PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Paul Garcon (ranked 14 p4p, 3 weight class) and DJ Maximus (ranked 67 p4p, 6 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Paul Garcon
vs
Maximus

189 cm
30
243 lbs
26 - 9 - 0

204 cm
32
255 lbs
30 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jean Paul Garcon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Maximus!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximus misses with a two punch combination.
Maximus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maximus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garcon throws a leg kick that misses.
Maximus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garcon throws a front kick that sends Maximus stumbling back into the cage.
Garcon misses the body punch
letting Maximus counter with a right hand.
Garcon lands a body shot.
Garcon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maximus.
Garcon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS in the buildup to the fight.
Garcon with a hook.
Garcon scores with a spinning back kick!
Garcon throws a leg kick which misses Maximus's front leg but catches the back leg as Maximus tries to avoid it.
Garcon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maximus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maximus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Garcon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcon tried to score with a low kick but Maximus checks it.
Maximus feints a jab promting Garcon to slip. Maximus then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Garcon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcon throws a leg kick that misses.
Maximus misses with an uppercut. Garcon saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Garcon.
Jean Paul Garcon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Garcon.
Garcon scores with a body shot.
Garcon throws a leg kick that misses.
Garcon scores with a kick to the body.
Maximus looks winded!
Garcon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Garcon checks a leg kick.
Maximus swats away the attempt to clinch by Garcon.
Garcon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maximus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Garcon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maximus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garcon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maximus. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Garcon.
Maximus throws an overhand right that lands on Garcon's shoulder, as Garcon tries to avoid the shot.
Garcon jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Garcon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garcon throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circle, before Garcon throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Maximus's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Garcon lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Jean Paul Garcon!
Jean Paul Garcon retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Jean Paul Garcon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.