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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remmi Demidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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205 lbs
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214 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Remmi Demidov!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Demidov to the mat! Demidov manages to get full guard.
Coleman throwing strikes but missing.
Demidov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Coleman landing some decent shots from guard.
Coleman throwing strikes but missing.
Coleman throwing strikes from guard but Demidov blocks nicely.
Coleman throwing strikes but missing.
Coleman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Demidov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman throwing strikes from guard but Demidov blocks nicely.
Demidov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coleman.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Coleman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Demidov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horrible takedown by Coleman or perhaps it was just good defense by Demidov which made him look bad.
Demidov digs a good hook to Coleman's body.
Good exchange - Demidov coming out on top.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Demidov.
Coleman fails with a takedown attempt.
Coleman is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Demidov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Coleman cracks Demidov with a big right hand but Demidov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Coleman looks up at the clock and then as Demidov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Coleman smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Coleman misses with the ground and pound.
Coleman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Demidov stops Coleman from passing to mount.
Demidov tries to escape but Coleman is in control.
Demidov dodges the ground and pound from Coleman.
Coleman scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Coleman.
Coleman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Demidov.
Remmi Demidov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping body kick lands there for Demidov.
Coleman walks into a straight right hand from Demidov.
Demidov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Demidov lands a with a good body shot.
A jab from Demidov does it's job there.
Remmi Demidov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coleman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Demidov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Coleman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Coleman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Demidov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Coleman throws and elbow that misses. Demidov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Coleman's guard. Nice move by Demidov!
Demidov won't allow Coleman to sweep him here.
Coleman trying to strike off his back.
Coleman looking for a sweep. Not yet Coleman, not yet.
Coleman throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Demidov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Coleman backs up against the cage.
Coleman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Coleman dominated that round.
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.
Coleman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mark Coleman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coleman shoots in but Demidov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Demidov!
Coleman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
No luck for Coleman with that takedown attempt.
Coleman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Demidov sprawls well initially but Coleman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Coleman tries to pass to full mount but Demidov defends it.
Demidov is trying to stand.
Coleman thows a huge punch but Demidov dodges it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Coleman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Coleman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Coleman wants to pass to mount but Demidov is defending the position.
Coleman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Demidov defending well though.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Coleman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Coleman with that takedown attempt.
Demidov keeps Coleman at a distance using the push kick.
Coleman shoots in looking for a takedown. Demidov tries to sprawl out of it but Coleman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Demidov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Demidov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Coleman gets the takedown into side control.
Coleman in side control lands a decent elbow.
Coleman passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Demidov!
Demidov taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Coleman.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman is landing with some decent strikes but Demidov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Coleman thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Coleman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Coleman with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman with the ground and pound from mount.
Coleman working the ground and pound effectively.
Coleman connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Demidov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Coleman tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Coleman punching from mount but Demidov doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Coleman throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Coleman throws some wild stikes that Demidov manages to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Coleman throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Coleman connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Coleman throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Demidov because Coleman loaded up on that one.
Demidov is in a horrible position here. Coleman smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Poor strikes thrown by Coleman there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Coleman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Demidov looks a forlorn figure.
Coleman looking to ground and pound but Demidov is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Coleman dominated that second round.
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!
Demidov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Demidov lands a right hook to the body.
Demidov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Demidov throws a series of punches but Coleman avoids them all with ease.
Demidov lands a front kick.
Coleman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Demidov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Coleman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Coleman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Demidov to the mat! Demidov manages to get full guard.
Coleman is looking to work some ground and pound but Demidov has wrist control.
Demidov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mark Coleman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Coleman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Coleman throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Demidov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Coleman stops Demidov from standing up.
Demidov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Coleman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Demidov lands a nice hook to Coleman's body. Coleman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Coleman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Demidov is trying to get back to his feet.
Coleman throws a strike aimed at the side of Demidov's head but Demidov avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demidov prevents Coleman from improving position.
Coleman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Demidov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Coleman is controlling him well.
Demidov defending against the ground and pound.
Coleman in side control lands a decent elbow.
Coleman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Demidov cracks Coleman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Coleman feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Coleman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Coleman working some strikes from top position.
Coleman looking to pass the guard.
Coleman throwing strikes but missing.
Demidov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Remmi Demidov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coleman postures up and lands a big shot to Demidov's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Coleman with a nice head shot there.
Coleman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Demidov's head.
Coleman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Demidov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Coleman postures up in Demidov's guard and throws a big left but Demidov blocks it.
Demidov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Coleman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Demidov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mark Coleman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Demidov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Coleman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Coleman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Coleman!
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RATING
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