PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Faxe Kordel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Sharpe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kordel
vs
Sharpe

185 cm
22
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Faxe Kordel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Sharpe!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kordel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kordel takes a swing at Sharpe's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Kordel.
Kordel tries to clinch there but Sharpe circles away.
Kordel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sharpe swivels and escapes.
Kordel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sharpe stuffs the takedown attempt from Kordel. Kordel gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Faxe Kordel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kordel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharpe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kordel throws a series of punches but Sharpe avoids them all with ease.
Chris Sharpe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kordel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kordel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kordel has a takedown stuffed.
Sharpe circles away from the clinch attempt.
A punch combination from Kordel misses.
Kordel fails to land the takedown.
Kordel is breathing heavily.
Kordel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sharpe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sharpe swinging wilding here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sharpe misses with a body kick.
Kordel moves out of range of the body kick from Sharpe.
Sharpe looks to land a body kick but Kordel moved away.
Nice takedown defense from Sharpe. No joy for Kordel on that attempt.
Kordel closes the distance and clinches up with Sharpe, looking for a takedown. Kordel pushes Sharpe against the cage but Sharpe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kordel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sharpe looks to land a body kick but Kordel moved away.
Kordel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Faxe Kordel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kordel wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kordel tries to clinch up.
Sharpe keeps the fight on the outside.
Sharpe keeps the fight on the outside.
Kordel tries to clinch but Sharpe moves out of range.
Sharpe stuffs the takedown attempt from Kordel. Kordel gets slowly back to his feet.
Sharpe looks to land a body kick but Kordel moved away.
Kordel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kordel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sharpe moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kordel avoids a kick to the body.
Sharpe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kordel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kordel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sharpe pinned against the cage. Sharpe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kordel throws a head kick that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A slapping body kick lands there for Sharpe.
Kordel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sharpe is fending him off so far but Kordel persists. Nope, Sharpe circles away and we're back to standing.
Kordel avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Sharpe dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kordel tries to clinch but Sharpe is having none of it.
Kordel doesn't manage to clinch there - Sharpe circles away.
Kordel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Faxe Kordel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sharpe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kordel fails to land the takedown.
Kordel tries to clinch but Sharpe moves out of range.
Kordel fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Faxe Kordel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Sharpe as Kordel shoots in.
Kordel looks to score with a jab to the body but Sharpe is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kordel throws a combination that misses
and Sharpe counters with a body kick that stops Kordel in his tracks momentarily.
Kordel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sharpe makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kordel really felt that one!
A head kick by Kordel misses
and Sharpe counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kordel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sharpe counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sharpe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kordel misses with a lunging right hand
and Sharpe finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kordel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sharpe counters with a body kick that stops Kordel in his tracks momentarily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sharpe.
Kordel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sharpe counters with a body kick.
Kordel tries for a takedown but Sharpe circles away easily
and Sharpe counters with a body kick that stops Kordel in his tracks momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kordel tries for a takedown but Sharpe circles away easily
and Sharpe counters with a solid body kick.
Kordel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sharpe counters with a nice body kick.
Kordel shoots and misses
and Sharpe counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kordel misses with a combination
and Sharpe counters with a left and a right that stings Kordel.
Kordel moves out of range of the body kick.
A head kick by Kordel misses
and Sharpe counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kordel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sharpe counters with a nice body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kordel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sharpe counters with a nice body kick.
Sharpe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sharpe pushes Kordel away with a front kick.
Kordel has his takedown stuffed
and Sharpe counters with a body kick that stops Kordel in his tracks momentarily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sharpe.
Kordel misses with a takedown attempt
and Sharpe counters with a one-two to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kordel. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Kordel shoots and misses
and Sharpe counters with a nice body kick.
Kordel closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sharpe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kordel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kordel showed some decent athleticism there.
Kordel uses his free foot to push down on Sharpe's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sharpe.
Kordel lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kordel putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kordel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sharpe is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Sharpe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kordel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Kordel misses with a takedown
and Sharpe counters with a body kick.
Kordel has his takedown stuffed
and Sharpe counters with a nice body kick.
Kordel misses with a combination
and Sharpe counters with a two punch combo.

Kordel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kordel lands in his opponent's guard.
Sharpe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kordel.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sharpe wriggles free and stands up.
Sharpe circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sharpe counters with a body kick.
Kordel closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sharpe counters with a nice body kick.
Kordel is looking to wear down Sharpe with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kordel tries for a takedown but Sharpe circles away easily
and Sharpe counters with a body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Faxe Kordel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kordel clinches but Sharpe breaks the clinch
and Sharpe counters with a one-two to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kordel moves out of range of the body kick from Sharpe.
Kordel fails with the takedown
and Sharpe counters with a body kick.
Sharpe looks to land a body kick but Kordel moved away.
Sharpe throws a push kick but Kordel slaps the foot to one side.
Kordel with a poor takedown
and Sharpe counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kordel looks to clinch
and Sharpe counters with a nice body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sharpe.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sharpe.
Kordel on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kordel sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sharpe throws a push kick but Kordel slaps the foot to one side.
Sharpe lands a jab-cross combination.
Kordel clinches but Sharpe breaks the clinch
and Sharpe counters with a nice body kick.
Kordel avoids a kick to the body.
Sharpe scores with a spinning back kick!
Kordel misses with a takedown
and Sharpe counters with a solid body kick.
Sharpe is looking to land body kicks.
Sharpe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chris Sharpe seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kordel blocks the body kick.

Kordel scores with a takedown into Sharpe's guard.
Kordel forces his way into half guard.
Kordel has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sharpe is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chris Sharpe.
I've got Sharpe winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Sharpe!