PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pate Paukuttaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcel Thuram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thuram is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dario G - Carneval de Paris. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Paukuttaja
vs
Thuram

185 cm
19
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
208 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pate Paukuttaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcel Thuram!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thuram looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thuram throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Paukuttaja's waist but Paukuttaja gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thuram off to one side.
Paukuttaja scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Paukuttaja lands a jab to Thuram's midsection.
Paukuttaja throws a series of punches but Thuram avoids them all with ease.
Paukuttaja throws a series of punches but Thuram moves out of range.
Paukuttaja scores with a one two! Thuram had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paukuttaja is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thuram.
Paukuttaja throws a right hand that Thuram ducks under and follows up with a left that Thuram also avoids with ease.
Thuram looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Paukuttaja is fending him off so far but Thuram persists. Nope, Paukuttaja circles away and we're back to standing.
A big right from Paukuttaja misses.
A punch combination from Thuram misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Paukuttaja!
Thuram looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paukuttaja throws out a powerful jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thuram is defended easily by Paukuttaja.
Pate Paukuttaja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcel Thuram.
Paukuttaja takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Decent striking displayed by Paukuttaja there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paukuttaja jabs at Thuram's body.
Thuram gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Paukuttaja.
Paukuttaja moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Paukuttaja!
Thuram misses with a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paukuttaja scores with a jab to the head.
Thuram blocks a head kick by Paukuttaja.
Paukuttaja throws a hook but Thuram blocks it.
Thuram throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Paukuttaja counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Paukuttaja lands a jab.
A left and a right from Paukuttaja both land. Nice combination.
Paukuttaja lands a jab to the head.
Paukuttaja misses with the combination.
Paukuttaja throws a good cross that connects.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paukuttaja throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Paukuttaja is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Thuram takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thuram is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Paukuttaja.
Paukuttaja connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thuram's hands.
Paukuttaja throws a series of punches but Thuram avoids them all with ease.
Paukuttaja looks to land a right hand but Thuram moved out of range.
Paukuttaja throws out a loose jab but Thuram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paukuttaja misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thuram.
Paukuttaja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paukuttaja is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thuram throws a body kick that misses.
Paukuttaja changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thuram throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thuram throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Paukuttaja to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paukuttaja swings for the body but Thuram moves out of range.
Paukuttaja fails to land with a series of punches.
Paukuttaja works Thuram's body with a nice hook.
Paukuttaja throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thuram makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Paukuttaja really felt that one!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paukuttaja cracks Thuram with a good jab.
The crowd cheers as Paukuttaja lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thuram doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pate Paukuttaja dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Paukuttaja lands with a good body shot.
A punch combination from Paukuttaja misses.
Paukuttaja getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pate Paukuttaja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Thuram shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Paukuttaja manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Thuram trying to control the position from guard on top but Paukuttaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thuram prevents Paukuttaja from getting back to his feet.
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.
Thuram controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thuram trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Paukuttaja throws a nice looking combination but Thuram bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thuram has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thuram looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thuram slips a straight right by Paukuttaja.
Thuram displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paukuttaja throws out the jab.
Paukuttaja displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Paukuttaja is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thuram.
Paukuttaja misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paukuttaja throws a right hand that Thuram ducks under and follows up with a left that Thuram also avoids with ease.
Paukuttaja lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thuram at a distance.
Thuram takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Paukuttaja moves into range and connects with a jab.
Paukuttaja lands a jab.
Pate Paukuttaja is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paukuttaja will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Paukuttaja, as that shot connected.
Paukuttaja is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thuram can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thuram throws a half hearted mid kick.
Paukuttaja throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Thuram counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Paukuttaja's guard now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thuram prevents Paukuttaja from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thuram trying to control the position from guard on top but Paukuttaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paukuttaja wants to get back to his feet but Thuram is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Paukuttaja keeping moving, preventing Thuram from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pate Paukuttaja dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A big left from Paukuttaja misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paukuttaja. Thuram does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for Thuram, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thuram fakes the leg kick and cracks Paukuttaja in the body.
Paukuttaja jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paukuttaja dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paukuttaja throws an overhand right that lands on Thuram's shoulder, as Thuram tries to avoid the shot.
Paukuttaja looks to score with a jab to the body but Thuram is just out of range.
Paukuttaja with a nice cross.
Paukuttaja displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paukuttaja swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Paukuttaja misses with a hook. Thuram ducked under it nicely.
Paukuttaja throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paukuttaja dodges the punch combination from Thuram.
Paukuttaja fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thuram on the side of the head.
Paukuttaja connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Paukuttaja swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Thuram counters with a nice double leg into side control. Paukuttaja won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thuram wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paukuttaja keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thuram advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thuram controlling from mount.
Thuram dominating with strikes here.
Pate Paukuttaja is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thuram tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thuram lands with some strikes.
Thuram thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Marcel Thuram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thuram pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Thuram goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Paukuttaja is on top in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thuram has a closed guard, preventing Paukuttaja from standing up.

Thuram looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcel Thuram comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Paukuttaja 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pate Paukuttaja!