PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Earl Dufrane (ranked 4883 p4p, 5075 weight class) and Ivan Bouldershoulder (ranked 527 p4p, 537 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dufrane
vs
Bouldershoulder

188 cm
18
197
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
187
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Earl Dufrane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivan Bouldershoulder!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Bouldershoulder as he checks the leg kick.
Dufrane goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Bouldershoulder fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dufrane sprawls well initially but Bouldershoulder persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dufrane on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bouldershoulder working over Dufrane with some ground and pound. Dufrane looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dufrane is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bouldershoulder trying to control the pace.
Dufrane tries to roll over but Bouldershoulder keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Bouldershoulder has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bouldershoulder scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bouldershoulder lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bouldershoulder is taking a breather. Dufrane says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bouldershoulder takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bouldershoulder is taking a breather. Dufrane says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bouldershoulder blocks the strikes from Dufrane.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bouldershoulder lands a nice short elbow.
Bouldershoulder lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bouldershoulder not doing much here.
Bouldershoulder is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dufrane wants to control but Bouldershoulder is keeping busy.
Bouldershoulder is nestled in close to Dufrane, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bouldershoulder in particular looking to stall.
Bouldershoulder looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dufrane with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bouldershoulder slows the pace down in half guard.
Dufrane wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bouldershoulder lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bouldershoulder looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bouldershoulder content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dufrane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bouldershoulder lands a nice short elbow.
Bouldershoulder is nestled in close to Dufrane, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bouldershoulder lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dufrane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bouldershoulder on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bouldershoulder sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bouldershoulder is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Bouldershoulder dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Dufrane lands a two punch combo.
Bouldershoulder is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dufrane.
Bouldershoulder throws a right hand that Dufrane ducks under and follows up with a left that Dufrane also avoids with ease.

Bouldershoulder is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dufrane's half guard.
Bouldershoulder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bouldershoulder lands with a punch from half guard.
Bouldershoulder lands with a punch from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bouldershoulder lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bouldershoulder lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bouldershoulder takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nice strikes from Bouldershoulder there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bouldershoulder connects with a nice short shot to Dufrane's temple.
Bouldershoulder perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bouldershoulder looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bouldershoulder takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nice strikes from Bouldershoulder there.
Dufrane has hold of Bouldershoulder's hands but Bouldershoulder slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Dufrane looking for submissions off his back.
Bouldershoulder controlling the action here.
Bouldershoulder's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dufrane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bouldershoulder seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bouldershoulder stalling.
Dufrane is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bouldershoulder scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bouldershoulder looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bouldershoulder is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dufrane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bouldershoulder pulls his head out easily.
Bouldershoulder is controlling the pace.
Bouldershoulder slips a nice elbow through Dufrane's hands, connecting with Dufrane's forehead.
Bouldershoulder with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bouldershoulder lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dufrane wants to control but Bouldershoulder is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bouldershoulder has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dufrane on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dufrane on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dufrane taking some punishment here, with Bouldershoulder in his half guard.
Bouldershoulder is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bouldershoulder is nestled in close to Dufrane, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bouldershoulder is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bouldershoulder connects with a nice short shot to Dufrane's temple.
Dufrane on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bouldershoulder working over Dufrane with some ground and pound. Dufrane looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bouldershoulder in particular looking to stall.
Bouldershoulder scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Bouldershoulder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Bouldershoulder darts in looking for a takedown but Dufrane gets double underhooks and turns Bouldershoulder into the cage.
Ivan Bouldershoulder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bouldershoulder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dufrane manages to avoid it.
Dufrane misses with a wild combination.
Bouldershoulder dodges the punch combination from Dufrane.
Sloppy strikes from Dufrane. Those never looked like landing.
Bouldershoulder looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dufrane keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little feinted left hand from Dufrane on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Earl Dufrane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Bouldershoulder.
Dufrane moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Bouldershoulder. Those never looked like landing.
Dufrane appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice jab there from Dufrane.
Dufrane connects with a crisp jab.
Bouldershoulder misses with a two punch combination.
Dufrane misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bouldershoulder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bouldershoulder rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dufrane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Earl Dufrane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dufrane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bouldershoulder with the counter takedown but Dufrane avoids it easily.
Dufrane misses with the combination.
Dufrane stuffs the takedown attempt from Bouldershoulder. Bouldershoulder gets slowly back to his feet.
Dufrane appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bouldershoulder looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Decent striking displayed by Dufrane there.
Bouldershoulder shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dufrane sprawls well. Dufrane wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bouldershoulder gets slowly back to his feet.
Dufrane has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bouldershoulder finds it's way round the side to connect with Dufrane's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bouldershoulder cracks a nice hook into Dufrane's ribs.
Bouldershoulder rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dufrane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dufrane feinted with a counter takedown.
Bouldershoulder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dufrane.
Dufrane appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dufrane cracks Bouldershoulder with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bouldershoulder misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dufrane lands a jab-cross combination.
Dufrane connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Bouldershoulder looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bouldershoulder lands a couple of digs.
Dufrane working a defensive guard here.
Bouldershoulder is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bouldershoulder working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dufrane's head.
Bouldershoulder looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bouldershoulder content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bouldershoulder is in close to Dufrane's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bouldershoulder works over Dufrane with some ground and pound from guard.
Bouldershoulder works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bouldershoulder controlling the pace.
Ivan Bouldershoulder has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dufrane wants to control but Bouldershoulder is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bouldershoulder perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bouldershoulder connects with a nice short shot to Dufrane's temple.
Earl Dufrane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bouldershoulder winds up and cracks Dufrane with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dufrane wants to get back to full guard.
Bouldershoulder trying to control the pace.

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 Earl Dufrane.
I think Bouldershoulder has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Bouldershoulder!