Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SFC26 - Christmas Crusades
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1#
Coleman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Layne manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Layne misses.
Layne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#
It looks like Arnold Layne has been cut.
Layne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Coleman to counter with a crisp jab.
Layne jabs Coleman right on the nose. Coleman blinks but takes it well.
Coleman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Layne's waist but Layne gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Coleman off to one side.
Layne lands a jab.
Coleman misses with an uppercut
and Layne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Coleman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Coleman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Coleman is looking to chop away at Layne's legs.
Layne checks a leg kick.
Coleman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Layne jabs Coleman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Coleman defending well as Layne loads up on a big left hand.
Layne uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Layne misses with a straight right. #T1#
Layne throws a shot from downtown. Coleman moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Layne misses its intended target.
Coleman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coleman misses with a low kick as Layne jumps back.
Layne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coleman jabs at Layne's body.
Layne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coleman.
Coleman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Layne takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Layne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Layne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coleman.#CL2#
Layne clinches with his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Coleman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Coleman tries to throw a body punch but Layne avoids it by throwing Coleman back against the cage. #T2#
Coleman tries to throw a body punch but Layne avoids it by throwing Coleman back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Layne just misses with a elbow thrown towards Coleman's brow.
Layne looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Coleman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Layne backwards.
Coleman throws a punch but it's blocked by Layne.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coleman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coleman tries to work over Layne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coleman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Layne.
Coleman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Layne.
Coleman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Layne lands a nice uppercut.
Coleman tries to stall but Layne uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Layne tries to work over Coleman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Layne doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Coleman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Coleman tries to throw a body punch but Layne avoids it by throwing Coleman back against the cage.
Coleman gets through Layne's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT#
That has opened up Arnold Layne's cut even more.#BC#
Coleman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Layne slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Coleman throws the left hand but Layne avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Layne! But no joy.
Layne lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Layne darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Layne doesn't manage to clinch there - Coleman circles away.
Layne smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Coleman blocks a jab.
As Layne backs away, Coleman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Coleman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Coleman scores with a spinning back kick!
Layne has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Layne has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coleman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Layne lands a nice shot to the body.
Layne is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Coleman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T4#
Coleman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Layne.
Layne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Layne connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Coleman's hands.
Arnold Layne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coleman swats away the attempt to clinch by Layne.
Coleman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Layne.
Layne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Coleman moves out of range as Layne strikes.
Coleman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Layne throws a right hand that misses
enabling Coleman to counter with a crisp jab.
Layne checks a leg kick nicely.
Layne throws a shot from downtown. Coleman moves away and avoids it.
Coleman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Coleman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arnold Layne will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arnold Layne's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Coleman misses with a low kick.
Coleman misses with a lunging right hand
and Layne counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Coleman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Layne manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Coleman keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Coleman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Layne lands a shoulder strike.
Coleman is leaning against Layne and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coleman struggles to land a body shot inside as Layne controls his hands.
Coleman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Layne backwards.
Layne throws a head punch that misses.
Layne is breathing heavily.
Layne prevents a body shot from Coleman.
Layne scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Coleman controlling the action here for a moment. #T1#
Layne blocks a body shot from Coleman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Layne.
Coleman misses with a punch to the body.
Layne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Layne misses with the head strike.
Coleman gets through Layne's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Layne lands with a light punch inside.
Coleman pushes Layne back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Coleman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Coleman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Coleman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Coleman.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coleman.
Coleman misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Coleman throws a head punch that misses.
Coleman struggles to land a body shot inside as Layne controls his hands.
Coleman tries a body shot but Layne blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Layne fails to land.
Layne misses with the head strike.
Coleman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Coleman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #KD#
Coleman feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Layne sprawling to the canvas! Layne rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Coleman finish him?! #ROC#
Layne is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coleman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Layne is still on wobbly legs! Can Coleman finish him?
Coleman closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Layne out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roosevelt Coleman!
Roosevelt Coleman retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Roosevelt Coleman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SFC22 - Rockerfeller vs Chigg
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
Haze misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haze on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Haze uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coleman.
Coleman lands a leg kick that knocks Haze off balance momentarily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Haze!
Coleman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Coleman avoids the head kick by Haze.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haze. Coleman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haze checks a low kick from Coleman.
Coleman throws a leg kick
and Haze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coleman throws a hook to the side of Haze's head but Haze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haze throws a counter combo.
Haze throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Coleman throws a hook to the side of Haze's head but Haze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Coleman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Haze throws a poor cross that misses
and Coleman counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Coleman.
Coleman scores with a hook to the body. Haze takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Haze moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Haze was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Coleman shoots in looking for a takedown. Haze tries to sprawl out of it but Coleman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Haze manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Coleman backing away here, and Haze unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Haze swinging wildly here.
Coleman misses with the body kick
and Haze counters with a stiff right hand.
That kick from Haze tenderised Coleman's leg. Coleman is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Haze misses the jab.
Coleman ducks under a wild hook from Haze.
A swing and a miss from Haze.
Haze lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coleman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roosevelt Coleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haze takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Haze misses with a looping right.
Coleman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Haze moves away from the strike by Coleman.
Haze throws a low kick but Coleman moves out of range easily.
Coleman cracks Haze with a good jab.#KD#
Coleman lands a big uppercut and Haze crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Haze looks OK. Coleman waves Haze back to his feet!#ROC#
Haze is rocked!#T3#
A punch combination from Haze misses.
Coleman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haze appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Coleman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Coleman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Coleman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Haze throws the left hand but Coleman avoids the punch easily.
Haze avoids the body shot from Coleman.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Haze! But no joy.
Coleman throws a jab but it's blocked by Haze.
Haze is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A slapping leg kick lands for Coleman.
Haze throws a right hand that Coleman ducks under and follows up with a left that Coleman also avoids with ease.
Coleman throws a shot to the body.
Coleman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Coleman is looking to slow Haze down with leg kicks.
Coleman misses with a leg kick.
Coleman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Haze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coleman misses with a wild body shot.
Coleman misses with a looping right.
Haze throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coleman.
Darryl Haze is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coleman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coleman throws a poor cross that misses
and Haze counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Haze shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Roosevelt Coleman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Coleman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haze.
Coleman connects with a solid leg kick.
Coleman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Haze misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Haze checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Haze! But no joy.
Haze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haze looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Haze checks the leg kick.
Haze doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab from Haze finds it's way through Coleman's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Coleman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Haze takes a swing at Coleman's ribcage but misses.
Coleman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Haze sprawls and moves away.
Coleman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haze sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Coleman lands with a nice body punch.
Coleman ducks under a wild hook from Haze.
A little feinted left hand from Coleman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Coleman digs a good hook to Haze's body.
Haze on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Haze is breathing heavily.
Haze walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Coleman jabs Haze right on the nose. Haze blinks but takes it well.
You can see that Haze has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Haze lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coleman circles away quickly and effectively.
Coleman tries to land a body kick
and Haze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Coleman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Coleman misses the shot to the body.
Haze appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Coleman tests Haze's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Coleman tries to work over Haze's front leg with a kick but Haze checks it.
Haze looks like he wants to counter punch here.
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 goes for a double leg but Haze avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Haze continues to drive forward.#T2#
Coleman connects with a right hand. Haze shakes it off.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Coleman.
Coleman walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Haze drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Coleman swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Haze's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roosevelt Coleman!
Roosevelt Coleman retains his heavyweight title!
Roosevelt Coleman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Darryl Haze stepped up to the mic, saying 'I lost because I was spat on by a venomous snake on my way to the arena and I had trouble seeing on account of the bright lights in my dressing room. I had blurred vision and numbness in my neck, eyes, arms, and lower torso. No way I would have lost otherwise!'.

Event: SFC19 - Coleman vs Stephensson
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
Coleman throws a body shot but no joy.
Coleman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown but Stephensson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stephensson throws a shot from downtown. Coleman moves away and avoids it.
Roosevelt Coleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coleman thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Stephensson misses the target.
Coleman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stephensson with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stephensson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coleman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Coleman closes the distance and clinches up with Stephensson, looking for a takedown. Coleman pushes Stephensson against the cage but Stephensson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stephensson slips a jab from Coleman.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stephensson! But no joy.#T1#
Stephensson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Donk. Stephensson catches Coleman right on the button with a cross.
Coleman swings for the body but Stephensson moves out of range.
Stephensson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stephensson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stephensson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Coleman fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roosevelt Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stephensson takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T2#
Coleman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stephensson! But no joy.
Stephensson moves out of range of the leg kick from Coleman.
Stephensson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Coleman misses with an uppercut.
Stephensson moves out of range of the body kick from Coleman.
Stephensson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Coleman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Stephensson as he connects with a hook.
Stephensson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Coleman has time to react.
Coleman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stephensson manages to avoid it.
Stephensson throws out a counter right but Coleman avoids it with no problem.
Coleman tries to score with a low kick but Stephensson moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
Coleman misses with a kick to the body
and Stephensson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Coleman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stephensson was well out of range. Poor timing from Coleman.
Coleman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Coleman throws a lazy uppercut
and Stephensson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stephensson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Coleman throws a leg kick but Stephensson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stephensson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Coleman throws a wild body kick that Stephensson sees coming a mile off.
Stephensson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stephensson moves out of range of the body kick from Coleman.
Stephensson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Coleman.
An inside leg kick from Coleman misses.
Marty Stephensson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stephensson clobbers Coleman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Stephensson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Coleman moves forwards but Stephensson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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 throws a jab but it's blocked by Stephensson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stephensson! But no joy.
Stephensson lands a jab to the head.
Coleman's corner calls for a 1-2. Coleman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stephensson with a jab.
Stephensson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Coleman's head.
Stephensson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Coleman throws a leg kick
and Stephensson counters with a straight right hand.
Stephensson lands with a straight right. Coleman didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marty Stephensson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Stephensson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Coleman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Coleman throws a body shot but no joy.
Stephensson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Coleman on the side of the head.
Marty Stephensson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stephensson throws out a powerful jab.
Stephensson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coleman.
Stephensson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Danga de danga de dang - Coleman scores with a four punch combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman needs to keep his hands up - Stephensson had a free shot at his head there.
Nice jab there from Stephensson.
Nice defenses there by Stephensson.
A little jabbing left from Stephensson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Coleman misses with a kick to the body
and Stephensson counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Stephensson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Coleman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Coleman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stephensson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Coleman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stephensson is out of range and Coleman settles back down.
Stephensson connects with a right hand. Coleman shakes it off.
Nice shot by Stephensson.
Stephensson tests Coleman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Coleman misses with a left hand
enabling Stephensson to counter with a crisp jab.
Stephensson throws a leg kick which misses Coleman's front leg but catches the back leg as Coleman tries to avoid it.
Stephensson takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Coleman misses with a jab to the body
and Coleman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stephensson lands with a right hand.
Coleman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC#
Stephensson is rocked!
Stephensson swings widly with a right hand
and Coleman counters with a right hand from hell and Stephensson is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roosevelt Coleman!
Roosevelt Coleman retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Roosevelt Coleman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SFC15 - Coleman vs Roberts 2
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1#
Roberts throws an off balance right hand
and Coleman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Coleman staying out of range there.
Coleman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Coleman, right into the meat.
Coleman lands a really nice looking cross but Roberts seems unphased.
Coleman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Roberts scores with a nice strike.
Roberts misses with a hook.
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coleman swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Roberts has managed to clinch.
A short uppercut from Coleman.
Roberts throws a punch but it's blocked by Coleman.
Coleman tries to work over Roberts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've been informed that Roberts has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Roberts has a couple of punches blocked by Coleman.
Coleman blocks an uppercut.
Coleman blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coleman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Roberts blocks a body shot from Coleman. #BC2#
Roberts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Coleman, right into the meat. #T1#
Coleman slips a straight right by Roberts.
Roberts throws a jab when Coleman was well out of range.
Coleman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Roberts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roberts looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Coleman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roberts manages to avoid it.
Coleman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roberts throws a hook but Coleman blocks it.
Coleman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roberts.
Ray Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coleman ducks under a wild hook from Roberts.
Roberts connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#
It looks like Roosevelt Coleman has been cut.
Coleman lands a body shot.
Coleman cracks Roberts with an open hand slap.
Coleman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Coleman finds it's way through Roberts's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Coleman just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Roberts has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roosevelt Coleman!
Roosevelt Coleman retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Roosevelt Coleman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SFN London- Roberts vs Coleman
Date: Jun 30, 2017

#R1#
Roberts clobbers Coleman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Roberts throws a poor cross that misses
and Coleman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Roberts's knee momentarily.
Coleman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roberts.
Roberts looks to throw the jab but Coleman is out of range.
Roberts misses with an uppercut
and Coleman counters with an inside leg kick.
Roberts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coleman lets loose with a powerful body kick. Roberts will feel that in the morning.
Coleman connects with an inside leg kick.
Roberts scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Roberts tries to clinch there but Coleman circles away.
Roberts connects with a right hand. Coleman shakes it off.
Coleman looks for a takedown but Roberts sprawls well.
Coleman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roberts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roberts sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Coleman lands a nice hook to Roberts's body. Roberts takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
Roberts takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#
It looks like Ray Roberts has been cut.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Coleman.
Roberts cracks Coleman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Roberts throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Coleman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Coleman.
Roberts will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Coleman stays in close to Roberts's body and controls the position.
Coleman trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Coleman lands a couple of elbows.
Roberts avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Coleman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Coleman landing some decent shots from guard.
Coleman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Coleman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Roberts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coleman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Coleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Roberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Coleman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Roberts takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That kick from Coleman tenderised Roberts's leg. Roberts is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coleman throws an overhand right that lands on Roberts's shoulder, as Roberts tries to avoid the shot.
Coleman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Roberts jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Roberts misses with a hook #TD2#
and Coleman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Roberts won't be happy with that.
Sloppy strikes there by Coleman.
Coleman is chipping away with strikes.
Coleman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Coleman lands an elbow.
Coleman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Coleman scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Roberts is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Coleman can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roosevelt Coleman!
Roosevelt Coleman is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Roosevelt Coleman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2017

#R1#
Coleman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Biante misses the body punch
and Coleman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Coleman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#
It looks like Bruce Biante has been cut.
Coleman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Biante is breathing heavily.
Coleman lands a right hook to the body.
Biante takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Coleman connects with a body shot that sends Biante's belly button to the back.
Coleman throws a pinpoint strike between Biante's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Biante crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Coleman scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roosevelt Coleman!
After winning the bout, Roosevelt Coleman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: T145 London
Date: Jun 03, 2016

#R1#
Makarenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Coleman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Makarenko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Coleman blocks a leg kick.
Makarenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coleman.
Coleman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Makarenko throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Coleman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Makarenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Makarenko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A punch lands to the side of Coleman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Makarenko scores with a nice right hand.
A lazy left from Makarenko finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makarenko avoids the body shot from Coleman.
Makarenko lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Coleman throws out a loose jab but Makarenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makarenko throws a nice head kick!
Makarenko scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Coleman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Makarenko.
Cyril Makarenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coleman throws a big shot that misses.
Coleman moves out of range as Makarenko throws a body kick.
Makarenko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Coleman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Makarenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makarenko scoring well with a low kick there.
Makarenko throws a body punch but Coleman moves out of range.
Makarenko has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Coleman misses with a wild body shot.
Coleman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Coleman misses with a kick to the body.
Makarenko jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Makarenko lands a leg kick that knocks Coleman off balance momentarily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Makarenko lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Coleman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Coleman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It seemed like Coleman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Coleman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Makarenko throws a quick counter head kick but Coleman was just out of range.#T2#
The fighters circling - Makarenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coleman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Makarenko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Makarenko scores with a body shot.
Makarenko is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makarenko thumps Coleman with a low kick.
Coleman misses with a low kick.
Makarenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Coleman momentarily.
Makarenko lands with a nice body punch.
Makarenko thuds his shin into the meat of Coleman's side.
Makarenko scores with a spinning back kick!
Coleman looks winded!
Makarenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coleman manages to avoid it.
Makarenko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Coleman's head.
Makarenko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Coleman misses with a lunging right hand
and Makarenko counters with a nice leg kick.
Makarenko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Makarenko lands a jab to Coleman's midsection.
Makarenko is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A low kick from Coleman misses
and Makarenko counters with a left to the body.
Coleman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Makarenko is looking to slow Coleman down with leg kicks.
Coleman drops his hands momentarily and Makarenko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Coleman moves out of range of the body kick.
Coleman only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Makarenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Makarenko digs a good hook to Coleman's body.
Makarenko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Makarenko sizes up Coleman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Makarenko connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makarenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makarenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Coleman chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
Coleman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Makarenko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Coleman takes a swing at Makarenko's ribcage but misses.
Makarenko tries to score with a low kick but Coleman moves his leg out of the way.
Cyril Makarenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coleman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Coleman misses with a jab to the body
and Makarenko counters with a nice leg kick.
Coleman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Makarenko. Makarenko obviously looking to wear him down.
Makarenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coleman.
Coleman throws a body punch but Makarenko moves out of range.
Makarenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coleman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makarenko cracks the inside of Coleman's front leg.
Makarenko throws a leg kick but Coleman checks it.
Coleman feints the counter takedown.
Coleman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cyril Makarenko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Coleman scores with a leg kick.
Coleman throws a body punch but Makarenko moves out of range.
Makarenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coleman.
Coleman swings for the body but Makarenko moves out of range.
Coleman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Makarenko.
Makarenko scores with a punch to the head.
Coleman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Coleman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Makarenko rather than just go for the knockout.
Makarenko feints and then cracks Coleman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Coleman down.
Makarenko has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Coleman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman scores with a jab to the head.
Makarenko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Coleman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makarenko throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Makarenko clobbers Coleman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Makarenko misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Coleman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Makarenko manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Coleman keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Coleman misses with the head strike.
Coleman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Coleman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makarenko pushes off an throws an elbow but Coleman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Coleman blocks a body shot from Makarenko.
A nice right hand lands inside from Makarenko.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makarenko has a couple of punches blocked by Coleman.
Coleman working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Makarenko.
Nice body punch from Makarenko - that landed with a thud.
Coleman blocking some punches.
Coleman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Makarenko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Coleman.
Coleman is breathing heavily.
Makarenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Coleman or not.
Coleman has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Makarenko seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Coleman can turn it around.#T2##BC#
Makarenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Makarenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Coleman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Makarenko.
Coleman ducks right into an uppercut from Makarenko.
Makarenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makarenko throws out a powerful jab.
Coleman throws an off balance right hand
and Makarenko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Makarenko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Coleman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Makarenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A chopping leg kick lands by Makarenko.
Makarenko lands with a shot to the body.
Donk. Makarenko catches Coleman right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Makarenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Coleman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Makarenko scores with a kick to the body.
Coleman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Coleman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Makarenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coleman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Makarenko avoids the body shot from Coleman.
Coleman misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Coleman misses.
It looked like Makarenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Makarenko lands a slapping body shot.
Coleman looks to throw the jab but Makarenko is out of range.
Makarenko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Makarenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Coleman at a distance.
Makarenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makarenko scores with a jab.
Makarenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Makarenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Coleman on the side of the head.
Makarenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Coleman off the cage and back into range.
Makarenko misses with a head kick.
Coleman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Coleman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Makarenko connects with an inside leg kick.
Makarenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coleman moves away.
Coleman with the counter takedown but Makarenko avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makarenko cracks a nice hook into Coleman's ribs.
Makarenko connects with a nice looking jab.
Makarenko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Makarenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cyril Makarenko dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Makarenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coleman throws out the jab.
Coleman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Makarenko checks it well.
Makarenko throws a nice looking combination but Coleman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Coleman! But no joy.
Makarenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Coleman misses.
Makarenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Makarenko thumps Coleman with a low kick.
Makarenko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Makarenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Makarenko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Coleman off the cage and back into range.
Coleman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Makarenko. Makarenko obviously looking to wear him down.
Makarenko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Coleman takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T1#
Coleman looks to land a body kick but Makarenko moved away.
Coleman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makarenko moves away.
Makarenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Coleman. Coleman obviously looking to wear him down.
Makarenko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Makarenko lands a leg kick that knocks Coleman off balance momentarily.
Makarenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Coleman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Coleman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Coleman scores with a sloppy right hand. Makarenko should have avoided that one.
Makarenko misses with a double jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Makarenko.
Makarenko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Makarenko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Makarenko lands a nice looking body shot.
Roosevelt Coleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Coleman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makarenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makarenko throws a right hand that Coleman ducks under and follows up with a left that Coleman also avoids with ease.
Makarenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Coleman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice shot by Makarenko.
A combination from Makarenko does no damage.
Makarenko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Makarenko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Coleman lands a right hook to the body.
Makarenko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Coleman misses with a wild body shot.
Coleman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
A clash of legs there as Coleman blocks the low kick.
Coleman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Coleman scores with a jab to the body.
Coleman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Coleman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Makarenko counters with a body kick that stops Coleman in his tracks momentarily.
Makarenko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Coleman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makarenko throws a chopping leg kick but Coleman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Coleman throws an overhand right that lands on Makarenko's shoulder, as Makarenko tries to avoid the shot.
Makarenko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Coleman throws a jab when Makarenko was well out of range.
Makarenko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Coleman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Makarenko lands a glancing blow to the side of Coleman's head.
Makarenko misses with a kick to the body.
Cyril Makarenko is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Makarenko scores with a jab to the body.
You can see that Coleman has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Coleman looks to land a left hand but Makarenko moved out of range nicely.
Cyril Makarenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Makarenko goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makarenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Coleman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Makarenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Coleman has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Makarenko.
Makarenko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Coleman on the side of the head.
Makarenko scores with a punch to the head.
Makarenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coleman can do to turn this around?
Makarenko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Coleman.
Nice shot lands for Makarenko.
Makarenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coleman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Makarenko defends it well.
Coleman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Coleman is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Makarenko throws a right hand that Coleman ducks under and follows up with a left that Coleman also avoids with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cyril Makarenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Makarenko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyril Makarenko!
A victorious Cyril Makarenko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: T139 - Destiny Awaits
Date: Apr 22, 2016

#R1#
Rubin throws a hook to the side of Coleman's head but Coleman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rubin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Coleman sprawls well. Coleman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rubin gets slowly back to his feet.
Coleman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice shot by Rubin.
Coleman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rubin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coleman moves away.
Coleman misses with a right hand #TD#
and Rubin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rubin.
Rubin connects with a couple of short punches.
Rubin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Rubin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Coleman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rubin is one step ahead there.
Rubin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rubin throws a big elbow that misses.
Rubin 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.
Rubin postures up in Coleman's guard and throws a big left but Coleman blocks it.
Rubin throwing strikes but missing.
Rubin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman wants to sweep here but Rubin controlling him for the moment.
Coleman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Coleman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rubin's guard. #REVB##T2#
Rubin is pulling down on Coleman's head. It's preventing any offense from Coleman, at least for the moment.
Coleman stopping the sweep attempt from Rubin.
Coleman postures up in Rubin's guard and throws a big left but Rubin blocks it.
Coleman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rubin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coleman is one step ahead there.
We've been hearing good reports from Rubin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Coleman throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Rubin is pulling down on Coleman's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Coleman working some strikes from top position.
Coleman is looking to work some ground and pound but Rubin has wrist control.
Coleman looking to pass the guard.
Rubin wants to sweep but no luck.
Coleman tries to free his leg and advance position but Rubin is retaining full guard.
Rubin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rubin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rubin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rubin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Coleman.#T4#
Rubin moves in looking to clinch but Coleman pushes him off.
Coleman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rubin moves away.
Coleman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rubin fails with the takedown.
Coleman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rubin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rubin feints and then cracks Coleman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Coleman down.
Rubin throws a hook to the side of Coleman's head but Coleman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rubin shoots in looking for a takedown but Coleman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rubin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timur Rubin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rubin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rubin cracks Coleman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Rubin 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.
#R2#
Coleman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rubin swivels and escapes.
Coleman closes the distance and clinches up with Rubin, looking for a takedown. Coleman pushes Rubin against the cage but Rubin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Timur Rubin is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice sprawl there from Coleman as Rubin shoots in.
Coleman scores with a kick to the midsection.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rubin.
Rubin fails with the takedown.
Rubin stalks Coleman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Coleman's face. Coleman staggers backwards, shaken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rubin's head backwards.
Coleman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rubin is out of range.
Rubin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Coleman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Coleman misses with a kick to the body.
Rubin looks to land a combination but Coleman avoids it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Coleman misses.
Coleman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Rubin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Coleman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Coleman is controlling Rubin's posture.
Timur Rubin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rubin is looking to work some ground and pound but Coleman has wrist control.
Rubin won't allow Coleman to sweep him here. #T2#
Rubin advances position into side control!
Coleman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
Coleman is looking to reverse the position.
Rubin working the ground and pound.
Rubin working the ground and pound from side control.
Coleman looks to move to half guard but instead Rubin has passed into mount! Damn!
Rubin unloading with bombs!#T3#
Coleman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
BOOM! Rubin connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rubin working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rubin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Coleman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Coleman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Coleman is on top in guard. #REVB#
Coleman preventing the sweep.
Rubin pulls Coleman in close to his closed guard and prevents Coleman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Coleman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Rubin has Coleman pulled in close to control his posture.
Coleman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rubin is pulling down on Coleman's head to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coleman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rubin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Coleman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rubin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Coleman's guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Rubin dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Rubin has a takedown stuffed.
Rubin tests Coleman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Coleman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rubin.
Rubin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Coleman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rubin can pounce on him.
Rubin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Coleman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Coleman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rubin.
Rubin lands with a straight right. Coleman didn't see that one coming.
Rubin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coleman can do to turn this around?#T1#
Coleman just misses with a punch to the body.
Coleman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rubin throws a good cross that connects. #TD#
Rubin feints and as Coleman raises his hands in defense, Rubin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Coleman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rubin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Coleman trying to control but Rubin is working from the bottom.
Rubin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Coleman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Coleman preventing the sweep.
Rubin has momentary wrist control but Coleman slips an elbow through the middle.
Roosevelt Coleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timur Rubin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Rubin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Coleman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rubin keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Rubin pulls Coleman in close to prevent any damage.
Rubin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rubin working a defensive guard here.
Coleman throwing strikes but missing.
Rubin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Coleman misses with a straight right.
Coleman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Coleman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rubin connects with a single shot there.
Coleman misses with a hook.
Donk. Rubin catches Coleman right on the button with a cross.
A big left from Rubin misses.
Coleman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rubin tries to counter with a takedown but Coleman is quick to defend against it.
Rubin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coleman.
Rubin moves away from the strike by Coleman. #T4#
Rubin shoots in for a takedown but Coleman shows good takedown defense.
Rubin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The fighters circling - Rubin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coleman tries to land a front kick but Rubin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD#
Rubin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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 get back to full guard.
Coleman wants to control but Rubin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rubin is controlling the pace.
Rubin wants to free his trapped foot but Coleman is holding on for dear life with his legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Timur Rubin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rubin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timur Rubin!
A relieved looking Timur Rubin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: T136 - Crossfire
Date: Apr 01, 2016

#R1#
Coleman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Coleman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bustamante's sensitive parts.
Coleman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bustamante checks a leg kick nicely.
Bustamante misses with a hook. Coleman ducked under it nicely.
Coleman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bustamante.
Bustamante misses with a head kick.
Coleman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD#
Coleman looking to score a takedown here. Bustamante is defending well but Coleman drives through and ends up in Bustamante's guard.
Coleman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Coleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Bustamante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coleman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Bustamante preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Coleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Bustamante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coleman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bustamante keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Coleman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Coleman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bustamante is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diego Bustamante is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bustamante scores with a nice strike.
Coleman throws a leg kick but Bustamante checks it.
Coleman drops his hands momentarily and Bustamante takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bustamante fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Coleman checks it well.
Bustamante has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bustamante thuds his right hand into Coleman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Coleman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Coleman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bustamante was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bustamante looks to land a body kick but Coleman moved away.
Coleman looks to throw the jab but Bustamante is out of range.
Bustamante flicks out a counter leg kick but Coleman steps away.
Coleman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
Bustamante throws a head kick but Coleman moves out of range.
Bustamante throws a head kick that misses
and Coleman counters with a straight right hand.
Coleman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bustamante pinned against the cage. Bustamante gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Coleman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bustamante was covering up waiting for the punch and Coleman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
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.
Coleman looking to pass the guard.
Bustamante is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Coleman throws a big elbow that misses.
We've been hearing that Coleman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Coleman lands a couple of digs.
Coleman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Coleman trying to control but Bustamante is working from the bottom.
Bustamante seems keen to control Coleman's posture.
Coleman trying to control but Bustamante is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roosevelt Coleman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Bustamante works the jab nicely.
Bustamante uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coleman.
Bustamante throws a sloppy head kick
and Coleman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Coleman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bustamante has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Coleman.
Coleman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bustamante's sensitive parts.
Coleman throws a leg kick
and Bustamante connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bustamante takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Coleman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Coleman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Bustamante checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bustamante throws a head kick but Coleman moves out of range. #T1#
Bustamante misses with a kick to the body.
Diego Bustamante seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bustamante scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Coleman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Coleman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Bustamante.
Coleman lands a really nice looking cross but Bustamante seems unphased.
Bustamante misses with a body kick.
Coleman misses with a hook.
A left lands for Bustamante.
Coleman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Bustamante misses the target.
Coleman thinks about countering with a body kick.
Roosevelt Coleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coleman moves out of range of the body kick from Bustamante.
Coleman jabs at Bustamante's body.
Bustamante throws a nice head kick!
Coleman takes a swing at Bustamante's ribcage but misses.
Bustamante misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Coleman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Coleman misses with a head shot. Bustamante uses the momentum to regain guard.
Roosevelt Coleman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bustamante working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coleman.
Bustamante preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Bustamante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Coleman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bustamante works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Coleman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Coleman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Coleman throws a strike but Bustamante rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Coleman is on top in guard. #REVR#
Coleman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bustamante is keeping the position for now.
Coleman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Coleman trying to control but Bustamante is working from the bottom. #T4#
Coleman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Coleman throws a big right hand that misses.
Bustamante is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bustamante keeping full guard, as Coleman tries to pass.
Coleman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Coleman is looking to work some ground and pound but Bustamante has wrist control.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Bustamante keeps moving.
Coleman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bustamante is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roosevelt Coleman dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Bustamante takes a swing at Coleman's ribcage but misses.
Coleman misses with a low kick.
Coleman misses with a double jab
and Bustamante cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Coleman misses with an uppercut. Bustamante saw that one coming.
Bustamante swings widly with a right hand
and Coleman counters with a straight right hand.
Coleman takes a swing at Bustamante's ribcage but misses.
Bustamante throws a hook to the side of Coleman's head but Coleman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bustamante keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Coleman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bustamante misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Bustamante listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bustamante throws a nice outside leg kick.
Coleman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bustamante steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Jab, jab by Coleman - just one landing.
Bustamante thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bustamante lands with a good body shot.
Bustamante cracks Coleman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bustamante scores with a head kick. Coleman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Coleman throws a wild body kick that Bustamante sees coming a mile off.
Bustamante let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Coleman misses the shot to the body.
Bustamante moves out of range as Coleman throws a body kick.
Bustamante connects with a jab.
Coleman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bustamante connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Coleman tumbling to the canvas! Bustamante pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Coleman was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Diego Bustamante!
Diego Bustamante is the new heavyweight champion!
Diego Bustamante looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Keep running Rocky McColgan.'.

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