PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cooper King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Piere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

King
vs
Piere

186 cm
24
182 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

178 cm
24
175 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cooper King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Niko Piere!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piere avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

King fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Piere sprawls well initially but King persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
King has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King prevents Piere from getting the reversal.

King wants to finish this one by submission but Piere is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from King.

King is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Piere is surviving well by controlling King's body position as best he can.
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!

King wants to finish this one by submission but Piere is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from King.
Piere has given up his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Piere won't enjoy being in this position. King looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Piere is tapping - it's over boys! King picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cooper King!