PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Berting Labra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milo Coors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Labra comes to the cage accompanied by krolithika. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Labra
vs
Coors

188 cm
27
200 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

179 cm
28
193 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

VICIOUS

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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Berting Labra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Milo Coors!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coors misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Labra scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice defenses there by Labra.

Labra tries to sprawl but Coors drives through with a takedown into half guard.
My spies in The Seven Sins Grappling Academy inform me that Coors has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Coors trying to control the action but Labra is working from the bottom.

Coors is looking for a kimura but Labra is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Coors to get the leverage.

Coors is trying to work for a kimura but Labra is defending well.

Coors is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Labra tries to roll over but Coors keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coors wants to control but Labra is keeping him busy.

Coors is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Coors is working for a kimura but Labra is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coors controlling the action here.
Coors prevents Labra from improving his position.

Labra is defending against the submission attempts here by Coors.
Coors is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Labra!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coors wants to control the pace but Labra is squirming around nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Coors there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

Coors swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Labra is now in Coors's guard. A big mistake from Coors there, giving up the dominant position!

Labra got a little sloppy there for a moment and Coors has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Labra has managed to get both his arms back between Coors's legs - danger averted.
Labra looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Labra controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Coors looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Labra controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Coors has a closed guard, preventing Labra from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milo Coors dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Coors thuds his right hand into Labra's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Coors fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Labra.
Labra throws a leg kick
and Coors counters with a nice uppercut.
Labra throws a good cross that connects.

Labra pushes Coors up against the cage in a clinch.
Coors drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Labra gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Coors blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coors has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Labra after a bit of a struggle.
Berting Labra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milo Coors.
Labra throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Coors blocks it with crossed arms.

Labra breaks the clinch.
Labra thuds his right hand into Coors's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coors will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Labra looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Coors swats away the attempt to clinch by Labra.
Coors connects with a single shot there.
Coors fails with a takedown attempt.
Labra cracks Coors with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Labra takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Labra tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coors swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Labra wants to clinch.
Labra throws a front kick that sends Coors stumbling back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Labra scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Labra enables Coors to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Labra manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Labra has control of Coors's left arm, preventing Coors from doing any damage.
Coors stops Labra from standing up.
Labra controls Coors momentarily but Coors frees himself.
Coors wants to control from the top but Labra keeps moving.
Labra is trying to keep Coors in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Berting Labra just wasn't active enough.
Coors scores with a jab to the body.
Labra misses with a leg kick

and Coors counters with a single leg into guard. Labra didn't expect that.
Coors looking to pass the guard.
Coors passes into half guard.
Coors looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Labra keeping hold of Coors's head, controlling as best he can.
Coors is trying to control. Labra wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coors missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Coors looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Milo Coors has got the better of the ground game so far.

Coors is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Labra is just riding it out for now. Coors eventually gives up the hold.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coors not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Labra is looking to control Coors's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Labra avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Berting Labra will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

No joy there for Coors, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Berting Labra is winning the standup battle so far.
Labra fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Coors has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Coors fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Labra scores with a jab. Coors acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Labra looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Labra lands a leg kick that knocks Coors off balance momentarily.
Labra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Labra moves into the clinch.
Labra is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Coors blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Coors goes for a takedown attempt but Labra pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Labra tried to score with a low kick but Coors checks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coors tries for a takedown but Labra sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Labra tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Coors is able to avoid easily.
Labra tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Coors is defended easily by Labra.
Berting Labra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milo Coors.
A slapping leg kick lands for Labra.
A nice leg kick lands there from Labra.
Labra swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Coors counters with a series of strikes. Labra will be more careful next time no doubt.
Coors checks a leg kick nicely.
Berting Labra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coors connects with a right hand. Labra shakes it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coors takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Berting Labra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Labra tries to bum rush Coors with a series of wild strikes but Coors uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Labra misses with a low kick.
Labra sizes up Coors with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Labra lands with a thumping leg kick.
Labra throws a nice inside leg kick.
Labra throws a leg kick
and Coors connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Coors avoids a kick to the body.
No luck for Coors with that takedown attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Coors checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coors slips a jab from Labra.

Coors darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Coors is looking to take a break and control but Labra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Labra trying to hold on to Coors's head to control him but Coors postures up.

Coors is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Labra doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Coors.
Labra is looking for a sweep. Coors is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coors trying to mount his opponent but Labra defends it.
Coors trying to advance position but Labra counters by regaining guard.
Coors stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Labra swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coors wants to control from the top but Labra keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Berting Labra showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Labra has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Berting Labra!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Berting Labra made sure he mentioned Milwaukee's Best Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.