07-12-2009, 06:19 PM
Mark Coleman vs. Stephan BonnarRound 1Coleman shoots in and scores a single leg. Bonnar gets a steady guard against the fence. Bonnar latches on an omaplata and Coleman stays calm. Coleman shifts to north-south position and fights out of the lock. Bonnar is still pressed against the fence and starts to cage walk. Coleman won't let go of Bonnar’s leg. Bonnar lands a series of elbows onto Coleman’s ear and head. Coleman still has Bonnar’s right leg. Bonnar switches between a kimura on Coleman’s right arm and elbows to the head. 10-9 Bonnar.Round 2Coleman looks fresh to begin the second round. Left jabs by Bonnar. Coleman gets stung by a short-right cross. Coleman now is very sluggish looking but he scores a quick takedown. He lands a massive elbow that splits open Bonnar's head. From half guard, Coleman lands a few elbows and hammer strikes. Bonnar pulls guard. Coleman now looks totally spent. Bonnar again tries an omaplata, but gives it up halfway through. Coleman is not letting Bonnar move. Bonnar tries and loses another kimura. Coleman is caught in another omaplata, but he scoots out and passes to north-south. Coleman is back in Bonnar's guard after some slick defense. Bonnar slaps on an armbar and Coleman defends. The round ends with Coleman landing punches to Bonnar's body. 10-9 Coleman.Round 3Coleman’s forehead is knotted-up severely. The fighters exchange glancing punches. Coleman tries a single, but it's stuffed. Bonnar has control of Coleman's head momentarily as they get back up. Coleman scores another takedown. Bonnar is able to get to half guard. The crowd is chanting for the UFC hall of famer. Two minutes left and Coleman is landing some meager punches to Bonnar's face. Coleman stands up. Bonnar misses some upkicks and Coleman dives down into Bonnar's guard. Coleman pins Bonnar into the fence. Bonnar scrambles and Coleman takes his back, where he attempts a rear-naked choke. 25 seconds left. He can't sink it. Time expires. 10-9 Coleman.Official scores: 29-28 for Coleman on all three cards.
