PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Butch Coolidge (ranked 3965 p4p, 395 weight class) and Ben Turk (ranked 5062 p4p, 468 weight class). Coolidge comes to the cage accompanied by twenty one pilots - Stressed Out. Butch Coolidge has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Coolidge
vs
Turk

184 cm
25
180 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

177 cm
24
154 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Can Moonwalk

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Butch Coolidge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Turk!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coolidge sizes up Turk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Coolidge throws out a powerful jab.
Turk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coolidge.
Coolidge scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Turk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coolidge.
Turk fails with the takedown.
Coolidge lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Coolidge missing with a left hand there. Turk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turk slips a straight right by Coolidge.
Turk tries a quick counter leg kick but Coolidge is wise to it.
Coolidge throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Coolidge misses its intended target.
Turk slips under a jab from Coolidge.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Turk checks a leg kick.
Turk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Coolidge defends it nicely.
Coolidge is looking to counter punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coolidge fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Turk on the side of the head.
Coolidge misses with an uppercut. Turk saw that one coming.
Coolidge throws a hook but Turk avoids it easily.

Turk shoots in and bounces Coolidge off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Coolidge manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A big left from Coolidge misses.
Despite the aggression on Turk's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice uppercut there from Coolidge.
Butch Coolidge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coolidge throws a hook but Turk avoids it easily.
Coolidge missing with a left hand there. Turk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coolidge backing away here, and Turk unleashes a leg kick that just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coolidge throws a lazy right hand but Turk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turk with the counter takedown but Coolidge avoids it easily.
Turk fails to land the takedown.
Butch Coolidge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Turk.
Coolidge throws a lazy uppercut

and Turk counters with a takedown into side control.
Coolidge tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Turk wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Coolidge wants to get back to his feet but Turk drags him back down.
Coolidge is looking for a sweep.
Turk working the ground and pound from side control.

Turk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Coolidge is trying to get back to half guard.
Turk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coolidge keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coolidge is trying to improve his position.
Coolidge is trying to buck Turk off.
Coolidge tries to improve position but can't.
Coolidge is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Turk is controlling him well.

Turk decides to stand back up.
Turk is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Coolidge thows a leg kick but Turk checks it

and Turk decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Coolidge's guard.
Coolidge keeping moving, preventing Turk from controlling successfully.
Turk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coolidge 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.
Turk is in close to Coolidge's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Turk sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Coolidge is adopting a defensive guard.
Coolidge keeping moving, preventing Turk from controlling successfully.
Turk preventing the sweep.
Turk with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Turk postures up and lands a big shot to Coolidge's brow.
Coolidge keeping moving, preventing Turk from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Turk is defended easily by Coolidge.
It looked like Coolidge wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A left lands for Coolidge.
Coolidge throws a big shot that misses.
Coolidge misses with a body shot.
Turk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Coolidge but Coolidge pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little feinted left hand from Coolidge on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Coolidge.
A swing and a miss from Coolidge.
Turk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coolidge keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Butch Coolidge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Turk.
Coolidge throws a hook but Turk blocks it.

Turk throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Coolidge tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Turk is in Coolidge's guard.

Coolidge has his feet on Turk's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The fighters circling - Coolidge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turk ducks under a wild hook from Coolidge.
Turk staying out of range there.
Coolidge missing with a left hand there. Turk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Coolidge misses its intended target.
Coolidge throws a right hand that misses

and Turk counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turk trying to control but Coolidge is working from the bottom.
Turk is in close to Coolidge's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Coolidge pushes Turk off and scrambles back to his feet.
Coolidge throws a jab but it's blocked by Turk.
Turk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coolidge.
Turk throws out a counter right but Coolidge avoids it with no problem.
Turk staying out of range there.
Coolidge misses with a left hand

and Turk counters with a nice double leg into side control. Coolidge won't be happy with that.
Coolidge wants to get back to his feet but Turk is dominant here and he's now got Coolidge's back!

Coolidge 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 Turk gets his way!
Coolidge wants to control his opponent's hands but Turk gets his hands free.
Coolidge wants to get back to his feet.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coolidge is trying to stand back up.

Turk is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Coolidge knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Coolidge for a finish.
Coolidge trying to get back to his feet but Turk is in full control for now.
Coolidge needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Coolidge is trying to remain composed but Turk is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.

Coolidge manages to escape to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coolidge scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big right from Coolidge misses.
Turk shoots in and drives through. Coolidge sprawls well.
Coolidge lands a nice looking body shot.
Turk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coolidge.
A countering left hand to the body from Turk misses.
Coolidge jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coolidge lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coolidge misses with an uppercut

and Turk counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Coolidge kicks off Turk and gets to his feet.
Coolidge connects with a looping right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Coolidge misses the target.
Coolidge throws an overhand right that lands on Turk's shoulder, as Turk tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Butch Coolidge dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Good work by Turk as he checks the leg kick.
Turk shoots in looking for a takedown. Coolidge tries to sprawl out of it but Turk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Coolidge manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Turk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Coolidge's waist but Coolidge gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Turk off to one side.
Coolidge tries to score with a low kick but Turk moves his leg out of the way.
And Turk tries to counter it with a takedown but Coolidge pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Coolidge throws a jab but it's blocked by Turk.
Coolidge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Coolidge loads up on a big right hand but Turk slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ben Turk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coolidge.
Butch Coolidge is winning the standup battle so far.
Turk ducks under a wild hook from Coolidge.
A swing and a miss from Coolidge.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coolidge misses with an uppercut.

Turk throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Coolidge tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Turk is in Coolidge's guard.

Coolidge has his feet on Turk's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Some wild striking there from Coolidge.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coolidge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coolidge misses with an uppercut. Turk saw that one coming.
Turk tries to clinch up but Coolidge circles away and keeps his distance.
Coolidge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Coolidge is predictable there
and Turk counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Coolidge misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coolidge listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coolidge looks to throw the jab but Turk is out of range.
Turk drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Coolidge defends it well.
Left hook, right uppercut from Coolidge.
Butch Coolidge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turk shoots for a takedown but Coolidge saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Butch Coolidge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Turk.
Coolidge displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Turk.
Coolidge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turk can do to turn this around?
Turk slips under a jab from Coolidge.
Turk drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Coolidge defends it well.
Coolidge swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turk fails with the takedown.
Coolidge lands with a nice body punch.
Turk checks a leg kick.
Turk is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Turk drives through with a takedown into Coolidge's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Coolidge has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Turk has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Turk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Coolidge smiles and moves away.
Coolidge throws an overhand right that lands on Turk's shoulder, as Turk tries to avoid the shot.
Coolidge misses with a hook.
Coolidge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turk throws a counter combo.
Butch Coolidge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Coolidge misses with a hook.
Turk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Turk slips under a jab from Coolidge.
Turk takes one on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Coolidge cracks Turk with a right hand to the side of the head.

Turk closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Turk tries for a kimura but Coolidge is defending well.

Turk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Coolidge knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coolidge is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Turk asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Turk wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Coolidge, who protects the arm well.
Coolidge is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Turk has just dragged him back down to the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Butch Coolidge showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Coolidge, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Butch Coolidge!
Our winner, Butch Coolidge, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.