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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doe kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lux Aeterna. The crowd seem to be enjoying Coleman's choice of entrance music: We right here!. John Doe could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mark Coleman's chin.
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213 cm
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266 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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174 cm
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258 lbs
18 - 14 - 2 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Doe! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
18 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Coleman! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Coleman checks the leg kick. Doe swings away with a leg kick that misses. Doe throws out a leg kick but Coleman moves out of range and Doe only half commits. Sloppy strikes from Coleman. Those never looked like landing. Doe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coleman circles away quickly and effectively. Doe scores with a head kick.
Coleman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Doe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Doe is trying to control the position but Coleman postures up. Doe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Doe is looking to sweep but instead, Coleman has passed into half guard.
Doe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Doe. Coleman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doe swivels though and keeps the full guard. Doe manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Doe unloads with some shots from mount but Coleman bucks and avoids them well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Doe thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Coleman sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Coleman is doing well to control the position and prevent Doe from advancing to side control. Doe trying to control from half guard but Coleman is working away. Doe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Coleman defends it well. Coleman is looking to control Doe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Coleman avoid being mounted? Doe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Coleman defends it well. Doe trying to control from half guard but Coleman is working away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Coleman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Doe pulls his head out easily. Coleman is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Coleman looking for submissions off his back. Doe prevents Coleman from improving his position. The fighters are battling for position here. Coleman manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Doe trying to control the position from guard on top but Coleman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Coleman is pulling down on Doe's head. It's preventing any offense from Doe, at least for the moment. Coleman trying to strike off his back.
Doe looking to sit in guard and control but Coleman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Doe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Coleman on the ground. Doe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Coleman controls from within his opponent's guard. Coleman postures up in Doe's guard and throws a big left but Doe blocks it. Coleman postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Coleman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
John Doe has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Coleman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Doe's guard. Doe has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Coleman has passed into side control.
Doe tries to improve position but can't. Coleman throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Coleman working the body and head with strikes. Coleman tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Doe is not content to let Coleman control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Coleman dominated 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.
Doe lands with a nice combination. Coleman backs away looking to recover. Good work by Coleman as he checks the leg kick. Coleman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Coleman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Doe defending well though. Doe is not content to let Coleman control the position. Doe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Coleman scores with a couple of nice shots. 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. Coleman connects with a nice short shot to Doe's temple. Coleman slips a nice elbow through Doe's hands, connecting with Doe's forehead. Coleman wants to pass the guard but Doe is defending well. Coleman not doing much here.
Coleman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Doe looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Coleman blocks the strikes from Doe.
Doe tries to roll over but Coleman keeps him under control. Doe is not content to let Coleman control the position. Coleman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Doe kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Doe trying to control but Coleman postures up.
Coleman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mark Coleman hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Doe works over Coleman's head and body with a nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. A bone on bone clash there as Coleman blocks the leg kick.
Coleman staying out of range there. Doe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Doe lands a head kick. Coleman smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Doe cracks a nice hook into Coleman's ribs. Doe scores with a one two! Coleman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Doe throws a combination that misses and Coleman counters with a single leg into guard. Doe didn't expect that. Coleman looking to pass the guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Coleman pushes down on Doe's leg and manages to get into half guard. Still in half guard, Coleman seems content to control. Coleman is trying to control the action in half guard but Doe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Coleman content to control rather than advance. Coleman missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Mark Coleman has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Coleman lands with a punch from half guard. Coleman drops an elbow to the side of Doe's head. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Coleman. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Coleman is trying to control. Doe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Coleman throwing shots but Doe is blocking nicely. Coleman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Coleman wants to pass to mount but Doe is defending the position. Coleman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Doe is looking to control Coleman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Doe avoid being mounted? Doe is not content to let Coleman control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Doe is looking to escape. Coleman trying to mount his opponent but Doe defends it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. A leg kick checked by Coleman. Coleman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Coleman wants to pass to mount but Doe is defending the position. Doe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Coleman. Coleman gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Doe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. John Doe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Doe looks to land a left hand but Coleman moved out of range nicely. Coleman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Doe. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Coleman has a takedown stuffed. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Coleman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Doe plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Doe throws a head kick but Coleman moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Doe. Doe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Coleman's calf. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Doe.
John Doe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Coleman throws a nice looking combination but Doe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Doe throws a leg kick but Coleman checks it. Coleman blocks a head kick by Doe.
Coleman is looking to clinch. Doe throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Doe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Doe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Coleman swings for the body but Doe moves out of range.
Good work by Coleman as he checks the leg kick. Doe moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Doe throws a head kick that half lands.
This has been an exciting period of action! Doe swings for the body but Coleman moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Doe connects with an inside leg kick. Coleman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Coleman tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Coleman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Doe connects with a leg kick. Coleman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Coleman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Doe can pounce on him.
John Doe is winning the standup battle so far. Doe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Doe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. 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! Doe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Coleman. That did some damage! Doe scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Doe pushes Coleman away with a front kick. Doe lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Doe. Doe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Doe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Coleman. That did some damage! Coleman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Doe scores with a punch to the head. Doe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Doe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Coleman doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Doe lands with a slapping head kick. Coleman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Doe. Coleman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Doe. Doe obviously looking to wear him down.
A slapping body kick lands there for Doe. Good leg kick by Doe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Doe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Coleman. Coleman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Doe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Doe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Danga de danga de dang - Doe scores with a four punch combination! Coleman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Doe lands a front kick. Doe throws a combination that misses and Coleman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Doe's guard. Coleman tries to free his leg and advance position but Doe is retaining full guard. Doe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Doe wants to control but Coleman passes easily into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Doe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Doe is pressing down on Coleman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Doe wants to stand and escape but Coleman is having none of it. Coleman won't allow Doe to sweep him here. John Doe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Doe trying to strike off his back.
Doe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Coleman tries to free his leg and advance position but Doe is retaining full guard. Coleman throwing strikes but missing. Coleman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Coleman forces his way into half guard. Coleman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Mark Coleman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Coleman sitting and controlling from the half guard. Doe wants to improve his position but Coleman is controlling well.
Coleman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Coleman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mark Coleman hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Coleman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that's the end of the fight! John Doe showed his dominance in that final round. I think Coleman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Coleman!
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