PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Victor Doomsday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Vachon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Doomsday
vs
Vachon

188 cm
26
194 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

182 cm
24
198 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Victor Doomsday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andre Vachon!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Vachon.
Vachon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doomsday uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vachon.
Vachon looks to land a left hand but Doomsday moved out of range nicely.
Vachon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doomsday manages to avoid it.
Doomsday just misses with a punch to the body.
Vachon throws a looping overhand right but Doomsday ducks down to avoid it.
Vachon misses with a looping left.
Doomsday just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Vachon.
Doomsday gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Doomsday fails with a takedown attempt.
Vachon misses the jab.
Vachon swinging wildly here.
Doomsday misses the shot to the body.
Doomsday shoots in but Vachon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Doomsday cracks Vachon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doomsday. Vachon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Vachon.
Vachon misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vachon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Doomsday momentarily.
Vachon connects with a looping right hand.
Vachon throws the left hand but Doomsday avoids the punch easily.
Vachon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vachon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vachon ducks under a wild hook from Doomsday.
Doomsday fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Doomsday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doomsday moves out of range of the strikes.
Vachon throws a sloppy body shot

and Doomsday counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vachon won't be happy with that.
Vachon managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Doomsday.
Doomsday working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Vachon is looking for a sweep.

Doomsday is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vachon has escaped the position, nice work there.

Doomsday tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Vachon is avoiding damage well.
Vachon is looking to reverse the position.
Doomsday misses with the ground and pound.
Vachon wants to control but Doomsday postures up.
Doomsday 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.
Sloppy strikes there by Doomsday.
Doomsday fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Doomsday wants to control but Vachon is keeping him busy.
Doomsday scores with punches from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vachon wants to control but Doomsday postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Vachon down.
Vachon is looking for a sweep.
Doomsday tries to score with some ground and pound. Vachon controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Doomsday wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vachon keeps working.
Check out the look on Doomsday's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Doomsday in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doomsday gets to mount! Vachon was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Doomsday is landing with some decent strikes but Vachon is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Doomsday lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Doomsday scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vachon holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Doomsday tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Doomsday looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doomsday throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Doomsday working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Doomsday working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Doomsday trying to control but Vachon is having none of it.
Poor strikes thrown by Doomsday there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Doomsday looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doomsday in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Doomsday dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Doomsday looks to throw the jab but Vachon is out of range.
Vachon connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab from Vachon finds it's way through Doomsday's defenses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Doomsday.
Doomsday misses with a wild body shot.
Vachon loads up on a big right hand but Doomsday slips the punch.
Doomsday moves out of range as Vachon strikes.
Vachon misses with a wild body shot.
Andre Vachon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doomsday moves out of range of the strikes.
Vachon scores with the left hand. Doomsday knows he should have avoided that one.
Vachon scores with a nice strike.

Doomsday fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vachon sprawls well initially but Doomsday persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Doomsday looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Doomsday is taking a breather. Vachon 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.

Vachon kicks off Doomsday and gets to his feet.
Vachon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doomsday lands a nice shot to the body.
Vachon lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doomsday lands the left hand.
Andre Vachon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vachon throws a jab but it's blocked by Doomsday.
Vachon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doomsday was well out of range. Poor timing from Vachon.
Doomsday displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vachon throws out the jab.
Doomsday shoots in for a double leg but Vachon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vachon throws out a powerful jab.
Doomsday is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vachon.
Doomsday takes a swing at Vachon's ribcage but misses.

Doomsday decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Vachon holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

Doomsday looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vachon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Doomsday working the head and body with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vachon's head.
Doomsday is taking a breather. Vachon 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.
Doomsday not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Doomsday thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vachon's head.
Doomsday landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Doomsday not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vachon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Doomsday. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Doomsday wants to pass to mount but Vachon is defending the position.
Doomsday missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Vachon sizes up Doomsday with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vachon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vachon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doomsday was well out of range. Poor timing from Vachon.
Doomsday misses the shot to the body.
Doomsday shoots in for a takedown but Vachon shows good takedown defense.
Doomsday throws a hook to the side of Vachon's head but Vachon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vachon lands a really nice looking cross but Doomsday seems unphased.
Andre Vachon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vachon. Doomsday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doomsday throws a jab but it's blocked by Vachon.
Horrible takedown by Doomsday or perhaps it was just good defense by Vachon which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Doomsday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doomsday throws a body punch but Vachon moves out of range.
Vachon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Vachon.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Doomsday has a takedown stuffed.
A big right from Vachon misses.
Vachon looks to land a combination but Doomsday avoids it well.
Vachon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vachon misses with a body shot
and Doomsday counters with a stiff right hand.
Doomsday takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vachon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vachon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Doomsday throws a big shot that misses.
Vachon looks to throw the jab but Doomsday is out of range.
Vachon throws the left hand but Doomsday avoids the punch easily.
Doomsday will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Doomsday takes a swing at Vachon's ribcage but misses.
Doomsday ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vachon throws a jab when Doomsday was well out of range.
Doomsday looks to land a left hand but Vachon moved out of range nicely.
Vachon misses the jab.
Doomsday dives in and grabs Vachon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vachon pushes down on Doomsday's head and hops out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vachon misses with a body shot.
Vachon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doomsday throws out the jab.
Vachon throws a big shot that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vachon throws out a loose jab but Doomsday uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doomsday fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vachon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Doomsday looks to land a right hand but Vachon moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Vachon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Vachon misses with a combination

and Doomsday counters with a single leg into guard. Vachon didn't expect that.
Vachon working a defensive guard here.
Doomsday trying to control the position from guard on top but Vachon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doomsday sitting in guard here, content to control.
Doomsday content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vachon looking to control.
Vachon being controlled here, momentarily.
Vachon looking for a sweep. Not yet Vachon, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vachon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vachon trying to control the position.
Doomsday is looking to work some ground and pound but Vachon has wrist control.
Doomsday wants to pass the guard but Vachon is keeping the position.
Doomsday works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Doomsday throwing shots but Vachon is blocking nicely.
Doomsday wants to pass the guard but Vachon is defending well.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Doomsday uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vachon.
Doomsday scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Doomsday uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vachon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vachon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Doomsday shoots in for a takedown but Vachon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vachon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Doomsday misses with a looping right.
Vachon's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Vachon duly obliges.
Vachon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vachon takes a swing at Doomsday's ribcage but misses.
Vachon misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Vachon coming out on top.

Doomsday shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Doomsday was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Doomsday lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Vachon hang on?
Vachon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vachon is squirming around, avoiding Doomsday's attempts to control the action.
Doomsday misses with a head shot.
Vachon is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday controlling from the full mount.
Doomsday lands a big shot there that rocks Vachon but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Vachon is bucking up trying to escape but Doomsday cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
A nice elbow there by Doomsday.
Vachon tries to hold on but Doomsday pushes him away.
Doomsday working the ground and pound effectively.
Doomsday avoids the attempt from Vachon to control.

Doomsday working for a submission but Vachon is keeping him at bay.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vachon tries to lock up and control but Doomsday gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vachon in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Doomsday throwing strikes here but Vachon is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Doomsday postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Vachon looks a forlorn figure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doomsday trying to control but Vachon is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vachon takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Doomsday showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Doomsday 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Doomsday!