PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Myles Coffey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raheem Nazir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Myles Coffey has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Coffey
vs
Nazir

206 cm
19
214 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
210 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Myles Coffey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Raheem Nazir!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nazir tries to keep at a distance but Coffey has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nazir trying to land knees to the body.
Coffey tries to work over Nazir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nazir drops down looking for an ankle pick but Coffey pulls his leg out and moves away.
Coffey really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice sprawl there from Nazir as Coffey shoots in.
Nazir wants to counter the offense by Coffey and move into the clinch position.

Coffey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nazir, pushing him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Coffey.
Coffey is trying to drag Nazir to the mat but Nazir just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coffey tries for a takedown but Nazir manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Myles Coffey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nazir tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coffey is looking to take this one to the mat.

Nazir breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Coffey has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nazir tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Coffey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nazir is defending well for now.
Coffey tries to land knees in the clinch but Nazir avoids the damage to the body.
Nazir blocks a body shot from Coffey.
Nazir prevents the takedown attempt.
Coffey wants a takedown.
Nazir blocks a body shot from Coffey.

Coffey manages to break the clinch.
Raheem Nazir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazir tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Coffey swivels and escapes.
Nazir misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Coffey is looking for a counter combo.
Nazir shoots in for a double leg but Coffey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nazir shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Coffey but Coffey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nazir looks winded!
Coffey throws a head kick that misses.
Nazir fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Coffey avoids it really well and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nazir instigates a clinch.
Nazir changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Coffey fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Coffey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Coffey has Nazir up against the cage in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Coffey obliges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazir tries to pull guard but Coffey forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nazir is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Coffey to keep the fight standing.
Coffey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coffey gets underhooks to prevent Nazir's takedown attempt.
Coffey lands an elbow inside.

Coffey manages to break the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Coffey turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Coffey manages to end up in side control.
Nazir is looking to get back to his feet here but Coffey is keeping cool and he's managed to take Nazir's back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Coffey working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Myles Coffey dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nazir shoots in for a double leg but Coffey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nazir throws a series of punches but Coffey moves out of range.
Coffey tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nazir manages to circle out of the way.

Coffey has closed the distance and engaged Nazir in a clinch.
Nazir is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Coffey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Coffey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coffey scores with a one two! Nazir had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Coffey leaves Nazir with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Myles Coffey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raheem Nazir.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Coffey takes the fight into the clinch.
Nazir is trying to pull guard but Coffey turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nazir is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Coffey pulls Nazir into guard.
Coffey is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Coffey looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nazir stopping the sweep attempt from Coffey.
Coffey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nazir.
Nazir won't allow Coffey to sweep him here.
Nazir advances position into side control!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Coffey is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazir seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Coffey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Coffey taking some punishment here, with Nazir in his half guard.
Coffey wants to improve his position but Nazir is controlling well.
Coffey wants to control but Nazir is keeping busy.
Coffey missing with punches from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coffey holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazir misses with a head shot. Coffey uses the momentum to regain guard.

Coffey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nazir is aware though and is defending well.
Nazir with a nice head shot there.
Nazir looking to pass the guard.

Coffey is looking to cinch up a triangle. Nazir throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Coffey's body to avoid the submission. Coffey has instead reached around Nazir's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Coffey arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Myles Coffey!