PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Latendresse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Tlusty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Latendresse's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bob Bissonnette - La machine à scorer. Oliver Latendresse could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jonas Tlusty's chin.

Latendresse
vs
Tlusty

185 cm
25
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

197 cm
25
214 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oliver Latendresse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jonas Tlusty!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Tlusty.

Latendresse dives in and scores a takedown into Tlusty's guard.
Latendresse throwing strikes but missing.
Latendresse throwing strikes but missing.
Latendresse throws a big elbow that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tlusty can do anything to dispel that myth.
Latendresse loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tlusty utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Latendresse accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Latendresse throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Latendresse loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Latendresse might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Latendresse stands up over Tlusty, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tlusty is pulling down on Latendresse's head to control his posture.
Latendresse throws a strike but Tlusty rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Latendresse throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tlusty passes into half guard.
Tlusty really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Latendresse. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Latendresse wants to get back to full guard.
Latendresse trying to control here.
Tlusty prevents Latendresse from improving his position.
Tlusty is trying to control. Latendresse wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jonas Tlusty hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Tlusty looks to land a combination. Latendresse sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice cross by Tlusty.
Jonas Tlusty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Tlusty has taken the fight to the clinch.
Latendresse misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Latendresse swings wildly with an uppercut but Tlusty uses good head movement to avoid it.

Latendresse gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Latendresse throwing strikes from guard but Tlusty blocks nicely.
Latendresse trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tlusty looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tlusty has momentary wrist control but Latendresse slips an elbow through the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Latendresse landing some decent shots from guard.
Latendresse throws a big elbow that misses.
Latendresse loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Latendresse throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tlusty works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Latendresse working some strikes from top position.
Tlusty looks winded!
Latendresse pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tlusty is keeping the position for now.
Tlusty preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Latendresse with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Latendresse lands a couple of digs.

Tlusty is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Latendresse postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Tlusty covers up, he's hurt! Latendresse keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Latendresse and the ref steps in to end the fight! Latendresse can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Latendresse!