PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bryn Argue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryn Argue had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 157.6lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Argue
vs
Cole

175 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
19
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bryn Argue!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ben Cole!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cole is defended easily by Argue.
Argue looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Cole tries to clinch but Argue is having none of it.
Cole tries to score a power double leg takedown but Argue sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cole somewhat.
Cole fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Argue avoids it really well and circles away.
Bryn Argue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Cole.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cole shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Argue defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole closes the distance and clinches up with Argue, looking for a takedown. Cole pushes Argue against the cage but Argue circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cole circles away from the clinch attempt.
Argue shoots and misses
and Cole counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Argue scores with a one two! Cole had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Argue lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Argue tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Argue tries to clinch but Cole is having none of it.
Cole tries to clinch
and Argue counters with a series of strikes. Cole will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cole scores with the left hand. Argue knows he should have avoided that one.
Cole tries to score a power double leg takedown but Argue sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cole somewhat.

Argue throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cole was covering up waiting for the punch and Argue finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Argue wants to stand and escape but instead Cole has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole thows a big elbow that misses.
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but Argue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cole content to stall in guard here.
Cole has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Argue working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cole.
Cole scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Argue preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cole lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Argue has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cole can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Argue has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cole can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Cole stands up and waves to Argue to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryn Argue dominated that round.
That's time! Argue's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Cole looks to land a combination but Argue avoids it well.
Cole shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Argue counters with a nice double leg into guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cole wriggles free and stands up.

Cole shoots in and bounces Argue off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole throwing strikes from guard but Argue blocks nicely.
Cole trying to control but Argue is working from the bottom.

Argue working for a triangle but Cole defends it easily.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Cole shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Argue's guard.
Argue doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Cole working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cole lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Argue is working an open guard so Cole takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cole with a poor takedown

and Argue counters with a single leg into guard. Cole didn't expect that.

Cole working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Argue doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Argue manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cole wants to sweep here but Argue controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Argue is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cole is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cole has escaped and now he's on top!
Cole throws a strike but Argue rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Argue trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.

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.
Cole is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cole manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Argue manages to get himself to full guard.
Argue keeping moving, preventing Cole from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cole chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ben Cole will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Cole misses with a double jab
and Argue counters with a thumping low kick.

Cole moves into the clinch.

Cole ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cole no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Argue trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cole is trying to control the position but Argue postures up.
Argue throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole looking for a sweep. Not yet Cole, not yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cole has a closed guard, preventing Argue from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cole throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Argue escapes and throws Cole's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Cole is looking for a sweep.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cole has his takedown stuffed
and Argue counters with a three punch combo that has Cole backing up. Cole nods at Argue to acknowledge the strikes.
Cole misses with a combination
and Argue counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cole is looking to clinch.
Cole keeps the fight on the outside.

Cole clinches with his opponent.

Argue manages to break the clinch.
Cole thows a body shot but no joy.

Cole closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cole passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Argue!
Argue can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Argue sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cole winds up and cracks Argue with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Argue looking for submissions off his back.
Cole trying to control the pace.
Argue has hold of Cole's hands but Cole slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Argue has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cole is working away from the top position though.

Cole is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Argue is just riding it out for now. Cole eventually gives up the hold.
Cole is trying to control the action in half guard but Argue is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Cole really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Argue is looking to clinch but Cole is avoiding it.
Argue tries to clinch up but Cole circles away and keeps his distance.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Cole.
Cole lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cole trying to control the action but Argue is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Argue is trying to improve his position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Argue gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Cole looking to control and managing it successfully.
Argue is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Argue is squirming around, avoiding Cole's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Argue is in a horrible position here. Cole smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Argue is in a horrible position here. Cole smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Argue is looking to improve his position but Cole isn't that keen on the idea.
BOOM! Cole connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Argue is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Cole goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Argue turns into him and now he's in Cole's guard.
Argue has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Cole is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Argue defends well.

Argue stands up and waves to Cole to follow him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole fails with a takedown attempt.
Argue throws a sloppy head kick and Cole moves out of range easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cole cracks Argue with a good jab.
Cole scores with a one two! Argue had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Argue avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Cole dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Cole closes the distance looking to clinch

and Argue counters with a shoot takedown. Cole fights it but they end up in guard.

Cole looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cole is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cole working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cole wants to control but Argue is keeping him busy.
Cole works his way into side control.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cole stands up and beckons Argue to his feet.
Argue misses with a double jab

and Cole counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Argue breaks from the clinch.

Cole fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Argue, pushing him back against the cage.
Cole keeps control of Argue as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cole is trying to break the clinch but Argue is controlling him.
Cole can't get the takedown.

Argue escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Argue tries for a takedown but Cole circles away easily
and Cole counters with a three punch combo that has Argue backing up. Argue nods at Cole to acknowledge the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole has his takedown stuffed
and Argue counters with a series of strikes. Cole will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cole wants to clinch but Argue slips to the side
and Argue counters with a left and a right that stings Cole.

Argue pushes Cole up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Argue wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Cole jumps guard.
Cole is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Argue is controlling him.
Cole striking off his back but it's not causing Argue any problems.
Cole tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Argue is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cole is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cole has escaped and now he's on top!
Cole trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cole postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Argue avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cole wants to control from the top but Argue keeps moving.

Cole stands up and waves to Argue to follow him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole wants to clinch but Argue slips to the side
and Argue counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cole throws a combination that misses
and Argue counters with a left and a right that stings Cole.

Cole gets the takedown into side control.
Argue takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Cole moves into full mount!
Cole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bryn Argue has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ben Cole is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cole with a couple of short strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Cole comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cole has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 46:49
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Cole!
Ben Cole is the new lightweight champion!