PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Coke Poep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sully Imega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Poep
vs
Imega

191 cm
21
195 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

185 cm
26
195 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

Crushed Designs (90% return on laundry service)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Coke Poep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sully Imega!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Imega misses with a takedown

and Poep counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Poep.
Poep trying to control the position from guard on top but Imega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poep slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Poep sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Imega's guard.
Poep tries to pass the half guard into mount. Imega knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Poep is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Imega reverses the position - he's now on top in Poep's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poep looking for a sweep. Not yet Poep, not yet.
Poep throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Poep has his foot on Imega's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Imega works his way back into a safe position though.
Poep doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Imega looking to pass the guard.

Poep has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Imega can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poep will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Poep working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Imega.
Imega pushing down on Poep's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Poep wants to improve his position but Imega is controlling well.
Poep wants to control but Imega is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poep is looking for a sweep. Imega is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Poep keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Poep taking some punishment here, with Imega in his half guard.
Imega trying to mount his opponent but Poep defends it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Poep looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Imega throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Poep to regain full guard.
Imega makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Imega wants to pass the guard but Poep is keeping the position.
Imega postures up and lands a big shot to Poep's brow.
Imega must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Poep working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Imega.
Imega is looking to advance position but Poep has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Imega blocking the ground and pound.
Poep has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Poep jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Imega manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Poep misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Poep tries to move into full mount but can't pass Imega's legs.

Poep goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Imega has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Poep but great work by Imega.
Poep is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poep gets full guard.
Imega throwing strikes but missing.

Poep looking for a guillotine here but Imega defends easily.

Poep working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Imega doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Imega manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poep preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Imega really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Poep. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Poep working for a triangle but Imega defends it easily.
Imega distracts Poep with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Imega distracts Poep with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Poep keeping full guard, as Imega tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Poep shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Imega napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Poep advances nicely into full mount.
Poep can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Imega is looking to escape.
Poep lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Imega squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Coke Poep overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Poep punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Poep with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Poep is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Imega has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Imega!
Poep is pulling down on Imega's head to control his posture.
Imega throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Poep works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Imega lands a couple of elbows.

Poep looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Poep is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Poep pulls Imega in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imega looking to pass the guard.
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!
Poep has momentary wrist control but Imega slips an elbow through the middle.
Poep working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Imega.

Imega is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Poep has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Imega is looking to defend but Poep has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Imega! Poep pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Imega taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Coke Poep!