PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mark Coalman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pol Cuaresma Iiii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Coalman has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Coalman
vs
Cuaresma Iiii

175 cm
27
139 lbs
8 - 12 - 0

160 cm
21
140 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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 8 - 12 - 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 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pol Cuaresma Iiii!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Coalman closes the distance and clinches.
Coalman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a body shot.
Coalman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cuaresma Iiii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cuaresma Iiii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Coalman or not.
Cuaresma Iiii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coalman's elbow.
Coalman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Cuaresma Iiii as the two fighters clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cuaresma Iiii gets through Coalman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Coalman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cuaresma Iiii to keep the fight standing.
Cuaresma Iiii throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cuaresma Iiii.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cuaresma Iiii can't find room to land a body shot as Coalman controls the action.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a body shot in the clinch.
Coalman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cuaresma Iiii is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii can't find room to land a body shot as Coalman controls the action.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to throw a body punch but Coalman avoids it by throwing Cuaresma Iiii back against the cage.
Cuaresma Iiii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coalman's elbow.
Coalman stalling.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to throw a body punch but Coalman avoids it by throwing Cuaresma Iiii back against the cage.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to work over Coalman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cuaresma Iiii prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Coalman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coalman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coalman wants a takedown but no success here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cuaresma Iiii as Coalman tries to tie him up.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a hook that snaps the head of Coalman backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Cuaresma Iiii.

Coalman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a few strikes there.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cuaresma Iiii tries a body shot but Coalman blocks it.
Coalman is trying to drag Cuaresma Iiii to the mat but Cuaresma Iiii just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cuaresma Iiii throws a punch but it's blocked by Coalman.
Coalman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cuaresma Iiii is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Coalman goes for a takedown attempt but Cuaresma Iiii pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Cuaresma Iiii clinches up against the cage.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii scores with a shot to the side of Coalman's head.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a punch on the inside.
Coalman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cuaresma Iiii has him pressed against the cage.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to throw a body punch but Coalman avoids it by throwing Cuaresma Iiii back against the cage.
Cuaresma Iiii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coalman's elbow.
Coalman blocks a body shot from Cuaresma Iiii.
Coalman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a left to the head.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cuaresma Iiii stops a takedown attempt from Coalman.
Cuaresma Iiii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a hook that snaps the head of Coalman backwards.
Cuaresma Iiii has a couple of punches blocked by Coalman.
Coalman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cuaresma Iiii is pressed up against the cage. Coalman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cuaresma Iiii down to the mat. Cuaresma Iiii avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Cuaresma Iiii moves into the clinch successfully.
Coalman blocks a body shot from Cuaresma Iiii.
A right handed body shot lands from Cuaresma Iiii.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coalman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cuaresma Iiii is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coalman has Cuaresma Iiii pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cuaresma Iiii manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a shot to the body.
Coalman is breathing heavily.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Cuaresma Iiii as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cuaresma Iiii lands a body punch.
Coalman is looking to control Cuaresma Iiii's arms but Cuaresma Iiii gets an underhook and turns him. Now Coalman has his back to the cage.
Cuaresma Iiii can't find room to land a body shot as Coalman controls the action.
Cuaresma Iiii stops a takedown attempt from Coalman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pol Cuaresma Iiii dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Coalman tries to keep at a distance but Cuaresma Iiii has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to throw a body punch but Coalman avoids it by throwing Cuaresma Iiii back against the cage.
Cuaresma Iiii prevents the takedown attempt.
Cuaresma Iiii struggles to land a body shot inside as Coalman controls his hands.
Cuaresma Iiii tries a body shot but Coalman blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coalman backwards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coalman backwards.

Coalman is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cuaresma Iiii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Coalman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot in the inside from Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Coalman.
Good body shot from Cuaresma Iiii.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cuaresma Iiii pushes Coalman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii pushes Coalman against the cage. Cuaresma Iiii is working some dirty boxing. Cuaresma Iiii pushes off with a quick right hook! Coalman goes down! Coalman tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Cuaresma Iiii moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pol Cuaresma Iiii!
An out of breath Pol Cuaresma Iiii thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.