a wild body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Coleman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kael Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lambert lands a nice shot that snaps Coleman's head back.
Coleman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coleman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lambert circles away.
Lambert ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Coleman slips under a jab.

Coleman feints and as Lambert raises his hands in defense, Coleman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lambert is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Coleman is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman looking to pass the guard.
Coleman has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Coleman stands up and waves to Lambert to follow him.

Coleman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Coleman stops Lambert from getting back to his feet.
Coleman wants to pass the guard but Lambert is defending well.
Lambert is trying to stand.

Coleman stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Lambert to get to his feet.
Lambert throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fighters circling - Lambert throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lambert takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Terrance Lambert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Coleman.
Lambert throws a leg kick but Coleman moved away.
Coleman slips under a jab.
Coleman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lambert avoids it really well and circles away.

Coleman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Coleman grinds an elbow into Lambert's temple.
Lambert is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Coleman's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lambert is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Coleman asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Coleman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lambert wants to get back to his feet.

Coleman swings around for an armbar but Lambert sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Coleman's guard.
Coleman trying to control the position.
Lambert wanted to stand there but Coleman had control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman working a defensive guard here.
Lambert has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Coleman is proving hard to escape from.
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!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kael Coleman.
Coleman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lambert swivels and escapes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coleman fails with a takedown attempt.
Lambert lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kael Coleman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lambert tries to keep at a distance but Coleman has taken the fight into the clinch.

Coleman tightens his grip and picks Lambert up, before dumping him to the ground. Lambert manages to land in guard.

Coleman drops back looking for a leg! Lambert is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lambert manages to kick Coleman off! Coleman jumps back into Lambert's guard.
Coleman passes into half guard.
Kael Coleman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lambert wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Coleman seems to be looking for submissions.
Lambert looks like he's trying to stand up.
Coleman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Coleman throwing shots but Lambert is blocking nicely.

Coleman decides to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lambert throws a body punch but Coleman moves out of range.
Coleman blocks a low kick nicely.
Lambert throws an overhand right that lands on Coleman's shoulder, as Coleman tries to avoid the shot.

Coleman shoots in and gets a takedown into Lambert's guard.
Lambert is looking to stand up but Coleman isn't so interested in that idea.

Coleman stands up and waves to Lambert to follow him.
Lambert connects with a right hand. Coleman shakes it off.
Lambert misses with an attempted mid kick.
Coleman dives in and grabs Lambert's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lambert pushes down on Coleman's head and hops out.
Lambert misses with a low kick as Coleman jumps back.
Lambert darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lambert clobbers Coleman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lambert connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coleman shoots and misses

and Lambert holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Coleman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kael Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee calls for Coleman to work.
Coleman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lambert fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Coleman shoots in for a double leg but Lambert sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice sprawl there from Lambert as Coleman shoots in.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Coleman dives in and grabs Lambert's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lambert pushes down on Coleman's head and hops out.
Coleman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Coleman.
Lambert keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Terrance Lambert seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman blocks a leg kick.
Coleman staying out of range there.
Lambert misses with a low kick.
Coleman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lambert.
Coleman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lambert sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Coleman somewhat.
Kael Coleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Lambert as Coleman shoots in.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lambert. Coleman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lambert moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A left lands for Lambert.
Lambert pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lambert.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Coleman or perhaps it was just good defense by Lambert which made him look bad.
Lambert misses with a looping left.
Lambert wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Coleman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Coleman showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Lambert makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Lambert leaves Coleman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lambert lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Coleman clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Coleman can't get the takedown.
Coleman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lambert.
Coleman tries to land knees in the clinch but Lambert avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kael Coleman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Coleman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Lambert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coleman moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Coleman.
Lambert throws a head kick but Coleman moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Coleman.
Coleman closes the distance and clinches up with Lambert, looking for a takedown. Coleman pushes Lambert against the cage but Lambert circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kael Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lambert looks to throw the jab but Coleman is out of range.
Coleman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lambert defends it nicely.
Coleman shoots in looking for a takedown. Lambert tries to sprawl out of it but Coleman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lambert manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lambert lands a jab to the head.
Coleman throws the kick towards the body but Lambert avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lambert waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coleman.
Coleman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lambert tries to avoid it but Coleman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lambert to the ground. Lambert escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Coleman or perhaps it was just good defense by Lambert which made him look bad.
Coleman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lambert swings widly with a right hand
and Coleman counters with a right hand to the body.
Coleman shoots for a double leg takedown but Lambert sprawls well. He's pushed Coleman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lambert scores with a shot to the body.
Coleman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lambert lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Lambert does it's job there.

Coleman is rocked!
Lambert throws a jab but it's blocked by Coleman.
Oh Coleman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Coleman defending well as Lambert loads up on a big left hand.
Lambert looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lambert loads up on a big right hand but Coleman slips the punch.
Lambert misses with a straight right.
Lambert throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lambert rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coleman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lambert misses with an uppercut. Coleman saw that one coming.
Coleman defending well as Lambert loads up on a big left hand.
Lambert waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coleman.
No joy there for Lambert, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Coleman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lambert.
Lambert loads up on a big right hand but Coleman slips the punch.
Coleman shoots and misses
and Lambert counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Coleman has his takedown stuffed
and Lambert counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kael Coleman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lambert throws a series of punches but Coleman avoids them all with ease.
Coleman moves out of range of the strikes.
Lambert swinging wildly here.
Coleman slips a straight right by Lambert.
Coleman slips under a jab.
A punch combination from Lambert misses.
Lambert throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lambert misses with the combination.
Coleman ducks under a wild hook from Lambert.
Coleman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lambert sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lambert lands a big head kick that sends Coleman to the canvas! Lambert follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terrance Lambert!
A less than humble Terrance Lambert misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.