PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Miles (ranked 5652 p4p, 539 weight class) and Ruston Cohle (ranked 5449 p4p, 531 weight class). Cohle has chosen Raining Blood as his entrance music. Ruston Cohle acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Miles
vs
Cohle

190 cm
23
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

CAGED UP Clothings

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Miles !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ruston Cohle!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Miles does no damage.

Cohle fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Miles to the ground. Cohle is now in Miles 's guard.

Miles kicks Cohle off and gets to his feet.

Cohle drives through with a takedown into Miles 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cohle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Cohle stands up and waves to Miles to follow him.
Cohle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cohle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Miles sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cohle somewhat.

Cohle darts in and clinches Miles up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cohle has him pressed against the cage.
Cohle avoiding damage.
Cohle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Miles has had enough of the clinch but Cohle keeps him there for the moment.
Cohle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Miles walks away with a smile on his face. Cohle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
John Miles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruston Cohle.
Miles works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cohle on the wrong end of a nice jab.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Miles enables Cohle to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Miles manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cohle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cohle's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cohle throwing strikes from guard but Miles blocks nicely.
Cohle seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cohle slips nicely into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cohle controlling the action here.

Cohle looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Miles looks like he's trying to stand up.

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

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Miles pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Miles digs a good hook to Cohle's body.
Cohle darts in looking for a takedown but Miles gets double underhooks and turns Cohle into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miles throws a chopping leg kick but Cohle manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Miles throws a series of punches but Cohle moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Miles scores with a head kick.
Miles throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Miles dominated that round.
That's time! Miles 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Cohle instigates a clinch.
Cohle controlling the action here for a moment.
Miles working hard to break the clinch.

Cohle wants the takedown. Miles is fighting it off but Cohle persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Miles 's guard against the cage.
Cohle looking to pass the guard.
Miles looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cohle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cohle won't allow Miles to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cohle sitting in guard here, content to control.

Miles kicks Cohle off and gets to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Miles .
Miles goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cohle is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Miles .

Cohle changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Miles looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Miles 's face as Cohle controls the position.

Cohle tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cohle has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cohle moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Miles is pushing Cohle's head away, looking to escape. Cohle manages to hold on to the position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cohle is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

Cohle swings around for an armbar but Miles sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cohle's guard.
Cohle seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miles wants to stand but Cohle has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cohle has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cohle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

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

John Miles dominated that second round.
That's time! Miles 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Cohle closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cohle lands in his opponent's guard.
Cohle advances to half guard.
Cohle is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cohle is landing with some decent strikes but Miles is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cohle working his ground and pound in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cohle moves to the back.
Miles is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cohle looking for the RNC.

Cohle has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Ruston Cohle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cohle is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Miles is trying to stand back up.

Miles won't enjoy being in this position. Cohle looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Miles is tapping - it's over boys! Cohle picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ruston Cohle!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ruston Cohle thanked CAGED UP Clothings for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).