PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sheldon Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cooper comes to the cage accompanied by Lose Yourself. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Cooper
vs
Durden

215 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

203 cm
25
239 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sheldon Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tyler Durden!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Durden closes the distance and pushes Cooper back into the cage.
A short right from Durden on the inside.
Cooper prevents Durden from breaking the clinch.
Durden is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Durden lands with a left to the head.
Durden lands with a short head shot on the inside.

It looks like Sheldon Cooper has been cut.

Cooper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tyler Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Durden takes the fight into the clinch.

Cooper lands a takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Cooper drops back looking for a leg! Durden is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Durden manages to kick Cooper off! Cooper jumps back into Durden's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooper stops Durden from standing up.
Cooper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Durden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cooper pushes down on Durden's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Cooper seems to be working for a kimura but Durden defends the submission attempt.
Durden is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cooper is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Durden defends it well.

Cooper is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Cooper is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Durden is just riding it out for now. Cooper eventually gives up the hold.
Durden is looking to escape.
Cooper passes to full mount!
Durden is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cooper looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Cooper with good strikes from the mount here!
Durden wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Cooper is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Durden has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Durden is trying to stand.

Cooper is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Durden has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Cooper looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Cooper won't let Durden get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Cooper has control of Durden's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Durden regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cooper working for a submission but Durden is keeping him at bay.

Cooper with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Cooper looking for a guillotine from mount but Durden is having none of it.
BOOM! Cooper connects with a massive shot to the dome!
You get the feeling that Durden really doesn't like being in this position too much.

Cooper is working for a guillotine from mount but Durden frees his head quite easily.
Durden wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Durden looks winded!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cooper jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Durden manages to avoid the submission attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Cooper tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cooper has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Cooper wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Durden, who protects the arm well.

Cooper working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sheldon Cooper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sheldon Cooper's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Cooper shoots in for a takedown but Durden shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Cooper has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cooper is trying to drag Durden to the mat but Durden just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Durden tries to circle away but Cooper has him pinned against the cage.

Cooper breaks from the clinch.
Cooper looks for a takedown but Durden sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sheldon Cooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Durden closes the distance and pushes Cooper back into the cage.
Durden lands an uppercut.
Durden lands with a light punch inside.
Cooper tries to score a body lock takedown but Durden shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Cooper has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Durden is trying to keep an underhook but Cooper manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Durden wants to get back to his feet.

Durden is defending against the submission attempts here by Cooper.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durden wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Cooper is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cooper is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Durden!

Cooper jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Durden manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sheldon Cooper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Durden tries to escape but Cooper is in control.

Cooper is trying to get an arm triangle but Durden is defending well.
Durden tries to escape but Cooper is in control.
Durden is breathing heavily.

Cooper stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Durden forces Cooper back against the cage and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cooper drags the fight down to the ground.
Cooper is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Durden is controlling him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durden tries to stand but Cooper is controlling from the bottom.
Durden wants to stand and escape but instead Cooper has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Durden wants to stand and escape but Cooper is having none of it.
Cooper working some strikes from top position.
Cooper sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Durden's guard.
Durden is trying to stand back up but Cooper is controlling him

Cooper is trying to work for a kimura but Durden is defending well.

Cooper is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Durden is just riding it out for now. Cooper eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cooper cracks Durden with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Cooper jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Durden manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Cooper tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Cooper is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Durden has escaped the position, nice work there.
Durden is trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cooper looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durden is not content to let Cooper control the position.
Durden pushes Cooper away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cooper gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Cooper is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Durden has escaped the position, nice work there.

Cooper working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Durden is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cooper is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sheldon Cooper dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sheldon Cooper's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

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

Cooper is looking for a kimura but Durden is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cooper to get the leverage.

Cooper is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Durden has managed to free his arm - good work.

Cooper seems to be looking for submissions.
Durden is trying to stand.
Durden pushes Cooper off but Cooper dives into side control.

Cooper is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Durden is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cooper wants to control but Durden is keeping him busy.

Cooper is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Durden is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Cooper tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cooper is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Durden knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Durden is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cooper is controlling him well.
Cooper wants to control but Durden is keeping him busy.

Cooper looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Durden wants to get back to his feet.

Cooper looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Cooper working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cooper working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Durden is trying to buck Cooper off.
Sheldon Cooper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cooper controlling the position from side mount.
Cooper advances nicely into full mount.
Durden is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Cooper lands a couple of good shots and Durden has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durden holding both Cooper 's hands and preventing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cooper is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Durden is trying to stand back up.
Cooper controlling from the back.
Durden controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
I would not like to be Durden right now.
Durden is trying to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Durden holding both Cooper 's hands and preventing any damage.
Cooper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Durden can do to turn this around?
A bit of a pause in the action here. Cooper controlling the positon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cooper seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Durden for as long as he can get away with.
Tyler Durden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Sheldon Cooper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cooper, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sheldon Cooper!
Sheldon Cooper took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.