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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Coleman (ranked 262 p4p, 36 weight class) and Anton Shibaev (ranked 179 p4p, 23 weight class). Phil Coleman had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Phil Coleman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Anton Shibaev!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shibaev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coleman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coleman pushes Shibaev up against the cage in a clinch.
Shibaev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Coleman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Coleman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Coleman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coleman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Coleman scores with a shoulder strike.
Coleman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shibaev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shibaev throws an overhand right that lands on Coleman's shoulder, as Coleman tries to avoid the shot.
Coleman clinches with his opponent.
Coleman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman lands a nice shot to the body.
Coleman tries a body shot but Shibaev blocks it.
Shibaev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Coleman cracks Shibaev with a nice body shot.
Shibaev looks winded!
Coleman lands a body shot.
Coleman scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coleman gets through Shibaev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Coleman.
Coleman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coleman throws a shot to the body.
Coleman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shibaev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Coleman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Coleman lands with a light punch inside.
Shibaev has hold of one of Coleman's legs. Coleman is fighting the takedown attempt but Shibaev gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Coleman wants to sweep here but Shibaev controlling him for the moment.
Shibaev trying to control but Coleman is working from the bottom.
Coleman lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Shibaev postures up in Coleman's guard and throws a big left but Coleman blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shibaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Coleman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shibaev preventing the sweep.
Coleman is working hard here to advance position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shibaev postures up in Coleman's guard and throws a big left but Coleman blocks it.
Coleman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Coleman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Coleman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shibaev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Coleman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Coleman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coleman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Coleman prevents the takedown attempt.
Phil Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Shibaev.
Coleman manages to break the clinch.
Coleman lands a slapping body shot.
Coleman closes the distance and pushes Shibaev back into the cage.
Coleman lands a hook that snaps the head of Shibaev backwards.
Shibaev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Coleman breaks from the clinch.
Shibaev avoids the body shot from Coleman.
Shibaev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Coleman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coleman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman swings for the body but Shibaev moves out of range.
Coleman with a hook.
Phil Coleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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 tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shibaev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Coleman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shibaev.
A slow jab from Coleman misses its intended target.
Coleman punishes Shibaev's body with a nice straight punch.
Shibaev has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Coleman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shibaev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Coleman is looking to clinch but Shibaev is avoiding it.
Coleman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shibaev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Coleman darts in and clinches Shibaev up against the cage.
Shibaev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Coleman after a bit of a struggle.
Coleman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Coleman 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.
Shibaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coleman scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Shibaev misses.
Coleman misses the shot to the body.
Shibaev throws a jab but it's blocked by Coleman.
Nice defenses there by Coleman.
Coleman wants to clinch
and Shibaev counters with a shoot takedown. Coleman fights it but they end up in guard.
Coleman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shibaev has his foot on Coleman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Coleman works his way back into a safe position though.
Coleman content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shibaev has an active guard here but Coleman has managed to pass into half guard.
Shibaev wants to get back to full guard.
Coleman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Coleman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shibaev can do to turn this around?
Coleman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shibaev trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Coleman controlling from mount.
Shibaev tries to hold on but Coleman postures up.
Shibaev is trying desperately to improve position.
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 with the ground and pound from mount.
Coleman prevents Shibaev from getting the reversal.
Coleman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman controlling the pace for now.
Shibaev takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Shibaev regains half guard.
Coleman wants to control but Shibaev is keeping him busy.
Shibaev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coleman pulls his head out easily.
Shibaev trying to hold on to Coleman's head to control him but Coleman postures up.
Coleman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shibaev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Coleman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Shibaev wants to improve his position but Coleman is controlling well.
Coleman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Coleman there.
Nice strikes from Coleman there.
Shibaev is pressing down on Coleman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Coleman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shibaev's head.
Coleman lands a couple of digs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shibaev working for a triangle but Coleman defends it easily.
Shibaev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Coleman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Coleman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Coleman dominated that second round.
That's time! Coleman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shibaev throws a right hand that misses
and Coleman counters with a right hand to the body.
Coleman darts in and clinches Shibaev up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Coleman.
Coleman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Coleman scores with a hook to the body.
Phil Coleman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shibaev can't find room to land a body shot as Coleman controls the action.
Coleman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Coleman lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Coleman.
Coleman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coleman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Coleman closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Coleman.
Shibaev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Coleman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shibaev.
Shibaev takes a shot to the head.
Coleman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Coleman lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Coleman.
Coleman lands an uppercut.
A short left from Coleman.
Coleman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coleman is looking to wear down Shibaev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Coleman drives through and clinches with Shibaev against the cage.
Coleman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shibaev backwards.
Coleman pushes Shibaev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Coleman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Coleman.
Coleman gets through Shibaev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Coleman - that landed with a thud.
Coleman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shibaev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coleman clinches up against the cage.
Coleman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Coleman throws a body shot but no joy.
Shibaev throws out a counter right but Coleman avoids it with no problem.
Coleman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Coleman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Coleman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Coleman breaks the clinch.
Coleman scores with a hook to the body. Shibaev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Coleman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Coleman pushes Shibaev up against the cage in a clinch.
Coleman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shibaev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Coleman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Coleman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Coleman looks to score with a jab to the body but Shibaev is just out of range.
Coleman stuns Shibaev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Coleman lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Coleman swings for the body but Shibaev moves out of range.
Coleman is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Coleman pushes Shibaev up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Coleman.
Coleman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shibaev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Coleman.
Coleman lands a nice uppercut.
Coleman pushes Shibaev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Coleman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shibaev.
Coleman works on Shibaev's body with a couple of short punches.
Coleman lands a nice uppercut.
Coleman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Coleman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Coleman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Coleman scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coleman lands with a short shot to the head.
Coleman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Coleman lands a shoulder strike.
Coleman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Coleman lands a shot to the body.
Coleman digs a right hand underneath Shibaev's ribcage. Shibaev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Coleman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Coleman manages to break the clinch.
Coleman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Coleman has closed the distance and engaged Shibaev in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Coleman.
A right hand to the body from Coleman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coleman lands with a light punch inside.
Coleman gets through Shibaev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Coleman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Coleman.
Coleman lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Coleman clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Coleman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Shibaev misses.
Coleman is looking to clinch but Shibaev is avoiding it.
Coleman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shibaev manages to avoid it.
Shibaev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Coleman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Coleman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Coleman tries to clinch up but Shibaev circles away and keeps his distance.
Coleman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shibaev manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shibaev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Coleman throws a body punch but Shibaev moves out of range.
Shibaev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shibaev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shibaev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shibaev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Coleman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Coleman lands with a cross.
Coleman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Coleman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Coleman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Coleman throws a body shot but no joy.
Shibaev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Coleman throws a good cross that connects.
Shibaev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shibaev throws a right hand that misses
and Shibaev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shibaev moves forwards but Coleman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coleman staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Coleman throws a looping overhand right but Shibaev ducks down to avoid it.
Shibaev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Coleman to score with a decent uppercut.
Shibaev takes one to the chin there.
Coleman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Coleman throws a shot from downtown. Shibaev moves away and avoids it.
A left lands for Coleman.
Shibaev throws a hook but Coleman blocks it.
Shibaev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Coleman under the eye.
Coleman takes a swing at Shibaev's ribcage but misses.
Coleman lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman tries to clinch up.
Coleman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shibaev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Coleman misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Coleman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coleman just misses with a punch to the body.
Coleman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shibaev slips a straight right by Coleman.
Coleman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shibaev.
Coleman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shibaev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Phil Coleman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shibaev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shibaev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shibaev throws out a counter right but Coleman avoids it with no problem.
Shibaev might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Coleman takes a swing at Shibaev's ribcage but misses.
Coleman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Coleman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shibaev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shibaev misses with a lunging right hand
and Coleman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shibaev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coleman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shibaev avoids the body shot from Coleman.
Shibaev looks to throw the jab but Coleman is out of range.
Coleman looks to score with a jab to the body but Shibaev is just out of range.
Coleman jabs at Shibaev's body.
Coleman misses with a left hand
and Shibaev decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Coleman's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Coleman had his way with Anton Shibaev in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Shibaev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Coleman lands a lovely overhand right.
Shibaev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Coleman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shibaev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Coleman moves away from the strike by Shibaev.
Coleman scores with a nice right hand.
Coleman rushes Shibaev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Coleman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman tries a body shot but Shibaev blocks it.
Coleman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coleman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Coleman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Coleman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shibaev doesn't seem bothered though.
Shibaev thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shibaev, pushing him back against the cage.
Shibaev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Coleman prevents it.
A short right from Coleman on the inside.
Shibaev tries to pull guard but Coleman won't allow it.
Coleman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coleman rushes Shibaev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Coleman gets through Shibaev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Coleman digs a right hand underneath Shibaev's ribcage. Shibaev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Coleman is pressed up against the cage. Shibaev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Coleman down to the mat. Coleman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Phil Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Shibaev.
Shibaev is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Coleman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shibaev's hands.
Coleman drives through and clinches with Shibaev against the cage.
Coleman scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Coleman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shibaev jumps guard but Coleman stands there with Shibaev around his waist. Shibaev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coleman digs a right hand into Shibaev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shibaev's gas tank.
Shibaev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shibaev throws an elbow that misses.
Shibaev looking for a takedown.
Coleman lands a hook that snaps the head of Shibaev backwards.
Coleman lands a shoulder strike.
Coleman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shibaev or not.
A short right from Coleman on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Coleman.
Coleman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shibaev or not.
Coleman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coleman clinches up with Shibaev and pushes him back against the cage.
Coleman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coleman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shibaev.
Anton Shibaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman misses with a straight right.
Shibaev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coleman.
Shibaev feints the counter takedown.
Shibaev gets tackled into the cage by Coleman. Coleman maintains the clinch.
Coleman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Coleman tries to close the distance and clinch but Shibaev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice jab there from Coleman.
Coleman lands with a right hand.
Coleman misses with an uppercut. Shibaev saw that one coming.
A jab from Shibaev misses.
Coleman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shibaev momentarily.
Shibaev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shibaev misses with a hook
and Coleman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman lands with a shot to the body.
Shibaev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Coleman finds it's way round the side to connect with Shibaev's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coleman rushes Shibaev and presses him up against the cage.
Coleman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coleman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shibaev throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Shibaev misses.
Coleman lands a body shot.
Coleman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shibaev doesn't seem bothered though.
Coleman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shibaev doesn't seem bothered though.
Phil Coleman is winning the standup battle so far.
Coleman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Coleman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Coleman 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 50:43
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 50:43
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Coleman!
Phil Coleman is the new light heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Phil Coleman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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