PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaques Girard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pappa Smurf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Girard
vs
Smurf

190 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

184 cm
25
190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaques Girard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pappa Smurf!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Girard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Girard shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Smurf is refusing to be controlled, as Girard sits in half guard.
Girard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smurf is looking for a sweep. Girard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Smurf has one foot on Girard's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Girard throws a lazy right hand but Smurf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smurf throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Girard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Girard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smurf lunges at Girard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Girard's hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smurf lands a jab to the head.
Girard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smurf is fending him off so far but Girard persists. Nope, Smurf circles away and we're back to standing.
Girard ducks under a wild hook from Smurf.
No luck for Girard with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaques Girard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smurf swings for the body but Girard moves out of range.
Smurf connects with a nice looking jab.
Smurf tests Girard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pappa Smurf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Girard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smurf cracks Girard with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smurf swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Girard.
Smurf clobbers Girard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Girard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smurf swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smurf scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smurf circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Girard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smurf sprawls well. Smurf wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Girard gets slowly back to his feet.
Smurf lands a head shot.
Smurf throws a body punch but Girard moves out of range.

Girard shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smurf napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Smurf throws Girard to one side and escapes!
Smurf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Girard at a distance.
Smurf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Girard.
Smurf scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Girard doesn't seem bothered though.
Girard is breathing heavily.
Smurf jabs at Girard's body.
Girard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smurf throws out the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smurf throws a good cross that connects.
Smurf swats away the attempt to clinch by Girard.
Horrible takedown attempt by Girard or perhaps it was just good defense by Smurf, which made it look bad.
Girard throws a head kick but Smurf moves out of range.
Smurf throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Girard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Smurf.
Smurf lands a body shot.
Smurf jabs at Girard's body.
A shot to the liver by Smurf. Beautiful body shot.
Smurf lands a nice hook to Girard's body. Girard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smurf stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Girard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Girard misses with a takedown
letting Smurf counter with a right hand.
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!
Girard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smurf to score with a decent uppercut.
Smurf works Girard's body with a nice hook.
Smurf scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smurf lands a jab.
Smurf comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smurf connects with a body shot.
Smurf scores with the left hand. Girard knows he should have avoided that one.
Pappa Smurf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Girard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Girard there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smurf throws a shot to the body.
Smurf lands with a hook. Girard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smurf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pappa Smurf dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Girard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smurf manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smurf lands with a good body shot.
Girard tries a head kick but it misses.
Girard misses with a hook. Smurf ducked under it nicely.

Girard is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Smurf's half guard.

Smurf makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Smurf connects with a right hand. Girard shakes it off.
Girard tries to clinch up but Smurf circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Girard tries to clinch but Smurf moves out of range.
Smurf punishes Girard's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smurf throws an overhand right that lands on Girard's shoulder, as Girard tries to avoid the shot.
Girard walks into a jab.
Jaques Girard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smurf slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Girard wants to clinch up but Smurf keeps it at a distance.
Smurf lands a jab to the nose.
Smurf lands a jab.
Girard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smurf misses with a hook
and Girard counters with a straight right hand.
Girard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smurf misses with an uppercut. Girard saw that one coming.
Smurf lands a nice shot to the body.
Girard misses with a low kick.
Smurf scores with a hook.
Smurf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smurf bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Girard's head backwards.
Smurf scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smurf connects with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smurf scores with a shot to the body.
Smurf paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smurf digs a good hook to Girard's body.
Girard tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smurf defends well and Girard ends up having to push Smurf into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smurf connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Girard momentarily.
Smurf lands with a cross.
Smurf lands a nice looking body shot.
Smurf cracks Girard with a good jab.
Smurf throws a shot to the body.
Smurf stuns Girard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smurf throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Girard tries to clinch but Smurf moves out of range.
Girard looks to land a body kick but Smurf moved away.
Smurf doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Girard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smurf bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smurf digs a good body shot into Girard's ribs.
Smurf connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Girard momentarily.
Girard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smurf uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smurf just misses with a punch to the body.
Smurf tests Girard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Girard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Girard wants to clinch up but Smurf keeps it at a distance.
Smurf cracks Girard with an open hand slap.
A jab from Smurf does it's job there.
Smurf uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smurf lands with a hook. Girard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Girard tries to move into range but Smurf moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Girard fails with the takedown.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smurf darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smurf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Girard is looking to clinch.
Girard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smurf.
Smurf throws a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smurf scores with a decent looking hook.
Smurf scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smurf fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Girard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pappa Smurf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Girard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Smurf dodges the punch combination from Girard.
Girard wants to clinch.
Smurf scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smurf scores with a nice right hand.
Pappa Smurf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smurf lands a nice hook to Girard's body. Girard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smurf lands a head shot.
Girard ducks right into an uppercut from Smurf.
Girard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smurf displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Girard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Smurf coming out on top.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smurf looks to score with a jab to the body but Girard is just out of range.
Girard tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smurf manages to circle out of the way.
Smurf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smurf lands with a straight right. Girard didn't see that one coming.
Smurf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Girard was well out of range. Poor timing from Smurf.
Girard went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Decent striking displayed by Smurf there.
Girard is looking to clinch.
Smurf misses with an uppercut.
As Smurf tries to get set, Girard tries to push him back and clinch up but Smurf manages to avoid the attempt.
Girard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Girard shoots in for a takedown but Smurf shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaques Girard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Girard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smurf lands a jab to the nose.
Girard shoots in for a takedown but Smurf shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Girard misses with a takedown
and Smurf counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Girard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smurf throws a shot to the body.
Smurf scores with a nice strike.
Girard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smurf lands a body shot.
Smurf lands with a cross.
Smurf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Girard at a distance.
Smurf lands a jab to Girard's midsection.
Girard walks into a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Smurf there.
Girard tries to clinch up but Smurf circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smurf scores with a hook.
Girard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smurf connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smurf moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smurf scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smurf ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smurf ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pappa Smurf is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smurf lands a body shot.
Smurf connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Girard's hands.
Smurf tests Girard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smurf jabs Girard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Girard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Girard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Girard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smurf with a hook.
Smurf looks to land a left hand but Girard moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Smurf misses.
Smurf lands a jab.
Smurf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Girard was well out of range. Poor timing from Smurf.
The fighters circling - Smurf throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Girard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smurf sprawls and moves away.
Girard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Girard or perhaps it was just good defense by Smurf, which made it look bad.
Smurf comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pappa Smurf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smurf 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 25:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pappa Smurf!