PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaydub Spliffenberger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Agamemnon Coon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spliffenberger kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Roll 'em Up. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Spliffenberger
vs
Coon

195 cm
29
215 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

188 cm
27
210 lbs
17 - 10 - 1

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

{R.W} Four Aces Nutrition

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 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaydub Spliffenberger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Agamemnon Coon!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coon throws a head kick but Spliffenberger moves out of range.
Coon looks to land a right hand but Spliffenberger moved out of range.
Spliffenberger throws a front kick that sends Coon stumbling back into the cage.

Spliffenberger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spliffenberger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Spliffenberger is fighting off a takedown attempt but Coon is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Spliffenberger to the mat. Spliffenberger regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Spliffenberger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Coon trying to control but Spliffenberger is working from the bottom.
Coon throws a big right hand that misses.
Spliffenberger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coon throws a big right hand that misses.
Spliffenberger keeping moving, preventing Coon from controlling successfully.
Coon is pushing down on Spliffenberger's leg trying to pass to half guard. Spliffenberger is fighting to maintain full guard but Coon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Coon connects with a nice short shot to Spliffenberger's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Coon connects with a nice short shot to Spliffenberger's temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spliffenberger tries to get to full guard but Coon has control of the leg.

Spliffenberger actively working from the bottom here.
Coon winds up and cracks Spliffenberger with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Spliffenberger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Coon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Coon with the ground and pound but Spliffenberger uses the opportunity to regain guard.

Spliffenberger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Coon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Coon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Coon is looking to work some ground and pound but Spliffenberger has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Coon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Coon with a nice head shot there.
Coon scoring with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Spliffenberger has momentary wrist control but Coon slips an elbow through the middle.
Spliffenberger is trying to control the position but Coon postures up.
Coon looking to sit in guard and control but Spliffenberger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Coon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Spliffenberger stopping the sweep attempt from Coon.
Coon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coon looking for a sweep. Not yet Coon, not yet.
Spliffenberger looking to pass the guard.
Spliffenberger stays in close to Coon's body and controls the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Coon shoots in but Spliffenberger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Coon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spliffenberger.
The fighters circling - Coon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coon misses with a looping left.
Good leg kick by Spliffenberger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Coon throws a hook but Spliffenberger blocks it.
Spliffenberger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spliffenberger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spliffenberger.
Coon checks a low kick from Spliffenberger.
Spliffenberger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spliffenberger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Spliffenberger lands with a kick to the ribs.
Coon shoots for a double leg takedown but Spliffenberger sprawls well. He's pushed Coon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spliffenberger.
Coon looks to score with a jab to the body but Spliffenberger is just out of range.
Spliffenberger misses with a low kick.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Coon.
Spliffenberger is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Coon working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Agamemnon Coon dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Spliffenberger lands a front kick.
Coon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Coon lands with an uppercut that bounces Spliffenberger off the cage and back into range.
Spliffenberger will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Coon.
Coon fails to land with a series of punches.
Coon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spliffenberger.
Spliffenberger blocks a jab.
Coon lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spliffenberger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Coon.
Spliffenberger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Spliffenberger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coon throws out the jab.
Coon takes a swing at Spliffenberger's ribcage but misses.

Coon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Spliffenberger manages to work his way to half guard, despite Coon's best efforts.
Spliffenberger is trying to maintain the position but Coon is very close to passing his half guard.
Spliffenberger regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Coon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coon postures up in Spliffenberger's guard and throws a big left but Spliffenberger blocks it.
Spliffenberger is trying to control the position but Coon postures up.

Spliffenberger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Coon is looking to work some ground and pound but Spliffenberger has wrist control.
Coon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Coon lands a couple of digs.
Coon works over Spliffenberger with some ground and pound from guard.
Spliffenberger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Coon connects with a couple of short punches.
Coon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spliffenberger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coon tries to free his leg and advance position but Spliffenberger is retaining full guard.
Spliffenberger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coon.
Spliffenberger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Spliffenberger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Spliffenberger keeping moving, preventing Coon from controlling successfully.
Spliffenberger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Spliffenberger controls Coon momentarily but Coon frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Spliffenberger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Coon defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Coon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Spliffenberger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Coon postures up and lands a big shot to Spliffenberger's brow.
Spliffenberger can't keep his opponent in guard - Coon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Coon is trying to control. Spliffenberger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Coon trying to control the pace.
Coon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Coon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Coon is nestled in close to Spliffenberger, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Spliffenberger with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Spliffenberger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Coon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Spliffenberger actively working from the bottom here.
Spliffenberger trying to control from the bottom.
Coon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Spliffenberger with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Coon lands with a punch from half guard.

Spliffenberger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coon pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Spliffenberger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coon pulls his head out easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Coon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Spliffenberger's head.
Ground and pound from Coon.
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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Spliffenberger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spliffenberger wants it to stay on the feet.
Coon fails with a takedown attempt.
Spliffenberger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Coon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Coon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spliffenberger on the side of the head.
Spliffenberger misses with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Coon.
Spliffenberger throws a leg kick but Coon moved away.
Coon shoots in for a takedown but Spliffenberger shows good takedown defense.
Jaydub Spliffenberger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Agamemnon Coon.
Spliffenberger lands a nice looking kick to the body. Coon takes a step back to recover.
Spliffenberger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Spliffenberger thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Coon if he has to take too many more of those.
Coon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spliffenberger counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Spliffenberger throws a shot to the body.
Coon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Coon throws a jab but it's blocked by Spliffenberger.
Crunch! Spliffenberger slams his shin into Coon's torso.
Spliffenberger displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Coon.
Spliffenberger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Coon dives in and scores a takedown into Spliffenberger's guard.
Coon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Spliffenberger looking for a guillotine here but Coon defends easily.
Spliffenberger keeping moving, preventing Coon from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jaydub Spliffenberger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!

Spliffenberger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Coon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Spliffenberger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Agamemnon Coon has got the better of the ground game so far.

Spliffenberger has his foot on Coon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Coon works his way back into a safe position though.

Spliffenberger looking for a guillotine here but Coon defends easily.
Spliffenberger has momentary wrist control but Coon slips an elbow through the middle.
Agamemnon Coon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Coon with a nice head shot there.

Spliffenberger working for a triangle but Coon defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Coon looking to pass the guard.
Coon throws a strike but Spliffenberger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Coon 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.
Coon is adopting a defensive guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spliffenberger content to stall in guard here.
Coon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Spliffenberger throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Spliffenberger looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Agamemnon Coon.
I've got Coon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Agamemnon Coon!
Agamemnon Coon was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.