PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Serious Business (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre LeLaurant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Business
vs
LeLaurant

188 cm
25
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

197 cm
19
217 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Reaper Combatwear

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Serious Business!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pierre LeLaurant!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Business takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Business shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in LeLaurant's guard.
Business trying to control but LeLaurant is working from the bottom.
Business throws a big elbow that misses.

Business drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Business jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Business trying to control the position from guard on top but LeLaurant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LeLaurant really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Business. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Business controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Business throws a big elbow that misses.
Business wants to control from the top but LeLaurant keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Serious Business wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Business fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Business shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Business takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Business seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but LeLaurant does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Business sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. LeLaurant defending well though.
Business thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Business is looking to take a break and control but LeLaurant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Business is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
LeLaurant is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Business is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for LeLaurant!

Business working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Business throws some wild stikes that LeLaurant manages to avoid easily.
Business looking to control but LeLaurant is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Business scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish LeLaurant?

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Business is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but LeLaurant is surviving well by controlling Business's body position as best he can.
Business with shots to the head and body - LeLaurant looks very uncomfortable down there.
Business pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Business thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Business is in the full mount, landing strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Business goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now LeLaurant is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serious Business dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Business shoots in looking for a takedown. LeLaurant tries to sprawl out of it but Business keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. LeLaurant manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Business takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
LeLaurant scores with a punch to the head.
Business looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Business throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. LeLaurant tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Business is in LeLaurant's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeLaurant keeping moving, preventing Business from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Business accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Business trying to control but LeLaurant is working from the bottom.
LeLaurant working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Business trying to control the position from guard on top but LeLaurant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Serious Business.
LeLaurant connects with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from LeLaurant.
LeLaurant fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Business looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

LeLaurant gets caught napping as Business dives in and scores a takedown. LeLaurant manages to retain guard.
LeLaurant utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Business wants to control from the top but LeLaurant keeps moving.
Business 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Business stays in close to LeLaurant's body and controls the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Business accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
LeLaurant keeping moving, preventing Business from controlling successfully.
LeLaurant working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Business.
Business throws an elbow that misses. LeLaurant uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Business's guard. Nice move by LeLaurant!

Business has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but LeLaurant can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Business is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Business manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. LeLaurant manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Business throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serious Business dominated that second round.
That's time! Business's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Business on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
LeLaurant scores with a sloppy right hand. Business should have avoided that one.
LeLaurant keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
LeLaurant throws a leg kick which misses Business's front leg but catches the back leg as Business tries to avoid it.
LeLaurant scores with a nice strike.
Business shoots in and drives through. LeLaurant sprawls well.
LeLaurant lands with a nice body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeLaurant with a jab.
Business takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A left lands for LeLaurant.
Nice shot lands for LeLaurant.
LeLaurant cracks Business with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Business shoots in for a double leg but LeLaurant sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Serious Business. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left lands for LeLaurant.
A left and a right from LeLaurant both land. Nice combination.

Business is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeLaurant thuds his right hand into Business's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oh Business is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Serious Business is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LeLaurant lands a big right hook! Business looks hurt but is still standing! LeLaurant lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Business falls down and LeLaurant dives in with a huge hammer fist! Business's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and LeLaurant runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pierre LeLaurant!