PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bj Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Houses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bj Cole is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Cole
vs
Houses

171 cm
27
145 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

200 cm
34
135 lbs
18 - 23 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bj Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Houses!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Houses shoots in for a takedown but Cole shows good takedown defense.
Houses shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cole counters with a nice body shot.
Cole fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Houses avoids it really well and circles away.

Houses shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cole manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Houses not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cole on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cole tries to get out of the position.
Houses pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cole is keeping the position for now.
Houses not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Houses trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Dave Houses hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Cole tries to clinch but Houses moves out of range.

Houses looking to score a takedown here. Cole is defending well but Houses drives through and ends up in Cole's guard.
Houses trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Houses is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cole looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cole might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Houses forces his way into half guard.
Cole knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Houses on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole is looking to improve his position.
Houses thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cole's head.
Houses frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Houses looking to secure an arm triangle but Cole defends it well.
Houses controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Houses working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Houses looking for a guillotine from mount but Cole is having none of it.
Houses is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Houses wants to control the pace but Cole is squirming around nicely.

Houses gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Houses is looking to clinch.
Houses ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Houses shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Cole counters by moving into the clinch.
Bj Cole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Houses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole goes for a takedown in the clinch but Houses prevents it.
Houses changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cole fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Houses feints and as Cole raises his hands in defense, Houses changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cole working a defensive guard here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Houses slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Houses trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Houses misses with a takedown

and Cole counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cole has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Houses wants to sweep here but Cole controlling him for the moment.
Cole working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Houses trying to control the position.

Cole stands up from Houses's guard - Cole perhaps looking for a knockout.
Houses tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Houses looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Houses shoots for a takedown but Cole saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Houses tries to avoid it but Cole manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Houses to the ground. Houses escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Houses has managed to clinch.
Houses fails to pull guard.
Bj Cole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Houses.
Cole tries to pull guard but Houses holds him up against the cage and eventually Cole drops back down to his feet.
Cole will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Houses up against the cage.
Houses wants to take the fight to the mat but Cole manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Houses has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cole after a bit of a struggle.

Houses jumps into guard, dragging Cole to the mat.

Houses looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole wants to stand but Houses has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but Houses is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Houses is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Houses wants to sweep but no luck.
Houses is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cole won't allow Houses to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole is trying to control but can't.
Houses is looking to stall here but Cole recovers full guard.
Dave Houses has got the better of the ground game so far.
Houses wants to pass the guard but Cole is keeping the position.
Houses in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cole is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cole wants to sweep but no luck.
Cole keeping moving, preventing Houses from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cole is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Houses defends well.
Cole wants to control the position but Houses says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Houses works his foot free and advances to mount.
Houses is stalling here but it's allowed Cole to get half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, if Houses is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dave Houses will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Cole misses with a body kick.
Houses shoots for a takedown but Cole saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Houses changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cole tries to avoid it but Houses manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cole to the ground. Cole escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Houses keeps the fight on the outside.
Cole throws a wild body kick that Houses sees coming a mile off.
Cole tries to clinch but Houses moves out of range.
No joy there for Cole, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Houses drives through with a takedown into guard.
Houses trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cole throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole looking to control.
Houses trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
Houses postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Houses gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Houses rushes Cole and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Houses has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cole uses from the top position.
Houses keeping moving, preventing Cole from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houses working a defensive guard here.
Cole won't allow Houses to get back to his feet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Houses keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cole throws a combination that misses

and Houses moves into the clinch.

Houses breaks from the clinch.
Houses tries to close the distance and clinch but Cole swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bj Cole is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Houses drives through and clinches with Cole against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houses is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bj Cole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Houses.

Houses successfully pulls guard.
Houses keeping full guard, as Cole tries to pass.
Cole postures up.

Houses is looking for a triangle but Cole pushes his legs off easily.
Houses takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cole wants to control from the top but Houses keeps moving.
Cole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Houses is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houses looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cole is one step ahead there.
Houses throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Houses seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cole throws a poor cross that misses

and Houses counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cole's guard now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Houses is one step ahead there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Houses comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Houses has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Houses!
Dave Houses managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Golden Supplements , into his post fight interview.