PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bill Clinton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bill Clinton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Clinton
vs
Cooper

185 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

185 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bill Clinton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brad Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clinton swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Clinton clinches.
Cooper landing knees to the head.

It looks like Bill Clinton has been cut.

Clinton jumps into guard, dragging Cooper to 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.
Clinton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Clinton throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cooper to regain full guard.

Clinton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cooper looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cooper looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cooper!
Clinton is looking to regain half guard here but Cooper keeps moving and retains side control.
Clinton struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clinton tries to bench press Cooper off him but Cooper keeps the position.
Clinton is trying to buck Cooper off.
Clinton is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clinton is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Cooper is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Clinton tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clinton tries to hold on but Cooper pushes him away.
Clinton is in all sorts of trouble here.
Clinton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Clinton working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clinton tries to hold on but Cooper postures up.
Clinton is trying to escape the mount.
Cooper content just to control the position here.
Clinton tries to reverse the position but Cooper maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clinton manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Clinton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Clinton looking for a sweep. Not yet Clinton, not yet.
Clinton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clinton is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hardcore fight company that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clinton wants to improve his position but instead Cooper has moved into half guard.
Clinton is trying to maintain the position but Cooper is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Clinton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bill Clinton's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Cooper moves in looking to clinch but Clinton pushes him off.

Cooper clinches.
Cooper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clinton avoids it.
Clinton wants to take the fight to the mat but Cooper manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Clinton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cooper landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cooper creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Clinton's defenses.
Clinton is trying to pull guard but Cooper has him pressed against the cage.
Clinton tries to score a body lock takedown but Cooper shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Clinton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cooper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clinton avoids it.
Clinton jumps guard but Cooper stands there with Clinton around his waist. Clinton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cooper creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Clinton's defenses.
Clinton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cooper utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Clinton managing to block the knees to the body from Cooper.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clinton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Clinton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cooper just stands there and leans against the cage.
Clinton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cooper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clinton.
Clinton tries to break free but Cooper pushes him back against the cage.
Cooper lands an elbow inside that Clinton shrugs off.
Cooper lands an elbow inside that Clinton shrugs off.
Clinton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Clinton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cooper after a bit of a struggle.
Knees to the body from Cooper.
Cooper with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cooper is breathing heavily.
Clinton jumps guard but Cooper turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cooper with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Clinton takes an elbow to the forehead.
Clinton is trying to push Cooper away but Cooper has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clinton jumps guard but Cooper stands there with Clinton around his waist. Clinton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cooper tries a knee to the head but Clinton blocks it.
Cooper tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brad Cooper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Clinton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clinton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Clinton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cooper has him pressed against the cage.
Clinton jumps guard but Cooper turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooper lands a damaging elbow.
Clinton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cooper is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cooper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clinton.
Clinton blocks an elbow strike from Cooper.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cooper creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Clinton's defenses.
Clinton missing with knees to the body.
Clinton tries to land knees in the clinch but Cooper avoids the damage to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clinton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cooper pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Clinton is looking to take this one to the mat.
Clinton jumps guard but Cooper stands there with Clinton around his waist. Clinton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cooper lands a nice knee to the body.
Clinton is trying to pull guard but Cooper turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cooper lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cooper throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Clinton blocks it with crossed arms.
Cooper prevents Clinton from breaking the clinch.
Cooper throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Clinton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cooper on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cooper looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Clinton is trying to pull guard but Cooper has him pressed against the cage.
Clinton wants a takedown but no success here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clinton fails to pull guard.
A knee to the head by Cooper.
Clinton is trying to drag Cooper to the mat but Cooper just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cooper looking to throw knees to the head but Clinton is blocking nicely.
Cooper throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Clinton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cooper avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Clinton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clinton tries to pull guard but Cooper holds him up against the cage and eventually Clinton drops back down to his feet.
Clinton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cooper pulls his leg out and moves away.
Brad Cooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch but Clinton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Cooper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bill Clinton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Cooper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bill Clinton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Clinton closes the distance and clinches.
Cooper using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Clinton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A knee to the head by Cooper.
Clinton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cooper prevents it.
Cooper looking to throw knees to the head but Clinton is blocking nicely.
Clinton jumps guard but Cooper turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Clinton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Clinton can't find room to land a body shot as Cooper controls the action.
Cooper lands an elbow inside.
Cooper throws an elbow but it misses.
Cooper throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Clinton blocks it with crossed arms.
Cooper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cooper throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Clinton blocks it with crossed arms.
Cooper misses with an elbow over the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper looking to throw knees to the head but Clinton is blocking nicely.
Cooper tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Clinton jumps guard but Cooper turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Clinton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cooper with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Clinton has a couple of punches blocked by Cooper.
Clinton trying to land knees to the body.
Clinton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cooper has Clinton pressed against the cage, preventing Clinton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Clinton tries to break free but Cooper pushes him back against the cage.
Clinton is looking for a takedown.
Clinton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cooper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clinton.
Cooper tries a knee to the head but Clinton blocks it.
Clinton is trying to pull guard but Cooper has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clinton tries to pull guard but Cooper won't allow it.
Clinton tries to break the clinch but Cooper is controlling the position.
Cooper looking to throw knees to the head but Clinton is blocking nicely.
Clinton jumps guard but Cooper turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Clinton jumps guard but Cooper turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Clinton avoiding damage as Cooper throws knees to the body.
Clinton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Clinton is trying to push Cooper away but Cooper has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cooper misses with a knee strike.
Cooper misses with a knee to the head.
Clinton tries to pull guard but Cooper won't allow it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clinton is looking to take this one to the mat.
Clinton has Cooper pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cooper manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Clinton trying to land knees to the body.
Clinton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cooper to keep the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clinton is trying to force a seperation but Cooper has the dominant position.
Clinton is trying to force a seperation but Cooper has the dominant position.
Clinton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cooper creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Clinton struggles to land a body shot inside as Cooper controls his hands.
Clinton tries to pull guard but Cooper won't allow it.
Cooper lands a good knee to the midsection. Clinton won't want to take too many of those.
Cooper lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Clinton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Clinton missing with knees to the body.
Cooper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Clinton is defending well for now.
Cooper tries to land knees in the clinch but Clinton avoids the damage to the body.
Clinton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cooper to keep the fight standing.
Cooper misses with an elbow strike.
Clinton is looking for a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Clinton blocks it with crossed arms.
Clinton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cooper gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Clinton looking to stall.
Cooper scores with a knee to the head.
Clinton fails to pull guard.
Cooper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clinton avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clinton.
Clinton is trying to pull guard but Cooper has him pressed against the cage.
Cooper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clinton.
Cooper has Clinton pressed against the cage, preventing Clinton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clinton has Cooper pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cooper manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cooper misses with an elbow over the top.
Cooper blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Clinton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cooper walks away with a smile on his face. Clinton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brad Cooper.
I think Cooper has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Cooper!