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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaakko Iloliemi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaakko Iloliemi had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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185 cm
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250 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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188 cm
30
228 lbs
17 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaakko Iloliemi! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reggie Coleman! The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Iloliemi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Iloliemi trying to control but Coleman is working from the bottom. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Iloliemi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Iloliemi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Iloliemi controlling from the top position. Coleman wants to stand up but Iloliemi is controlling him. Iloliemi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coleman is keeping the position for now. Coleman wants to get back to his feet but Iloliemi is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Iloliemi could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Nice takedown defense from Iloliemi. No joy for Coleman on that attempt. Coleman throws a right hand that Iloliemi ducks under and follows up with a left that Iloliemi also avoids with ease. Coleman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Nice takedown defense from Coleman. No joy for Iloliemi on that attempt. Horrible takedown attempt by Iloliemi or perhaps it was just good defense by Coleman, which made it look bad. Iloliemi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Coleman defends well and Iloliemi ends up having to push Coleman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaakko Iloliemi. That's going to take a lot out of him. Coleman wants the takedown. Iloliemi is fighting it off but Coleman persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Iloliemi's guard against the cage. Coleman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Iloliemi is trying to keep Coleman in close.
Coleman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Iloliemi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Iloliemi landing strikes, looking to finish! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Iloliemi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Coleman's face.
Iloliemi trying to control but he's not successful this time. Iloliemi has control of Coleman's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Coleman regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Coleman squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Iloliemi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Iloliemi controlling from the full mount. Coleman is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Coleman taking shots to the head. Coleman is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Iloliemi is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Coleman has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Iloliemi lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Iloliemi wants to control the pace but Coleman is squirming around nicely. Coleman is trying to stand. Iloliemi is in the full mount, landing strikes. 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! Coleman is trying to stand up. Iloliemi looking to control but Coleman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Iloliemi is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Coleman can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Iloliemi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaakko Iloliemi dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Iloliemi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. No luck with that takedown attempt from Iloliemi. Iloliemi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Coleman but Coleman pushes him off and we're back to square one. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaakko Iloliemi. That's going to take a lot out of him. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Iloliemi is defended easily by Coleman. Jaakko Iloliemi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Coleman misses with a takedown attempt - Iloliemi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Iloliemi has a takedown stuffed. 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! Jaakko Iloliemi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Iloliemi is looking for a sweep. Iloliemi is not content to let Coleman control the position. Iloliemi gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's one minute gone in the round. Coleman working away from the top, dropping strikes.
It looks like Jaakko Iloliemi has been cut. Iloliemi is working to get back to half guard.
Iloliemi is working hard here to advance position. Iloliemi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Iloliemi tries to get out of the position. Iloliemi tries to lock up and control but Coleman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Iloliemi is looking to get to half guard. Coleman lands with some strikes. Iloliemi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Coleman dominating with strikes here.
Jaakko Iloliemi's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Coleman controlling his opponent. Coleman scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jeez, Jaakko Iloliemi's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jaakko Iloliemi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Reggie Coleman!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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