PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Cohen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Gaines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cohen comes to the cage accompanied by Wait and Bleed by Slipknot. Caleb Cohen has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Cohen
vs
Gaines

185 cm
20
180 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

170 cm
26
174 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Caleb Cohen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Gaines!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaines with a poor takedown

so Cohen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Cohen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cohen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cohen trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaines is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Cohen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cohen trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaines is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cohen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gaines controlling Cohen's posture.

Cohen drops back looking for a leg! Gaines is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gaines manages to kick Cohen off! Cohen jumps back into Gaines's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cohen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cohen is stalling in the full guard.

Cohen drops back looking for a leg! Gaines is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gaines manages to kick Cohen off! Cohen jumps back into Gaines's guard.
Cohen stopping the sweep attempt from Gaines.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Cohen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cohen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cohen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaines swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Cohen drops back looking for a leg! Gaines is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gaines manages to kick Cohen off! Cohen jumps back into Gaines's guard.

Cohen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cohen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Cohen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cohen drops back looking for a leg! Gaines is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gaines manages to kick Cohen off! Cohen jumps back into Gaines's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cohen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cohen trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaines is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaines really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cohen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cohen slips nicely into half guard.
Cohen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gaines does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cohen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Cohen seems to be working for a kimura but Gaines defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caleb Cohen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Gaines slips a jab and a cross from Cohen.
Cohen throws a one two combo.
Cohen misses with a double jab.
Cohen scores with a hook to the body. Gaines takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cohen throws a body punch but Gaines moves out of range.
Cohen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gaines moves away.
No joy there for Cohen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cohen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Gaines is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cohen's half guard.
Gaines with the ground and pound but Cohen uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Cohen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Cohen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gaines defends it easily.

Cohen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cohen working a defensive guard here.
Gaines postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gaines with a nice head shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaines chips away with some ground and pound.
Gaines is in close to Cohen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gaines is working Cohen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gaines's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gaines cracks Cohen with a solid left hand.

Cohen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gaines is aware though and is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gaines missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Cohen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gaines defends it easily.
Gaines postures up and lands a big shot to Cohen's brow.

Gaines throws a sloppy strike and Cohen has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Gaines is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Cohen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caleb Cohen!
Caleb Cohen retains his welterweight title!