PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bad Idea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francois Dubonet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Idea comes to the cage accompanied by Boss of All Bosses . Dubonet has chosen Kevin Chalfant - Hold on to the vision in your eyes as his entrance music. Francois Dubonet will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Idea
vs
Dubonet

172 cm
21
160 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

185 cm
32
161 lbs
19 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bad Idea!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francois Dubonet!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dubonet moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Idea misses with a wild body shot.

Idea closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dubonet to the mat! Dubonet manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Idea's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dubonet avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Idea 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.

Dubonet kicks Idea off and gets to his feet.
Dubonet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Idea is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dubonet.
Idea pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dubonet misses with a few strikes there.
Dubonet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dubonet wants to slow Idea down by chopping away at his legs.
Idea throws a series of punches but Dubonet avoids them all with ease.
Dubonet with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dubonet chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dubonet will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Idea throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Idea will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dubonet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Idea moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Idea.
Nice sprawl there from Dubonet as Idea shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bad Idea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dubonet fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Idea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dubonet.
Idea wants to clinch.
Idea checks a low kick from Dubonet.
Dubonet throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Idea counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Idea is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dubonet's half guard.
Dubonet wants to improve his position but Idea is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Idea's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Idea's back!
Dubonet thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Idea rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dubonet working the head and body with strikes.
Idea trying to control from the bottom.
Idea wants to improve his position but Dubonet is controlling well.
Idea might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Idea is pressing down on Dubonet's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dubonet throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dubonet scoring with some ground and pound.
Dubonet has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Idea is proving hard to escape from.
Dubonet tries to free his leg and advance position but Idea is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet throwing strikes but missing.
Dubonet throws a big right hand that misses.
Idea is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dubonet must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dubonet would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Idea controls Dubonet momentarily but Dubonet frees himself.
Idea looking for a sweep. Not yet Idea, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dubonet trying to control the position from guard on top but Idea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dubonet stopping the sweep attempt from Idea.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Idea swings for the body but Dubonet moves out of range.
Idea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Idea misses with a hook to the body
and Dubonet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Dubonet.
Dubonet throws a series of punches but Idea avoids them all with ease.
Dubonet slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Francois Dubonet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dubonet defending well as Idea loads up on a big left hand.
Dubonet just misses with a punch to the body.

Idea forces Dubonet back against the cage and clinches.
Idea is looking to control Dubonet's arms but Dubonet gets an underhook and turns him. Now Idea has his back to the cage.
Dubonet is defending well against a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Idea tries to throw a body punch but Dubonet avoids it by throwing Idea back against the cage.
Dubonet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Idea tries to throw a body punch but Dubonet avoids it by throwing Idea back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dubonet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dubonet lands an uppercut.
Idea misses with a punch to the body.
Idea lands a left hand.
Idea struggles to land a body shot inside as Dubonet controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Francois Dubonet will probably get the nod.
That's time! Idea's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dubonet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Idea fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Idea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dubonet scores with a one two! Idea had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Good exchange - Dubonet coming out on top.
No joy there for Dubonet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Francois Dubonet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dubonet throws a leg kick which misses Idea's front leg but catches the back leg as Idea tries to avoid it.
Dubonet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Idea moves into range and clinches up with Dubonet.
Idea misses with a punch to the body.
Dubonet wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Idea has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dubonet prevents a body shot from Idea.
Idea lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dubonet.
Idea struggles to land a body shot inside as Dubonet controls his hands.
Dubonet misses with a knee to the head.
Idea presses Dubonet against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Idea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dubonet wants to break free but Idea has control.
Dubonet prevents a body shot from Idea.
Idea misses with a punch to the body.
Idea misses with a body punch.
Dubonet misses with a knee strike.
Dubonet tries to circle away but Idea has him pinned against the cage.
Idea presses Dubonet against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dubonet wants to break free but Idea has control.
Dubonet wants to break free but Idea has control.
Dubonet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Idea has Dubonet pressed against the cage, preventing Dubonet from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dubonet tries to circle away but Idea has him pinned against the cage.
Idea lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dubonet.

Dubonet breaks from the clinch.
Dubonet connects with a solid leg kick.
Idea is looking to wear down Dubonet with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Idea thows a body shot but no joy.
Idea misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idea will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dubonet misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dubonet thuds a left hand into Idea's body.
Idea ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dubonet moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dubonet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Idea.
Dubonet takes a swing at Idea's ribcage but misses.
Dubonet misses with a looping right.
Idea moves in looking to clinch but Dubonet pushes him off.
Idea moves out of range of the body kick from Dubonet.
Dubonet misses with a combination
and Idea counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dubonet throws a nice outside leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Dubonet.
Dubonet throws a head kick but Idea moves out of range.
Idea ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Dubonet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dubonet throws a low kick but it's checked well by Idea.
Idea jabs Dubonet to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dubonet lands a high kick!
Dubonet has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Idea throws a leg kick but Dubonet sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Idea avoids the head kick by Dubonet.
Dubonet misses with a low kick.
Dubonet is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dubonet takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dubonet doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Idea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dubonet.
Dubonet swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dubonet throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Francois Dubonet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dubonet misses with a wild combination.
Dubonet shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Idea eats them both and turns towards Dubonet to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dubonet is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dubonet - that will leave a mark!
Dubonet lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dubonet has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Idea finds it's way round the side to connect with Dubonet's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Idea.
Dubonet slips a jab and a cross from Idea.
A shot to the liver by Dubonet. Beautiful body shot.
Idea connects with an inside leg kick.
Idea shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dubonet as he jumps to the side.
Dubonet lands a leg kick that knocks Idea off balance momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dubonet throws a head kick that misses.
Dubonet throws a sloppy head kick and Idea moves out of range easily.
Idea takes a swing at Dubonet's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francois Dubonet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Idea shoots for a takedown but Dubonet saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dubonet avoids the body shot from Idea.
Idea moves out of range of the body kick from Dubonet.
Dubonet is looking to chop away at Idea's legs.
Dubonet tries to land a leg kick but Idea saw it coming and moves away.
Good leg kick by Dubonet there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Idea thows a body shot but no joy.
Idea takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dubonet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dubonet misses with a kick to the body.
Dubonet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Idea connects with a crisp jab.
Idea throws a body punch but Dubonet moves out of range.
Dubonet looks to land a body kick but Idea moved away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubonet throws the kick towards the body but Idea avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Dubonet misses.
Idea uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dubonet.
Dubonet throws a head kick that misses.
Dubonet misses with a head kick.
Dubonet throws a series of punches but Idea avoids them all with ease.
Idea throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dubonet takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Idea looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Idea is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dubonet takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dubonet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dubonet lands with a kick to the ribs.
Idea shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Idea throws a body punch but Dubonet moves out of range.
Dubonet lands a leg kick that knocks Idea off balance momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idea tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dubonet swivels and escapes.
Idea misses with a two punch combination.
Idea slips a jab and a cross from Dubonet.
Dubonet throws a quick inside leg kick.
Idea takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Dubonet misses its intended target.
Idea throws a chopping leg kick but Dubonet manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Idea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dubonet was well out of range. Poor timing from Idea.
Idea takes a swing at Dubonet's ribcage but misses.

Idea scores with a takedown into Dubonet's guard.
Idea wants to pass the guard but Dubonet is keeping the position.
Idea is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Idea missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dubonet is looking to stand up but Idea isn't so interested in that idea.
Idea trying to control the position from guard on top but Dubonet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bad Idea overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Idea is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Bad Idea has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A shot to the body from Idea misses
and Dubonet counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet moves out of range as Idea throws a body kick.
Idea thows a body shot but no joy.
Dubonet throws a head kick but Idea moves out of range.
Francois Dubonet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dubonet throws a head kick that misses.
Dubonet throws a right hand that Idea ducks under and follows up with a left that Idea also avoids with ease.
Dubonet throws a wild body kick that Idea sees coming a mile off.
Idea connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Idea tries a head kick but it misses.
Dubonet lands with a nice body kick.
Dubonet throws a solid leg kick but Idea takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dubonet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Dubonet.
Idea moves out of range of the body kick from Dubonet.
A good leg kick by Idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Bad Idea did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Idea misses with a wild combination.
Dubonet tests Idea's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Idea throws a push kick but Dubonet slaps the foot to one side.
Idea throws a leg kick but Dubonet checks it.
Dubonet pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dubonet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dubonet explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Idea swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Idea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dubonet was well out of range. Poor timing from Idea.
Dubonet throws a left and a right that both miss
and Idea counters with a right hand to the body.
Good exchange - Idea coming out on top.
Dubonet lands a high kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubonet tries to bum rush Idea with a series of wild strikes but Idea uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab from Dubonet.

Idea drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dubonet is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Idea advances to full mount.
Idea postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dubonet looks a forlorn figure.
Idea thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Idea lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Idea postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dubonet looks a forlorn figure.
Dubonet is looking to improve his position but Idea isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Idea landing strikes, looking to finish!
Idea thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Idea landing shots from mount.
Idea trying to control but Dubonet is having none of it.
Dubonet is trying to stand up.
A nice elbow there by Idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idea putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dubonet tries to lock up and control but Idea gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Idea fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Idea raining down hammerfists from mount.
Dubonet is bucking up trying to escape but Idea cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dubonet is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dubonet tries to hold on but Idea postures up.
Idea wants to control the pace but Dubonet is squirming around nicely.
Idea with good strikes from the mount here!
Idea content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dubonet is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Idea cracks Dubonet with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Idea looking to ground and pound but Dubonet is blocking nicely.
Dubonet is working to get back to half guard.
Idea lands a heavy elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dubonet tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dubonet is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Idea connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bad Idea had his way with Francois Dubonet in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Idea gets a double leg takedown into Dubonet's guard.
Idea prevents Dubonet from getting back to his feet.
Idea working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Idea stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dubonet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Idea landing with the ground and pound.
Dubonet is trying to control the position but Idea postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dubonet is on top in guard.
Idea manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dubonet manages to get himself to full guard.
Idea throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Idea trying to control the position from guard on top but Dubonet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Idea postures up in Dubonet's guard and throws a big left but Dubonet blocks it.
Dubonet wants to get back to his feet but Idea is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Idea sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dubonet's guard.
Idea thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dubonet's head.
Dubonet looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idea throwing shots but Dubonet is blocking nicely.
Idea trying to control from half guard but Dubonet is working away.
Idea thows a huge punch but Dubonet dodges it nicely.
Dubonet is trying to stand up here but Idea is controlling him well.
Idea scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Idea uses his free foot to push down on Dubonet's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dubonet.
Dubonet's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Dubonet is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Idea lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Idea scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dubonet?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idea lands a big shot there that rocks Dubonet but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Idea misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Idea with shots to the head and body - Dubonet looks very uncomfortable down there.
Idea with good strikes from the mount here!
Idea sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Idea cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Idea looking to control and managing it successfully.
Idea lands a big shot there that rocks Dubonet but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dubonet is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Dubonet tries to lock up and control but Idea gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Idea landing strikes from the mount.
Idea wants to control the pace but Dubonet is squirming around nicely.
Dubonet tries to lock up and control but Idea gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Idea lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Idea lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dubonet is trying to escape the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Idea is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Idea landing shots from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bad Idea showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Idea 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 47:48
Judge George Francis scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a draw!
Bad Idea retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!