Mark Coleman doesn't get tired ... he plays possum

by MMAmania.com on Jul 12, 2009 10:48 PM EDT

Quoteworthy:

"I had a lot of doubters. I can't stand being called an old man.... I had to shut a lot of people up. There are reasons why I got tired -- distractions -- I didn't train hard enough. But if I put the time in I can compete with anybody. I was about 70 percent tonight [at UFC 100].... I can get a lot better and [be a factor in this division].... When I put my mind to it I'm fresh, I'm fast, I'm quick, I punch hard ... I'm good.... Everybody else better watch out because 'The Hammer' is back.... I always look tired -- I'm playing possum.... I'm a different breed when I'm on ya.' I'm a world class wrestler. And [Stephan] Bonnar emptied his tank in that first round and that's why I was able to come back and win that fight. I was fresh. I got better as the fight went on."

The first-ever UFC heavyweight champion, Mark Coleman, talks about what it feels like to get his first win inside the Octagon in more than 12 years. "The Hammer" weathered an early onslaught from Stephan Bonnar at UFC 100 last night to eventually go on and earn a unanimous decision. "The Godfather of Ground and Pound" leveraged his strong wrestling background to takedown the "American Psycho" and keep him there, landing repeated blows from the top position. The 44-year-old UFC Hall of Famer -- who vows to keep getting better -- vehemently denied that he was tired, saying it was just a ruse to trick his opponent ... and everyone else watching. Were you fooled?

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no….no i wasnt. he still has major cardio issues to sort out before hell ever be a “force”

by JakeAnd on Jul 12, 2009 10:53 PM EDT reply actions

Give him the upcoming Jones and we will see were he`s at.

by Beaver on Jul 12, 2009 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions

He’ll be 3/4s of the way into the grave.

by rockwell on Jul 12, 2009 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Man he was getting rocked by every one of bonnar’s jabs. His legs were about to collapse from under him while he wobbled around. Still I called the lnp UD though.

by NameNotRequired on Jul 12, 2009 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions

i predicted coleman would win and i thought he looked impressive, he took bonnar down at will and kept him there he opened up a cut from like the first to punches he threw, he had his back multiple times and he basically stuck to the game plan which was LnP

he does need some work standing though

by ufcaddict on Jul 13, 2009 5:55 AM EDT up reply actions

I didnt see the fight yet

by JOhn G on Jul 13, 2009 7:18 AM EDT up reply actions

Man Coleman looked terrible. He looked like he was DRUNK! Playing possum my arse.

Bonnar was constantly going for subs from his back and tying up Coleman and looking to finish if possible while Coleman was just lying on him or holding on for dear life.

Bonnar looked pretty crap on his feet too but at least he was trying stuff.

by Ca$z on Jul 13, 2009 9:23 AM EDT up reply actions

He’s getting more and more like Rocky lol.

by RobH86 on Jul 13, 2009 9:34 AM EDT up reply actions

If Dana didn’t like Bonnar so much, this would be curtains in the UFC for him.

by Jeremyjackson on Jul 13, 2009 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions

yeah i was talking sh!t about his cardio.. and i will admit mark shut me up.

but he will never be champion again

or will he?

by mikeybear on Jul 12, 2009 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Come on, his cardio was fantastic, and if you think he looked tired it was just caus he played possum.

by Lester The Pimp on Jul 13, 2009 6:39 AM EDT up reply actions

Bullsh*t. Do you guys watch the fight or do you just agree and reiterate what Joe Rogan says?

With all due respect to the Hall of Famer Coleman was crap.

by Ca$z on Jul 13, 2009 9:27 AM EDT up reply actions

cumon guys i am like the only person to call this upset! i just thought bar colemans cardio in the shogun fight he lukd good his takesdowns are stil great

by Randy for Couture on Jul 13, 2009 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Coleman has incredible wrestling and there are very few people that doubt that. However, his wrestling is alone is never going to make him force in the UFC’s light heavyweight division. His takedowns looked great, but he was almost caught in the same omoplata 3-4 times throughout the fight. His boxing is also incredibly unrefined. I really hope that he can pull together another couple of wins because I like to see the older guys win, but if he is ever put against a serious contender in the light heavyweight division, I don’t think he will last very long.

by ScissorSweep on Jul 12, 2009 11:01 PM EDT reply actions

Did anyone see the fight?
Any good

by phenomenal angel on Jul 12, 2009 11:01 PM EDT reply actions

total crapfest.

by JB on Jul 13, 2009 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions

Bonnar is done in the UFC, at least for a while.

by Ronnie Coles on Jul 12, 2009 11:04 PM EDT reply actions

Im a millionaire , really … Damn , didnt make it true… Try again Mark.

by Dayzah on Jul 12, 2009 11:05 PM EDT reply actions

Bonnar must have felt like he was getting beat up by his dad.

by DirtyML on Jul 12, 2009 11:14 PM EDT reply actions

the hammer said i got no credit for wearing out shogun hahahahahhahahahahahahahhaha hahhahahahahahaha

by TheDragon on Jul 12, 2009 11:18 PM EDT reply actions

There is only room for one of us on this site and it is not you……….lol

by Dragon on Jul 13, 2009 7:10 AM EDT up reply actions

Best part about the fight was after he lost , Bonnars Dad ran in and beat up Coleman and said beat up someone your own age =( .. The Dana gave him a under the table bonus.

by Dayzah on Jul 13, 2009 12:18 AM EDT reply actions

Both Mark and bonnar should pack up and leave !
or by the way give Bonnar ONE chance !

by sean on Jul 13, 2009 1:10 AM EDT reply actions

For God’s sakes, Kongo has better take down defense than Bonnar! The only significant thing about Bonnar now is that he was on a war with Forrest Griffin. Other than that, no more! Let him fight Sokodjou in Japan!

by Phasebook on Jul 13, 2009 1:27 AM EDT reply actions

WAR HAMMMER WAR i guess hes been playing possum for the last 15 years

by Ground fighting is love making on Jul 13, 2009 2:05 AM EDT reply actions

mark coleman vs lyoto machida is going to be amazing LOL

by sernamma on Jul 13, 2009 2:07 AM EDT reply actions

hahaha

by Brandon on Jul 13, 2009 4:42 AM EDT up reply actions

HAHAHA Machida vs Coleman! He wont even get his hands on Lyoto none the less lay on him for 5 rounds… That Fight made me sick, he says possum, It was like watching a possum. It was only the possum I saw was hit by a car trying to make it to the ditch.

by flowwiththego on Jul 13, 2009 5:49 AM EDT up reply actions