PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between The Steel Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Coleman Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Coleman Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Steel Penn
vs
Coleman Jr

155 cm
26
143 lbs
17 - 13 - 0

176 cm
37
142 lbs
22 - 15 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, The Steel Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Coleman Jr!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Steel Penn instigates a clinch.
Coleman Jr stalling the fight.
Coleman Jr stalling in the clinch but Steel Penn improves position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Steel Penn tries to score a body lock takedown but Coleman Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Coleman Jr misses with the head strike.
Coleman Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coleman Jr content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn wants a takedown but no success here.
Steel Penn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stalling in the clinch from Coleman Jr.
Coleman Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel Penn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Steel Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Coleman Jr after a bit of a struggle.
Coleman Jr avoiding damage.
Steel Penn avoiding damage as Coleman Jr throws knees to the body.
Steel Penn managing to block the knees to the body from Coleman Jr.
Coleman Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steel Penn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Coleman Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Coleman Jr takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Coleman Jr trying to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn can't get the takedown.
Steel Penn is trying to drag Coleman Jr to the mat but Coleman Jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Steel Penn can't break the clinch.
Coleman Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coleman Jr missing with knees to the body.
Coleman Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coleman Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coleman Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Coleman Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Coleman Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Steel Penn.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coleman Jr misses with a body punch.
Coleman Jr avoiding damage.
Coleman Jr taking a breather.
Coleman Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Steel Penn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Coleman Jr cracks the inside of Steel Penn's front leg.

Steel Penn gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Coleman Jr to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Steel Penn wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Coleman Jr from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Coleman Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Coleman Jr works over Steel Penn with some ground and pound from guard.
Steel Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel Penn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Steel Penn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coleman Jr.
Coleman Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
Steel Penn wants to sweep here but Coleman Jr controlling him for the moment.
Coleman Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Coleman Jr trying to control but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coleman Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Steel Penn has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Coleman Jr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Coleman Jr changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Steel Penn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Coleman Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steel Penn can't do much from the bottom here.
Steel Penn is looking to regain half guard here but Coleman Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
Steel Penn gets back to half guard.
Coleman Jr wants to control but Steel Penn is keeping him busy.
Steel Penn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Coleman Jr is working away from the top position though.
Steel Penn works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Coleman Jr is stalling in the full guard.
Coleman Jr works over Steel Penn with some ground and pound from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn has Coleman Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
Coleman Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Coleman Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Coleman Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Steel Penn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steel Penn wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman Jr cracks Steel Penn with a solid left hand.
Steel Penn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Steel Penn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Coleman Jr works over Steel Penn with some ground and pound from guard.
Coleman Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Coleman Jr throwing strikes from guard but Steel Penn blocks nicely.
Steel Penn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Steel Penn's head.
Coleman Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Coleman Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Coleman Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Coleman Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Coleman Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Coleman Jr stays in close to Steel Penn's body and controls the position.
Coleman Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coleman Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Coleman Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Coleman Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Steel Penn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman Jr won't allow Steel Penn to sweep him here.
Coleman Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Steel Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel Penn, not yet.
Steel Penn is working hard here to advance position.
Steel Penn managing to control the position.
Coleman Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Coleman Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Coleman Jr wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
Steel Penn wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing good reports from Steel Penn's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Coleman Jr from controlling successfully.
Coleman Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Steel Penn.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Steel Penn has wrist control.
Steel Penn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Coleman Jr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Steel Penn did well to prevent Coleman Jr getting side control.
Coleman Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Coleman Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Steel Penn wants to get back to full guard.
Coleman Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Coleman Jr is taking a breather. Steel Penn says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Coleman Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coleman Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Coleman Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steel Penn defending well though.
Coleman Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Coleman Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Steel Penn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Coleman Jr decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Steel Penn gets full guard.
Coleman Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steel Penn 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 Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Coleman Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coleman Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman Jr working some strikes from top position.
Coleman Jr postures up in Steel Penn's guard and throws a big left but Steel Penn blocks it.
Coleman Jr postures up in Steel Penn's guard and throws a big left but Steel Penn blocks it.
Coleman Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Coleman Jr wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Steel Penn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Coleman Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Steel Penn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Coleman Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coleman Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Coleman Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Coleman Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Steel Penn's head.
Coleman Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mark Coleman Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Coleman Jr shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Steel Penn napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Coleman Jr misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Coleman Jr lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mark Coleman Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Coleman Jr throws a strike aimed at the side of Steel Penn's head but Steel Penn avoids it well.
Coleman Jr working away.
Steel Penn managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Coleman Jr.
Coleman Jr working away.
Steel Penn tries to bench press Coleman Jr off him but Coleman Jr keeps the position.
Steel Penn is working to avoid the ground and pound but Coleman Jr connects with a decent elbow.
Steel Penn is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coleman Jr cracks Steel Penn with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel Penn wants to control but Coleman Jr postures up.
Coleman Jr in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn struggling a bit here.
Coleman Jr landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Coleman Jr wants to control but Steel Penn is keeping him busy.
Coleman Jr lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Steel Penn down.
Steel Penn takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Coleman Jr working away.
Coleman Jr scores with punches from side control.
Coleman Jr cracks Steel Penn with a big right hand but Steel Penn just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Steel Penn dodges the ground and pound from Coleman Jr.
Coleman Jr scores with punches from side control.
Coleman Jr lands an elbow.
Coleman Jr scores with punches from side control.

Steel Penn is rocked!
Coleman Jr is working Steel Penn over with some ground and pound from side control.
Oh Steel Penn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman Jr working the ground and pound from side control.
Coleman Jr is putting a hurting on Steel Penn here, landing some big shots from side control.
Coleman Jr working the body and head with strikes.
Coleman Jr lands a strong strike to the head of Steel Penn. That's dazed him! Coleman Jr looking to finish here. Steel Penn is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Coleman Jr lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Coleman Jr!
Mark Coleman Jr managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Soul Supremacy Fight Gear, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, The Steel Penn stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be back. '.