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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coleman comes to the cage accompanied by Start from Scratch. Smith has chosen Me Against The World as his entrance music. Billy Coleman has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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243 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Billy Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Smith!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Coleman circles away.
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Coleman, pushing him back against the cage.
Coleman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coleman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Coleman somewhat.
Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Billy Coleman has been cut.
Smith shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Coleman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith won't allow Coleman to sweep him here.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coleman is keeping the position for now.
Coleman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
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.
Smith trying to control but Coleman is working from the bottom.
Coleman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith trying to control but Coleman is working from the bottom.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Coleman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Coleman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smith dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Coleman's guard.
Smith is looking to advance position but Coleman won't allow it.
Coleman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Coleman looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Coleman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Coleman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Coleman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Coleman with a nice head shot there.
Smith will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Coleman drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Coleman off! Coleman jumps back into Smith's guard.
Coleman drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Coleman off! Coleman jumps back into Smith's guard.
Smith trying to control the position.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Coleman has Smith in his guard.
Smith is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Coleman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Coleman has escaped and now he's on top!
Coleman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Coleman has Smith in his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Coleman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Coleman did well to prevent Smith getting side control.
Smith thows a huge punch but Coleman dodges it nicely.
Jason Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith is looking to stall here but Coleman recovers full guard.
Smith wants to stand and escape but instead Coleman has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Smith 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 is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Coleman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Coleman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Coleman stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Smith is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Coleman has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is pushing Coleman's head away, looking to escape. Coleman manages to hold on to the position though.
Coleman advances nicely into full mount.
Coleman looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Coleman working for a guillotine from mount but Smith is in no mood to give up.
Coleman jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Smith is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Smith and Coleman has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Coleman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smith is trying to control Coleman's posture but Coleman avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coleman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
Coleman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith wants to control but Coleman postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Smith has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Coleman but great work by Smith.
Smith goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Coleman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Smith but great work by Coleman.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Coleman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Smith trying to hold on to Coleman's head to control him but Coleman postures up.
Coleman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smith!
Coleman moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Smith has worked his arm free - good work by Smith!
Coleman swings around for an armbar but Smith sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Coleman's guard.
Coleman keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jason Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith tries to clinch
and Coleman counters with a takedown into side control.
Coleman tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Smith explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Coleman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith has Coleman up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Coleman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Coleman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Coleman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Billy Coleman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Smith tries to clinch up.
A left lands for Coleman.
Smith tries to clinch up but Coleman circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Coleman on his heels. He'll look to pass Coleman's guard now, I'm sure.
Smith trying to control but Coleman is working from the bottom.
Smith might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Coleman kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Smith postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Coleman is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Smith, into his guard.
Coleman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith working for a triangle but Coleman defends it easily.
Coleman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Coleman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Coleman avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith gets a double leg takedown into Coleman's guard.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coleman controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but Coleman is working from the bottom.
Smith postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Coleman is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Smith, into his guard.
Coleman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Coleman stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coleman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Coleman is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman tries to advance to mount but Smith denies him.
Coleman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Coleman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Coleman tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Coleman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman tries to advance to mount but Smith denies him.
Coleman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smith is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Coleman has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Smith wants to control but Coleman postures up.
Coleman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith throws Coleman to one side and escapes!
Smith wants to clinch
and Coleman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Coleman showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Jason Smith!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Billy Coleman!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Billy Coleman!
Billy Coleman wins by split decision!
After the fight, Billy Coleman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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