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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mark Coalman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Bowman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Coalman looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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135 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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172 cm
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133 lbs
5 - 17 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Coalman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gary Bowman!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coalman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bowman defends it nicely.
Coalman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bowman as he jumps to the side.
Bowman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Coalman throws a right and a left that Bowman avoids nicely.
Coalman fails to land with a series of punches.
Coalman misses with a takedown attempt - Bowman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Coalman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bowman looks for a takedown but Coalman sprawls well.
Bowman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Coalman tries to avoid it but Bowman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Coalman to the ground. Coalman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bowman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Coalman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bowman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bowman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bowman has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Bowman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bowman blocks an elbow strike.
Coalman tries to pull guard but Bowman won't allow it.
Coalman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bowman.
Coalman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coalman shoots in looking for a takedown but Bowman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Coalman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Coalman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bowman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bowman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bowman circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coalman fails to land the takedown.
Bowman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Coalman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Coalman shoots in but no luck this time.
Coalman is breathing heavily.
Coalman dives in and grabs Bowman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bowman pushes down on Coalman's head and hops out.
Coalman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Coalman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bowman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Coalman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bowman tries to avoid it but Coalman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bowman to the ground. Bowman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bowman shoots in but Coalman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Coalman clinches with his opponent.
Bowman stalls.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on Bowman's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Coalman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bowman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bowman is trying to drag Coalman to the mat but Coalman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bowman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Coalman.
Coalman blocks a body shot from Bowman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowman lands with a left to the head.
Coalman wants a takedown.
Bowman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coalmans head.
Bowman is trying to pull guard but Coalman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bowman tries for a takedown but Coalman manages to get underhooks.
Coalman breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coalman looks to land a combination but Bowman avoids it well.
Bowman clinches up with Coalman and pushes him back against the cage.
Bowman stops a takedown attempt from Coalman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gary Bowman will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Coalman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bowman circles away quickly and effectively.
Bowman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Coalman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bowman somewhat.
Coalman moves into range and clinches up with Bowman.
Coalman drags the fight down to the ground.
Bowman wants to control from the top but Coalman keeps moving.
Bowman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bowman wants to control from the top but Coalman keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Gary Bowman hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bowman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Coalman moves into the clinch successfully.
A right hook to the body lands for Bowman.
Bowman tries to score a body lock takedown but Coalman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Coalman is trying to pull guard but Bowman has him pressed against the cage.
Bowman tries to pull guard but Coalman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mark Coalman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Bowman.
Coalman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bowman.
Bowman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coalman wants to take the fight to the mat but Bowman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bowman tries to work over Coalman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bowman stalling the fight.
Bowman is trying to pull guard but Coalman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bowman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bowman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coalman.
Bowman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bowman has momentary wrist control but Coalman slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coalman wants to control from the top but Bowman keeps moving.
Coalman lands a couple of elbows.
Bowman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bowman controls Coalman momentarily but Coalman frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coalman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bowman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coalman.
Coalman looking to pass the guard.
Bowman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Coalman manages to get himself to full guard.
Bowman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coalman wants to get back to his feet but Bowman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bowman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coalman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bowman looking to sit in guard and control but Coalman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bowman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coalman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gary Bowman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A combination from Coalman does no damage.
Coalman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Coalman clinches with his opponent.
Bowman jumps guard and drags Coalman to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bowman is looking for a triangle but Coalman pushes his legs off easily.
Coalman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coalman is fighting to break Bowman's control of his arms but Bowman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bowman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bowman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coalman manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bowman wants to clinch up but Coalman keeps it at a distance.
Bowman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bowman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Coalman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bowman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Coalman doesn't seem bothered though.
Coalman misses with a few strikes there.
Mark Coalman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coalman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bowman throws a head kick but Coalman moves out of range.
Coalman shoots in looking for a takedown but Bowman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Coalman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bowman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Coalman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Coalman wants to clinch.
Bowman tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowman shoots in looking for a takedown but Coalman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bowman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bowman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Coalman is out of range.
Coalman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Coalman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Coalman misses.
Bowman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Coalman avoids it really well and circles away.
Bowman instigates a clinch.
Bowman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Coalman up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Coalman is trying to drag Bowman to the mat but Bowman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bowman tries for a takedown but Coalman manages to get underhooks.
Bowman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Coalman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Coalman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Coalman fails to pull guard.
Bowman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bowman tries to score a body lock takedown but Coalman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Coalman managing to block the knees to the body from Bowman.
Bowman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Coalman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bowman is defending well.
Coalman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bowman.
Gary Bowman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bowman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Coalman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Bowman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bowman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Bowman!
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