PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leo Vellucci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Coggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leo Vellucci has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Vellucci
vs
Coggins

172 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

171 cm
22
157 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leo Vellucci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cole Coggins!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vellucci misses with a low kick.
Coggins moves out of range as Vellucci throws a body kick.
Coggins tries a low kick but Vellucci avoids it.
Vellucci showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Coggins.
Coggins fails to land with a series of punches.
Coggins moves out of range as Vellucci throws a body kick.

Coggins closes the distance and pushes Vellucci back into the cage.
Coggins wants to get back to striking at distance but Vellucci won't allow it.
Coggins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vellucci lands a nice elbow.
Vellucci lands an elbow inside that Coggins shrugs off.
Vellucci crunches a lovely knee into Coggins's ribcage.
Vellucci lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vellucci lands a damaging elbow.
Coggins wants a takedown but no success here.
Vellucci landing knees to the head.
Vellucci connects with a knee to the head.
Vellucci lands an elbow that stopped Coggins in his tracks for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vellucci using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vellucci keeps control of Coggins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Coggins takes an elbow to the temple.
Vellucci lands a damaging elbow.
Coggins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vellucci gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vellucci lands an elbow inside that Coggins shrugs off.
Vellucci working Coggins over with knees to the body.
Vellucci connects with a nasty looking knee right to Coggins's face.
Vellucci connects with a knee to the head.
Vellucci comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Coggins is trying to break the clinch but Vellucci has him pressed against the cage.
Vellucci with a knee to the head.
Vellucci putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Coggins in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vellucci lands an elbow that stopped Coggins in his tracks for a moment.
Coggins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vellucci has him pressed against the cage.
Vellucci unloads a knee to the mid-section. Coggins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Coggins looks gassed!
Vellucci connects with a nasty looking knee right to Coggins's face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vellucci lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vellucci lands an elbow inside that Coggins shrugs off.
Vellucci lands an elbow just above Coggins 's eye.
Vellucci scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Vellucci.
Vellucci comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Coggins wants to break free but Vellucci has control.
Coggins can't break the clinch.
Vellucci lands a damaging elbow.
Vellucci lands a damaging elbow.
Vellucci unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vellucci comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vellucci lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vellucci landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vellucci obliges.
Coggins tries to break the clinch but Vellucci is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vellucci lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vellucci lands an elbow that stopped Coggins in his tracks for a moment.
Coggins is trying to force a seperation but Vellucci has the dominant position.
Vellucci landing knees to the body.
Coggins is looking to break free of the clinch but Vellucci has double underhooks.
Coggins has Vellucci pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vellucci manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Leo Vellucci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Coggins.
Coggins is trying to break the clinch but Vellucci has him pressed against the cage.
Coggins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vellucci scores with a knee to the head.
Vellucci connects with a nasty looking knee right to Coggins's face.
Vellucci creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Coggins's defenses.
Vellucci lands an elbow inside.
Coggins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vellucci lands a nice elbow.
Vellucci lands a knee to the body.
Vellucci unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vellucci scores with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vellucci landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vellucci lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Coggins tries for a takedown but Vellucci manages to get underhooks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vellucci lands a damaging elbow.
Vellucci landing knees to the head.
Vellucci lands a damaging elbow.
Vellucci has Coggins pressed against the cage, preventing Coggins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Coggins takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vellucci lands an elbow inside.
Vellucci lands an elbow just above Coggins 's eye.
Vellucci connects with a knee to the head.
Vellucci putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Coggins in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Coggins takes an elbow to the temple.
Coggins is trying to push Vellucci away but Vellucci has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vellucci landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vellucci scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Vellucci dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

The fighters circling - Vellucci throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cole Coggins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coggins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vellucci scores with a nice body kick.
Coggins throws a nice looking combination but Vellucci bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Coggins throws a nice looking combination but Vellucci bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vellucci will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vellucci throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vellucci, right into the meat.

Coggins clinches up with Vellucci and pushes him back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vellucci obliges.
Coggins is breathing heavily.
Vellucci lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vellucci lands an elbow inside that Coggins shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Vellucci.
Vellucci prevents Coggins from breaking the clinch.
Nice elbow from Vellucci.
Vellucci creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Coggins's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coggins takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vellucci lands an elbow just above Coggins 's eye.
Coggins has Vellucci pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vellucci manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vellucci landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Coggins takes an elbow to the temple.
Vellucci using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vellucci connects with a nasty looking knee right to Coggins's face.
Vellucci lands an elbow inside.
Vellucci gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vellucci with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vellucci lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Vellucci.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vellucci obliges.
Nice elbow from Vellucci.
Vellucci comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vellucci comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coggins is trying to drag Vellucci to the mat but Vellucci just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vellucci landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vellucci gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vellucci landing knees to the body.
Vellucci lands a nice knee to the body.
Vellucci lands a nice knee to the body.
Vellucci lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vellucci comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vellucci lands an elbow that stopped Coggins in his tracks for a moment.
Vellucci landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vellucci lands an elbow inside that Coggins shrugs off.
Coggins takes an elbow to the temple.
Vellucci lands a nice elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vellucci scores a nice knee to the body.
Vellucci landing knees to the body.
Vellucci unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vellucci using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Coggins takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice elbow from Vellucci.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vellucci obliges.
Knees to the body from Vellucci.
Vellucci lands a nice elbow.
Knees to the body from Vellucci.
Coggins has had enough of the clinch but Vellucci keeps him there for the moment.
Coggins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vellucci.
A knee to the head by Vellucci.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vellucci.
Vellucci connects with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coggins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vellucci avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Leo Vellucci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Coggins.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vellucci.
Vellucci lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Vellucci.
Coggins takes an elbow to the temple.
Vellucci scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vellucci comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vellucci lands an elbow that stopped Coggins in his tracks for a moment.
Coggins is trying to push Vellucci away but Vellucci has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vellucci working Coggins over with knees to the body.
Vellucci tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Coggins avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vellucci lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vellucci lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Coggins is trying to break the clinch but Vellucci has him pressed against the cage.
Vellucci lands an elbow just above Coggins 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Vellucci dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Vellucci slaps away a takedown attempt from Coggins, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Vellucci tries to keep at a distance but Coggins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Coggins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vellucci keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Coggins's efforts to push away.
Vellucci lands an elbow that stopped Coggins in his tracks for a moment.
Coggins tries for a takedown but Vellucci manages to get underhooks.
Leo Vellucci has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vellucci gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vellucci lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Coggins stalling in the clinch but Vellucci improves position.
Vellucci lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Coggins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Coggins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vellucci lands an elbow just above Coggins 's eye.
Coggins takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vellucci lands an elbow inside.
A knee to the head by Vellucci.
Coggins takes an elbow to the temple.
Vellucci scores a nice knee to the body.
Coggins wants to break free but Vellucci has control.
Coggins is trying to break the clinch but Vellucci is controlling him.
Vellucci is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vellucci.
Vellucci lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vellucci creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Coggins's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vellucci.
Vellucci comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vellucci lands an elbow just above Coggins 's eye.
Vellucci utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Coggins takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vellucci putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Coggins in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vellucci.
Coggins is trying to break the clinch but Vellucci is controlling him.
Vellucci putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Coggins in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vellucci lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vellucci putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Coggins in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vellucci obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vellucci lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Coggins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vellucci gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Leo Vellucci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Coggins.
Vellucci creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Coggins's defenses.
Vellucci lands an elbow that stopped Coggins in his tracks for a moment.
Vellucci landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Vellucci breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vellucci lands a nice leg kick that just misses Coggins's sensitive parts.
The fighters circling - Vellucci throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vellucci tries to clinch up but Coggins circles away and keeps his distance.

Coggins clinches up against the cage.
Vellucci gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vellucci lands a nice knee to the body.
Vellucci lands an elbow inside.
Leo Vellucci is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Coggins wants a takedown but no success here.
Coggins takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vellucci connects with a nasty looking knee right to Coggins's face.
Coggins is trying to push Vellucci away but Vellucci has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vellucci lands a nice knee to the body.
Vellucci comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cole Coggins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coggins wants to break free but Vellucci has control.
Coggins tries to score a body lock takedown but Vellucci shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Coggins takes an elbow to the forehead.
Coggins takes a knee right on the jaw!
Coggins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vellucci lands a nice elbow.
Coggins tries to circle away but Vellucci has him pinned against the cage.
Vellucci lands an elbow inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vellucci putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Coggins in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vellucci lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vellucci lands an elbow inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Vellucci showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vellucci has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Vellucci!