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QFC Tournament 1052 Round 3 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bing Bong (ranked 4530 p4p, 3113 weight class) and Arnaud Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 424 weight class). Bing Bong has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt Solid Muay Thai Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bing Bong! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arnaud Coleman! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Coleman is fending him off so far but Bong persists. Nope, Coleman circles away and we're back to standing. Coleman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. It looks like Bing Bong has been cut. Bong dives in and grabs Coleman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Coleman pushes down on Bong's head and hops out. Coleman moves into range and connects with a jab. A combination from Coleman does no damage. Bong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Coleman defends it nicely. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bing Bong. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bong drops his hands momentarily and Coleman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Coleman thuds a left hand into Bong's body. Coleman scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Good work by Bong as he checks the leg kick. Coleman throws a good cross that connects.
Coleman misses with a wild combination.
Bong dives in and grabs Coleman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Coleman pushes down on Bong's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round. Coleman throws a right and a left that both miss. Bong tries to keep at a distance but Coleman has taken the fight into the clinch. Bong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Come on Coleman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Coleman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bong breaks from the clinch.
Coleman connects with a right hand. Bong shakes it off. Coleman closes the distance and lands a one-two. Coleman with a nice cross. Bong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bong appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Coleman. Bong needs to keep his hands up - Coleman had a free shot at his head there. Bong is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Coleman scores with a decent looking hook. Oh Bong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Bing Bong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Coleman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Bong letting Coleman take a breather here. Bong seems to have got his legs back now. Coleman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bong has him pressed against the cage. Bong breaks from the clinch.
Coleman clinches up with Bong and pushes him back against the cage. Coleman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Coleman wants to break free but Bong has control.
Bong is trying to drag Coleman to the mat but Coleman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coleman lands with a nice combination. Bong backs away looking to recover. Bong fails with the takedown and Coleman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Bong is breathing heavily. Coleman misses with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Coleman. Those never looked like landing. Coleman misses with a low kick. Coleman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bong had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Coleman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bong, pushing him back against the cage. Coleman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bong has Coleman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Coleman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Bong is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Coleman to keep the fight standing. A short right from Coleman on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bong prevents Coleman from breaking the clinch. Bong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Coleman just stands there and leans against the cage. Coleman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Bong drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Coleman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Coleman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Coleman is working for takedown but Bong is calmly controlling the position for now. Bong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Coleman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Coleman but Coleman pushes him off and we're back to square one. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arnaud Coleman dominated that round. The cut man is working on Bing Bong's cut. 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. Bong fails with the takedown and Coleman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Bong dives in for a single leg takedown but Coleman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Stalling in the clinch from Coleman.
Coleman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bong has him pressed against the cage. Coleman can't break the clinch.
Coleman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Coleman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bong to keep the fight standing. Coleman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Coleman just stands there and leans against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bing Bong. That's going to take a lot out of him. Coleman can't break the clinch.
Coleman prevents the takedown attempt.
Come on Bong - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bong changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Coleman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Coleman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Bong fires out a quick counter leg kick but Coleman just manages to avoid it. A right-left combo lands from Coleman. Coleman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bong back to the cage. Coleman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Bong fails with a takedown attempt. Coleman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Coleman with a jab. Coleman jabs Bong to the body, keeping him at a distance. Arnaud Coleman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Coleman connects with a jab. Coleman clobbers Bong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Coleman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Arnaud Coleman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Coleman closes the distance and clinches. Coleman successfully pulls guard.
Coleman working for a triangle but Bong defends it easily.
Bong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Coleman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Coleman decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Coleman clinches with his opponent.
Bong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Coleman.
Bong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Coleman avoiding damage.
Bong is trying to stall.
Coleman being controlled against the cage. Bong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bong tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Coleman pulls guard effortlessly. Coleman has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bong wants to control from the top but Coleman keeps moving. Bong prevents Coleman from getting back to his feet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arnaud Coleman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Bing Bong's cut. That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! Bong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Coleman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Coleman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Bong fails with the takedown and Coleman counters with a straight right hand. Coleman lands a jab-cross combination. Coleman is looking to clinch. Bong half committed to a counter leg kick. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Coleman, as that shot connected.
Arnaud Coleman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bong tries to keep at a distance but Coleman has taken the fight into the clinch. Arnaud Coleman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Bong breaks from the clinch.
Coleman connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Bong to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Coleman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Arnaud Coleman!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between he he (ranked 3085 p4p, 4803 weight class) and Zac Crawford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zac Crawford will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Brown Belt Brawler Inexperienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt Brawler Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, he he! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zac Crawford! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A shot to the liver by Crawford. Beautiful body shot. he gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. he is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crawford showing good wrestling skills to control the position. he has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Crawford is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for he. he sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. he looking for submissions from an awkward position here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Crawford is working for a submission of some sort.
Crawford takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. he wants to improve his position but Crawford is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Crawford tries to pass the half guard into mount. he knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. he looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Crawford lands strikes from half guard. Crawford is trying to work for a kimura but he is defending well.
Crawford tries to pass the half guard into mount. he knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Crawford looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. he is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crawford pulls his head out easily. he is pressing down on Crawford's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. he looking for a guillotine here but Crawford defends easily.
he is breathing heavily. Crawford slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Crawford avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
he looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Crawford distracts he with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Crawford controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Crawford advances to half guard. Crawford tries to pass the half guard into mount. he knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Crawford seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. he looking for submissions off his back. It looks like Crawford is going to stand back up.
Crawford content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. he is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crawford pulls his head out easily.
That's four 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. he looking for submissions off his back. Crawford is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Crawford prevents he from improving his position. he looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Crawford wants to work for an arm triangle but he is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Crawford working the head and body with strikes. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Crawford with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Crawford uses his free foot to push down on he's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for he. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zac Crawford 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. Crawford throws a quick head kick that skims the top of he's head. he shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Crawford manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. he drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Crawford dives on top into guard.
Crawford must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. he is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Crawford stays in close to he's body and controls the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Crawford trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Crawford got a little sloppy there for a moment and he has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crawford has managed to get both his arms back between he's legs - danger averted. Crawford scoring with some ground and pound. Crawford tries to free his leg and advance position but he is retaining full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. he has a closed guard, preventing Crawford from standing up. Crawford with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. he is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crawford defends well. he has his foot on Crawford's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crawford works his way back into a safe position though. Crawford postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Crawford lands a couple of decent looking shots. he is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crawford is aware though and is defending well. he can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crawford controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Crawford tries to stand but he is controlling from the bottom. Crawford got a little sloppy there for a moment and he has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crawford has managed to get both his arms back between he's legs - danger averted. he throws his legs up looking for a submission but Crawford uses it to pass to side control.
Crawford moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Crawford cracks he with a big right hand but he just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
he tries to bench press Crawford off him but Crawford keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. he tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Crawford presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Crawford cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Crawford prevents he from getting the reversal. Crawford working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. he turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Crawford off and cradles he's limp body as Crawford celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Zac Crawford!
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