PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Agamemnon Coon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ambrogio Ballestrazzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Coon
vs
Ballestrazzi

188 cm
34
210 lbs
26 - 18 - 2

195 cm
28
220 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

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 26 - 18 - 2, fighting out of New York, Agamemnon Coon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ambrogio Ballestrazzi!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballestrazzi slips under a jab from Coon.
Coon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ballestrazzi.
Coon misses with an uppercut

and Ballestrazzi counters with a takedown into side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Coon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ballestrazzi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ballestrazzi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coon keeps working.
Coon wants to control but Ballestrazzi is keeping busy.
Coon tries to roll over but Ballestrazzi keeps him under control.
Coon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ballestrazzi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ballestrazzi's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coon misses with an elbow to the head.
Coon throwing sloppy strikes.
Coon somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Ballestrazzi wants to control his opponent's hands but Coon gets his hands free.
Coon misses with a punch to the head.
Coon looking to soften up his opponent with punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coon struggling to land strikes to the head as Ballestrazzi covers up.
Ballestrazzi is taking damage to the body and head.
Coon somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Coon avoiding Ballestrazzi 's attempts to control his hands.
Ballestrazzi avoids the strikes from Coon.
Ballestrazzi just looking to survive in the bad position.
Coon gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Coon tries to keep control of the position but Ballestrazzi is staying busy.
Ballestrazzi avoids the strikes from Coon.
Coon is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Ballestrazzi. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Coon 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coon thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coon has the hooks in. Ballestrazzi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Coon has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ballestrazzi just looking to survive in the bad position.
Coon throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Ballestrazzi trying to control the hands but Coon won't let him.
Coon lands strikes to the head.
Ballestrazzi tries to escape the position.
Ballestrazzi covering up well under a barage of strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coon thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Ballestrazzi staying busy and making it hard for Coon to control.
Coon throwing wild punches that miss their target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Will Coon go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ballestrazzi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Coon punches the canvas rather than the man.
Ballestrazzi has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Coon.
Ballestrazzi trying to control the position but Coon manages to sink in the hooks.
Coon struggling to land strikes to the head as Ballestrazzi covers up.
Ballestrazzi covering up well under a series of strikes from Coon.
Coon throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Ballestrazzi is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Coon 's hooks.
Poor strikes thrown by Coon there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coon lands a heavy elbow.
Coon looking to finish with strikes here!
Ballestrazzi is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Ballestrazzi is looking to improve his position but Coon isn't that keen on the idea.
Coon working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coon thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Coon avoids the attempt from Ballestrazzi to control.
Coon looking to ground and pound but Ballestrazzi is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Agamemnon Coon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Coon misses with a hook
and Ballestrazzi counters with a leg kick.
Coon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ballestrazzi finds it's way round the side to connect with Coon's head.
Coon lands a nice looking body shot.
Coon scores with a jab to the body.
Coon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ballestrazzi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Coon coming out on top.
Coon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ballestrazzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Coon.
Ballestrazzi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Coon.
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!
Coon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Coon misses with an uppercut. Ballestrazzi saw that one coming.
Coon shoots for a takedown but Ballestrazzi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Coon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ballestrazzi. Ballestrazzi obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice sprawl there from Ballestrazzi as Coon shoots in.
A jab from Ballestrazzi does it's job there.
Coon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ballestrazzi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice shot lands for Ballestrazzi.
Danga de danga de dang - Ballestrazzi scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coon pushes Ballestrazzi away with a front kick.
Coon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ballestrazzi pinned against the cage. Ballestrazzi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Agamemnon Coon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ballestrazzi tries to clinch
and Coon counters with a straight right hand.

Coon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ballestrazzi did well to prevent Coon getting side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ballestrazzi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ballestrazzi has hold of Coon's hands but Coon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Coon wants to free his trapped foot but Ballestrazzi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ballestrazzi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Coon scores with a couple of nice shots.
Coon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ballestrazzi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nice strikes from Coon there.
Coon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ballestrazzi trying to control here.
Ballestrazzi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballestrazzi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Coon.
Ballestrazzi trying to control but Coon postures up.
Ballestrazzi keeping control of the position.
Ballestrazzi wants to get back to full guard.
Coon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Coon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ballestrazzi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Coon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coon throwing shots but Ballestrazzi is blocking nicely.
Coon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Coon trying to control from half guard but Ballestrazzi is working away.
Coon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Coon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ballestrazzi defending well though.
Coon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ballestrazzi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Coon.
Coon is keen to just control but Ballestrazzi is a slippery customer.
Agamemnon Coon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coon working over Ballestrazzi with some ground and pound. Ballestrazzi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ballestrazzi tries to roll over but Coon keeps him under control.
Coon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Coon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ballestrazzi defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Agamemnon Coon dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Coon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coon blocks a jab.
Ballestrazzi cracks the inside of Coon's front leg.
A cross from Coon lands.
Ballestrazzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coon.
Ballestrazzi misses with a body kick.
Good shot there by Coon.
Ballestrazzi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ballestrazzi on the wrong end of a nice hook.

It looks like Ambrogio Ballestrazzi has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good work by Coon as he checks the leg kick.
Coon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ballestrazzi's calf.
Ballestrazzi stuffs the takedown attempt from Coon. Coon gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballestrazzi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ballestrazzi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ballestrazzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coon.
Coon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ballestrazzi takes a swing at Coon's ribcage but misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ballestrazzi!
Coon throws a big shot that misses.
Ballestrazzi leaves Coon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ballestrazzi scores with a nice strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballestrazzi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ballestrazzi lands with a hook. Coon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Coon misses with an uppercut. Ballestrazzi saw that one coming.
Ambrogio Ballestrazzi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coon misses with a hook. Ballestrazzi ducked under it nicely.

Coon shoots in and gets a takedown into Ballestrazzi's guard.
Ballestrazzi keeping full guard, as Coon tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Agamemnon Coon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Coon is fighting to break Ballestrazzi's control of his arms but Ballestrazzi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ballestrazzi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coon.
Ambrogio Ballestrazzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballestrazzi is controlling Coon's posture.
Coon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Coon stopping the sweep attempt from Ballestrazzi.
Coon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Coon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ballestrazzi pulls Coon in close to prevent any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Coon throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Coon throwing strikes from guard but Ballestrazzi blocks nicely.
Coon looking to pass the guard.
Ballestrazzi controlling the position.
Coon looking to pass the guard.
Coon trying to control the position from guard on top but Ballestrazzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Coon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ballestrazzi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coon.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Agamemnon Coon.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Coon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Agamemnon Coon!
A less than humble Agamemnon Coon misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.