PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Miranda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Coleman
vs
Miranda

188 cm
28
228 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

193 cm
28
224 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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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 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reggie Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafael Miranda!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miranda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Coleman tries to avoid it but Miranda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Coleman to the ground. Coleman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Coleman throws a nice looking combination but Miranda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Coleman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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 makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Coleman is in close to Miranda's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Coleman stops Miranda from standing up.
Miranda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coleman is one step ahead there.
Coleman looking to pass the guard.
Coleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Miranda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Miranda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Coleman defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miranda keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman is stalling in the full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Reggie Coleman.
Miranda shoots in but Coleman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Miranda tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Coleman counters with a one-two to the body.

Coleman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Miranda is trying to get back to his feet.
Miranda is looking to regain half guard here but Coleman keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Coleman looking to control but Miranda is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Coleman punishing his opponent with strikes.
Coleman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miranda on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coleman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Coleman landing strikes, looking to finish!
Coleman lands a big shot to the head and Miranda winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Reggie Coleman!