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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunner Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Coleman might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Got Money. Simpson has chosen Forgotten as his entrance music. Mark Coleman had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.5lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 26 - 3, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Gunner Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman throws a jab but it's blocked by Simpson.
Coleman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Simpson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Simpson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Simpson misses with a body punch.
Coleman misses with a punch on the inside.
Simpson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Simpson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Coleman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Simpson prevents a takedown attempt there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coleman.
Coleman misses with a body punch.
Simpson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Coleman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Coleman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right from Simpson on the inside.
Coleman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coleman has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Simpson regains guard immediately.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Coleman throwing strikes but missing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coleman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Coleman defends it easily.
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Coleman tries to free his leg and advance position but Simpson is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Coleman tries to free his leg and advance position but Simpson is retaining full guard.
Coleman passes into half guard.
Coleman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simpson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman throwing shots but Simpson is blocking nicely.
Simpson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Coleman trying to control the action but Simpson is working from the bottom.
Coleman working the head and body with strikes.
Simpson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Coleman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Simpson's head.
Coleman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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!
Simpson has his foot on Coleman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Coleman works his way back into a safe position though.
Simpson trying to control the position.
Simpson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coleman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Coleman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Coleman working the head and body with strikes.
Simpson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Coleman's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Coleman throwing shots but Simpson is blocking nicely.
Coleman is working for a submission of some sort.
Simpson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coleman pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is refusing to be controlled, as Coleman sits in half guard.
Coleman is controlling the pace.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coleman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simpson keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coleman pulls his head out easily.
Coleman throws a strike but Simpson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Coleman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Simpson scores with a leg kick.
Simpson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Simpson pushes Coleman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Simpson.
Coleman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coleman has Simpson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Simpson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Simpson misses with a punch on the inside.
Simpson swings wildly with an uppercut but Coleman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coleman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Simpson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Simpson scores with a hook to the body.
Coleman prevents the takedown attempt.
Simpson avoiding damage as Coleman throws knees to the body.
Coleman gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coleman working Simpson over with strikes.
Coleman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Simpson is just riding it out for now. Coleman eventually gives up the hold.
Simpson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Coleman.
Coleman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Coleman is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Coleman throws a strike but Simpson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Simpson trying to control but Coleman is working from the bottom.
Coleman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Coleman has control of Simpson's left arm, preventing Simpson from doing any damage.
Coleman looking for a sweep. Not yet Coleman, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Coleman keeps moving.
Simpson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Simpson won't allow Coleman to sweep him here.
Simpson postures up in Coleman's guard and throws a big left but Coleman blocks it.
Coleman trying to keep a closed guard but Simpson is proving a slippery customer.
Simpson throws a strike but Coleman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Coleman advances to half guard.
Simpson manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman slips nicely into half guard.
Simpson is positioning himself well to prevent Coleman advancing to mount.
Simpson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coleman pulls his head out easily.
Coleman working over Simpson with some ground and pound. Simpson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coleman throwing shots but Simpson is blocking nicely.
Simpson is defending against the submission attempts here by Coleman.
Coleman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Coleman dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Simpson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Coleman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simpson.
Coleman shoots in but Simpson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Simpson stuffs the takedown attempt from Coleman. Coleman gets slowly back to his feet.
Gunner Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coleman. Simpson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coleman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Coleman avoids it really well and circles away.
Coleman takes a swing at Simpson's ribcage but misses.
Simpson misses the shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Coleman blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Simpson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Simpson trying to control the action but Coleman is working from the bottom.
Simpson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mark Coleman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simpson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Coleman is looking for a sweep. Simpson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simpson wants to take a breather but Coleman is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Coleman tries to get to full guard but Simpson has control of the leg.
Simpson is trying to control. Coleman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Simpson is thwarting Coleman's attempts to control the position.
Simpson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Coleman wants to improve his position but Simpson is controlling well.
Simpson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Coleman defending well though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coleman gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson landing some decent shots from guard.
Simpson stays in close to Coleman's body and controls the position.
Coleman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Simpson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mark Coleman has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Simpson closes the distance and clinches up with Coleman, looking for a takedown. Simpson pushes Coleman against the cage but Coleman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Simpson rushes Coleman and presses him up against the cage.
Simpson misses with the head strike.
Coleman prevents a body shot from Simpson.
Coleman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.
A shot in the inside from Coleman.
Coleman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coleman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simpson has Coleman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Coleman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A left hand lands to the body for Coleman.
Simpson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coleman blocks a body shot from Simpson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Coleman.
Coleman lands a takedown into guard.
Coleman chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Mark Coleman did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Coleman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Coleman shoots in but no luck this time.
Simpson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Coleman shoots and misses
and Simpson counters with an inside leg kick.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Simpson as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coleman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simpson circles away.
Simpson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Coleman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Coleman is looking to clinch.
Coleman checks the leg kick.
Simpson shoots in looking for a takedown but Coleman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Simpson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Simpson misses with a body shot.
Simpson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Simpson wants it to stay on the feet.
Coleman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simpson swings for the body but Coleman moves out of range.
Coleman fails with a takedown attempt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Coleman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Simpson tries to bench press Coleman off him but Coleman keeps the position.
Coleman trying to control the position but Simpson is working away.
Simpson wants to control but Coleman postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Coleman's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Coleman is working Simpson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Simpson struggling a bit here.
Coleman misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coleman tries to advance position but instead Simpson slips a leg back in to half guard.
Coleman tries to pass to full mount but Simpson defends it.
Simpson is not content to let Coleman control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman drops an elbow to the side of Simpson's head.
Coleman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Coleman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Simpson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Coleman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Coleman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Simpson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Simpson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Coleman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman throws an elbow that misses. Simpson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Coleman's guard. Nice move by Simpson!
Coleman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simpson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Simpson wants to pass the guard but Coleman is keeping the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coleman trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Coleman had his way with Gunner Simpson in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Simpson stuffs the takedown attempt from Coleman. Coleman gets slowly back to his feet.
Gunner Simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coleman avoids the body shot from Simpson.
Coleman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Simpson's waist but Simpson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Coleman off to one side.
Simpson forces Coleman back against the cage and clinches.
Simpson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Simpson misses with a punch on the inside.
Coleman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Coleman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Simpson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short body shot lands from Simpson as the two fighters clinch.
Coleman swings wildly with an uppercut but Simpson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simpson presses Coleman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Coleman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Simpson pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Simpson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Coleman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Simpson moves into range and clinches up with Coleman.
A right hook to the body lands for Simpson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Simpson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Simpson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simpson misses with a punch to the body.
Coleman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Simpson to keep the fight standing.
Coleman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Simpson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Simpson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simpson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coleman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Simpson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Simpson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Simpson misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simpson lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters up against the cage, Simpson throws an elbow but misses.
Coleman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simpson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Coleman backwards.
Simpson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Simpson.
A head punch on the inside from Simpson fails to land.
Coleman blocks the elbow strike.
Coleman jumps guard and drags Simpson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Coleman looking to control.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Coleman keeps moving.
Simpson landing some decent shots from guard.
Simpson landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is looking to work some ground and pound but Coleman has wrist control.
Coleman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Simpson manages to get himself to full guard.
Coleman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simpson is looking for a triangle but Coleman pushes his legs off easily.
Coleman throws a big right hand that misses.
Coleman throwing strikes but missing.
Coleman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Coleman postures up and lands a big shot to Simpson's brow.
Mark Coleman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Coleman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coleman has gone for a leg lock! Simpson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Coleman's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simpson postures up in Coleman's guard and throws a big left but Coleman blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunner Simpson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Coleman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 49:46
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 49:46
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Coleman!
Mark Coleman really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Springfield HW Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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