PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Coogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Narushima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryo Narushima will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Coogan
vs
Narushima

185 cm
30
215 lbs
17 - 15 - 0

177 cm
27
216 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Coogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryo Narushima!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Narushima throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Narushima misses with a head kick.
Coogan moves out of range as Narushima throws a body kick.
Good leg kick by Narushima there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
An inside leg kick from Narushima misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Narushima lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Coogan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Coogan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Coogan shoots in for a takedown but Narushima shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Narushima displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Coogan.
Coogan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Narushima tries to clinch but Coogan is having none of it.
Narushima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been hearing reports that Coogan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.

Narushima clinches with his opponent.
Narushima throws a knee to the head but misses.
Narushima landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Narushima blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Narushima throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Coogan blocks it with crossed arms.
Narushima working Coogan over with knees to the body.
Narushima is struggling to control the position.
Narushima with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Rob Coogan has been cut.
Narushima tries to stall but Coogan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Coogan is trying to break the clinch but Narushima has him pressed against the cage.
Narushima tries a knee to the head but Coogan blocks it.
Narushima throws a knee to the head but misses.
Narushima prevents Coogan from breaking the clinch.
Narushima putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Coogan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Narushima throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Narushima landing knees to the head.
Narushima landing knees to the head.
Narushima crunches a lovely knee into Coogan's ribcage.
Coogan is breathing heavily.
Narushima scores with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narushima just leaning against Coogan, taking a breather.
Narushima gets underhooks to prevent Coogan's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Coogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Narushima tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Coogan is working for takedown but Narushima is calmly controlling the position for now.
Narushima effectively controlling the action here.
Narushima looking to throw knees to the head but Coogan is blocking nicely.
Narushima prevents the takedown attempt.
Narushima throws a knee to the head but misses.
Narushima using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Narushima working Coogan over with knees to the body.
Narushima landing knees to the head.
Narushima tries a knee to the head but Coogan blocks it.
Narushima utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coogan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Narushima avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Narushima lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Narushima misses with a knee to the head.
Narushima tries to land a knee to the head but Coogan blocks with his arms.
Coogan is trying to break free.
Narushima lands a good knee to the midsection. Coogan won't want to take too many of those.
A knee to the head by Narushima.
Narushima with a knee to the head.
Coogan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A bit of stalling here from Narushima.
Narushima misses with a knee to the head.
Coogan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Narushima avoids it.
Narushima keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Coogan's efforts to push away.
Narushima lands a knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Narushima landing knees to the body.
Narushima connects with a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Narushima.
Narushima unloads a knee to the mid-section. Coogan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Narushima with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Narushima unloads a knee to the mid-section. Coogan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Narushima.
Narushima landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Narushima throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Coogan blocks it with crossed arms.
Narushima tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Narushima lands a nice knee to the body.
Narushima unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Narushima connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryo Narushima dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rob Coogan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Narushima feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Coogan's calf.
Narushima throws a nice inside leg kick.
Coogan dives in for a single leg takedown but Narushima sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Narushima is stalling here.
Coogan wants a takedown.
Narushima keeps control of Coogan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Narushima looking to throw knees to the head but Coogan is blocking nicely.
Narushima dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Narushima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Narushima is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Coogan is defending well for now.
Narushima is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Narushima with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Narushima using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Coogan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Narushima stalling against the cage.
Narushima using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Narushima lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Narushima lands a nice knee to the body.
Narushima lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ryo Narushima seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Narushima.
Narushima with a knee to the head.
Coogan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Narushima fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Coogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coogan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narushima fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Coogan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Narushima connects with a solid leg kick.
Coogan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Narushima's waist but Narushima gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Coogan off to one side.
Coogan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Narushima. Narushima obviously looking to wear him down.

Narushima clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Coogan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Narushima has Coogan pushed against the cage.
Narushima with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Narushima leaning against his opponent.
Narushima misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Coogan.
A knee to the head by Narushima.
Narushima leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Narushima obliges.
Narushima lands a knee to the body.
Narushima scores with a knee to the head.
Narushima connects with a nasty looking knee right to Coogan's face.
Narushima stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Narushima landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
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!
Narushima misses with a knee strike.
Narushima misses with a knee strike.
Narushima gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Coogan.
Narushima is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Narushima tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Narushima effectively controlling the action here.
Narushima landing knees to the head.
Narushima is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Narushima lands a good knee to the midsection. Coogan won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Narushima misses with a knee strike.
Coogan avoiding damage as Narushima throws knees to the body.
Narushima connects with a nasty looking knee right to Coogan's face.
Coogan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryo Narushima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rob Coogan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Narushima throws a head kick that Coogan semi-blocks.
Narushima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ryo Narushima seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coogan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Narushima sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Coogan blocks a leg kick.
Coogan moves out of range of the leg kick from Narushima.
Narushima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coogan has a takedown stuffed.
Coogan shoots in but Narushima avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Coogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Narushima has closed the distance and engaged Coogan in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Narushima tries to land knees in the clinch but Coogan avoids the damage to the body.
Narushima scores a nice knee to the body.
Narushima utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Narushima lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Narushima landing some nice looking knees to the body.
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!
Narushima unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Narushima crunches a lovely knee into Coogan's ribcage.
Narushima connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Narushima.
Narushima with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by Narushima.
Narushima misses with a knee to the head.
Narushima taking a breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narushima lands a good knee to the midsection. Coogan won't want to take too many of those.
Narushima tries to land a knee to the head but Coogan blocks with his arms.
Coogan can't break the clinch.
Narushima misses with a knee strike.
Coogan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Narushima has him pressed against the cage.
Narushima missing with knees to the body.
Narushima tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Narushima throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Coogan blocks it with crossed arms.
Narushima missing with knees to the body.
Narushima misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Coogan.
Narushima misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Coogan.
Narushima gets underhooks to prevent Coogan's takedown attempt.
Coogan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Narushima fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Narushima is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Narushima scores with a leg kick.
Narushima cracks the inside of Coogan's front leg.
Narushima tries to clinch up but Coogan circles away and keeps his distance.
Coogan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Narushima.
Narushima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coogan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Narushima.

Coogan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Narushima trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Narushima is not content to let Coogan control the position.

Coogan is trying to work for a kimura but Narushima is defending well.

Coogan wants to work for an arm triangle but Narushima is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Coogan decides to stand and escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryo Narushima comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Narushima 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 25:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 25:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryo Narushima!
A very excited looking Ryo Narushima made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.