PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mister Period (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Lescott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Period's entrance music is Closer. A fine choice. Michael Lescott acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Period
vs
Lescott

188 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

184 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

[GTI] Divine Clothing
[CBK] The Smashwear Corporation

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mister Period!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Lescott!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Period tests Lescott's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Period scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mister Period seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lescott tries to clinch up.
Period throws a looping overhand right but Lescott ducks down to avoid it.
Lescott shoots for a takedown but Period saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Period attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Period throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lescott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Period connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lescott. Lescott circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lescott throws a lazy right hand but Period sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lescott throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Period's waist but Period gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lescott off to one side.
Lescott tries to clinch there but Period circles away.
Period defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lescott.
Mister Period has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Lescott.
Lescott takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice sprawl there from Period as Lescott shoots in.
Period pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lescott is out of range and Period settles back down.
Lescott misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Period dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Period.
Period misses the shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Period, as that shot connected.
Lescott wants to clinch but Period slips to the side
enabling Period to counter with a crisp jab.
Period is looking to chop away at Lescott's legs.
Lescott takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Period avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lescott misses with the combination.
Period misses with a lunging right hand
and Lescott counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Period connects with a looping right hand.
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!
Lescott with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Period to score with a decent uppercut.
Period connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lescott's hands.
Lescott rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Period connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Period connects with the punch.
Lescott shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Period as he jumps to the side.
Lescott doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mister Period is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Period wants to land a leg kick but Lescott is out of range.
Period throws a leg kick but Lescott sees it coming and moves out of range.
Period digs a good body shot into Lescott's ribs.
Period connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Period scores with a hook.
Lescott tries to clinch up.
Period throws a shot to the body.
Period dips to his left and cracks Lescott with an uppercut!
Period is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lescott wants to clinch but Period slips to the side
and Period connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Period thuds a left hand into Lescott's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lescott shoots in and drives through. Period sprawls well.
Lescott looks gassed!
Lescott drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lescott ducks under a wild hook from Period.
Period stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Period wants it to stay on the feet.
Lescott fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lescott wants to clinch but Period slips to the side
and Period counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Period misses with a low kick.
Lescott doesn't manage to clinch there - Period circles away.
Period paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Period. Lescott does a little dance to reset his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lescott.
Lescott tries to bum rush Period with a series of wild strikes but Period uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice jab there from Period.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lescott shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lescott gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Period.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Period tries to work over Lescott's front leg with a kick but Lescott checks it.
Lescott wants to clinch.
Period throws a solid leg kick but Lescott takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Period.
Lescott has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Period throws a leg kick but Lescott sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Period looks to land a left hand but Lescott moved out of range nicely.
Period wants to land a leg kick but Lescott is out of range.
Lescott tries to clinch but Period is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lescott shoots in for a double leg but Period sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lescott avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Period stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lescott is defended easily by Period.
Lescott is trying desperately to land a takedown but Period is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Lescott.
Period stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Period wants it to stay on the feet.
Period misses with a lunging right hand
and Lescott counters with a left and a right that stings Period.
A looping hook to the body misses from Period. Lescott does a little dance to reset his feet.
Period throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lescott closes the distance looking to clinch
and Period counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Period lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lescott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Period lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Period loads up on a big right hand but Lescott slips the punch.
Lescott fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Period throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lescott sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Lescott blocks the leg kick.
Lescott bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Period.
Mister Period is winning the standup battle so far.
Period throws a series of strikes that have Lescott backpedaling.
Lescott tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lescott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lescott shoots for a double leg takedown but Period sprawls well. He's pushed Lescott's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mister Period has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Lescott.
Period rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lescott connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Period ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lescott moves away.
Lescott tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lescott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lescott staying out of range there.
Period misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Lescott does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lescott throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Period.
Lescott is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lescott steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Period.
Period lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Period tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lescott is able to avoid easily.
Lescott gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Period.
Period misses with an uppercut.
Lescott drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Period connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lescott momentarily.
Period loads up on a big right hand but Lescott slips the punch.
Lescott moves away from the strike by Period.
Lescott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Period lands with a right hand.
Period lands with a right hand.
Period misses with an uppercut. Lescott saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lescott shoots in looking for a takedown. Period tries to sprawl out of it but Lescott keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Period manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lescott tries to clinch up but Period circles away and keeps his distance.
Period lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab, jab by Period - just one landing.
Lescott shoots in but Period avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lescott staying out of range there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Lescott might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Period has got the better of the exchanges.
Period swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lescott.
Lescott gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Period.

Lescott has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lescott is trying to pull guard but Period turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Period escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Period lands a nice shot to the body.
Period swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Period throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lescott shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Period as he avoids it easily.
Period fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lescott checks it well.
Lescott tries to clinch there but Period circles away.
Lescott moves forwards but Period connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Period swings for the body but Lescott moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Period lands a leg kick that knocks Lescott off balance momentarily.
Period tries to land a leg kick but Lescott saw it coming and moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Period misses with the combination.
Lescott doesn't manage to clinch there - Period circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mister Period dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Lescott changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Period tries to avoid it but Lescott manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Period to the ground. Period escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Period lands a jab to Lescott's midsection.
Lescott walks into a jab.
Lescott keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Period.
Period with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Period scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Period misses with a hook.
Lescott avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lescott throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lescott avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good exchange - Period coming out on top.
Lescott takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lescott cracks Period with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lescott misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Period. No joy for Lescott on that attempt.
Lescott takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Period lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Period swings widly with a right hand

and Lescott holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Period breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Period throws a right hand that misses

and Lescott counters by moving into the clinch.
Period can't break the clinch.

Period's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lescott avoids the body shot from Period.
Michael Lescott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Period defending well as Lescott loads up on a big left hand.
Period throws a leg kick but Lescott sees it coming and moves out of range.
Period connects with a single shot there.
Period throws a looping overhand right but Lescott ducks down to avoid it.
Lescott wants to clinch up but Period keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Period as he connects with a hook.
Period connects with a body shot that sends Lescott's belly button to the back.
Period throws a hook to the side of Lescott's head but Lescott sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lescott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lescott fails in his attempt to clinch.
Period is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lescott can do to turn this around?
Lescott fails in his attempt to clinch.
Period lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lescott shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mister Period has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Lescott.
Period misses with a right hand
and Lescott counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Period throws the left hand but Lescott avoids the punch easily.
Period goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Period tests Lescott's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Period stuffs the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lescott shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Period sprawls well. Period wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lescott gets slowly back to his feet.
Period dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Period thuds his right hand into Lescott's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Period scores with a nice right hand.
Lescott is looking to clinch.
Period throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lescott counters with a nice uppercut.
Lescott shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Period defends it nicely.
Period throws a jab but it's blocked by Lescott.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Lescott 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lescott takes one to the side of the head.
Michael Lescott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lescott walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Period paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Period motions for Lescott to come forward. Period throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Period moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Period throws a right hand that misses
and Lescott counters with a stiff right hand.
Period throws a sloppy body shot

and Lescott counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lescott throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lescott trying to control the action but Period is working from the bottom.
Lescott passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Period!

And that's the end of the fight!
Mister Period showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Period, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mister Period!
A very excited looking Mister Period rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.