PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jean Jean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges Grand Prix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Georges Grand Prix is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Jean
vs
Grand Prix

175 cm
26
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
26
180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Jean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Georges Grand Prix!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jean moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Grand Prix.
Jean looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Grand Prix misses its intended target.
Grand Prix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jean looks to land a combination but Grand Prix avoids it well.
Jean connects with a body shot.
Jean keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jean misses with a wild combination.
Jean misses with a hook.
Grand Prix misses with a looping right.
Jean lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grand Prix circles away quickly and effectively.
Jean connects with a right hand. Grand Prix shakes it off.
Sloppy strikes from Grand Prix. Those never looked like landing.
Grand Prix throws a hook but Jean avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grand Prix misses the body punch
and Jean counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jean takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Grand Prix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jean.
Jab from Jean.
Jean throws a shot from downtown. Grand Prix moves away and avoids it.
A nice combination there by Jean.
Grand Prix lands with a hook. Jean tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jean, as that shot connected.
Jean moves out of range of the strikes.

Jean gets tackled into the cage by Grand Prix. Grand Prix maintains the clinch.
Grand Prix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jean's elbow.
Grand Prix effectively controlling the action here.
The referee calls for Jean to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grand Prix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jean's elbow.
Jean is trying to maintain a safe position but Grand Prix gets an underhook and turns Jean into the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Grand Prix.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grand Prix wants a takedown.
Jean looking to slow down the pace here.
Jean wants to break free but Grand Prix has control.
Grand Prix manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jean tries to break free but Grand Prix pushes him back against the cage.
Grand Prix has a couple of punches blocked by Jean.
Grand Prix has Jean pressed against the cage, preventing Jean from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grand Prix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jean's elbow.
Grand Prix stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jean wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grand Prix has him pressed against the cage.
Jean blocking some punches.

Grand Prix has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jean clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Jean is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jean has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Grand Prix really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jean.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jean looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Grand Prix lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
We've been informed that Grand Prix has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
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!
Jean has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
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.
I would not like to be Jean right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Grand Prix tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jean sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grand Prix somewhat.

Grand Prix has closed the distance and engaged Jean in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Jean's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jean is trying to break free.
Jean blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jean blocks a body shot from Grand Prix.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grand Prix.
Grand Prix tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jean avoids it.
Jean is trying to force a seperation but Grand Prix has the dominant position.
Jean is trying to break the clinch but Grand Prix has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Jean's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Grand Prix drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grand Prix misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jean.

Grand Prix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grand Prix throws out a loose jab but Jean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grand Prix was well out of range. Poor timing from Jean.
Jean moves out of range as Grand Prix strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Grand Prix. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grand Prix.
Danga de danga de dang - Jean scores with a four punch combination!
Jean keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grand Prix.
Nice defenses there by Grand Prix.
Grand Prix takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grand Prix tries to clinch but Jean is having none of it.
Jean Jean is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grand Prix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grand Prix looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jean is fending him off so far but Grand Prix persists. Nope, Jean circles away and we're back to standing.
Jean Jean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georges Grand Prix.
Grand Prix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jean was well out of range. Poor timing from Grand Prix.
Jean Jean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grand Prix throws a body punch but Jean moves out of range.
Jean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grand Prix was well out of range. Poor timing from Jean.
Jean lands with a straight right. Grand Prix didn't see that one coming.
Grand Prix attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Grand Prix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grand Prix slips a jab from Jean.
Grand Prix throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A slow jab from Grand Prix misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grand Prix swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jean counters with a two punch combo.
Grand Prix lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Grand Prix throws the left hand but Jean avoids the punch easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Grand Prix is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jean's half guard.
Grand Prix is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jean is trying to stand.
Grand Prix is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jean taking some punishment here, with Grand Prix in his half guard.
Grand Prix not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Grand Prix is looking for a kimura here.
Well, if Grand Prix is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jean looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Georges Grand Prix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Grand Prix throws a low kick but Jean moves out of range easily.
Jean fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grand Prix manages to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from Jean.
The fighters circling - Grand Prix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jean staying out of range there.

Grand Prix shoots in and bounces Jean off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Grand Prix wants to control from the top but Jean keeps moving.
Grand Prix sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grand Prix passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grand Prix working the ground and pound but Jean is defending the strikes.
Grand Prix wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jean keeps working.
Grand Prix is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jean's shoulder. That is not cool.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grand Prix cracks Jean with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Grand Prix remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Grand Prix wants to control but Jean is keeping him busy.
Grand Prix taking a breather here.
Jean tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Georges Grand Prix has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jean is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Grand Prix looking to control and managing it successfully.
Grand Prix wants to control the pace but Jean is squirming around nicely.
Grand Prix controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grand Prix in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Grand Prix tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Grand Prix trying to control but Jean is having none of it.
Jean Jean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Georges Grand Prix is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grand Prix working the ground and pound effectively.

And that's the end of the fight!
Georges Grand Prix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Grand Prix 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georges Grand Prix!