PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Butch Coolidge Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaspard Wasp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaspard Wasp has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Coolidge Jr
vs
Wasp

182 cm
21
179 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

170 cm
23
164 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Dangerous GnP
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

FJCP Healthy Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Butch Coolidge Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gaspard Wasp!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coolidge Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wasp shoots in for a takedown but Coolidge Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wasp on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Coolidge Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Wasp. Wasp gets slowly back to his feet.
Coolidge Jr throws a body punch but Wasp moves out of range.
Wasp throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Coolidge Jr.
Wasp drops his hands momentarily and Coolidge Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wasp connects with a body shot that sends Coolidge Jr's belly button to the back.
Coolidge Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wasp at a distance.
A big left from Coolidge Jr misses.
Coolidge Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Butch Coolidge Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Coolidge Jr clinches up against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasp lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coolidge Jr backwards.
Coolidge Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Coolidge Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wasp lands a left hand.
Coolidge Jr misses with some punches.
A short right from Wasp on the inside.
Coolidge Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Wasp.
Wasp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wasp tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Butch Coolidge Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaspard Wasp.
Wasp lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wasp tries to pull guard but Coolidge Jr won't allow it.
Coolidge Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Wasp tries to pull guard but Coolidge Jr won't allow it.
Coolidge Jr misses with the head strike.

Wasp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coolidge Jr looks to throw the jab but Wasp is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Wasp.
Wasp feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Coolidge Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

Coolidge Jr is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coolidge Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oh Coolidge Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wasp misses with a two punch combination.
Coolidge Jr is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Wasp.
Coolidge Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Coolidge Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Wasp bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wasp wants to control but Coolidge Jr is keeping him busy.
Coolidge Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Wasp is trying to get an arm triangle but Coolidge Jr is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Wasp is trying to get an arm triangle but Coolidge Jr is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Coolidge Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Coolidge Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Who's going to make the next move?
Coolidge Jr is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Wasp goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Coolidge Jr rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wasp's guard! Nice work there by Coolidge Jr!

Coolidge Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wasp has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Coolidge Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Wasp's legs - danger averted.
Coolidge Jr wants to control from the top but Wasp keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wasp throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Coolidge Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Wasp is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Coolidge Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Wasp is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaspard Wasp dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Wasp tries to score a power double leg takedown but Coolidge Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wasp somewhat.
Coolidge Jr connects with a body shot that sends Wasp's belly button to the back.
Coolidge Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Wasp moves away from the strike by Coolidge Jr.
Butch Coolidge Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasp takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wasp looks for a takedown but Coolidge Jr sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coolidge Jr looks to land a left hand but Wasp moved out of range nicely.
A punch combination from Coolidge Jr misses.
Wasp stuns Coolidge Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Wasp drops Coolidge Jr with a beautiful combination! Coolidge Jr stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Wasp is looking for the KO!
Coolidge Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wasp throws out the jab.
Wasp throws a hook to the side of Coolidge Jr's head but Coolidge Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wasp blocks a jab.
Wasp steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Coolidge Jr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coolidge Jr avoids the head kick by Wasp.

Coolidge Jr closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wasp tries to get back to half guard but can't.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coolidge Jr moves into full mount!
Wasp is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Wasp is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Coolidge Jr looking to control but Wasp is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Coolidge Jr avoids the attempt from Wasp to control.
Coolidge Jr works his way to his opponent's back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Coolidge Jr has the hooks in. Wasp is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Coolidge Jr passes his arm under Wasp's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Wasp taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Butch Coolidge Jr!
After winning the bout, Butch Coolidge Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.