PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clayton Churcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coke Poep (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.

Churcher
vs
Poep

186 cm
28
208 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

191 cm
23
195 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under!

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Clayton Churcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Coke Poep!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Churcher is defended easily by Poep.

Poep scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Poep is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Churcher won't allow Poep to pass to mount.
Poep missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Churcher is pressing down on Poep's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Poep wants to pass the guard but Churcher is keeping the position.

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

Churcher had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Poep defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Poep avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poep content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Churcher throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Poep postures up.
Churcher is really struggling to control Poep but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Churcher working for submissions but it's allowed Poep to get to half guard.

Poep looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Churcher actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Churcher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Poep is thwarting Churcher's attempts to control the position.

Churcher is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Poep pulls his head out easily.

Poep looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Churcher is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poep is trying to control the action in half guard but Churcher is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Churcher is looking for a sweep. Poep is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Churcher is trying to control but can't.
Poep throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Poep trying to pass the guard but Churcher defending well.
Poep is thwarting Churcher's attempts to control the position.
Poep seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Churcher does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Churcher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Poep seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Churcher does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Churcher actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Poep is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Churcher is pressing down on Poep's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

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

Churcher looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poep wants to control from the top but Churcher keeps moving.
Churcher is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Churcher is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Poep frees his head nicely. Oh but Churcher has switched to an armbar! Poep is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Clayton Churcher!
Clayton Churcher very nearly forgot to thank Rebel Pride Clothing. Everything in STOCK $5 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.