PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ajokortti Koerkort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Koerkort
vs
Coleman

180 cm
24
181 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
178 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ajokortti Koerkort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koerkort thuds his right hand into Coleman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Koerkort misses with a two punch combination.
Koerkort misses with a body shot.
Coleman tries to clinch but Koerkort is having none of it.
Koerkort drops Coleman with a left and a right! Oh, Coleman is hurt - Koerkort dives into side control looking to finish!

It looks like Tommy Coleman has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coleman can't do much from the bottom here.
Koerkort tries to stand but Coleman is controlling his head.
Coleman tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koerkort trying to control the action but Coleman is working from the bottom.
Coleman is trying to control Koerkort's posture but Koerkort avoids it.
Coleman is looking to regain half guard here but Koerkort keeps moving and retains side control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Coleman moves in looking to clinch but Koerkort pushes him off.
Koerkort moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Coleman tries to clinch but Koerkort moves out of range.
Coleman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koerkort swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koerkort punishes Coleman's body with a nice straight punch.
No luck for Coleman with that takedown attempt.
Koerkort throws a right hand that Coleman ducks under and follows up with a left that Coleman also avoids with ease.
Coleman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koerkort.
Ajokortti Koerkort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coleman tries to clinch but Koerkort is having none of it.
Koerkort will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Koerkort scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Coleman doesn't manage to clinch there - Koerkort circles away.
Koerkort misses with a series of wild punches.
Koerkort throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coleman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koerkort throws a right hand that Coleman ducks under and follows up with a left that Coleman also avoids with ease.
Koerkort throws a right hand that Coleman ducks under and follows up with a left that Coleman also avoids with ease.
Coleman slips a jab and a cross from Koerkort.
Coleman's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Coleman duly obliges.
Koerkort throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Koerkort misses with a combination

and Coleman counters with a single leg into guard. Koerkort didn't expect that.
Coleman advances to half guard.
Koerkort on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Koerkort tries to get out of the position.
Koerkort tries to kick Coleman off but Coleman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Koerkort is refusing to be controlled, as Coleman sits in half guard.
Coleman trying to control the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koerkort is looking for a sweep. Coleman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Koerkort pushes Coleman off looking to stand but Coleman dives back in and keeps control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Coleman decides to stand and escape the position.
Coleman wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ajokortti Koerkort dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Coleman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Coleman wants to clinch up but Koerkort keeps it at a distance.
Koerkort tries to bum rush Coleman with a series of wild strikes but Coleman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Koerkort throws a combination that misses
and Coleman counters with a body kick that stops Koerkort in his tracks momentarily.
Coleman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koerkort paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Coleman ducks right into an uppercut from Koerkort.
Koerkort throws a right hand that Coleman ducks under and follows up with a left that Coleman also avoids with ease.
Koerkort swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Koerkort looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Coleman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Koerkort.
Koerkort throws a combination that misses

and Coleman counters by clinching up.
Koerkort wants to break the clinch but can't.

Coleman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ajokortti Koerkort is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koerkort misses with a double jab

and Coleman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Coleman controlling from the top position.
Coleman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Coleman trying to control but Koerkort is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman looking to pass the guard.
Koerkort trying to control the position here.
Coleman wants to pass the guard but Koerkort is keeping the position.
Coleman stays in close to Koerkort's body and controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koerkort is trying to control the position but Coleman postures up.
Coleman tries to free his leg and advance position but Koerkort is retaining full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Koerkort fails to land with a series of punches.
Koerkort circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coleman looks for a takedown but Koerkort sprawls well.
Koerkort falls off balance throwing a combination

and Coleman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Koerkort wants to stand and escape but Coleman is having none of it.
Koerkort looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Coleman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koerkort is trying to escape back to his feet but Coleman uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Coleman trying to control the position but Koerkort is working away.

Coleman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Koerkort knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Koerkort struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Coleman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tommy Coleman's cut.
That's time! Koerkort's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Koerkort misses with a few strikes there.
Koerkort misses with a double jab
and Coleman counters with a nice kick to the body.
Koerkort throws a combination that misses

and Coleman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Koerkort is trying to break free.
Coleman can't get the takedown.
Coleman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A right hook to the body lands for Koerkort.
Koerkort prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ajokortti Koerkort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Coleman.
Koerkort is trying to break free.
Coleman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Koerkort smiles and moves away.
Koerkort throws a sloppy body shot

and Coleman counters with a shoot takedown. Koerkort fights it but they end up in guard.
Koerkort throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Koerkort keeps moving.
Coleman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Koerkort wants to get back to his feet but Coleman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Coleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Koerkort is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Koerkort trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Coleman stopping the sweep attempt from Koerkort.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Koerkort throws a combination that misses

and Coleman counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Koerkort!
Coleman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Koerkort wants to hold on but Coleman pushes him away.
Koerkort is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Koerkort keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Koerkort regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Coleman in particular looking to stall.
Koerkort wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Coleman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Coleman 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Coleman!