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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Black Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatti Tasapaksu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tasapaksu's choice of entrance music: Motorhead - Smiling Like A Killer . Black Coleman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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260 lbs
15 - 6 - 1 |
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195 cm
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275 lbs
18 - 7 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Black Coleman !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tatti Tasapaksu!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tasapaksu works Coleman 's body with a nice hook.
Tasapaksu throws a jab when Coleman was well out of range.
Coleman tries to keep at a distance but Tasapaksu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tasapaksu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tasapaksu tries to land knees in the clinch but Coleman avoids the damage to the body.
Nice elbow from Tasapaksu.
A left hand lands to the body for Tasapaksu.
Still in the clinch, Tasapaksu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tasapaksu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coleman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Coleman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tasapaksu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tasapaksu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Coleman takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Tasapaksu.
Coleman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tasapaksu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tasapaksu tries a low kick but Coleman avoids it.
Tasapaksu closes the distance and pushes Coleman back into the cage.
Tasapaksu lands an elbow that stopped Coleman in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Black Coleman has been cut.
Coleman takes a shot to the head.
Coleman takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short left from Tasapaksu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tasapaksu lands an elbow just above Coleman 's eye.
Coleman avoiding damage as Tasapaksu throws knees to the body.
Coleman being controlled against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tasapaksu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The referee calls for Tasapaksu to work.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tasapaksu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman tries to pull guard but Tasapaksu won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Black Coleman . That's going to take a lot out of him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tasapaksu pushes off an throws an elbow but Coleman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tasapaksu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Coleman prevents a body shot from Tasapaksu.
Tasapaksu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tasapaksu misses with an elbow strike.
Tasapaksu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Tasapaksu.
Coleman can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tasapaksu is stalling here.
Tasapaksu lands an elbow inside.
Coleman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Coleman tries to pull guard but Tasapaksu won't allow it.
Tasapaksu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tasapaksu tries a body shot but Coleman blocks it.
Tasapaksu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tasapaksu missing with knees to the body.
Tasapaksu missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatti Tasapaksu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Black Coleman 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tasapaksu avoids the body shot from Coleman .
Coleman takes one to the side of the head.
Coleman misses with a takedown attempt - Tasapaksu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Coleman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tasapaksu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tasapaksu wants to get back to his feet but Coleman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman postures up and lands a big shot to Tasapaksu's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tasapaksu trying to control the position here.
Coleman throws an elbow that misses. Tasapaksu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Coleman 's guard. Nice move by Tasapaksu!
Tasapaksu stopping the sweep attempt from Coleman .
Tasapaksu trying to control but Coleman is working from the bottom.
Tasapaksu is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tasapaksu is controlling him.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tatti Tasapaksu.
Tasapaksu stuffs the takedown.
Tasapaksu instigates a clinch.
Tasapaksu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Coleman avoids it.
Tasapaksu stalling.
Coleman jumps guard but Tasapaksu stands there with Coleman around his waist. Coleman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Black Coleman . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tasapaksu tries to work over Coleman 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman wants a takedown.
Tasapaksu lands a damaging elbow.
Tasapaksu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Coleman is trying to pull guard but Tasapaksu has him pressed against the cage.
Tasapaksu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tatti Tasapaksu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tasapaksu lands a nice elbow.
Coleman tries to pull guard but Tasapaksu holds him up against the cage and eventually Coleman drops back down to his feet.
Coleman managing to block the knees to the body from Tasapaksu.
Coleman tries to score a body lock takedown but Tasapaksu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tasapaksu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coleman backwards.
Tasapaksu taking a breather.
Tasapaksu missing with knees to the body.
Coleman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tasapaksu walks away with a smile on his face. Coleman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tasapaksu gets a clinch.
Coleman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Coleman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tasapaksu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tasapaksu is looking to work some ground and pound but Coleman has wrist control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tasapaksu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Coleman keeping moving, preventing Tasapaksu from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatti Tasapaksu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Black Coleman 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tasapaksu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tasapaksu scores with a nice right hand.
Tasapaksu lands a big head kick that sends Coleman tumbling to the mat! Tasapaksu takes a step backwards and waves Coleman back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Black Coleman 's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tasapaksu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coleman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tasapaksu as he avoids it easily.
Tasapaksu connects with a leg kick. Coleman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That kick from Tasapaksu tenderised Coleman 's leg. Coleman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tasapaksu clinches.
Tasapaksu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tasapaksu crunches a lovely knee into Coleman 's ribcage.
Tasapaksu lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tasapaksu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tasapaksu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tasapaksu lands a shoulder strike.
Tasapaksu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tasapaksu swings wildly with an uppercut but Coleman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coleman blocks an uppercut.
Black Coleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tasapaksu throws an elbow but misses.
Tasapaksu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Coleman blocks the elbow strike.
Coleman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tasapaksu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Black Coleman . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tasapaksu is stalling here.
Coleman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tasapaksu scores with a shot to the side of Coleman 's head.
Tasapaksu lands a nice uppercut.
Coleman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tasapaksu to keep the fight standing.
Stalling in the clinch from Tasapaksu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman tries to pull guard but Tasapaksu holds him up against the cage and eventually Coleman drops back down to his feet.
Tasapaksu is stalling here.
A right handed body shot lands from Coleman .
Tasapaksu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tasapaksu lands an elbow inside that Coleman shrugs off.
Tasapaksu gets through Coleman 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tasapaksu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tasapaksu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Coleman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Coleman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tasapaksu stands up from Coleman 's guard - Tasapaksu perhaps looking for a knockout.
Tasapaksu connects with a body shot that sends Coleman 's belly button to the back.
Tatti Tasapaksu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tasapaksu misses with a few strikes there.
Tasapaksu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tasapaksu throws a head kick but Coleman moves out of range.
Tatti Tasapaksu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tasapaksu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Coleman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tasapaksu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Coleman misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tasapaksu slaps away a takedown attempt from Coleman , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jab by Tasapaksu.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tatti Tasapaksu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tasapaksu 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tatti Tasapaksu!
Tatti Tasapaksu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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