PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Pleasures (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pleasures
vs
Coleman

174 cm
22
158 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

185 cm
24
178 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Pleasures!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pleasures stuffs the takedown attempt from Coleman. Coleman gets slowly back to his feet.
Coleman tries to clinch but Pleasures moves out of range.
Pleasures misses with a jab, cross combination.
Coleman wants to clinch up but Pleasures keeps it at a distance.
Pleasures closes the distance looking to clinch

so Coleman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pleasures wants to sweep but no luck.
Pleasures avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Coleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Pleasures is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pleasures utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pleasures is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pleasures lands some strikes from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pleasures pulls Coleman in close to prevent any damage.
Pleasures wants to sweep but no luck.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Coleman darts in trying to clinch

and Pleasures counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pleasures.
Coleman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pleasures is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman striking from the bottom.
Coleman trying to keep a closed guard but Pleasures is proving a slippery customer.
Pleasures postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Coleman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pleasures is aware though and is defending well.

Pleasures stands and steps away. Coleman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A thudding body kick lands there by Coleman!
Pleasures scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Tommy Coleman has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pleasures shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Coleman pinned against the cage. Coleman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Coleman closes the distance but Pleasures moves to the side
and Pleasures counters with a one-two to the body.
Coleman throws a sloppy head kick
and Pleasures counters with an inside leg kick.
Coleman looks to clinch
and Pleasures counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Coleman throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pleasures has Coleman up against the cage in a clinch.
Pleasures creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Coleman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pleasures's defenses.
Pleasures avoids the elbow strike from Coleman, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Coleman.
Pleasures tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Coleman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pleasures 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 failed takedown attempts in the round for John Pleasures. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coleman misses with a knee strike.
Coleman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Coleman tries to throw a body punch but Pleasures avoids it by throwing Coleman back against the cage.
Coleman missing with knees to the body.

Pleasures breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coleman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pleasures.

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.
Coleman tries to clinch but Pleasures moves away

and Pleasures counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Coleman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Coleman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pleasures is working away from the top position though.
Pleasures seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pleasures seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Pleasures is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Coleman sees it coming and defends easily.
Pleasures sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Coleman defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coleman trying to control here.
Pleasures uses his free foot to push down on Coleman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Coleman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Pleasures dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Coleman's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Coleman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pleasures moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
John Pleasures is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pleasures throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Coleman tries to clinch up

and Pleasures counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pleasures.
Coleman is trying to keep Pleasures in close.
John Pleasures overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Coleman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pleasures gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Coleman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pleasures gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pleasures thows a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Coleman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pleasures can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pleasures stands up over Coleman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Coleman controls Pleasures momentarily but Pleasures frees himself.

Pleasures thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pleasures passes Coleman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pleasures working Coleman over with strikes.
Pleasures throwing shots but Coleman is blocking nicely.

Pleasures is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Coleman trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pleasures is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Coleman trying to control but Pleasures postures up.
Pleasures scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Coleman is trying to maintain the position but Pleasures is very close to passing his half guard.
Pleasures looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Coleman tries to get to full guard but Pleasures has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pleasures seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Coleman wants to get back to full guard.
Pleasures 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.
Pleasures sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Coleman defending well though.
Coleman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pleasures postures up in Coleman's guard and throws a big left but Coleman blocks it.
Pleasures passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pleasures 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.
Pleasures creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Coleman wants to control but Pleasures postures up.

Pleasures is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Coleman has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pleasures with the ground and pound but Coleman regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Pleasures here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Pleasures thows a huge punch but Coleman dodges it nicely.
Coleman manages to get to full guard.

Coleman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pleasures thows a big elbow that misses.
Pleasures throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Pleasures dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Coleman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Coleman wants to clinch

and Pleasures moves into the clinch.
Coleman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pleasures is defending well for now.
Pleasures has Coleman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Coleman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Pleasures breaks the clinch.
Coleman lands a lovely overhand right.
No luck for Pleasures with that takedown attempt.
Coleman wants to clinch
and Pleasures counters with a leg kick.

Coleman moves into the clinch successfully.

Coleman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pleasures content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pleasures advances position into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coleman is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pleasures throws a strike aimed at the side of Coleman's head but Coleman avoids it well.
Coleman is looking for a sweep.
Pleasures throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Coleman tries to improve position but can't.
Check out the look on Pleasures's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Check out the look on Pleasures's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Coleman is trying to control Pleasures's posture but Pleasures avoids it.
Pleasures in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

Pleasures decides to stand up, so the ref orders Coleman to his feet.
John Pleasures is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pleasures 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.
Coleman tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Pleasures counters with a nice double leg into side control. Coleman won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Coleman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Coleman is looking to reverse the position.
Coleman is trying to control Pleasures's posture but Pleasures avoids it.
Coleman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pleasures looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pleasures wants to control but Coleman is keeping him busy.
Coleman trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pleasures.

Coleman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pleasures pulls his head out easily.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A head kick by Coleman misses

and Pleasures counters with a shoot takedown. Coleman fights it but they end up in guard.
Coleman being controlled here, momentarily.
Pleasures postures up.
Pleasures lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pleasures lands a couple of elbows.
Pleasures wants to control from the top but Coleman keeps moving.

Coleman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pleasures defends it easily.
Coleman keeping moving, preventing Pleasures from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Coleman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pleasures gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pleasures slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pleasures seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Coleman for as long as he can get away with.
Tommy Coleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Coleman working for a triangle but Pleasures defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Pleasures showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pleasures, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Pleasures!