PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Butch Coolidge Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caio Preuss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Coolidge Jr
vs
Preuss

182 cm
20
179 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

179 cm
23
181 lbs
4 - 10 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Butch Coolidge Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Caio Preuss!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Preuss clinches with his opponent.
Preuss gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Coolidge Jr.
Preuss wants to break the clinch but can't.
Coolidge Jr wants a takedown but no success here.
Coolidge Jr can't get the takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Coolidge Jr has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Butch Coolidge Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coolidge Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Preuss pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Preuss is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Coolidge Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Preuss pulls his leg out and moves away.

Preuss darts in and clinches Coolidge Jr up against the cage.
Coolidge Jr has Preuss pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Preuss manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Coolidge Jr has picked Preuss up - he's going for a ride! Coolidge Jr dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Preuss can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preuss is looking to improve his position.
Coolidge Jr trying to control from half guard but Preuss is working away.
Coolidge Jr works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coolidge Jr controlling the position easily from mount.

Coolidge Jr looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Coolidge Jr works his way to his opponent's back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Coolidge Jr is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Preuss is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Coolidge Jr gets his way!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Coolidge Jr controlling the positon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Coolidge Jr is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Coolidge Jr has his arm under Preuss's chin here. Game over son! Coolidge Jr squeezes tightly and Preuss is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Butch Coolidge Jr!
An out of breath Butch Coolidge Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.