PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Waters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Napper Coman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Waters
vs
Coman

204 cm
18
214 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

193 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Waters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Napper Coman!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Coman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Waters was covering up waiting for the punch and Coman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Coman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Coman prevents Waters from getting back to his feet.
Waters will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Coman pushing down on Waters's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Coman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Waters is looking for a sweep. Coman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waters punching from the bottom.

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

Coman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Waters doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Coman.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Coman stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Waters to get to his feet.
Coman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Waters defends well and Coman ends up having to push Waters into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Waters looks to score with a jab to the body but Coman is just out of range.
Coman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Coman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Coman is trying to control the action in half guard but Waters is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Coman trying to mount his opponent but Waters defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coman trying to control the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waters blocking the ground and pound attempt from Coman.
Coman wants to advance to full mount but Waters doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Coman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Coman won't allow Waters to sweep him here.

Coman has gone for a leg lock! Waters slips out almost immediately though and dives into Coman's guard.

Coman working for submissions but it's allowed Waters to get to half guard.
Coman looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coman is trying to control but Waters passes into side control!

Waters is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Coman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Coman is trying to control Waters's posture but Waters avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Waters thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Coman pushes Waters away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Waters gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Coman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Coman looking for submissions off his back.
Coman manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Napper Coman will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Waters fails in his attempt to clinch.

Coman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Coman stopping the sweep attempt from Waters.
Waters trying to keep a closed guard but Coman is proving a slippery customer.

Coman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Waters manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Coman has Waters in his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coman is trying to improve his position.
Coman is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Waters asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Waters thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Coman wants to get back to his feet but Waters drags him back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Coman tries to buck Waters off but Waters is having none of it.
Coman is trying to buck Waters off.
Coman sneaks back into half guard.

Coman actively working from the bottom here.
Coman is breathing heavily.

Coman looking for submissions off his back.

Coman actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Waters is looking for a kimura here.
Waters missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Waters prevents Coman from improving his position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Waters darts in and clinches Coman up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Waters tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Coman is looking for a takedown.

Waters pulls Coman into guard.
Waters controlling Coman's posture.
Coman wanted to stand there but Waters had control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coman throws an elbow that misses. Waters uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Coman's guard. Nice move by Waters!

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Waters dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Coman drives through with a takedown into Waters's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Coman passes Waters's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Coman is trying to control the action in half guard but Waters is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Coman is working for a submission of some sort.

Coman seems to be working for a kimura but Waters defends the submission attempt.
Coman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waters tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

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

Coman is looking for submissions but instead, Waters has regained full guard.
Waters preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Coman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

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

Coman looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Waters has picked Coman up and slammed him! Coman can't keep hold of the triangle and Waters manages to pass to side control!
Coman pushes Waters away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Waters gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Coman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Coman is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Waters jumps into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coman tries to improve position but can't.
Waters in side control lands a decent elbow.
Coman taking punishment in the form of punches.
Waters working the body and head with strikes.
Coman on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

Waters is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Coman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Coman is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coman is trying to work for a sweep but Waters has mounted him!
Coman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Waters looking to finish Coman with some ground and pound. This is bad for Coman!

Waters wants to finish this one by submission but Coman is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Waters.
Coman is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coman looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Waters showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Waters has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Waters!