PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boo Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Stewart has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Coleman
vs
Stewart

183 cm
24
184 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

199 cm
23
199 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boo Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Stewart!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stewart sprawls well. Stewart wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Coleman gets slowly back to his feet.
Tony Stewart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coleman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stewart pinned against the cage. Stewart gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Coleman works over Stewart's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like Tony Stewart has been cut.
Coleman blocks a head kick by Stewart.
Stewart throws a right hand that Coleman ducks under and follows up with a left that Coleman also avoids with ease.
Stewart fails to land with a series of punches.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stewart sprawls well. Stewart wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Coleman gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boo Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Coleman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Coleman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stewart is looking for a sweep. Coleman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Coleman is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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.
Coleman throwing shots but Stewart is blocking nicely.
Stewart wants to improve his position but Coleman is controlling well.
Coleman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stewart's head.
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 is breathing heavily.
Coleman wants to control but Stewart is keeping him busy.
Coleman stops Stewart from getting back to his feet.

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 throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Coleman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stewart misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stewart moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stewart jabs Coleman right on the nose. Coleman blinks but takes it well.
Stewart misses with a low kick as Coleman jumps back.
Stewart scores with a three punch combo!
Stewart works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Coleman takes one to the chin there.
Stewart with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stewart tries a head kick but it misses.
Stewart lands with a nice combination. Coleman backs away looking to recover.
Coleman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Coleman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stewart is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman shoots for a takedown but Stewart saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Stewart.

Coleman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stewart to the mat! Stewart manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Coleman trying to control but Stewart is working from the bottom.
Coleman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Coleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Stewart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stewart pulls Coleman in close to his closed guard and prevents Coleman from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Stewart kicks Coleman off and gets to his feet.
Stewart throws a one two combo.
Stewart is looking to score with low kicks.
Coleman blocks a head kick by Stewart.
Coleman fails to land the takedown.
Stewart cracks Coleman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coleman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stewart throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice cross by Stewart.
Stewart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Stewart dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Stewart's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Stewart throws a combination that misses

and Coleman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stewart won't be happy with that.
Stewart parries the strikes from Coleman easily there. Coleman is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Stewart to escape.
Stewart takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Stewart wants to get back to his feet.
Stewart takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stewart is looking for a sweep.
Coleman sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Stewart is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Coleman is chipping away with strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stewart prevents Coleman from improving position.
Coleman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Coleman working the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Coleman.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stewart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stewart smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stewart lands with a shot to the body.
Stewart lands a with a good body shot.
Coleman slips a jab from Stewart.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Coleman.
Boo Coleman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Stewart, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stewart swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

so Coleman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Stewart preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stewart working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coleman.
Boo Coleman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Stewart 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 loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Coleman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Coleman thows a big elbow that misses.
Stewart wants to stand but Coleman is controlling the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Coleman avoids the head kick by Stewart.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stewart as he avoids it easily.
Stewart goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stewart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coleman was well out of range. Poor timing from Stewart.
Tony Stewart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coleman misses with a takedown attempt - Stewart sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boo Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman fails with a takedown attempt.
Stewart throws a body kick that misses.
Stewart swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stewart throws a leg kick

and Coleman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stewart won't be happy with that.
Coleman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Coleman lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Stewart down.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Coleman lands a decent elbow from side control.
Stewart sneaks back into half guard.
Coleman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stewart does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Coleman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Coleman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stewart defending well though.

Stewart has one foot on Coleman's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Stewart checks a low kick from Coleman.
Coleman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stewart.
Coleman slips a jab and a cross from Stewart.
Stewart throws a right hand that Coleman ducks under and follows up with a left that Coleman also avoids with ease.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stewart but Stewart pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stewart lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coleman slips a jab and a cross from Stewart.
A head kick misses from Stewart.
Coleman tries to land a front kick but Stewart steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stewart scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boo Coleman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tony Stewart's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Stewart bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Coleman tries to clinch up.

Coleman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stewart manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Stewart keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Coleman postures up in Stewart's guard and throws a big left but Stewart blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coleman postures up in Stewart's guard and throws a big left but Stewart blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart pulls Coleman in to control the position.
Coleman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Coleman throws and elbow that misses. Stewart uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Coleman's guard. Nice move by Stewart!
Coleman being controlled here, momentarily.
Coleman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stewart not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stewart postures up.

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.

Stewart stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Stewart throws a nice looking combination but Coleman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Coleman fails with a takedown attempt.
Stewart tries a head kick but it misses.
Coleman shoots in looking for a takedown. Stewart tries to sprawl out of it but Coleman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stewart manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stewart lands a jab to the nose.
Coleman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stewart manages to avoid it.
Stewart rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coleman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stewart scores with a one two! Coleman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stewart misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stewart has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stewart throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coleman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart slaps away a takedown attempt from Coleman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boo Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Coleman with that takedown attempt.
Coleman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stewart swivels and escapes.
Stewart misses with a head kick.
Stewart leaves Coleman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Coleman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stewart throws a leg kick that is checked

and Coleman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Stewart's guard now.
Stewart preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Coleman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Coleman works over Stewart with some ground and pound from guard.
Coleman is looking to work some ground and pound but Stewart has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stewart avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stewart working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coleman.
Coleman is pushing down on Stewart's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stewart is fighting to maintain full guard but Coleman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stewart wants to control but Coleman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Coleman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Coleman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stewart with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stewart tries to kick Coleman off but Coleman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Coleman throwing shots but Stewart is blocking nicely.
Coleman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boo 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boo Coleman!