PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bonjour Arrivederci (ranked 5505 p4p, 5856 weight class) and D B Cooper (ranked 573 p4p, 588 weight class). D B Cooper is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Arrivederci
vs
Cooper

190 cm
25
190
5 - 0 - 0

181 cm
23
191
2 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bonjour Arrivederci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, D B Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arrivederci throws a head kick but Cooper moves out of range.
Arrivederci drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Arrivederci swinging wildly here.

Arrivederci drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Arrivederci is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cooper has Arrivederci pulled in close to control his posture.
Cooper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arrivederci. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrivederci throwing strikes from guard but Cooper blocks nicely.
Arrivederci is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arrivederci postures up.
Arrivederci stands and throws Cooper's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Arrivederci controls the position from side control.
Arrivederci tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cooper's legs.
Arrivederci controlling from side mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cooper trying his best to control but Arrivederci has mounted him.
Arrivederci controlling the pace for now.
Cooper in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Arrivederci content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arrivederci scoring with strikes but Cooper is staying in there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cooper can do anything to dispel that myth.
Arrivederci controlling from the full mount.
Arrivederci's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Arrivederci looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cooper is wriggling around trying to escape.
A nice elbow there by Arrivederci.

Arrivederci has control of Cooper's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cooper regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Arrivederci takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Arrivederci is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Cooper has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Arrivederci is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Cooper gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bonjour Arrivederci dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Cooper throws a series of punches but Arrivederci moves out of range.
Arrivederci ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cooper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Arrivederci has a takedown stuffed.
D B Cooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooper lands a leg kick that knocks Arrivederci off balance momentarily.
Arrivederci scores with a jab to the body.

Cooper gets the takedown into side control.

Arrivederci throws Cooper to one side and escapes!
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!
Cooper fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arrivederci moves away.

Arrivederci has closed the distance and engaged Cooper in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Arrivederci.

Arrivederci pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cooper misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Arrivederci looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Arrivederci is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cooper can do to turn this around?
Cooper is breathing heavily.
Arrivederci content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cooper tries to kick Arrivederci off but Arrivederci keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Arrivederci is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cooper has managed to free his arm - good work.
Arrivederci is taking a breather. Cooper says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arrivederci wants to pass the guard but Cooper is defending well.
Arrivederci passes to full mount!
Cooper is trying desperately to improve position.
Arrivederci tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Arrivederci lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Arrivederci is standing up, even though he is in mount.
No luck for Arrivederci with that takedown attempt.

Arrivederci clinches.
Arrivederci jumps guard but Cooper stands there with Arrivederci around his waist. Arrivederci gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bonjour Arrivederci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arrivederci tries for a takedown but Cooper manages to get underhooks.
Cooper is looking to break free of the clinch but Arrivederci has double underhooks.
Cooper on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Arrivederci is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cooper gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Arrivederci throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Arrivederci gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cooper regains guard.
Arrivederci sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper wants to sweep but no luck.
Arrivederci sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Arrivederci pushes down on Cooper's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bonjour Arrivederci dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Sloppy strikes from Cooper. Those never looked like landing.
Cooper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cooper pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Arrivederci back to the cage. Cooper follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Arrivederci closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cooper circles away.
Bonjour Arrivederci is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cooper throws a head kick that misses

and Arrivederci counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper wants to control but Arrivederci postures up.
Arrivederci gets to mount! Cooper was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Cooper takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Cooper has given up his back. Will we see Arrivederci going for some submissions?

Arrivederci working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Cooper is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Arrivederci has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Cooper taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bonjour Arrivederci!