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Event:
Pulse 89 - Kromog vs Syrowatka
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Gozu rushes Coleman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Coleman is defending well against a takedown attempt. Gozu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Coleman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Gozu 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. Nate Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miller Gozu.#TD2# Gozu is trying to trip Coleman. He has hold of a leg but Coleman is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gozu persists though and gets the takedown into guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gozu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Gozu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Gozu is trying to move to mount but Coleman reverses beautifully and ends up in Gozu's guard. #SUB2# Coleman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2# Gozu working for a triangle but Coleman defends it easily.
#T1##SUB2# Gozu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Gozu keeps moving. Coleman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gozu wants to sweep but no luck. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2# Coleman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gozu wants to sweep here but Coleman controlling him for the moment. Coleman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2# Gozu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Coleman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gozu on the ground. Coleman preventing the sweep. Gozu keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully. #T3# Coleman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2# Gozu looking for a guillotine here but Coleman defends easily.
#SUB2# Gozu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Coleman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2# Gozu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Gozu pulls Coleman in to control the position. Gozu wants to sweep but no luck. Gozu trying to keep a closed guard but Coleman is proving a slippery customer.
Gozu is controlling Coleman's posture. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miller Gozu dominated that round. That's time! Coleman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##CL2# Gozu closes the distance and pushes Coleman back into the cage.#TD2# Gozu pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2# Coleman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2# Gozu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Coleman defends well. Coleman wants to control from the top but Gozu keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gozu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2# Gozu is looking for a triangle but Coleman pushes his legs off easily.
#T1# Gozu trying to control the position.
Gozu managing to control the position. #SUB2# Gozu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gozu is trying to keep Coleman in close.
#SUB2# Coleman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2# Gozu is looking for a triangle but Coleman pushes his legs off easily.
Gozu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Gozu tries to land a sweep but no joy. Miller Gozu has got the better of the ground game so far. Gozu is controlling Coleman's posture. Coleman's corner is telling him to maintain position. Gozu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Gozu wants to sweep here but Coleman controlling him for the moment. #T3# Gozu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Gozu has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Gozu looks to throw the jab but Coleman is out of range. Coleman attempts a counter takedown but Gozu avoids it well and moves away. A big left from Gozu misses. Coleman feinted with a counter takedown. Miller Gozu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gozu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD# and Coleman counters with a single leg into guard. Gozu didn't expect that. Coleman preventing the sweep. Coleman trying to control but Gozu is working from the bottom. Gozu is trying to keep Coleman in close.
#T4# Gozu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Coleman content to stall in guard here. Gozu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Coleman manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Gozu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coleman is keeping the position for now. Gozu stopping the sweep attempt from Coleman. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Gozu controlling from the top position. Gozu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miller Gozu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3##CL2# Gozu closes the distance and clinches. Gozu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Coleman is defending well. Gozu wants to take the fight to the mat but Coleman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Gozu tries for a takedown but Coleman manages to get underhooks.
Nate Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miller Gozu.#TD2# Gozu gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2# Gozu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gozu is trying to control. Coleman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Gozu controlling the pace. #ES# Coleman manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Gozu keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2# Gozu pulls guard. Gozu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gozu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T1##SUB2# Gozu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Coleman wants to get back to full guard. Well, if Gozu is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#ES# Coleman has one foot on Gozu's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Gozu throws a leg kick #TD# and Coleman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2# Gozu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Gozu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Coleman is working away from the top position though. Miller Gozu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2##SUB2# Gozu has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Coleman escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Coleman! Coleman takes a little break here. Gozu wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Gozu manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Coleman trying to control from the bottom.
Gozu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Coleman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3# Gozu is figuring out what he wants to do next. Gozu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Coleman won't allow Gozu to pass to mount. Gozu performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Let's hope that Gozu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2# Gozu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Coleman is just riding it out for now. Gozu eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2# Gozu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Gozu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Coleman tries to get to full guard but Gozu has control of the leg. Gozu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coleman keeps working. Gozu is controlling the pace.
Nate Coleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Coleman wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Miller Gozu. Well Gozu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30 Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miller Gozu! Miller Gozu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Pulse 84 - Tszyu vs Aldo III
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1# Dong throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD# and Coleman counters with a nice double leg into guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. 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. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Coleman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dong for as long as he can get away with. Coleman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Dong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coleman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Coleman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Dong throws a head kick that misses #TD# so Coleman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Dong being controlled here, momentarily. #T2# Further stalling from Coleman. Dong controls Coleman momentarily but Coleman frees himself. Dong is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Coleman is controlling him. Coleman won't allow Dong to sweep him here. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3# Coleman sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Dong throws a combination that misses #TD# and Coleman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Coleman. Coleman controlling from the top position. #T4# Coleman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Dong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Coleman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Coleman dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Dong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Coleman as he jumps to the side. Coleman feinted with a counter takedown. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dong. Coleman feinted with a counter takedown. Dong tries to clinch up but Coleman circles away and keeps his distance. Dong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Coleman defends it nicely. Nate Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yi Dong. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dong connects with a nice looking jab.
#T1# Dong tries to clinch #TD# and Coleman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Coleman. Coleman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Dong tries to land a sweep but no joy. Dong can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Coleman controls the pace. Coleman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dong can do to turn this around?#T2# This is a sustained period of stalling by Coleman.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Dong throws a combination. Coleman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T3# Dong is looking to clinch but Coleman is avoiding it.
Coleman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Dong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coleman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Dong shoots in but no luck this time. Dong throws a head kick that misses #TD# and Coleman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Coleman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Coleman continues to stall.#T4# Nate Coleman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Coleman continues to hold on tight.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Coleman dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Dong misses with a head kick.
Coleman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Dong darts in trying to clinch#TD# and Coleman counters with a takedown into side control. Dong tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. Dong trying to control but not successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Coleman has good solid back control here. #T1# Coleman avoiding Dong 's attempts to control his hands. Dong is in bad spot here.
Dong manages to reverse the position and now he's in Coleman's guard. Nice work there by Dong.
#T2# Dong is fighting to break Coleman's control of his arms but Coleman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Coleman is stinking the place up with his stalling.#ES# Coleman manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Dong wants to break free but Coleman has control.
Dong has had enough of the clinch but Coleman keeps him there for the moment. Coleman blocks an elbow strike from Dong.
#T3# Coleman keeps control of Dong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Coleman is looking to take this one to the mat. Coleman takes an elbow to the temple. Dong is working for takedown but Coleman is calmly controlling the position for now. Coleman prevents Dong from breaking the clinch. Coleman is looking to take this one to the mat. Dong stalling in the clinch but Coleman improves position. Coleman is working for takedown but Dong is calmly controlling the position for now. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Coleman just stands there and leans against the cage. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Dong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Coleman is keeping busy.#T4# Dong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Coleman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Coleman goes for a takedown attempt but Dong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dong throws a combination. Coleman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Yi Dong. I think Coleman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Coleman!
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nate Coleman and Nelson Road. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Nate Coleman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Nelson Road! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Road takes the fight into the clinch. Coleman can't get the takedown.
Road is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Coleman is defending well. Coleman gets underhooks to prevent Road's takedown attempt.
Coleman gets underhooks to prevent Road's takedown attempt.
Nate Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nelson Road. Road is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Coleman is defending well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Road has clasped his hands together around Coleman's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Coleman (0) vs (4) Road Coleman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Road off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Coleman (4) vs (4) Road Road wants to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Coleman is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
I really don't envy Road right now.
Coleman tries to keep control of the position but Road is staying busy. Road is in bad spot here.
Road just trying to survive but Coleman is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Road wants to escape the position.
Road trying to control the position but Coleman manages to sink in the hooks. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Coleman is persistently looking for the submission but Road is defending it well.
Road trying to control the hands but Coleman breaks the grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round. You can see the frustration on Road's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Coleman tries to get the hooks in deep but Road pushed the leg off. Coleman has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Road's body.
Road tries to escape but Coleman has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Coleman has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Road's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Coleman tries to get the hooks in deep but Road pushed the leg off. Road is really stuck here.
Road trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Coleman controlling the position well here. Road rolled but Coleman kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Coleman trying to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round. So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Coleman has the hooks in. Road is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Coleman controls the action. Road wants to escape the position.
Coleman is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Road tries to break free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Coleman trying to control. Coleman controlling well, preventing Road from escaping the position.
Coleman tries to get the hooks in deep but Road pushed the leg off. Coleman has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Road's body.
Coleman is trying to stick to Road's back but Road is turning into Coleman. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Coleman's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Road. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coleman (4) vs (6) Road
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Road preventing the sweep. Coleman looking for a guillotine here but Road defends easily.
Road pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coleman is keeping the position for now. Road trying to control but Coleman is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Road stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coleman swivels though and keeps the full guard. Coleman being controlled here, momentarily. Coleman trying to keep a closed guard but Road is proving a slippery customer.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Coleman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Road is one step ahead there. Road stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coleman swivels though and keeps the full guard. Road not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Road won't allow Coleman to sweep him here. Coleman is trying to control the position but Road postures up. Road looking to pass the guard. Coleman trying to control the position.
Road's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Coleman 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. Road's corner is telling him to maintain position. Coleman can't keep his opponent in guard - Road advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Road takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Coleman is looking to control Road's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Coleman avoid being mounted?
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Coleman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Road wants to pass the guard but Coleman is defending well. Coleman is looking to control Road's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Coleman avoid being mounted? Road not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Road trying to mount his opponent but Coleman defends it.
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nate Coleman and Billy Gowan. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nate Coleman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Billy Gowan! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Gowan wants to clinch and Coleman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gowan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Coleman (2) vs (0) Gowan Coleman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Gowan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Coleman controls from within his opponent's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Coleman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gowan looking to control.
Gowan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Coleman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Coleman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Coleman stays in close to Gowan's body and controls the position. Coleman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gowan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Coleman has managed to get both his arms back between Gowan's legs - danger averted. 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gowan trying to control the position.
Gowan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Coleman controls the pace. Coleman postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Coleman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Coleman controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gowan looking for a sweep. Not yet Gowan, not yet. Gowan trying to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Coleman's corner is telling him to maintain position. Gowan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Coleman sitting in guard, not really doing much. Gowan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Coleman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Coleman postures up.
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. Gowan 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. Gowan keeps trying to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Gowan controls Coleman momentarily but Coleman frees himself. Gowan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Coleman defends it easily. Coleman controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Gowan is trying to control the position but Coleman postures up. Gowan looking for a sweep. Not yet Gowan, not yet. Gowan has his foot on Coleman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Coleman works his way back into a safe position though. Coleman postures up.
Coleman stays in close to Gowan's body and controls the position. Gowan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Coleman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Gowan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Coleman defends it easily. Gowan keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully. Gowan has his foot on Coleman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Coleman works his way back into a safe position though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Coleman looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Gowan is looking for a triangle but Coleman pushes his legs off easily.
Gowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gowan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Coleman is aware though and is defending well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Gowan wants to sweep but no luck. Gowan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Coleman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Gowan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Gowan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Gowan is looking for a triangle but Coleman pushes his legs off easily.
Gowan looking to control.
Coleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Gowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gowan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Coleman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Coleman trying to control but Gowan is working from the bottom. Coleman showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Gowan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coleman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Coleman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Gowan controlling the position. Gowan is trying to keep Coleman in close.
Gowan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Coleman defends it easily. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Gowan working a defensive guard here.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2016 |
#R1# Coleman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Larson punishes Coleman's body with a nice straight punch. Larson misses with a body shot
#TD# and Coleman counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Larson is looking to get back to is feet but Coleman passes into side control.
#SUB# Coleman in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Larson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nate Coleman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1# Diaz dives in for a single leg takedown but Coleman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Diaz throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2# and Coleman counters with a single leg into guard. Diaz didn't expect that. #SUB# Diaz has his foot on Coleman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Coleman works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB# Diaz looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Coleman is defending well. Diaz quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Coleman has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Diaz celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nick Diaz! A very excited looking Nick Diaz rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2016 |
#R1# Coleman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Calina. Coleman attempts a counter takedown but Calina avoids it well and moves away.#TD2# Calina looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Coleman!#ES# Coleman throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Calina fails to land the takedown. Coleman tries to counter with a takedown but Calina is quick to defend against it. Nice sprawl there from Coleman as Calina shoots in. Coleman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Calina sprawls and moves away. Nate Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Calina. Coleman leaves Calina with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Calina tries to score a power double leg takedown but Coleman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Calina somewhat.#T1# Calina fails with a takedown attempt. Calina shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Coleman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Calina shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD# and Coleman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Calina! Calina tries to buck Coleman off but Coleman is having none of it.#T2# Coleman staying calm. Coleman tries to advance to mount but Calina denies him. #T3# Calina can't do much from the bottom here. You can see the frustration on Calina's face as Coleman controls the position. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Coleman leaves Calina with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Calina shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Coleman as he jumps to the side. Calina shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Coleman but Coleman pushes him off and we're back to square one. Coleman slaps away a takedown attempt from Calina, before circling back to the center of the mat. Coleman stuffs the takedown attempt from Calina. Calina gets slowly back to his feet. A little feinted left hand from Coleman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Calina fails with the takedown. Coleman tries to counter with a takedown but Calina is quick to defend against it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Coleman dominated that round. That's time! Coleman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Calina shoots in but Coleman avoids the takedown attempt easily. Calina 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. Calina looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Coleman is fending him off so far but Calina persists. Nope, Coleman circles away and we're back to standing. Nate Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Calina. Calina shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Coleman as he jumps to the side. Coleman attempts a counter takedown but Calina avoids it well and moves away. Calina misses with a takedown attempt - Coleman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Calina is breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Coleman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Calina. Coleman appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Coleman slaps away a takedown attempt from Calina, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1# Coleman stuffs the takedown. Coleman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Calina sprawls and moves away. Coleman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Calina can do to turn this around? Coleman slaps away a takedown attempt from Calina, before circling back to the center of the mat. Coleman feinted with a counter takedown. Calina fails with the takedown#TD# and Coleman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Coleman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2# Calina is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Calina avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3##SUB2# Calina throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Coleman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Coleman slaps away a takedown attempt from Calina, before circling back to the center of the mat. Calina fails with a takedown attempt. Coleman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Calina fails to land the takedown. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Calina 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. Calina shoots for a takedown but Coleman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Coleman attempts a counter takedown but Calina avoids it well and moves away. Calina closes this distance looking for a takedown but Coleman circles away. Calina will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Coleman attempts a counter takedown but Calina avoids it well and moves away. Calina shoots in but Coleman avoids the takedown attempt easily. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! A telegraphed takedown attempt from Calina is defended easily by Coleman. Coleman tries to counter with a takedown but Calina is quick to defend against it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Coleman dominated that second round. 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! #R3# Coleman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Calina. Calina shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Calina. Nate Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Calina. Calina has his takedown stuffed#TD# and Coleman counters with a nice double leg into guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Coleman controlling from the top position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Coleman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Coleman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Calina takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Coleman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Calina looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coleman is one step ahead there. Calina controls Coleman momentarily but Coleman frees himself. Coleman looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2# Calina is looking for a triangle but Coleman pushes his legs off easily.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Calina shoots in looking for a takedown. Coleman tries to sprawl out of it but Calina keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Coleman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Calina has a takedown stuffed. Coleman appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Calina tries to score a power double leg takedown but Coleman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Calina somewhat. Nate Coleman is winning the standup battle so far.#T3# Calina looks for a takedown but Coleman sprawls well. Calina shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Coleman but Coleman pushes him off and we're back to square one. Coleman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Coleman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Calina just manages to avoid it. Calina shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Coleman sprawls well. Coleman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Calina gets slowly back to his feet.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Calina shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Coleman but Coleman pushes him off and we're back to square one. Coleman appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Calina tries to score a power double leg takedown but Coleman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Calina somewhat. It looked like Coleman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Calina shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. A quick step to the side and Coleman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. No luck for Calina with that takedown attempt. Coleman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Calina misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Coleman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! Nate Coleman showed his dominance in that final round. Well Coleman 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Coleman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2016 |
#R1# Scrollman fails to land with a series of punches.
Scrollman throws a lazy head kick #TD2# and Coleman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Coleman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Scrollman is trying to stand up here but Coleman is controlling him well. Coleman sitting and controlling from the half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Scrollman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Coleman tries to counter it with a takedown but Scrollman pushes his down on his head and steps out. Coleman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Scrollman throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Scrollman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coleman.#T2# A combination from Scrollman does no damage. Scrollman throws out a loose jab but Coleman uses good head movement to avoid it. Scrollman throws a sloppy head kick #TD2# and Coleman counters with a shoot takedown. Scrollman fights it but they end up in guard. Coleman showing good wrestling skills to control the position. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Scrollman wants to stand and escape but Coleman is having none of it. Coleman controls from within his opponent's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Scrollman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coleman sees it coming and avoids it easily. Coleman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Scrollman scores with a jab. Coleman acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Scrollman misses with a double jab
#TD2# and Coleman counters with a nice double leg into guard. Coleman content to stall in guard here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nate Coleman will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Scrollman swinging wildly here.
We've been told by Scrollman's head coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Scrollman misses with a double jab
#TD2# and Coleman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Scrollman's guard. Coleman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Let's hope that Coleman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1# We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Coleman. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Coleman slips a jab and a cross from Scrollman.
A swing and a miss from Scrollman. Scrollman throws a sloppy head kick #TD2# and Coleman counters with a nice double leg into guard. Scrollman being controlled here, momentarily. Coleman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3# Coleman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Yet more stalling tactics from Coleman. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Scrollman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2# and Coleman counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Coleman content to control rather than advance. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Coleman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Scrollman throws a head kick but Coleman moves out of range.
Scrollman throws a head kick that misses #TD2# and Coleman counters with a nice double leg into guard. Coleman sitting in guard here, content to control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Coleman stands up over Scrollman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Scrollman wants to get back to his feet but Coleman is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Scrollman throws a lazy head kick #TD2# and Coleman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Well, if Coleman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Coleman passes to full mount! #T2# Coleman punishing his opponent with strikes. Coleman controlling the pace for now. #T3# You get the feeling that Scrollman really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Coleman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Coleman is continuing to stall. Nate Coleman has got the better of the ground game so far. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight! Nate Coleman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Coleman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30 Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Coleman! In defeat, Ronnie Scrollman stepped up to the mic, saying ' I want a rematch'.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 629 Round 3
Date: May 17, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Dealer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES# Coleman bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Dealer misses with a body shot.
Coleman tries to counter with a takedown but Dealer is quick to defend against it. Dealer misses with a takedown attempt #TD# and Coleman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dealer! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dealer is trying to get back to half guard. Dealer is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Coleman asserts his dominance and retains side control. Dealer can't do much from the bottom here. Dealer is trying to get back to half guard.#T1# Coleman working away. Coleman tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Dealer tries to improve position but can't. Dealer wants to control but Coleman postures up. Dealer is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Coleman taking a breather here. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Dealer moves to clinch but Coleman breaks away #TD# and Coleman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Dealer tries to roll over but Coleman keeps him under control. Coleman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3# Dealer wants to get back to full guard. Dealer wants to control but Coleman is keeping busy and won't allow it. Dealer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Coleman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Coleman's back! Coleman looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2# Dealer has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2# Dealer sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Coleman taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dave Dealer!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 629 Round 2
Date: May 16, 2016 |
#R1# A low kick from Hamsik misses #TD2# and Coleman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Coleman. Hamsik pulls Coleman in close to prevent any damage. Hamsik looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Hamsik looking to control.
Coleman showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Hamsik wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Coleman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1# Hamsik looking to sweep here. No luck so far. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Coleman controlling from the top position. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL# Hamsik rushes Coleman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD# Hamsik gets a trip takedown into half guard. Coleman is looking for a sweep. Hamsik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Coleman taking some punishment here, with Hamsik in his half guard. Coleman wants to get back to full guard.#T2# Coleman has his hands clasped together around Hamsik's back. He's all about the action. Coleman tries to get to full guard but Hamsik has control of the leg. The fighters are battling for position here. Coleman manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Hamsik wants to pass the guard but Coleman is keeping the position. Hamsik prevents Coleman from getting back to his feet. #T3# Coleman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Hamsik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hamsik doesn't succeed with the takedown and Coleman counters with a lovely straight right hand! Hamsik misses the shot to the body. Coleman with the counter takedown but Hamsik avoids it easily.#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Hamsik shoots in for a double leg but Coleman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Coleman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL# Hamsik takes the fight into the clinch. Hamsik wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Hamsik. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hamsik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC# Hamsik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Hamsik closes this distance looking for a takedown but Coleman circles away. Coleman feints the counter takedown. Hamsik misses with a left hand #TD2# and Coleman counters with a takedown into side control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hamsik wants to control but Coleman postures up. Coleman happy to just control the position for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nate Coleman will probably get the nod. That's time! Hamsik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Hamsik jabs at Coleman's body.#TD# Hamsik looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Coleman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hamsik is working away from the top position though. Coleman is doing well to control the position and prevent Hamsik from advancing to side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Coleman is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hamsik jumps into side control!#T1# Coleman regains half guard. Hamsik is keen to just control but Coleman is a slippery customer. Coleman tries to roll over but Hamsik keeps him under control. Coleman wants to control but Hamsik is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SU# Hamsik decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. Hamsik is looking to clinch but Coleman is avoiding it.
Hamsik tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Coleman swivels and escapes. Coleman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hamsik defends it well. Hamsik throws a right and a left that Coleman avoids nicely. Coleman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2# Hamsik shoots in but no luck this time. Coleman with the counter takedown but Hamsik avoids it easily. Coleman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Coleman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Hamsik. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Coleman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hamsik throws a lazy body kick #TD2# and Coleman counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Coleman content to control rather than advance. Hamsik is trying to control but can't.
#T3# Coleman content to control rather than advance. Hamsik trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Coleman controlling from mount. Hamsik wants to hold on but Coleman pushes him away. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Coleman controlling from mount. Hamsik is trying to stand up. Hamsik trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Hamsik can't escape the position.
Hamsik tries to hold on but Coleman pushes him away. Coleman controlling his opponent. Coleman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hamsik is looking to get to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Coleman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Hamsik with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2# and Coleman counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Hamsik moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Coleman stays in close to Hamsik's body and controls the position. Hamsik lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hamsik trying to control the position from guard on top but Coleman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1# Coleman trying to keep a closed guard but Hamsik is proving a slippery customer.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Coleman can do anything to dispel that myth. Hamsik won't allow Coleman to sweep him here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hamsik wants to stand but Coleman is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2# Coleman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hamsik landing with the ground and pound. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Coleman keeping moving, preventing Hamsik from controlling successfully. Hamsik showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Hamsik wants to control from the top but Coleman keeps moving. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Hamsik tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Coleman swivels and escapes. Sammy Hamsik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3# Hamsik has his takedown stuffed#TD2# so Coleman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Hamsik. That's going to take a lot out of him. Coleman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Hamsik throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T4# Hamsik trying to keep a closed guard but Coleman is proving a slippery customer.
Coleman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Hamsik trying to control the position.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Coleman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coleman tries a quick counter leg kick but Hamsik is wise to it. Sammy Hamsik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hamsik throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Nate Coleman. I've got Coleman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Nate Coleman! Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Nate Coleman! Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Nate Coleman!
Nate Coleman wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 629 Round 1
Date: May 15, 2016 |
#R1# Banks tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD# and Coleman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Banks! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. You can see the frustration on Banks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Banks manages to work his way to half guard, despite Coleman's best efforts. Banks is trying to stand up here but Coleman is controlling him well. Banks is looking for a sweep. Coleman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Banks is still trying to improve position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Banks wants to control but Coleman is keeping busy and won't allow it. Coleman content to control rather than advance. Coleman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1##SUB2# Banks looking for subs from the bottom but Coleman mounts him! Coleman controlling the position easily from mount. Banks keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Coleman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Coleman controlling from the full mount. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Coleman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Banks for as long as he can get away with.#T3# Banks wants to get back to his feet.
Coleman looking to control and managing it successfully. Banks is desperately trying to improve his position but Coleman has a good base and remains in mount. Banks wants to hold on but Coleman pushes him away.#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Banks working to try and regain half guard.
Coleman controlling from the full mount. Banks wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Banks tries to get back to half guard but can't. Coleman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Banks on the ground. Coleman lands a big shot there that rocks Banks but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Banks wants to hold on but Coleman pushes him away. Coleman controlling from the full mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Coleman dominated that round. That's time! Coleman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Banks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coleman tries to counter with a takedown but Banks is quick to defend against it. Banks falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD# and Coleman counters with a nice double leg into guard. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Coleman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Banks tries to land a sweep but no joy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Banks throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Coleman looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1# If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. A low kick from Banks is predictable there #TD# and Coleman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Banks's guard.#SUB2# Banks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Coleman is aware though and is defending well. Coleman looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Banks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Nate Coleman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2# Banks wants to sweep here but Coleman controlling him for the moment. Coleman postures up.
Banks can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Coleman controls the pace.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Banks is defended easily by Coleman. It looked like Coleman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Banks tries for a takedown but Coleman circles away easily#TD# and Coleman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2# Banks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Banks is breathing heavily. Banks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coleman is one step ahead there. Coleman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Coleman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4##SUB2# Banks is looking for a triangle but Coleman pushes his legs off easily.
Coleman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Banks is trying to control the position but Coleman postures up. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Coleman dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Banks shoots for a takedown but Coleman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Banks throws a leg kick #TD# and Coleman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Coleman. Banks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Banks throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Coleman controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Coleman scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Coleman controls the pace of the fight for a moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2# Coleman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Coleman has managed to get both his arms back between Banks's legs - danger averted. Coleman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banks can do to turn this around?#T1# Banks wants to get back to his feet but Coleman is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Banks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Banks fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Coleman tries to counter with a takedown but Banks is quick to defend against it. Banks looks for a takedown but Coleman sprawls well. Nate Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Banks. Banks shoots and misses #TD# and Coleman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Coleman. Coleman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2# Coleman preventing the sweep. Coleman controlling from the top position. Banks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3# Coleman showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Coleman stuffs the takedown attempt from Banks. Banks gets slowly back to his feet. Nice takedown defense from Coleman. No joy for Banks on that attempt. Banks darts in trying to clinch#TD# and Coleman counters with a single leg into guard. Banks didn't expect that. Coleman looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4# Banks is pulling down on Coleman's head. It's preventing any offense from Coleman, at least for the moment. Coleman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Banks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight! Nate Coleman showed his dominance in that final round. Well Coleman 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Nate Coleman! Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Nate Coleman! Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Nate Coleman!
Nate Coleman wins by unanimous decision!
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