PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rudi Dassler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greg Coleman has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Coleman
vs
Dassler

187 cm
21
220 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

200 cm
20
215 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250
Urban Fighter

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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Greg Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rudi Dassler!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dassler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dassler takes one on the button.

It looks like Rudi Dassler has been cut.
Coleman misses with a body shot.
Coleman throws a low kick but Dassler avoids it.
Greg Coleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coleman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dasslers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Coleman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Dassler is rocked!
Dassler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Coleman sprawls well. Coleman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dassler gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman throws a head kick but Dassler moves out of range.
Coleman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dassler slips under a jab.
Dassler defending well as Coleman loads up on a big left hand.

Dassler shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dassler showed some decent athleticism there.

Dassler is working for a submission of some sort.

Dassler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Coleman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dassler.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dassler wants to work for an arm triangle but Coleman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dassler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Dassler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Coleman defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dassler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Coleman makes his way to full guard, as Dassler worked for a kimura.

Dassler is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Coleman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Coleman has escaped and now he's on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dassler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Dassler is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Coleman has his hands clasped together but Dassler extends and breaks Coleman's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Dassler.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rudi Dassler!
Rudi Dassler gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).