PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gareth Bale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coleman is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Johnny Cash - Solitary Man. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bale
vs
Coleman

185 cm
32
195 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

174 cm
43
198 lbs
40 - 35 - 3

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

VIRAL COMBAT

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gareth Bale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 35 - 3, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bale throws a right hand that Coleman ducks under and follows up with a left that Coleman also avoids with ease.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bale.
Coleman fails with a takedown attempt.
Coleman tries for a takedown but Bale sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Coleman shoots for a double leg takedown but Bale sprawls well. He's pushed Coleman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gareth Bale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Coleman.
Bale lands with a good body shot.

Coleman feints and as Bale raises his hands in defense, Coleman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bale looking to control.
Coleman stands and throws Bale's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Coleman misses with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bale is trying to control Coleman's posture but Coleman avoids it.
Bale is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bale's coaches at Bi-polar Asylum have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Bale defending against the ground and pound.
Bale is looking for a sweep.
Coleman working away.
Coleman has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Bale really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Coleman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Coleman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bale keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Coleman punishing his opponent with strikes.
Coleman loads up with a big shot that hurts Bale! He's pulled Coleman in close but Coleman has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Bale survive? More strikes from Coleman and Bale is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mark Coleman!
Mark Coleman made sure to mention his sponsor, Springfield HW Nutrition in his post fight interview.