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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between LeRoy Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes comes to the cage accompanied by Fireman (Instrumental) . David Coleman will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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175 cm
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160 lbs
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170 cm
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, LeRoy Barnes! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Coleman! The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Barnes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Coleman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Barnes takes one to the side of the head.
Coleman lands with a straight right. Barnes didn't see that one coming. Barnes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Coleman's half guard. Coleman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Coleman. Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coleman is keeping the position for now. Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Barnes has gone for a leg lock! Coleman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barnes's guard. Coleman trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. Coleman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Barnes looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Coleman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Coleman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Coleman is keen to just control but Barnes is a slippery customer. Barnes wants to get back to full guard. Barnes gets back to full guard.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Coleman preventing the sweep. Barnes keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Barnes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Barnes dives in and grabs Coleman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Coleman pushes down on Barnes's head and hops out. Barnes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Coleman sprawls well. Coleman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barnes gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LeRoy Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him. Coleman cracks Barnes with an open hand slap. Barnes looks for a takedown but Coleman sprawls well. Coleman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Coleman lands an overhand right. Nice jab there from Coleman. Coleman catches Barnes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Barnes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Coleman misses with the combination.
Coleman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barnes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Coleman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Coleman lands a jab-cross combination. Barnes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Coleman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barnes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Barnes shoots in for a double leg but Coleman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Barnes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Coleman thuds a left hand into Barnes's body. Coleman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Barnes fails with the takedown. Barnes is breathing heavily. Barnes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Coleman but Coleman pushes him off and we're back to square one. Coleman closes the distance and lands a one-two. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David 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.
Coleman lands a nice hook to Barnes's body. Barnes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Barnes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Coleman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Coleman throws a right and a left that Barnes avoids nicely. David Coleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Coleman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Coleman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Coleman lands a nice shot that snaps Barnes's head back.
Coleman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barnes doesn't seem bothered though. Coleman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barnes on the side of the head. Barnes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Coleman but Coleman pushes him off and we're back to square one. Barnes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Coleman closes the distance and lands a one-two. Barnes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Coleman is fending him off so far but Barnes persists. Nope, Coleman circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LeRoy Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him. Coleman scores with a jab to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Coleman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Coleman. Coleman scores with a nice head shot. Coleman thuds a left hand into Barnes's body. Coleman lands with a right hand. Coleman lands a nice hook to Barnes's body. Barnes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Barnes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barnes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Coleman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barnes in his tracks. Coleman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Coleman works the jab nicely. Coleman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Coleman stuffs the takedown attempt from Barnes. Barnes gets slowly back to his feet. Barnes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Coleman scores with a three punch combo!
Coleman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barnes doesn't seem bothered though. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Coleman. Barnes shoots in looking for a takedown. Coleman tries to sprawl out of it but Barnes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Coleman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Coleman connects with a crisp jab. Barnes walks into a jab. Coleman sizes up Barnes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. David Coleman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Barnes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Barnes takes one on the button. Barnes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Coleman avoids it really well and circles away. Barnes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Barnes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Coleman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Coleman lands a two punch combo.
Barnes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Coleman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Barnes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. LeRoy Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Coleman jabs at Barnes's body. Coleman tests Barnes's chin there with a solid looking shot. Coleman lands a jab to the nose. Coleman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. David Coleman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Barnes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Coleman finds it's way round the side to connect with Barnes's head. Coleman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Coleman scores with a nice head shot. Coleman scores with a sloppy right hand. Barnes should have avoided that one. Coleman ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Coleman lands a lovely overhand right. Barnes tries to move into range but Coleman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Barnes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Coleman sprawls well initially but Barnes persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Coleman wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy and won't allow it. The fighters are battling for position here. Coleman manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coleman swivels though and keeps the full guard. Barnes trying to move into half guard but instead Coleman has managed to sweep!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Coleman wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Barnes lands an upkick as Coleman stands over him. Coleman trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Coleman preventing the sweep. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Coleman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Barnes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Coleman pinned against the cage. Coleman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Coleman with a nice cross. Barnes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Coleman connects with a single shot there. Barnes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Coleman's corner calls for a 1-2. Coleman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Barnes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Coleman tries to avoid it but Barnes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Coleman to the ground. Coleman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LeRoy Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him. A jab from Coleman finds it's way through Barnes's defenses. Coleman scores with the left hand. Barnes knows he should have avoided that one. Barnes walks into a straight right hand from Coleman. Coleman lands a lovely overhand right. Jab from Coleman. Jab from Coleman. Barnes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Coleman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnes circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round. Barnes shoots in looking for a takedown. Coleman tries to sprawl out of it but Barnes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Coleman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Barnes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Coleman lands a jab to Barnes's midsection. Barnes ducks right into an uppercut from Coleman. Barnes needs to keep his hands up - Coleman had a free shot at his head there. Coleman cracks Barnes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Coleman lands with an uppercut that bounces Barnes off the cage and back into rage. Coleman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Barnes ducks right into an uppercut from Coleman. Barnes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Coleman but Coleman pushes him off and we're back to square one. Coleman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barnes has time to react. A shot to the liver by Coleman. Beautiful body shot. Coleman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Coleman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barnes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Coleman lands a really nice looking cross but Barnes seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Barnes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barnes walks into a stiff left hand from Coleman. A punch lands to the side of Barnes 's head but he takes it in his stride. Coleman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Barnes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Coleman works over Barnes's head and body with a nice combination. A left and a right from Coleman both land. Nice combination. Coleman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Barnes walks into a straight right hand from Coleman. Coleman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barnes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Barnes moves forwards but Coleman connects with a nice, crisp jab. A jab from Coleman does it's job there. A cross from Coleman lands. Danga de danga de dang - Coleman scores with a four punch combination! Coleman throws a shot to the body.
Coleman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Barnes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Coleman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Coleman dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Barnes shoots in but no luck this time. Coleman scores with a decent looking hook. Coleman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Coleman lands a two punch combo.
Coleman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Coleman punishes Barnes's body with a nice straight punch. Coleman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Barnes fails to land the takedown. Coleman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Coleman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barnes on the side of the head. Coleman throws a combination. Barnes tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Coleman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Coleman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Barnes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Coleman.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Coleman digs a good body shot into Barnes's ribs. Coleman digs a good hook to Barnes's body.
Coleman looks to land a combination. Barnes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. David Coleman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Barnes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Coleman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Coleman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Barnes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Barnes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Coleman is working the combinations to good effect here. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Coleman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Nice shot by Coleman. Good standup being displayed there by Coleman as he connects with a hook. Coleman thuds his right hand into Barnes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Barnes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Coleman is fending him off so far but Barnes persists. Nope, Coleman circles away and we're back to standing. No luck for Barnes with that takedown attempt. Coleman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barnes's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight! David Coleman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Coleman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 John Mangel scores the fight 26:30 Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 26:30 Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Coleman!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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