PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Curt LeMae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Rat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jim Rat has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

LeMae
vs
Rat

225 cm
22
335 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

150 cm
20
300 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Curt LeMae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Rat!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Rat or perhaps it was just good defense by LeMae which made him look bad.
LeMae throws a head kick that misses.
LeMae throws a head kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from LeMae. No joy for Rat on that attempt.
LeMae throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rat.
Rat shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has LeMae pinned against the cage. LeMae gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Curt LeMae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Rat.
LeMae swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rat fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
LeMae throws a sloppy head kick and Rat moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeMae lands with a slapping head kick.
LeMae throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rat's head.

It looks like Jim Rat has been cut.
Rat is trying desperately to land a takedown but LeMae is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rat tries for a takedown but LeMae sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
LeMae throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rat looks gassed!

LeMae lands a big head kick that sends Rat tumbling to the mat! LeMae takes a step backwards and waves Rat back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Rat is rocked!
LeMae feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rat's calf.
LeMae throws a nice inside leg kick.

LeMae lands a big head kick that sends Rat tumbling to the mat! LeMae takes a step backwards and waves Rat back to his feet - he wants the finish!

LeMae cracks Rat with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. LeMae has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rat to stand back up!

That has opened up Jim Rat's cut even more.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeMae delivers a nice body kick.
LeMae thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rat if he has to take too many more of those.
A chopping leg kick lands by LeMae.
A head kick from LeMae lands but Rat takes it in his stride.
Rat takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
LeMae lands with a kick to the temple. Rat shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Curt LeMae is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LeMae lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rat takes a step back to recover.
LeMae lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! LeMae slams his shin into Rat's torso.
LeMae throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
LeMae goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
LeMae lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rat avoids the head kick by LeMae.
LeMae misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Rat shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rat was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rat punching from mount but LeMae doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Rat is landing with some decent strikes but LeMae is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeMae is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Rat landing shots from mount.
Rat breaks from LeMae's wrist control and lands an elbow.
LeMae is trying to stand up.
Rat sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LeMae in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Curt LeMae dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Rat's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

LeMae leaves Rat with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
LeMae throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Rat bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The strikes coming from Rat are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Rat prevents LeMae from escaping the position.
Rat trying to control the position but LeMae is working away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rat takes a little break here. LeMae wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rat is working LeMae over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rat wants to take a breather but LeMae manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Rat.
Rat controlling from the top position.
Rat throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as LeMae works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rat accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rat trying to control but LeMae is working from the bottom.
Rat passes LeMae's left leg - he's now in half guard.
LeMae on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if LeMae tries to get out of the position.
Rat with the ground and pound but LeMae uses the opportunity to regain guard.
LeMae being controlled here, momentarily.
Rat won't allow LeMae to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rat cracks LeMae with a solid left hand.
LeMae wants to stand and escape but Rat is having none of it.
Rat throwing strikes but missing.
Rat controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rat accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rat prevents LeMae from getting back to his feet.
Rat stands up over LeMae, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rat throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rat content to stall in guard here.
LeMae is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rat can do to turn this around?
LeMae is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
LeMae avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rat seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
LeMae is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Rat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jim Rat's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Rat shoots in looking for a takedown. LeMae tries to sprawl out of it but Rat keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. LeMae manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rat takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
LeMae lands a high kick!

Rat closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. LeMae did well to prevent Rat getting side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
LeMae blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rat.
Rat missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rat not doing much here.
LeMae regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rat.
LeMae will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

LeMae kicks Rat off and gets to his feet.
LeMae lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Curt LeMae is winning the standup battle so far.

Rat bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
LeMae is pushing Rat's head away, looking to escape. Rat manages to hold on to the position though.
Rat cracks LeMae with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeMae wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rat trying to control the action but LeMae is working from the bottom.
Rat controlling the position from side mount.
Rat throwing strikes but LeMae manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rat manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rat missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

LeMae pushes Rat off and gets back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from LeMae as Rat shoots in.
LeMae lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rat has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from LeMae.
LeMae connects with a high kick.
Rat avoids the head kick by LeMae.

Rat darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rat with the ground and pound but LeMae uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rat prevents LeMae from getting back to his feet.
Rat lands a couple of digs.
Rat showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
LeMae is looking to stand up but Rat isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rat throwing strikes but missing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Curt LeMae showed his dominance in that final round.
I think LeMae 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curt LeMae!