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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kesuke Miyagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Coleman Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miyagi comes into the arena with Your'e The Best Around blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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142 lbs
49 - 12 - 3 |
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142 lbs
22 - 14 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
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Olympic wrestler
Decent boxing
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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
49 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Hilo, Kesuke Miyagi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Coleman Jr!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman Jr lands a body shot.
Miyagi misses with a body kick.
Coleman Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miyagi was well out of range. Poor timing from Coleman Jr.
Miyagi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miyagi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coleman Jr drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Miyagi takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Miyagi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Coleman Jr.
Miyagi wants to get back to his feet but Coleman Jr drags him back down.
Coleman Jr cracks Miyagi with a big elbow.
Coleman Jr scoring with punches and elbows.
Miyagi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Coleman Jr working the ground and pound but Miyagi is defending the strikes.
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!
Coleman Jr looks up at the clock and then as Miyagi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Coleman Jr smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Miyagi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Coleman Jr is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman Jr scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Miyagi to see if he's OK.
Miyagi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Coleman Jr lands a decent elbow from side control.
Coleman Jr in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Coleman Jr is working Miyagi over with some ground and pound from side control.
Coleman Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miyagi keeps working.
Miyagi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Coleman Jr lands an elbow.
Coleman Jr trying to control the action but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
Miyagi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Coleman Jr asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Miyagi trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi parries the strikes from Coleman Jr easily there. Coleman Jr is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Miyagi to escape.
Miyagi is pushing Coleman Jr's head away, looking to escape. Coleman Jr manages to hold on to the position though.
Miyagi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Coleman Jr tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Coleman Jr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Coleman Jr misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Coleman Jr lands a decent elbow from side control.
Miyagi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Coleman Jr is controlling him well.
Coleman Jr scores with a couple of short elbows.
Coleman Jr connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Miyagi some visible discomfort.
Coleman Jr creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miyagi takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Miyagi is trying to buck Coleman Jr off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman Jr trying to control the position but Miyagi is working away.
Miyagi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Coleman Jr postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Miyagi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Coleman Jr landing strikes.
Miyagi wants to get back to his feet but Coleman Jr drags him back down.
Miyagi taking a bit of punishment here - Coleman Jr scoring with strikes.
Miyagi throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Coleman Jr fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman Jr missing with a left hand there. Miyagi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miyagi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mark Coleman Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Coleman Jr is defended easily by Miyagi.
Coleman Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Kesuke Miyagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Coleman Jr.
Coleman Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Miyagi gets double underhooks and turns Coleman Jr into the cage.
Miyagi throws a head kick but Coleman Jr moves out of range.
Kesuke Miyagi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miyagi has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miyagi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Coleman Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Coleman Jr.
Miyagi connects with a leg kick. Coleman Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Coleman Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Coleman Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coleman Jr shoots in and drives through. Miyagi sprawls well.
Miyagi throws a head kick but Coleman Jr moves out of range.
And Coleman Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Miyagi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Miyagi throws a head kick but Coleman Jr moves out of range.
Coleman Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Coleman Jr fails to land the takedown.
Miyagi closes the distance but Coleman Jr moves to the side
and Coleman Jr counters with a shoot takedown. Miyagi fights it but they end up in guard.
Miyagi has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Coleman Jr is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Coleman Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miyagi is defending well for now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Coleman Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miyagi manages to break the clinch.
Coleman Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coleman Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Miyagi defends it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coleman Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Coleman Jr.
Kesuke Miyagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Coleman Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Coleman Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miyagi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Miyagi walks into a straight right hand from Coleman Jr.
Miyagi scores with a leg kick.
Coleman Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Coleman Jr fails to land the takedown.
A combination from Coleman Jr does no damage.
Miyagi throws a head kick that misses.
Miyagi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Miyagi throws a sloppy head kick and Coleman Jr moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Miyagi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Miyagi throws a head kick that misses.
Miyagi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Coleman Jr's sensitive parts.
Miyagi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kesuke Miyagi is winning the standup battle so far.
Miyagi stuffs the takedown attempt from Coleman Jr. Coleman Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Coleman Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Coleman Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miyagi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coleman Jr looks for a takedown but Miyagi sprawls well.
Miyagi tried to counter with a leg kick but Coleman Jr avoided it.
Coleman Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Miyagi is looking to slow Coleman Jr down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi clinches.
Miyagi breaks the clinch.
Miyagi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Coleman Jr lands a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Miyagi.
Miyagi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Coleman Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Miyagi can pounce on him.
Coleman Jr forces Miyagi back against the cage and clinches.
Miyagi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Coleman Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Miyagi.
Coleman Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Miyagi rather than just go for the knockout.
Miyagi is looking to clinch but Coleman Jr is avoiding it.
Coleman Jr looks to land a combination but Miyagi avoids it well.
Miyagi is looking to counter with head kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Coleman Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Miyagi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Miyagi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Coleman Jr gets a double leg takedown into Miyagi's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coleman Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Coleman Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Coleman Jr won't allow Miyagi to get back to his feet.
Miyagi has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Coleman Jr has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Coleman Jr tries a body shot but Miyagi blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miyagi.
Miyagi manages to break the clinch.
Coleman Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Coleman Jr goes for a double leg but Miyagi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Miyagi continues to drive forward.
Miyagi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Coleman Jr avoids it.
Miyagi closes the distance and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Miyagi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kesuke Miyagi dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Coleman Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Coleman Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coleman Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miyagi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Coleman Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Miyagi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Coleman Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Coleman Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Miyagi.
Coleman Jr has Miyagi pressed against the cage, preventing Miyagi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Miyagi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miyagi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi throws a sloppy head kick and Coleman Jr moves out of range easily.
Coleman Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Miyagi throws a leg kick but Coleman Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Coleman Jr tries to clinch but Miyagi is having none of it.
Miyagi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Coleman Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miyagi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miyagi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coleman Jr throws a front kick aimed at Miyagi's knee but Miyagi avoids it well.
Coleman Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Miyagi throws a head kick but Coleman Jr moves out of range.
Coleman Jr misses with a straight right.
Miyagi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coleman Jr.
As Coleman Jr backs away, Miyagi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Coleman Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Miyagi.
Miyagi throws a sloppy head kick and Coleman Jr moves out of range easily.
Coleman Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coleman Jr. Miyagi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coleman Jr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Miyagi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Coleman Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miyagi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman Jr is working Miyagi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Miyagi uses the cage to get back to his feet.
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!
Coleman Jr tries for a takedown but Miyagi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Coleman Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Coleman Jr darts in and clinches Miyagi up against the cage.
Miyagi breaks the clinch.
Coleman Jr looking to score a takedown here. Miyagi is defending well but Coleman Jr drives through and ends up in Miyagi's guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Miyagi has his feet on Coleman Jr's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Coleman Jr jabs Miyagi right on the nose. Miyagi blinks but takes it well.
Miyagi throws out a leg kick but Coleman Jr moves out of range and Miyagi only half commits.
Coleman Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Miyagi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Coleman Jr somewhat.
Miyagi throws a big counter combination but Coleman Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kesuke Miyagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Coleman Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi scoring well with a low kick there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Miyagi - that will leave a mark!
Coleman Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Coleman Jr blocks a head kick by Miyagi.
Miyagi slips a jab from Coleman Jr.
Coleman Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Miyagi manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Coleman Jr trying to control the position but instead, Miyagi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Coleman Jr into the cage.
Miyagi breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coleman Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Miyagi as he avoids it easily.
Coleman Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
A head kick misses from Miyagi.
Miyagi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coleman Jr has Miyagi up against the cage in a clinch.
Coleman Jr taking a breather.
Coleman Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Miyagi.
Coleman Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
Miyagi blocks an uppercut.
Miyagi breaks from the clinch.
Miyagi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kesuke Miyagi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Miyagi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kesuke Miyagi!
After winning the bout, Kesuke Miyagi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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