PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Wheaton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geri Coool (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Geri Coool is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Wheaton
vs
Coool

182 cm
19
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
28
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean Wheaton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Geri Coool!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wheaton tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Coool looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Wheaton lunges at Coool with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Coool's hand.
Nice takedown defense from Wheaton. No joy for Coool on that attempt.
Wheaton lands a jab-cross combination.

Wheaton closes the distance and clinches.
Coool has Wheaton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wheaton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Coool using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wheaton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Wheaton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Wheaton finds it's way through Coool's defenses.
Wheaton cracks Coool with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Wheaton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Coool to the mat! Coool manages to get full guard.
Wheaton trying to stand up but can't free himself from Coool's guard.
Wheaton trying to control the position from guard on top but Coool is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wheaton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Sean Wheaton just wasn't active enough.

Coool tries to sprawl but Wheaton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Coool has hold of Wheaton's hands but Wheaton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wheaton seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wheaton is taking a breather. Coool 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.
Wheaton wants to free his trapped foot but Coool is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coool is looking to control Wheaton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Coool avoid being mounted?
Wheaton trying to mount his opponent but Coool defends it.

We're going to have a standup here because Sean Wheaton wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Wheaton gets a takedown into half guard.
Wheaton seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coool wants to get back to his feet.
Wheaton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wheaton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wheaton tries to stand and escape but Coool is controlling the position.
Wheaton is looking to advance position but Coool won't allow it.
Wheaton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wheaton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wheaton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sean Wheaton has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Wheaton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Wheaton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Coool did well to prevent Wheaton getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wheaton wants to get back to his feet.
Wheaton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Wheaton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Wheaton lands with a cross.
Wheaton throws a series of strikes that have Coool backpedaling.
Coool tries to clinch but Wheaton moves away
and Wheaton counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Wheaton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Coool's guard.
Wheaton stays in close to Coool's body and controls the position.
Coool keeping full guard, as Wheaton tries to pass.
Wheaton wanted to stand there but Coool had control of the position.
Wheaton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wheaton wants to control from the top but Coool keeps moving.
Wheaton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Coool is breathing heavily.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Sean Wheaton just wasn't active enough.
Wheaton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Wheaton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Coool's half guard.
Wheaton wants to control but Coool is keeping him busy.
Wheaton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wheaton tries to pass to full mount but Coool defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wheaton is taking a breather. Coool 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.
Wheaton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coool can do to turn this around?
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

We're going to have a standup here because Sean Wheaton wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Wheaton scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A nice combination there by Wheaton.

Coool is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Wheaton is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Coool is in big trouble! Wheaton is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Coool. Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Sean Wheaton!