PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Best French (ranked 24900 p4p, 0 weight class) and I Just Fight And Win B (ranked 4173 p4p, 0 weight class). I Just Fight And Win B will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

French
vs
Just Fight And Win B

183 cm
18
200 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

199 cm
25
205 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Best French!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, I Just Fight And Win B!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
And Win B ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

And Win B clinches with his opponent.
And Win B goes for a takedown attempt but French pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

And Win B drives through and clinches with French against the cage.
And Win B is trying to break free.
A quick uppercut on the inside from And Win B.
French is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And Win B wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And Win B looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
And Win B lands with a short punch from the clinch.
French tries to throw a body punch but And Win B avoids it by throwing French back against the cage.
And Win B is trying to push French away but French has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And Win B is looking to break free of the clinch but French has double underhooks.
And Win B looking for a takedown.
Best French has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of I Just Fight And Win B.

That's one minute gone in the round.

And Win B gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
French utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as And Win B accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And Win B working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

French manages to escape and get back to his feet.

And Win B has managed to clinch.
French stops a takedown attempt from And Win B.
French is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And Win B wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And Win B wants to break the clinch but can't.
And Win B looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And Win B has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. French avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And Win B wants to get back to striking at distance but French won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
French struggles to land a body shot inside as And Win B controls his hands.
And Win B wants a takedown.
And Win B can't break the clinch.
And Win B wants to get back to striking at distance but French won't allow it.
And Win B is trying to work for a single leg takedown but French pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And Win B drops to a knee looking for a takedown but French gets the underhooks and prevents it.

French is fighting off a takedown attempt but And Win B is just too persistent for him and manages to trip French to the mat. French regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

French has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes And Win B off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
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!

French scores with a takedown into And Win B's guard.
French wants to control from the top but And Win B keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
And Win B wants to stand but French is controlling the position.
French is pushing down on And Win B's leg trying to pass to half guard. And Win B is fighting to maintain full guard but French has managed to sneak the leg through.
French trying to control from half guard but And Win B is working away.
French looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

French gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
And Win B misses with a takedown attempt - French sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And Win B throws a series of punches but French avoids them all with ease.
And Win B fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from French as And Win B shoots in.
And Win B shoots in but French avoids the takedown attempt easily.
French half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And Win B looks winded!
And Win B closes the distance looking to clinch
and French counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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 Best French will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

And Win B fails with a takedown attempt.
French was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And Win B fails with the takedown
and French makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

And Win B moves into range and clinches up with French.
And Win B wants a takedown but no success here.
Best French has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of I Just Fight And Win B.
And Win B misses with a punch on the inside.
And Win B gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from French.
And Win B has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by French after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
And Win B tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
French has And Win B pressed against the cage, preventing And Win B from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for And Win B.
French is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
And Win B is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
French throws a head punch that misses.
And Win B is looking to take this one to the mat.
And Win B is breathing heavily.
And Win B tries for a takedown. No joy.
French unloads a knee to the mid-section.

French breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
French closes the distance and clinches up with And Win B, looking for a takedown. French pushes And Win B against the cage but And Win B circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from And Win B.
French appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And Win B displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from French.
French stuffs the takedown attempt from And Win B. And Win B gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

And Win B fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. French sprawls well initially but And Win B persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

French kicks And Win B off and gets back to his feet.
I Just Fight And Win B seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
French tries for a takedown but And Win B sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And And Win B tries to counter it with a takedown but French pushes his down on his head and steps out.
French on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

And Win B has closed the distance and engaged French in a clinch.
French keeps the fight in the clinch, despite And Win B's efforts to push away.
And Win B misses with a punch to the body.
French is working And Win B over against the cage.

And Win B breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And Win B misses with a takedown
and French cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
And Win B misses with a jab, cross combination.
French looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? And Win B is fending him off so far but French persists. Nope, And Win B circles away and we're back to standing.
French slaps away a takedown attempt from And Win B, before circling back to the center of the mat.
French appears to be looking for a big counter.
And Win B shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts French as he jumps to the side.
It looked like French was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from And Win B.
And Win B shoots for a double leg takedown but French sprawls well. He's pushed And Win B's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
French was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Best French is winning the standup battle so far.
And Win B goes for a double leg but French avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as French continues to drive forward.
French swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from French is defended easily by And Win B.
And Win B throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around French's waist but French gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing And Win B off to one side.
French fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
French shoots in looking for a takedown. And Win B tries to sprawl out of it but French keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. And Win B manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
I Just Fight And Win B is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
And Win B misses with a two punch combination.
French leaves And Win B with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And Win B tries to clinch up but French circles away and keeps his distance.

French clinches with his opponent.
And Win B has French pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. French manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
French lands a nice knee to the body.
And Win B is trying to break free.
And Win B lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Best French will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

French avoids a punch combination nicely.
And Win B looks to land a left hand but French moved out of range nicely.
French was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And Win B shoots in for a takedown but French shows good takedown defense.
A quick step to the side and French tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
French tries to score a power double leg takedown but And Win B sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten French somewhat.
And Win B looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? French is fending him off so far but And Win B persists. Nope, French circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like French was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from And Win B.
French fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
And Win B shoots in for a takedown but French shows good takedown defense.
Best French has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of I Just Fight And Win B.
And Win B throws a jab but it's blocked by French.
And Win B takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
And Win B tries to close the distance and clinch up but French swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And Win B looks for a takedown but French sprawls well.
French is looking to counter with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
French shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with And Win B but And Win B pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And Win B is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
French attempts a counter takedown but And Win B avoids it well and moves away.
And Win B swinging wildly here.
An attempted straight right counter from French misses the target.
And Win B throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
French swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And Win B leaves French with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
French slaps away a takedown attempt from And Win B, before circling back to the center of the mat.
French swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
French shoots in looking for a takedown. And Win B tries to sprawl out of it but French keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. And Win B manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
And Win B fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
French appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And Win B stuffs the takedown.
And Win B dives in for a single leg takedown but French sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A counter left hand to the body from French misses its target.
And Win B misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from French.
French is looking for a counter combo.
And Win B misses with a few strikes there.
French is looking to counter punch.

French shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches And Win B napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

French stands up and we're back to a striking position.
French will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

And Win B drives through and clinches with French against the cage.
And Win B misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
And Win B is looking for a takedown.
And Win B prevents a body shot from French.
French stops a takedown attempt from And Win B.
A head punch blocked on the inside by And Win B.
French blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And Win B tries for a takedown. No joy.
French is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Maybe French would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
And Win B misses with a shot to the kidneys.
French goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

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.
And Win B tries to break the clinch but French is controlling the position.
French tries to throw a body punch but And Win B avoids it by throwing French back against the cage.
And Win B misses with a shot to the kidneys.
French lands with a left to the head.
French stops a takedown attempt from And Win B.
And Win B is looking to take this one to the mat.
French tried to land a shot to the body but connects with And Win B's elbow.
Best French is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And Win B is trying to drag French to the mat but French just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

And Win B breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And Win B moves into range and clinches up with French.
I Just Fight And Win B has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
French misses with a shot to the kidneys.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to I Just Fight And Win B.
I think French has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Best French!