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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jozef Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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190 cm
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250 lbs
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193 cm
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273 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jozef Beast! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Don Coleman! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Beast tries to clinch but Coleman moves away and Coleman counters with a nice body shot. Coleman rushes Beast and presses him up against the cage. Coleman has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Beast uses from the top position. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Coleman has a closed guard, preventing Beast from standing up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Coleman working for a triangle but Beast defends it easily.
Beast knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Coleman on the ground. Beast wants to stand but Coleman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round. Coleman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Beast has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Coleman is proving hard to escape from. Coleman is adopting a defensive guard. Coleman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Beast displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Coleman. Coleman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Coleman showed some decent athleticism there. Beast blocking the ground and pound attempt from Coleman.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Coleman seems to be working for a kimura but Beast defends the submission attempt. Coleman works his foot free and advances to mount. Coleman looking to control and managing it successfully. Beast is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Beast is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Coleman get's back to his feet. Coleman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beast as he avoids it easily. Beast pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beast fails with a takedown attempt. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Coleman. Jozef Beast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Coleman. Nice takedown defense from Beast. No joy for Coleman on that attempt. Beast throws a right and a left that Coleman avoids nicely. Coleman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Beast circles away. Coleman shoots in for a takedown but Beast shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Coleman shoots for a takedown but Beast saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Coleman wants to land a leg kick but Beast is out of range. Coleman rushes Beast and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Coleman taking a breather. Coleman jumps guard and drags Beast to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Beast has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Coleman is proving hard to escape from. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Coleman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Beast's guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Beast is working an open guard so Coleman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Coleman dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Coleman tries to land a front kick but Beast steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Beast misses with a wild body shot. Coleman slaps away a takedown attempt from Beast, before circling back to the center of the mat. Coleman checks a leg kick. Coleman throws a sloppy head kick and Beast moves out of range easily. Coleman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Beast tries a head kick but it misses.
Coleman fails to land with a series of punches.
Beast throws a series of punches but Coleman avoids them all with ease. Coleman looks to land a combination but Beast avoids it well. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Coleman moves into the clinch. Coleman is trying to pull guard but Beast turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Beast can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Coleman gets control of Beast's arms and successfully pulls guard. Coleman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Coleman has a closed guard, preventing Beast from standing up. Coleman is looking for a triangle but Beast pushes his legs off easily.
Coleman throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Coleman pulls Beast in to control the position. Coleman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Coleman controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Beast is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Coleman throwing strikes here but Beast is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Coleman landing strikes from the mount and Beast is in trouble! Beast wants to get back to his feet.
Coleman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Coleman punching from mount but Beast doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Coleman controlling from the full mount. Let's hope that Coleman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Coleman thowing shots but they're missing. Coleman controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Don Coleman was stalling too much, according to the referee. Coleman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Coleman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Coleman has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Beast! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Coleman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Beast leaves Coleman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Beast tries to clinch up. Jozef Beast is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Beast misses with the combination.
Beast shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Coleman sprawls well. Coleman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Beast gets slowly back to his feet. Beast throws a right and a left that Coleman avoids nicely. Coleman shoots for a double leg takedown but Beast sprawls well. He's pushed Coleman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Coleman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Beast throws a sloppy head kick and Coleman moves out of range easily. Coleman darts in and clinches Beast up against the cage. Coleman manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Coleman has a closed guard, preventing Beast from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Coleman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Beast manages to get himself to full guard.
Coleman decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Beast, up you get! Coleman misses with a low kick. Beast fails to land with a series of punches.
Coleman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Jozef Beast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Coleman. Coleman misses with a takedown attempt - Beast sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Coleman shoots for a double leg takedown but Beast sprawls well. He's pushed Coleman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Beast avoids the head kick by Coleman.
Coleman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Coleman wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Coleman lands with a shot to the body. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Coleman. Beast throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Coleman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Beast but Beast pushes him off and we're back to square one. Coleman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Beast lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Beast looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Beast walks into a jab. Coleman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Nice body punch from Beast.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Coleman drives through and clinches with Beast against the cage.
Beast is looking to break free of the clinch but Coleman has double underhooks. A body shot lands from Coleman.
Beast is defending well against a takedown attempt. Beast is defending well against a takedown attempt. Beast blocks a body shot from Coleman. Coleman stalling against the cage.
Coleman is trying to push Beast away but Beast has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Coleman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Beast tries to pull guard but Coleman holds him up against the cage and eventually Beast drops back down to his feet.
Coleman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beast has him pressed against the cage. Coleman is trying to pull guard but Beast has him pressed against the cage. Coleman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Beast avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Jozef Beast has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Beast looking for a takedown. Beast prevents the takedown attempt.
Don Coleman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Beast goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight! Don Coleman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Coleman 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Coleman!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
54% |
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