PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Otto Sigmunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Agamemnon Coon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sigmunt's entrance music is Rammstein. A fine choice. On his way into the cage it seems that Otto Sigmunt has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Otto Sigmunt seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Sigmunt
vs
Coon

187 cm
21
220 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

188 cm
20
210 lbs
4 - 2 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Otto Sigmunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Agamemnon Coon!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sigmunt loads up on a big right hand but Coon slips the punch.

Coon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Coon in side control, throwing shots but Sigmunt defends.
Sigmunt sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Coon throwing shots but Sigmunt is blocking nicely.
Sigmunt tries to kick Coon off but Coon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Coon throwing shots but Sigmunt is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Coon.
Sigmunt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Coon scores with a couple of nice shots.
Coon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Coon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Coon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Coon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sigmunt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Coon.
Coon working the head and body with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Coon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sigmunt wants to improve his position but Coon is controlling well.
Coon is nestled in close to Sigmunt, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sigmunt is breathing heavily.
Sigmunt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Coon.
Coon throwing shots but Sigmunt is blocking nicely.
Coon wants to free his trapped foot but Sigmunt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sigmunt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Coon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sigmunt's head.
Coon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sigmunt tries to roll over but Coon keeps him under control.
Coon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sigmunt tries to clinch there but Coon circles away.
Sigmunt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sigmunt wants it to stay on the feet.
Coon fails with a takedown attempt.
Sigmunt lands a nice hook to Coon's body. Coon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Coon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sigmunt misses with a takedown
enabling Coon to counter with a crisp jab.

Coon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Coon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sigmunt taking some punishment here, with Coon in his half guard.
Coon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Coon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sigmunt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Coon.
Coon thows a huge punch but Sigmunt dodges it nicely.
Coon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Coon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Coon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sigmunt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Coon.

That's four 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.
Coon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Coon working Sigmunt over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Coon lands a nice short elbow.
Coon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Coon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sigmunt's head.
Coon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Coon lands a nice short elbow.
Coon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sigmunt defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coon lands with a punch from half guard.
Sigmunt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Agamemnon Coon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A jab from Coon does it's job there.
Agamemnon Coon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coon looks to throw the jab but Sigmunt is out of range.

Coon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sigmunt sprawls well initially but Coon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Coon throwing shots but Sigmunt is blocking nicely.
Coon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Coon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sigmunt's head.
Sigmunt works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sigmunt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sigmunt is on top in guard.

Coon uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Coon gets a takedown into half guard.
Coon throwing shots but Sigmunt is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Coon tries to pass to full mount but Sigmunt defends it.
Agamemnon Coon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nice strikes from Coon there.
Sigmunt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sigmunt.
Coon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sigmunt's head.
Coon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Coon chips away with some ground and pound.
Coon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Coon throws a big right hand that misses.
Coon is looking to work some ground and pound but Sigmunt has wrist control.
Coon cracks Sigmunt with a solid left hand.
Sigmunt is trying to control the position but Coon postures up.
Sigmunt 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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Coon lunges at Sigmunt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sigmunt's hand.

Coon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Coon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Coon postures up and lands a big shot to Sigmunt's brow.
Coon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigmunt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coon.
Coon stands and throws Sigmunt's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Coon lands a decent elbow from side control.
Coon looks up at the clock and then as Sigmunt takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Coon smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Coon lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Coon working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Coon scoring with punches and elbows.
Coon sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sigmunt is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sigmunt avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Coon.
Coon connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sigmunt some visible discomfort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sigmunt struggling a bit here.
Sigmunt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Coon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Coon landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Coon tries to score with some ground and pound. Sigmunt controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sigmunt is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Coon is working Sigmunt over with some ground and pound from side control.
Coon in side control lands a decent elbow.
The ground and pound from Coon seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Agamemnon Coon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Coon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Coon lands in his opponent's guard.
Sigmunt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sigmunt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Coon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Coon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Coon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Coon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sigmunt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigmunt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coon.
Coon chips away with some ground and pound.
Coon postures up in Sigmunt's guard and throws a big left but Sigmunt blocks it.
Coon landing with the ground and pound.
Coon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Coon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Coon chips away with some ground and pound.
Sigmunt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Coon thows a big elbow that misses.
Coon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sigmunt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Coon thows a big elbow that misses.
Coon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Coon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Sigmunt shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Coon is trying to defend but Sigmunt finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Coon gets back to full guard.
Coon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sigmunt is one step ahead there.
Sigmunt connects with a couple of short punches.
Coon keeping moving, preventing Sigmunt from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigmunt passes into half guard.
Sigmunt stops Coon from getting back to his feet.
Coon gets back to full guard.
Coon wants to sweep but no luck.
Coon lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sigmunt!
Sigmunt is looking to get to half guard.
Sigmunt manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Agamemnon Coon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sigmunt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Coon.
Coon is nestled in close to Sigmunt, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Otto Sigmunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Coon looks to land a strike but Sigmunt avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Coon is looking to work some ground and pound but Sigmunt has wrist control.
Coon is looking to work some ground and pound but Sigmunt has wrist control.
Coon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Coon throwing strikes but missing.
Sigmunt has momentary wrist control but Coon slips an elbow through the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Agamemnon Coon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Coon 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Agamemnon Coon!