PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Galen Graham (ranked 24856 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Coleman (ranked 3212 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Graham
vs
Coleman

169 cm
18
193 lbs
1 - 2 - 1

178 cm
20
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Galen Graham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman tries for a takedown but Graham circles away easily

and Graham counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Graham.
Graham tries to score a body lock takedown but Coleman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Coleman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Graham is defending well for now.
Coleman is stalling here.

Graham is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Coleman can't fight it off and eventually Graham manages to take the fight to the floor. Coleman looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Graham postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Graham could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Coleman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Coleman wants to stand up but Graham is controlling him.
Graham is looking to work some ground and pound but Coleman has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham scoring with punches to the head and body.
Graham throwing strikes from guard but Coleman blocks nicely.
Graham throws a big right hand that misses.
Coleman working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graham landing some decent shots from guard.
Coleman has his hands on Graham's head, controlling the position.
Graham loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Coleman is trying to control the position but Graham postures up.
Graham throwing strikes but missing.
Graham has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Graham postures up in Coleman's guard and throws a big left but Coleman blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman trying to strike off his back.

Coleman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Coleman wants to sweep here but Graham controlling him for the moment.
Coleman looking to control.
Graham working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Graham preventing the sweep.
Coleman looks winded!
Graham missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Graham makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Graham with a flurry of punches that miss.
Graham in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Graham won't allow Coleman to sweep him here.
Graham working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Coleman trying to control the position.
Graham throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Coleman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Graham is working Coleman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Graham postures up.
Graham with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Graham scoring with some ground and pound.
Graham working some strikes from top position.
Graham scoring with punches to the head and body.
Graham lands a couple of digs.
Coleman wants to sweep but no luck.
Graham is looking to stand up but Coleman won't let him.
Graham lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Graham lands a couple of elbows.
Graham working some strikes from top position.
Graham landing some decent shots from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graham makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Coleman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Graham defends it easily.
Coleman has momentary wrist control but Graham slips an elbow through the middle.
Graham content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Graham scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Graham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Coleman's head.
Graham lands a couple of elbows.

Coleman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Graham is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graham content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Graham with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graham works over Coleman with some ground and pound from guard.
Graham is in close to Coleman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Galen Graham dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Graham pushes Coleman up against the cage in a clinch.
Coleman is looking to break free of the clinch but Graham has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graham.
Coleman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Graham just stands there and leans against the cage.
Graham wants to take the fight to the mat but Coleman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Coleman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Graham is keeping busy.
Graham changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Coleman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman tries a head kick but it misses.
Coleman tries to clinch
and Graham counters with a big head kick but Coleman shrugs it off.

Coleman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Graham tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Coleman is in Graham's guard.
Coleman is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Coleman preventing the sweep.
Coleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Graham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coleman wants to stand and escape but instead Graham has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Graham content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Graham accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Coleman trying to keep a closed guard but Graham is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Graham is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Graham chips away with some ground and pound.
Graham makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Coleman looking to control.

Coleman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Graham makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Graham is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Coleman has momentary wrist control but Graham slips an elbow through the middle.
Coleman 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 keeps trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Graham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Coleman's head.
Graham is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Graham chips away with some ground and pound.
Graham connects with a couple of short punches.
Graham makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Graham stands up from Coleman's guard - Graham perhaps looking for a knockout.
Coleman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Graham counters with a head kick. That will keep Coleman thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Graham darts in and clinches Coleman up against the cage.
Graham is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Galen Graham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coleman is trying to pull guard but Graham turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman tries to circle away but Graham has him pinned against the cage.
Graham has Coleman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Coleman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Graham has hold of one of Coleman's legs. Coleman is fighting the takedown attempt but Graham gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Coleman wants to stand and escape but Graham is having none of it.
Coleman trying to control the position.
Graham preventing the sweep.
Graham content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Coleman's head.
Graham working some strikes from top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coleman throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Coleman trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Galen Graham dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Graham gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Coleman is trying to pull guard but Graham has him pressed against the cage.
Graham is pressed up against the cage. Coleman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Graham down to the mat. Graham avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Coleman tries to clinch up but Graham circles away and keeps his distance.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Coleman.

Graham explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Graham.
Coleman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Graham rushes Coleman and presses him up against the cage.
Graham prevents a body shot from Coleman.
Coleman stalling in the clinch but Graham improves position.
Coleman swings wildly with an uppercut but Graham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coleman stops a takedown attempt from Graham.
Coleman is trying to break the clinch but Graham has him pressed against the cage.
Graham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coleman can do to turn this around?
Coleman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Graham pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Galen Graham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Coleman.
Coleman tries to circle away but Graham has him pinned against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Coleman wants to break free but Graham has control.

Graham lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Coleman wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Graham there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Graham connects with a nice short shot to Coleman's temple.
Coleman wants to get back to full guard.
Graham lands with a punch from half guard.
Graham seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Coleman trying to hold on to Graham's head to control him but Graham postures up.
Graham slips a nice elbow through Coleman's hands, connecting with Coleman's forehead.
Graham working Coleman over with strikes.
Coleman is trying to stand.
Coleman wants to improve his position but Graham is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Graham scores with a couple of nice shots.
Graham seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Graham.
Coleman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Graham lands strikes from half guard.
Graham is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Coleman wants to control but Graham is keeping busy.
Graham drops an elbow to the side of Coleman's head.
Graham working Coleman over with strikes.
Coleman has hold of Graham's hands but Graham slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Coleman wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graham lands strikes from half guard.
Graham is nestled in close to Coleman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Graham lands with a punch from half guard.
Coleman trying to hold on to Graham's head to control him but Graham postures up.
Graham working the head and body with strikes.
Graham slips a nice elbow through Coleman's hands, connecting with Coleman's forehead.
Graham blocks the strikes from Coleman.
Graham lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Coleman tries to roll over but Graham keeps him under control.
Jason Coleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Galen Graham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Graham working over Coleman with some ground and pound. Coleman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

And that's the end of the fight!
Galen Graham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Graham 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Galen Graham!