PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Kayo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JeanGuy Rubberboot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kayo comes into the arena with Judith blaring out of the sound system. Rubberboot is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Anticipateurs - G.S.P. . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kayo
vs
Rubberboot

184 cm
33
210 lbs
21 - 15 - 0

185 cm
31
216 lbs
16 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
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 21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bubba Kayo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, JeanGuy Rubberboot!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Rubberboot does no damage.
Rubberboot dives in and grabs Kayo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kayo pushes down on Rubberboot's head and hops out.
Kayo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kayo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Kayo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rubberboot moves out of range of the leg kick from Kayo.
Kayo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kayo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rubberboot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rubberboot gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kayo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rubberboot.
Rubberboot cracks Kayo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rubberboot dodges the punch combination from Kayo.
Kayo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kayo misses with a wild combination.
Nice body kick there by Rubberboot.
Kayo is breathing heavily.
Rubberboot lands a front kick.
Kayo thows a body shot but no joy.

Rubberboot fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kayo sprawls well initially but Rubberboot persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Rubberboot looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rubberboot is looking for a kimura but Kayo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rubberboot to get the leverage.
Kayo is refusing to be controlled, as Rubberboot sits in half guard.
Kayo is trying to stand.
Rubberboot looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rubberboot not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rubberboot is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kayo sees it coming and defends easily.
Rubberboot prevents Kayo from improving his position.
Rubberboot with the ground and pound but Kayo uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Rubberboot trying to control the position from guard on top but Kayo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Rubberboot is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kayo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kayo has escaped and now he's on top!

Rubberboot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kayo defends it easily.

Rubberboot is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kayo defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rubberboot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Rubberboot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kayo defends it easily.
Kayo tries to stand but Rubberboot is controlling from the bottom.
Rubberboot looking for a sweep. Not yet Rubberboot, not yet.
Kayo wants to pass the guard but Rubberboot is keeping the position.
Kayo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kayo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rubberboot is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kayo defends well.
Kayo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kayo trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubberboot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Rubberboot has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kayo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kayo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Rubberboot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kayo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kayo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rubberboot controls Kayo momentarily but Kayo frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JeanGuy Rubberboot dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kayo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kayo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some bone on bone action there as Kayo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kayo throws a low kick, looking for Rubberboot's leg but Rubberboot calmly moves out of range.

Rubberboot closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kayo to the mat! Kayo manages to get full guard.
Rubberboot throws a big elbow that misses.
Rubberboot loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rubberboot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kayo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rubberboot landing some decent shots from guard.
JeanGuy Rubberboot has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kayo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kayo keeping moving, preventing Rubberboot from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubberboot throwing strikes but missing.
Rubberboot wants to control from the top but Kayo keeps moving.
Rubberboot working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rubberboot's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rubberboot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rubberboot passes into half guard.
Kayo pushes Rubberboot off looking to stand but Rubberboot dives back in and keeps control.
Kayo trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rubberboot is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kayo is just riding it out for now. Rubberboot eventually gives up the hold.

Kayo is defending against the submission attempts here by Rubberboot.
Rubberboot thows a huge punch but Kayo dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kayo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rubberboot.
Rubberboot working the head and body with strikes.
Rubberboot missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rubberboot uses his free foot to push down on Kayo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kayo.

Rubberboot is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kayo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rubberboot fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kayo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kayo holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rubberboot tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kayo is squirming around, avoiding Rubberboot's attempts to control the action.
Rubberboot punching from mount but Kayo doing a good job of avoiding damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kayo tries to reverse the position but Rubberboot maintains control.
Rubberboot tries to control but Kayo wriggling away.
Rubberboot postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kayo looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JeanGuy Rubberboot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Rubberboot shoots in but no luck this time.
Kayo misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rubberboot. Kayo does a little dance to reset his feet.

Kayo gets caught flat footed, as Rubberboot shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rubberboot accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rubberboot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rubberboot trying to control the position from guard on top but Kayo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kayo managing to control the position.
Kayo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubberboot is looking to work some ground and pound but Kayo has wrist control.

Rubberboot drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rubberboot jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rubberboot trying to control the position from guard on top but Kayo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rubberboot tries to free his leg and advance position but Kayo is retaining full guard.
Rubberboot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rubberboot won't allow Kayo to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kayo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kayo looking to control.

Rubberboot drops back looking for a leg! Kayo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kayo manages to kick Rubberboot off! Rubberboot jumps back into Kayo's guard.
Rubberboot throwing strikes from guard but Kayo blocks nicely.
Rubberboot trying to control the position from guard on top but Kayo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Rubberboot drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kayo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kayo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kayo!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kayo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kayo trying to control the action but Rubberboot is working from the bottom.
Rubberboot manages to get back to half guard.
Rubberboot is refusing to be controlled, as Kayo sits in half guard.

Rubberboot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kayo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rubberboot keeps working.
Kayo tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Rubberboot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubberboot is looking for a sweep. Kayo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kayo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Rubberboot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rubberboot wants to improve his position but Kayo is controlling well.

Kayo wants to work for an arm triangle but Rubberboot is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rubberboot is refusing to be controlled, as Kayo sits in half guard.
Bubba Kayo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rubberboot tries to roll over but Kayo keeps him under control.
Rubberboot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kayo wants to pass the guard but Rubberboot is defending well.

Rubberboot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
JeanGuy Rubberboot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rubberboot 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JeanGuy Rubberboot!
JeanGuy Rubberboot very nearly forgot to thank Rōnin amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.