PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hjalti Eyj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Coffey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eyj's entrance music is I'm Sexy and I Know It. A fine choice. Coffey has chosen Only Time by Enya as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Eyj
vs
Coffey

187 cm
28
245 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

196 cm
20
280 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hjalti Eyj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Coffey!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coffey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Eyjs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Eyj throws a head kick but Coffey moves out of range.
A big left from Coffey misses.
Coffey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eyj moves away.

Eyj is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Coffey's half guard.
Coffey tries to get to full guard but Eyj has control of the leg.
Eyj wants to pass to mount but Coffey is defending the position.
Eyj passes the guard and advances to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eyj can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Coffey is looking to escape.
Eyj is really struggling to control Coffey but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Coffey looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coffey looking very determined here, making life difficult for Eyj.

Eyj is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Coffey is defending well though. Eyj let's go of the attempt for now.
Coffey rolls, trying to escape but Eyj keeps control of the position.

Coffey showing good submission defense here.
Coffey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Eyj. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Eyj is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Coffey is defending well though. Eyj let's go of the attempt for now.
Eyj keeps control of the position as Coffey tries to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eyj thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.

Eyj is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Coffey is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hjalti Eyj!
Hjalti Eyj was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.