PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caleb DeCoteau (ranked 2051 p4p, 1309 weight class) and Bobby Minnagh (ranked 315 p4p, 202 weight class). Bobby Minnagh will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

DeCoteau
vs
Minnagh

190 cm
31
220
9 - 11 - 1

205 cm
33
213
16 - 9 - 0

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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 9 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Caleb DeCoteau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Minnagh!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeCoteau avoids the body shot from Minnagh.

Minnagh forces DeCoteau back against the cage and clinches.
We've been hearing reports that DeCoteau has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Minnagh misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Minnagh fails to land.
DeCoteau tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Minnagh smiles and moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Minnagh. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Minnagh.

It looks like Caleb DeCoteau has been cut.
Bobby Minnagh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

DeCoteau rushes Minnagh and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Minnagh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
DeCoteau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minnagh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Minnagh misses with some punches.
Minnagh misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Minnagh has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
DeCoteau tries to pull guard but Minnagh holds him up against the cage and eventually DeCoteau drops back down to his feet.
Minnagh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeCoteau is trying to pull guard but Minnagh turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb DeCoteau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeCoteau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Minnagh taking a breather.
DeCoteau blocking some punches.
Minnagh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeCoteau jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Minnagh walks away with a smile on his face. DeCoteau gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A punch lands to the side of DeCoteau 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Minnagh rushes DeCoteau and presses him up against the cage.
Minnagh is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Minnagh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Minnagh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeCoteau's elbow.
Minnagh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DeCoteau has Minnagh pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Minnagh manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stalling in the clinch from Minnagh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeCoteau is trying to pull guard but Minnagh turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
DeCoteau tries to pull guard but Minnagh won't allow it.
DeCoteau jumps guard but Minnagh stands there with DeCoteau around his waist. DeCoteau gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
DeCoteau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Minnagh throws a punch but it's blocked by DeCoteau.
DeCoteau stalling in the clinch but Minnagh improves position.
Minnagh lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeCoteau backwards.
Minnagh is pushing DeCoteau up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
DeCoteau misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeCoteau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Minnagh fails to land.
Minnagh's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

DeCoteau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DeCoteau is looking to clinch but Minnagh is avoiding it.
Minnagh is looking to clinch but DeCoteau is avoiding it.

DeCoteau changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Minnagh looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

DeCoteau is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Minnagh knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

DeCoteau is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Minnagh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
DeCoteau prevents Minnagh from escaping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minnagh stops DeCoteau from passing to mount.

DeCoteau is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Minnagh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
DeCoteau trying to control the position but Minnagh is working away.
Minnagh pushes DeCoteau away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, DeCoteau gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Minnagh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Caleb DeCoteau's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

DeCoteau rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Minnagh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Minnagh lands a really nice looking cross but DeCoteau seems unphased.
DeCoteau tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Minnagh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for DeCoteau with that takedown attempt.
Minnagh scores with a jab.
Minnagh lands with an overhand left.
DeCoteau circles away from the clinch attempt.
DeCoteau is looking to counter the offense by Minnagh and move into the clinch.
DeCoteau throws a series of punches but Minnagh moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minnagh throws a predictable looking body shot
and DeCoteau counters with a three punch combo that has Minnagh backing up. Minnagh nods at DeCoteau to acknowledge the strikes.
Minnagh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Minnagh closes the distance and clinches.
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!

DeCoteau successfully pulls guard.
Minnagh is looking to stand up but DeCoteau won't let him.
Minnagh postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Minnagh tries to stand but DeCoteau is controlling from the bottom.

DeCoteau is working an open guard so Minnagh takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

DeCoteau tries to keep at a distance but Minnagh has taken the fight into the clinch.
Minnagh throws a punch but it's blocked by DeCoteau.
Minnagh lands a nice uppercut.
DeCoteau fails to pull guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeCoteau.
A head punch on the inside from Minnagh fails to land.
Minnagh throws a head punch that misses.
Minnagh misses with a punch on the inside.
Minnagh digs a right hand underneath DeCoteau's ribcage. DeCoteau let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeCoteau jumps guard but Minnagh stands there with DeCoteau around his waist. DeCoteau gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb DeCoteau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minnagh stalling against the cage.

DeCoteau pulls guard.
Minnagh wanted to stand there but DeCoteau had control of the position.
Minnagh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

DeCoteau working for a triangle but Minnagh defends it easily.
Minnagh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
DeCoteau looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minnagh has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of DeCoteau is proving hard to escape from.
DeCoteau looking to control.
Minnagh preventing the sweep.
DeCoteau has his hands on Minnagh's head, controlling the position.
DeCoteau working a defensive guard here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bobby Minnagh seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Minnagh clinches up against the cage.

DeCoteau pulls guard.
Caleb DeCoteau overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Minnagh tries to stand but DeCoteau is controlling from the bottom.

DeCoteau has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Minnagh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Minnagh has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of DeCoteau is proving hard to escape from.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

DeCoteau is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Minnagh is aware though and is defending well.
Minnagh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

DeCoteau working for a triangle but Minnagh defends it easily.
DeCoteau has a closed guard, preventing Minnagh from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeCoteau is trying to control the position but Minnagh postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Minnagh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Caleb DeCoteau's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Minnagh connects with a vicious head kick that knocks DeCoteau to the floor! Minnagh dives in looking for the finish!

DeCoteau actively working from the bottom here.
DeCoteau trying to control here.
Minnagh is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
DeCoteau trying to control but Minnagh postures up.
Minnagh wants to stand but DeCoteau has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
DeCoteau moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeCoteau is pulling down on Minnagh's head. It's preventing any offense from Minnagh, at least for the moment.

DeCoteau is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Minnagh got a little sloppy there for a moment and DeCoteau has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Minnagh has managed to get both his arms back between DeCoteau's legs - danger averted.
Minnagh has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of DeCoteau is proving hard to escape from.

DeCoteau working for a triangle but Minnagh defends it easily.
Minnagh is looking to stand up but DeCoteau won't let him.

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.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Minnagh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Minnagh wants to clinch up but DeCoteau keeps it at a distance.
DeCoteau was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Minnagh wants to clinch.
Minnagh throws a body shot but no joy.
Minnagh pushes DeCoteau away with a front kick.
Minnagh has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Minnagh throws a good cross that connects.

Caleb DeCoteau's cut is getting worse.
Minnagh moves in looking to clinch but DeCoteau pushes him off.
DeCoteau throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Minnagh counters by moving into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeCoteau.
Minnagh swings wildly with an uppercut but DeCoteau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minnagh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bobby Minnagh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

DeCoteau pulls guard effortlessly.
Minnagh wants to stand but DeCoteau is controlling his posture from full guard.
DeCoteau might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

DeCoteau is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
DeCoteau looking to hit a scissor sweep but Minnagh is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

DeCoteau is working an open guard so Minnagh takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
DeCoteau throws a front kick aimed at Minnagh's knee but Minnagh avoids it well.
Minnagh tries to clinch but DeCoteau moves out of range.
Minnagh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but DeCoteau paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Minnagh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeCoteau.
As Minnagh tries to get set, DeCoteau tries to push him back and clinch up but Minnagh manages to avoid the attempt.
A left lands for Minnagh.
DeCoteau avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DeCoteau dodges the punch combination from Minnagh.
Caleb DeCoteau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minnagh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DeCoteau manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bobby Minnagh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
DeCoteau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Minnagh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Minnagh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Minnagh winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Minnagh!
Our winner, Bobby Minnagh, 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.