PBP Commentary

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

Coffey
vs
George

216 cm
18
278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bernie Coffey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Evan George!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

George scores with a takedown into Coffey's guard.

Coffey has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. George is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Coffey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
George looking to slow down the pace here.
George is trying to force a seperation but Coffey has the dominant position.
George holding his opponent close, against the cage.
George wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Coffey has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Coffey gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
George throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Coffey is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, George has managed to free his arm - good work.
Coffey controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coffey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Coffey lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Coffey prevents George from improving his position.
Coffey stalling.
George pushes Coffey off looking to stand but Coffey dives back in and keeps control.

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.
Coffey lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Coffey winds up and cracks George with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Well, if Coffey 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Coffey seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down George for as long as he can get away with.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Coffey is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and George defends it well.
George has hold of Coffey's hands but Coffey slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Coffey is trying for a kimura here. George looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Coffey wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bernie Coffey!