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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Great Bloodsport (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sean Coleman could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Great Bloodsport's chin.
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198 cm
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280 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
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197 cm
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270 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sean Coleman! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Great Bloodsport! The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bloodsport darts in and clinches Coleman up against the cage. Bloodsport can't find room to land a body shot as Coleman controls the action.
Bloodsport wants to take the fight to the mat but Coleman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Coleman wants to break free but Bloodsport has control.
Bloodsport has clasped his hands together around Coleman's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Coleman takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bloodsport creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Coleman sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Bloodsport sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Coleman is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Coleman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bloodsport wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Bloodsport has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Coleman struggling a bit here. Bloodsport throws an elbow but Coleman slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bloodsport working away. Bloodsport lands a decent elbow from side control. Bloodsport scoring with punches and elbows. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bloodsport wants to control but Coleman is keeping him busy. Bloodsport looks up at the clock and then as Coleman takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bloodsport smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Coleman is trying to get back to half guard. Coleman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Coleman tries to get out of the position. Coleman taking a bit of punishment here - Bloodsport scoring with strikes. Bloodsport landing strikes. Bloodsport misses with the ground and pound. Bloodsport moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Coleman is not content to let Bloodsport control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bloodsport lands a decent elbow from side control. Bloodsport trying to control the position but Coleman is working away. Coleman struggling a bit here. Coleman takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bloodsport scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Coleman to see if he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bloodsport is working Coleman over with some ground and pound from side control. Bloodsport lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Bloodsport landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. You can see the frustration on Coleman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Coleman trying to remain calm as Bloodsport controls from the top position. Bloodsport trying to control the position but Coleman is working away. Coleman gets back to half guard. Bloodsport sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Coleman defending well though. Bloodsport missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Coleman gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bloodsport trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Bloodsport makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Bloodsport wants to control from the top but Coleman keeps moving. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bloodsport connects with a couple of short punches. Bloodsport working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Bloodsport controlling from the top position. Bloodsport looking to sit in guard and control but Coleman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bloodsport is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Great Bloodsport dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bloodsport moves away from the strike by Coleman. Coleman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Bloodsport will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Bloodsport throws a front kick that sends Coleman stumbling back into the cage. Bloodsport tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Coleman defends well and Bloodsport ends up having to push Coleman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Bloodsport has a takedown stuffed. Sean Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Great Bloodsport. Coleman feints and as Bloodsport raises his hands in defense, Coleman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bloodsport trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Bloodsport is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Bloodsport is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Coleman stopping the sweep attempt from Bloodsport. Bloodsport working a defensive guard here.
Bloodsport has Coleman pulled in close to control his posture. Coleman preventing the sweep.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Bloodsport changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Coleman tries to avoid it but Bloodsport manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Coleman to the ground. Coleman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Coleman has a takedown stuffed. Bloodsport shoots in but no luck this time. Coleman misses with a wild body shot. Coleman sets himself, and Bloodsport steps forward looking for the clinch! Coleman avoids it this time. Bloodsport rushes Coleman and presses him up against the cage. Bloodsport has clasped his hands together around Coleman's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Coleman stops Bloodsport from passing to mount. Bloodsport working the strikes but Coleman uses the opportunity to regain half guard. Bloodsport not landing any meaningful shots this time. Bloodsport has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bloodsport looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bloodsport scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Coleman wants to improve his position but Bloodsport is controlling well.
Bloodsport seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Coleman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Bloodsport looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Bloodsport lands with a punch from half guard. Bloodsport trying to control the pace. Coleman is refusing to be controlled, as Bloodsport sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Coleman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Coleman just misses with a punch to the body.
Bloodsport pushes Coleman up against the cage in a clinch. Bloodsport keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Coleman's efforts to push away. Coleman throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bloodsport has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Coleman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Bloodsport tries to score a body lock takedown but Coleman shows good agility there to stay on his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Great Bloodsport will probably get the nod - 10:9. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Coleman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bloodsport wants to counter with a clinch but Coleman pushes him away. Coleman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bloodsport shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Coleman as he avoids it easily. Bloodsport changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Coleman tries to avoid it but Bloodsport manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Coleman to the ground. Coleman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Coleman drives through with a takedown into Bloodsport's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Bloodsport keeping full guard, as Coleman tries to pass. Coleman wants to control from the top but Bloodsport keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bloodsport wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round. Coleman wants to stand but Bloodsport has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Bloodsport is looking to stand up but Coleman isn't so interested in that idea. Coleman decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bloodsport, up you get! Nice sprawl there from Coleman as Bloodsport shoots in. Sean Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Great Bloodsport. Bloodsport looks to land a right hand but Coleman moved out of range. Coleman leaves Bloodsport with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Bloodsport tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Coleman swivels and escapes. Coleman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Bloodsport takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Bloodsport is trying to get back to his feet. Coleman working away. Bloodsport is trying to get back to his feet. Coleman stands up. Bloodsport dives in and scores a takedown into Coleman's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bloodsport won't allow Coleman to get back to his feet. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bloodsport accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Bloodsport throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Coleman works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Bloodsport landing with the ground and pound. Coleman tries to land a sweep but no joy. Bloodsport wants to control from the top but Coleman keeps moving. Bloodsport landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Bloodsport looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Sean Coleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bloodsport shoots in but Coleman avoids the takedown attempt easily. Coleman throws a big counter combination but Bloodsport scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Coleman keeps the fight on the outside. Bloodsport cracks Coleman with an open hand slap. Bloodsport blocks a head kick by Coleman.
Bloodsport tries to counter by closing the distance. Coleman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Coleman wants it to stay on the feet. Coleman feinted with a counter takedown. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Coleman stuffs the takedown attempt from Bloodsport. Bloodsport gets slowly back to his feet. Sean Coleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Great Bloodsport is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Bloodsport shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Coleman but Coleman pushes him off and we're back to square one. Coleman throws a big counter combination but Bloodsport scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Sean Coleman showed his dominance in that final round. I think Bloodsport has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29 Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Great Bloodsport!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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