Post by The Sandmen on May 31, 2013 12:19:32 GMT -5
Rashad Evans raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Mark Coleman is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Evans is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Mark Coleman comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Nice punches from Rashad Evans.
Coleman staggers backwards. Evans wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
There is a small laceration on Mark Coleman's Left eye
Rashad Evans tries to bring the fight to the ground
Coleman goes down.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Coleman
As the fight continues it seems that Rashad Evans is taking the best of the fight.
Evans moves on the ground
Rashad Evans moves to side mount
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Mark Coleman
Rashad Evans looks to pass to mount...
Evans slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Mark Coleman.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Mark Coleman
Coleman measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Mark Coleman
Mark Coleman tries to roll to his side and trap Rashad Evans in his guard...
Mark Coleman gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Mark Coleman
Mark Coleman tries to roll to his side and trap Rashad Evans in his guard...
Rashad Evans rolls him over and takes his back!
Evans is in rear mount over Coleman
Mark Coleman launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Evans tries to cover his face,
Evans is in rear mount over Coleman
Mark Coleman launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Evans tries to cover his face,
Evans is in rear mount over Coleman
Coleman has given his back to Rashad Evans who is trying to get one hook in!
Rashad Evans has one hook in!
Evans is in rear mount over Coleman with one hook in
As the fight continues it seems that Rashad Evans is taking the best of the fight.
Rashad Evans moves to better his position on the ground...
Rashad Evans viciously slams hammer blows to Coleman's face!
Evans is in rear mount over Coleman with one hook in
Coleman is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Coleman holds Rashad Evans's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Mark Coleman in his guard.
Rashad Evans manages to switch to half guard.
Mark Coleman is in half guard over Evans
Coleman tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Mark Coleman in his guard.
Rashad Evans manages to switch to full guard.
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over Evans
Coleman gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Rashad Evans! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Rashad Evans doesn't defend himself!
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over Evans
Mark Coleman fakes some punches
Evans ties him up.
Coleman clumsily fails here and it's time for Rashad Evans to fight back!
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Coleman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Coleman tries to cover his face,
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over Evans
Coleman is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mark Coleman!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Mark Coleman
Evans tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Rashad Evans. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
A right hand from Mark Coleman
surprises Evans!
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Right cheek
Inside leg kick from Evans
that lands on Mark Coleman's leg.
Rashad Evans and Coleman engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rashad Evans is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Evans follows Mark Coleman
only to get counter punched in a big way! Evans needs to stop playing Mark Coleman's game or he'll get knocked out!
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Rashad Evans fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Coleman's chin
There is a small laceration on Mark Coleman's Chin
Mark Coleman launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Evans blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Rashad Evans's cheek! Evans stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Evans's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Evans has a small cut in his Left cheek
Coleman is standing while Evans is on the ground on his back
Rashad Evans doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Coleman's moves.
Coleman is standing while Evans is on the ground on his back
Coleman cartwheels towards Evans!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Rashad Evans.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Mark Coleman in his guard.
Mark Coleman keeps control and remains in side mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Bone shattering straight right hand from Rashad Evans!
Coleman is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Mark Coleman shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rashad Evans is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Coleman into his guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over Evans
Coleman leans back...
He clobbers Rashad Evans's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Right cheek
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over Evans
Evans tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Rashad Evans. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Evans throws a lazy kick
Coleman dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Evans seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Rashad Evans continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Mark Coleman throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Evans's chin! That stops Evans in his tracks!
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
Evans decides to launch some tentative punches
Mark Coleman takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Left eye
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Evans throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Rashad Evans fakes a punch and launches himself over Mark Coleman
Coleman counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
You can see Evans's blood making stains in the mat.
Rashad Evans fakes a punch and launches himself over Coleman!
Mark Coleman is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Evans and pushes him away!
Evans misses a step and Mark Coleman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Coleman grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Mark Coleman
Mark Coleman is in open guard over Evans
Rashad Evans is a bloody mess!
Mark Coleman tries to pass to half guard...
Rashad Evans can't prevent his opponent from passing. Coleman looks to work from half guard.
Mark Coleman is in half guard over Evans
You can see Evans's blood making stains in the mat.
Mark Coleman tries to pass Rashad Evans's guard...
Mark Coleman manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Mark Coleman in his guard.
Mark Coleman keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans is a bloody mess!
Mark Coleman looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Mark Coleman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Mark Coleman is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Mark Coleman wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Coleman drills Rashad Evans's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Evans seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Mark Coleman is in full mount over Rashad Evans
You can see Evans's blood making stains in the mat.
Coleman tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Mark Coleman controls the situation despite Rashad Evans efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Mark Coleman is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Mark Coleman fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Evans's face!
The ref pulls off Mark Coleman! Evans seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Evans's Forehead is beginning to swell
Winner is Mark Coleman by TKO (GnP) at 3:19 Round 2
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 10/14 (71%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/6 (83%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 301 s
Statistics: Mark Coleman
Punches 7/10 (70%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 14/17 (82%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 280 s
Unbelievable! Evans lost this fight! Betting sites will explode!
Good show from Coleman. Evans survived for a bit. Then stopped. Then Coleman wins. Etc.
Mark Coleman is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Evans is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Mark Coleman comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Nice punches from Rashad Evans.
Coleman staggers backwards. Evans wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
There is a small laceration on Mark Coleman's Left eye
Rashad Evans tries to bring the fight to the ground
Coleman goes down.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Coleman
As the fight continues it seems that Rashad Evans is taking the best of the fight.
Evans moves on the ground
Rashad Evans moves to side mount
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Mark Coleman
Rashad Evans looks to pass to mount...
Evans slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Mark Coleman.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Mark Coleman
Coleman measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Mark Coleman
Mark Coleman tries to roll to his side and trap Rashad Evans in his guard...
Mark Coleman gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Mark Coleman
Mark Coleman tries to roll to his side and trap Rashad Evans in his guard...
Rashad Evans rolls him over and takes his back!
Evans is in rear mount over Coleman
Mark Coleman launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Evans tries to cover his face,
Evans is in rear mount over Coleman
Mark Coleman launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Evans tries to cover his face,
Evans is in rear mount over Coleman
Coleman has given his back to Rashad Evans who is trying to get one hook in!
Rashad Evans has one hook in!
Evans is in rear mount over Coleman with one hook in
As the fight continues it seems that Rashad Evans is taking the best of the fight.
Rashad Evans moves to better his position on the ground...
Rashad Evans viciously slams hammer blows to Coleman's face!
Evans is in rear mount over Coleman with one hook in
Coleman is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Coleman holds Rashad Evans's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Mark Coleman in his guard.
Rashad Evans manages to switch to half guard.
Mark Coleman is in half guard over Evans
Coleman tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Mark Coleman in his guard.
Rashad Evans manages to switch to full guard.
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over Evans
Coleman gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Rashad Evans! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Rashad Evans doesn't defend himself!
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over Evans
Mark Coleman fakes some punches
Evans ties him up.
Coleman clumsily fails here and it's time for Rashad Evans to fight back!
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Coleman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Coleman tries to cover his face,
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over Evans
Coleman is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mark Coleman!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Mark Coleman
Evans tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Rashad Evans. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
A right hand from Mark Coleman
surprises Evans!
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Right cheek
Inside leg kick from Evans
that lands on Mark Coleman's leg.
Rashad Evans and Coleman engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rashad Evans is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Evans follows Mark Coleman
only to get counter punched in a big way! Evans needs to stop playing Mark Coleman's game or he'll get knocked out!
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Rashad Evans fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Coleman's chin
There is a small laceration on Mark Coleman's Chin
Mark Coleman launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Evans blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Rashad Evans's cheek! Evans stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Evans's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Evans has a small cut in his Left cheek
Coleman is standing while Evans is on the ground on his back
Rashad Evans doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Coleman's moves.
Coleman is standing while Evans is on the ground on his back
Coleman cartwheels towards Evans!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Rashad Evans.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Mark Coleman in his guard.
Mark Coleman keeps control and remains in side mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
=========================================
Bone shattering straight right hand from Rashad Evans!
Coleman is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Mark Coleman shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rashad Evans is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Coleman into his guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over Evans
Coleman leans back...
He clobbers Rashad Evans's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Right cheek
Mark Coleman is in closed guard over Evans
Evans tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Rashad Evans. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Evans throws a lazy kick
Coleman dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Evans seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Rashad Evans continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Mark Coleman throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Evans's chin! That stops Evans in his tracks!
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
Evans decides to launch some tentative punches
Mark Coleman takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Left eye
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Evans throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Rashad Evans fakes a punch and launches himself over Mark Coleman
Coleman counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
You can see Evans's blood making stains in the mat.
Rashad Evans fakes a punch and launches himself over Coleman!
Mark Coleman is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Evans and pushes him away!
Evans misses a step and Mark Coleman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Coleman grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Mark Coleman
Mark Coleman is in open guard over Evans
Rashad Evans is a bloody mess!
Mark Coleman tries to pass to half guard...
Rashad Evans can't prevent his opponent from passing. Coleman looks to work from half guard.
Mark Coleman is in half guard over Evans
You can see Evans's blood making stains in the mat.
Mark Coleman tries to pass Rashad Evans's guard...
Mark Coleman manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Mark Coleman in his guard.
Mark Coleman keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mark Coleman is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans is a bloody mess!
Mark Coleman looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Mark Coleman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Mark Coleman is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Mark Coleman wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Coleman drills Rashad Evans's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Evans seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Mark Coleman is in full mount over Rashad Evans
You can see Evans's blood making stains in the mat.
Coleman tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Mark Coleman controls the situation despite Rashad Evans efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Mark Coleman is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Mark Coleman fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Evans's face!
The ref pulls off Mark Coleman! Evans seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Evans's Forehead is beginning to swell
Winner is Mark Coleman by TKO (GnP) at 3:19 Round 2
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 10/14 (71%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/6 (83%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 301 s
Statistics: Mark Coleman
Punches 7/10 (70%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 14/17 (82%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 280 s
Unbelievable! Evans lost this fight! Betting sites will explode!
Good show from Coleman. Evans survived for a bit. Then stopped. Then Coleman wins. Etc.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!