PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Black Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonid Panteleev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonid Panteleev will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Coleman
vs
Panteleev

180 cm
30
220 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

194 cm
30
208 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Highland Clothing

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Black Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leonid Panteleev!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panteleev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Coleman looks for a takedown but Panteleev sprawls well.
Coleman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Panteleev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Coleman doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Panteleev to counter with a crisp jab.
Panteleev digs a good body shot into Coleman's ribs.
Panteleev just misses with a punch to the body.
Panteleev has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Coleman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Panteleev takes a swing at Coleman's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Panteleev gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Coleman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Panteleev is controlling Coleman's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Panteleev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Coleman is controlling him.
Panteleev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Coleman controls the pace.
Panteleev pulls Coleman in close to prevent any damage.
Panteleev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Panteleev has momentary wrist control but Coleman slips an elbow through the middle.
Coleman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Panteleev wants to get back to his feet but Coleman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Leonid Panteleev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coleman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jab, jab by Panteleev - just one landing.
Coleman fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Black Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice jab there from Panteleev.
Panteleev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coleman.
Panteleev throws out a loose jab but Coleman uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panteleev throws out the jab.
Coleman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Panteleev closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Black Coleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coleman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Panteleev counters with a stiff right hand.
Coleman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panteleev manages to avoid it.
Panteleev throws an off balance right hand
and Coleman counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coleman. Panteleev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coleman checks a low kick from Panteleev.
Panteleev throws a jab but it's blocked by Coleman.
Panteleev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coleman was well out of range. Poor timing from Panteleev.
Panteleev throws a body punch but Coleman moves out of range.
Coleman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Panteleev counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panteleev swats away the attempt to clinch by Coleman.
Coleman misses with a straight right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Panteleev. Coleman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coleman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Coleman throws an off balance right hand
and Panteleev counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Black Coleman has been cut.

Coleman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Panteleev on his heels. He'll look to pass Panteleev's guard now, I'm sure.
Coleman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've been hearing that Coleman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Panteleev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Coleman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonid Panteleev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Black Coleman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Coleman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Coleman postures up and lands a big shot to Panteleev's brow.
Panteleev is looking to sweep but instead, Coleman has passed into half guard.
Panteleev is positioning himself well to prevent Coleman advancing to mount.
Panteleev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Coleman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Panteleev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Panteleev looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panteleev is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman thows a huge punch but Panteleev dodges it nicely.
Coleman is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Coleman seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Coleman connects with a nice short shot to Panteleev's temple.
Panteleev is trying to get back to full guard.
Panteleev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Panteleev.
Panteleev wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Coleman landing some decent shots from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panteleev wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Coleman manages to pass to side control.
Coleman is thwarting Panteleev's attempts to control the position.
Coleman winds up and cracks Panteleev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Panteleev wants to get back to his feet.
Coleman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Coleman lands with a punch from half guard.
Panteleev is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Coleman controlling the action here.
Coleman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Coleman lands strikes from half guard.
Coleman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Coleman is nestled in close to Panteleev, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Coleman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Coleman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Panteleev's head.
Panteleev is trying to stand back up but Coleman is controlling him

Panteleev pushes Coleman off and gets back to his feet.
Panteleev throws a series of punches but Coleman moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Panteleev swivels and escapes.
Coleman misses with a combination
and Panteleev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Coleman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coleman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coleman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panteleev.
Panteleev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Coleman misses the body punch
and Panteleev counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coleman misses with a left hand
and Panteleev counters with a stiff right hand.
Panteleev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab from Panteleev does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Leonid Panteleev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Black Coleman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Panteleev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Coleman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Panteleev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Leonid Panteleev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Panteleev avoids a punch combination nicely.

Coleman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Coleman showed some decent athleticism there.
Panteleev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panteleev wants to get back to his feet.
Panteleev is holding on to half guard well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Coleman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Panteleev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Coleman.
Panteleev works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panteleev wants to stand and escape but Coleman is having none of it.
Coleman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Coleman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Panteleev's head.
Black Coleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Coleman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Panteleev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Panteleev uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Panteleev ducks under a wild hook from Coleman.
Panteleev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

Coleman rushes Panteleev and presses him up against the cage.
Panteleev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Coleman can't get the takedown.

Coleman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Coleman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coleman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Panteleev tries to get to full guard but Coleman has control of the leg.
Coleman throwing shots but Panteleev is blocking nicely.
Coleman working over Panteleev with some ground and pound. Panteleev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Panteleev keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Panteleev is trying to stand back up but Coleman is controlling him
Coleman is trying to control. Panteleev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Coleman connects with a nice short shot to Panteleev's temple.

Coleman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Panteleev defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panteleev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Leonid Panteleev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Panteleev has Coleman pulled in close to control his posture.
Panteleev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Coleman is controlling him.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Panteleev keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Coleman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Coleman throws a big right hand that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Black Coleman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Panteleev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonid Panteleev!
Leonid Panteleev gave a mention to GREEN!160 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).