PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andr De Fran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Azure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Fran comes to the cage accompanied by No Worries. Azure is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: War, War Never Changes. Andr De Fran is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

De Fran
vs
Azure

172 cm
28
158 lbs
19 - 9 - 2

165 cm
37
140 lbs
41 - 10 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Conquer

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)
Reaper Combatwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 2, fighting out of New York, Andr De Fran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mr Azure!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by De Fran.
De Fran is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've been told by De Fran's head coaches at THC playhouse that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Azure throws a good cross that connects.
De Fran on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Azure. Azure obviously looking to wear him down.
Azure lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Azure avoids the body shot from De Fran.
De Fran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Fran cracks Azure with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
De Fran tries to land a front kick but Azure steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Azure has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Azure throws a series of punches but De Fran moves out of range.
Azure feints and then cracks De Fran's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Fran down.
Azure clobbers De Fran with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
De Fran paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
De Fran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azure ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
De Fran scores with a leg kick.
De Fran scoring well with a low kick there.
De Fran cracks Azure with a good jab.
Azure moves out of range as De Fran strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Azure slips under a jab.
Azure feints the counter takedown.
Nice straight punches there by Azure. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Azure.
Azure wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
De Fran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Fran lands a nice looking body kick.
De Fran slips a jab from Azure.
De Fran tries to counter by clinching up but Azure breaks away and moves out of range.
Azure throws a nice inside leg kick.
De Fran displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Azure.
Azure throws a big shot that misses.
De Fran takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
De Fran on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
De Fran lands a head shot.
De Fran is looking to chop away at Azure's legs.
Azure throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck De Fran on the side of the head.
Azure shoots for a takedown but De Fran saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
De Fran appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
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!
Azure shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. De Fran defends it nicely.
Andr De Fran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Azure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Fran has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Azure.
De Fran takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
De Fran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Azure.
Azure throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Azure throws a big shot that misses.
Andr De Fran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Fran swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Azure decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in De Fran's guard.
De Fran is controlling Azure's posture.
Azure throws a big right hand that misses.
Azure landing with the ground and pound.
Azure trying to control but De Fran is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Fran has his hands on Azure's head, controlling the position.
Azure trying to control but De Fran is working from the bottom.
De Fran is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Azure wants to control from the top but De Fran keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Fran pulls Azure in close to prevent any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Azure throwing strikes from guard but De Fran blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
De Fran keeping moving, preventing Azure from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
De Fran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Azure manages to avoid it.
De Fran is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
De Fran throws a leg kick but Azure checks it.
De Fran throws a leg kick but Azure checks it.
De Fran throws a low kick, looking for Azure's leg but Azure calmly moves out of range.
De Fran connects with a body shot.
De Fran leaves Azure with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
De Fran lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
De Fran cracks Azure with a good jab.
A swing and a miss from De Fran.
Azure feints the counter takedown.
De Fran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Fran just misses with a punch to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from De Fran. Azure shrugs it off though.
A kick lands to the mid section there for De Fran.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De Fran, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Andr De Fran will probably get the nod.
That's time! De Fran's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Azure scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Azure misses the shot to the body.
Azure cracks a nice hook into De Fran's ribs.
Azure ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Azure displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Fran throws out the jab.
De Fran cracks the inside of Azure's front leg.
De Fran throws a jab when Azure was well out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Azure.
Azure punishes De Fran's body with a nice straight punch.
Azure takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice uppercut lands for Azure. That snapped De Fran's head back.
Azure misses the shot to the body.
De Fran lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
De Fran throws a hook to the side of Azure's head but Azure sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Azure uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Fran.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Fran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Azure manages to avoid it.
De Fran tries to land a front kick but Azure steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Azure walks into a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Azure.
Azure connects with an inside leg kick.
Azure lands a nice looking body shot.
De Fran tries a low kick but Azure avoids it.
Andr De Fran is winning the standup battle so far.
De Fran needs to keep his hands up - Azure had a free shot at his head there.
De Fran misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Azure was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
De Fran is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
De Fran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Fran throws a poor cross that misses

and Azure decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in De Fran's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Fran pulls Azure in close to prevent any damage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Azure. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Azure trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Azure pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Fran is keeping the position for now.

Azure thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Azure throwing strikes from guard but De Fran blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Fran not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Azure is stalling in the full guard.
Azure works over De Fran with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azure passes De Fran's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Azure wants to free his trapped foot but De Fran is holding on for dear life with his legs.
De Fran preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Fran wants to control but Azure is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. De Fran manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
De Fran looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
De Fran is trying to keep Azure in close.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
De Fran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Azure uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Fran.
Azure feints the counter takedown.
De Fran throws a low kick, looking for Azure's leg but Azure calmly moves out of range.
De Fran throws a low kick, looking for Azure's leg but Azure calmly moves out of range.

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.
De Fran tries to score with a low kick but Azure moves his leg out of the way.
Azure dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Azure blocks a head kick by De Fran.
Azure lands a nice shot that snaps De Fran's head back.
De Fran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Azure is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice takedown defense from De Fran. No joy for Azure on that attempt.
Azure shoots for a double leg takedown but De Fran sprawls well. He's pushed Azure's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A swing and a miss from De Fran.
Azure swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A good leg kick by Azure.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Fran.
De Fran digs a good hook to Azure's body.
Azure fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Azure there.
Azure uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Fran.
Azure is looking to slow De Fran down with leg kicks.
De Fran misses with a shot to the body
and Azure counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

De Fran takes a swing at Azure's ribcage but misses.
De Fran looks for the body kick but Azure saw that one coming.
Azure tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Azure throws the kick towards the body but De Fran avoids it.
Azure lands the left hand.
Azure thuds his right hand into De Fran's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
De Fran throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
De Fran is looking to land body kicks.
Azure throws out a counter right but De Fran avoids it with no problem.
Azure scores with a jab. De Fran acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
De Fran takes a swing at Azure's ribcage but misses.
Azure with the counter takedown but De Fran avoids it easily.
De Fran looks to land a body kick but Azure moved away.
An inside leg kick from De Fran misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azure lands a jab-cross combination.
Azure cracks De Fran with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jab by Azure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Fran tries to land a front kick but Azure steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Azure fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Azure throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Fran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Azure connects with a jab.
De Fran walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Azure checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Azure displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Fran throws out the jab.
Azure throws a counter combo.
De Fran motions for Azure to come forward. De Fran throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Azure cracks De Fran with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Azure thuds his shin into the meat of De Fran's side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Azure or perhaps it was just good defense by De Fran, which made it look bad.
It looked like De Fran wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Azure scores with the left hand. De Fran knows he should have avoided that one.
De Fran looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Azure fakes a jab and throws a low kick but De Fran checks it well.
De Fran lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Azure at a distance.
A low kick from De Fran is predictable there

and Azure counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azure working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Azure has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azure working away.
Azure cracks De Fran with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Azure working away.
Azure wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Fran keeps working.
Azure has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
De Fran manages to work his way to half guard, despite Azure's best efforts.
Andr De Fran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Azure throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Azure is looking to take a break and control but De Fran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Fran wants to control but Azure is keeping busy.
De Fran desperately trying to maintain half guard.
De Fran is trying to maintain the position but Azure is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Fran tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Azure has advanced to mount. Uh oh.

Azure working for a guillotine from mount but De Fran is in no mood to give up.
De Fran working to try and regain half guard.
Azure punishing his opponent with strikes.
Azure wants to control the pace but De Fran is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Fran wants to hold on but Azure pushes him away.
De Fran manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Azure is looking to take a break and control but De Fran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Azure lands with a punch from half guard.
De Fran is looking for a sweep. Azure is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Azure drops an elbow to the side of De Fran's head.
Azure landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
De Fran has hold of Azure's hands but Azure slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Azure scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Azure comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Azure has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Mr Azure!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Mr Azure!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Mr Azure!

Mr Azure wins by unanimous decision!
Mr Azure spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.