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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Betner (ranked 4343 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Coleman (ranked 5926 p4p, 0 weight class). Betner has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Harry Betner has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 cm
25
237 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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195 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Betner! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Don Coleman! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Betner goes for a double leg but Coleman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Coleman continues to drive forward. Coleman has Betner up against the cage in a clinch.
Coleman stalling against the cage.
Coleman is struggling to control the position. Betner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Coleman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Coleman moves into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Coleman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Betner is breathing heavily. Coleman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Betner's defenses. Coleman scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Coleman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Nice elbow from Coleman. Coleman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Harry Betner has been cut. Coleman stalls. Coleman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Coleman connects with a knee to the head.
Coleman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Betner up against the cage. Coleman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Coleman lands an elbow just above Betner 's eye. Betner being controlled against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Coleman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Betner drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Betner. That's going to take a lot out of him. Coleman lands an elbow inside that Betner shrugs off. A nice glancing elbow lands by Coleman. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Coleman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Betner's defenses. Coleman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Coleman lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Coleman just leaning against Betner, taking a breather. Coleman connects with a knee to the head.
Coleman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Betner's defenses. Coleman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Coleman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Coleman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Don Coleman. Coleman clinches up against the cage. Coleman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Coleman looks to throw an elbow but misses. Betner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Coleman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Coleman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Betner.
A bit of stalling here from Coleman.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Coleman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Coleman receives a warning from the referee for stalling. Betner tries to score a body lock takedown but Coleman shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Coleman lands an elbow that stopped Betner in his tracks for a moment. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Coleman. Betner takes an elbow to the forehead. Coleman controlling the action here for a moment.
Coleman leaning against his opponent.
The referee is keeping an eye on Coleman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Don Coleman. Coleman rushes Betner and presses him up against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Coleman dominated that round. The cut man is working on Harry Betner's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Coleman closes the distance and clinches. Coleman has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Betner is trying to pull guard but Coleman has him pressed against the cage. Coleman slows down the pace here.
Betner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Betner blocks the elbow strike.
Coleman stalling the fight.
Coleman landing knees to the head.
Coleman lands an elbow inside. Coleman lands a damaging elbow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Betner takes an elbow to the forehead. Coleman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Coleman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Coleman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. A bit of stalling here from Coleman.
Coleman lands a knee to the head.
Coleman has Betner pushed against the cage. Betner is trying to pull guard but Coleman has him pressed against the cage. Don Coleman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Betner is working for takedown but Coleman is calmly controlling the position for now. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Betner. That's going to take a lot out of him. Betner missing with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Coleman. Betner blocks an elbow strike. Nice elbow from Coleman. Coleman stalls. Coleman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Betner's defenses. Betner dodges an elbow strike from Coleman.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Betner gets control of Coleman's arms and successfully pulls guard. Betner will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Betner has a closed guard, preventing Coleman from standing up. Coleman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Betner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Betner is trying to keep Coleman in close.
Coleman tries to stand but Betner is controlling from the bottom. Coleman stands up and waves to Betner to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Coleman pushes Betner up against the cage in a clinch. Coleman lands an elbow inside that Betner shrugs off. Coleman connects with a knee to the head.
Coleman misses with an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Coleman. Coleman stalls. Betner can't get the takedown.
Coleman lands an elbow inside. Coleman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Betner's face.
Betner jumps guard but Coleman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Coleman lands a damaging elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Coleman scores a nice knee to the body.
Coleman with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Coleman with a knee to the head.
Betner drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Coleman gets underhooks to prevent Betner's takedown attempt.
Coleman connects with a knee to the head.
Betner is rocked! Coleman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Oh Betner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Coleman has Betner pushed against the cage. Coleman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Coleman lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Coleman lands a nice elbow. Betner tries to pull guard but Coleman won't allow it.
Coleman connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Coleman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Harry Betner'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. This is the final round!
Coleman clinches up against the cage. Betner is looking to control Coleman's arms but Coleman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Betner has his back to the cage. Betner seems to have got his legs back now. Betner takes an elbow to the forehead. Betner fails to pull guard.
Coleman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Betner's defenses. Coleman pressing his opponent against the cage. Coleman unloads a knee to the mid-section. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Coleman stalls. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A bit of stalling here from Coleman.
Coleman stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Don Coleman. Coleman clinches with his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Coleman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Coleman throws an elbow that misses.
Coleman just leaning against Betner, taking a breather. Coleman being controlled against the cage. Coleman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Coleman stalling against the cage.
Coleman trying to land knees to the body.
Coleman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Coleman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Betner's face.
Betner is trying to drag Coleman to the mat but Coleman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Coleman landing knees to the head.
Betner takes an elbow to the temple. Coleman lands an elbow inside. Betner takes an elbow to the temple. Coleman lands a damaging elbow. This has been an exciting period of action! Coleman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. The referee is keeping an eye on Coleman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice elbow from Coleman. Stalling in the clinch from Coleman.
Coleman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Betner.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Betner. That's going to take a lot out of him. Coleman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The referee calls for Coleman to work.
Betner goes for a takedown attempt but Coleman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Coleman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Betner avoids a wild elbow strike from Coleman. Coleman lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Coleman lands an elbow just above Betner 's eye. Coleman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Coleman lands a nice knee to the body. Coleman landing knees to the head.
Nice elbow from Coleman. Coleman lands an elbow inside. Coleman crunches a lovely knee into Betner's ribcage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Coleman lands a big knee! That's hurt Betner! Oh, he's all over the place! Coleman lands another knee that sends Betner to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don 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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FIGHT
RATING
62% |
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