PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gayle Albert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Talent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Talent comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Head like a hole.....Nine Inch Nails kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Willy Talent looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Albert
vs
Talent

190 cm
19
215 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

188 cm
24
198 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gayle Albert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Willy Talent!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Albert misses with a two punch combination.
Talent tries to score a power double leg takedown but Albert sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Talent somewhat.
Albert is looking to clinch.
Talent has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Albert is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Albert has a takedown stuffed.
Talent tries for a takedown but Albert sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Talent looks winded!
A big left from Albert misses.
Talent uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Albert.
Albert bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Talent shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Albert as he avoids it easily.
Gayle Albert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willy Talent.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Albert.
Albert fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Talent avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Albert fails with a takedown attempt.
Albert pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Talent fails with a takedown attempt.
Albert shoots for a double leg takedown but Talent sprawls well. He's pushed Albert's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Albert defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Talent.
Albert misses with a few strikes there.
Albert fails to land the takedown.
Talent dives in for a single leg takedown but Albert sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albert holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Talent can't break the clinch.
Albert lands a nice knee to the body.
Albert jumps guard but Talent stands there with Albert around his waist. Albert gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Albert changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Talent fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Albert lands a lovely overhand right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albert slaps away a takedown attempt from Talent, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Albert scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Talent is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Talent's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Albert decides to stand up, so the ref orders Talent to his feet.
Albert tries to clinch up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albert closes the distance and clinches up with Talent, looking for a takedown. Albert pushes Talent against the cage but Talent circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Talent is defended easily by Albert.

Albert clinches up with Talent and pushes him back against the cage.

Albert breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Talent tries to clinch but Albert is having none of it.
Talent fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Albert closes this distance looking for a takedown but Talent circles away.
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!
Albert punishes Talent's body with a nice straight punch.
Talent stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Talent wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gayle Albert dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Talent tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Talent tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Albert manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Albert fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Talent avoids it really well and circles away.
Albert fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Albert.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gayle Albert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Albert keeps the fight on the outside.
Talent circles away from the clinch attempt.
Albert wants to clinch up but Talent keeps it at a distance.
Talent is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Albert wants to clinch.
Talent shoots in for a takedown but Albert shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Albert scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Willy Talent has been cut.
Talent tries for a takedown but Albert sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Talent takes one to the chin there.
Talent keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Albert forces Talent back against the cage and clinches.
Talent has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Albert avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Albert's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albert looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Talent is fending him off so far but Albert persists. Nope, Talent circles away and we're back to standing.
Albert shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Talent pinned against the cage. Talent gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Albert just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters circling a little - Albert finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Talent avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Talent circles away from the clinch attempt.

Talent darts in and clinches Albert up against the cage.
Albert looking for a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talent will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Albert up against the cage.
Talent is pressed up against the cage. Albert has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Talent down to the mat. Talent avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Albert wants to clinch up but Talent keeps it at a distance.
Albert shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Talent but Talent pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Talent shoots in and drives through. Albert sprawls well.
Horrible takedown by Talent or perhaps it was just good defense by Albert which made him look bad.
The fight stays on the outside here - Albert looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Talent tries to score a power double leg takedown but Albert sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Talent somewhat.
Albert tries to clinch but Talent is having none of it.
That kick from Albert tenderised Talent's leg. Talent is trying to keep his angry face on.
Albert fails with an attempt to clinch.
Albert lands a head kick. Talent smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Albert tries to clinch up.
Albert shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Talent defends it nicely.
Albert throws a head kick but Talent moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gayle Albert dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Willy Talent's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Albert moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Albert lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Albert fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Talent has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Albert is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Albert tries to score a body lock takedown but Talent shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Albert is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Talent to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gayle Albert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Albert trying to stall but Talent improves his position.
Talent tries to pull guard but Albert holds him up against the cage and eventually Talent drops back down to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Albert escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Albert fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Albert moves into the clinch successfully.
Albert is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Talent to keep the fight standing.
Talent has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Albert avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Talent is trying desperately to land a takedown but Albert is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Talent.

Albert's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Albert is defended easily by Talent.
Albert pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gayle Albert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Talent scores with a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albert shoots in for a takedown but Talent shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Talent looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Albert is fending him off so far but Talent persists. Nope, Albert circles away and we're back to standing.
Talent is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Talent tries to clinch but Albert moves out of range.

Albert gets tackled into the cage by Talent. Talent maintains the clinch.
Albert drops down looking for an ankle pick but Talent pulls his leg out and moves away.

Albert closes the distance and clinches.
Albert goes for a takedown in the clinch but Talent prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Talent's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Talent looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Albert throws an elbow but it misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Talent as Albert tries to tie him up.
Albert is trying to pull guard but Talent turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Albert wants a takedown.
With the fighters up against the cage, Talent throws an elbow but misses.
Albert is looking to break free of the clinch but Talent has double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albert tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Talent smiles and moves away.
Talent looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Albert is fending him off so far but Talent persists. Nope, Albert circles away and we're back to standing.
Albert throws a right hand that Talent ducks under and follows up with a left that Talent also avoids with ease.
Albert misses with a jab to the body

and Talent moves into the clinch.
Talent misses with a hook to the ribs.
Albert tries to land a knee to the head but Talent blocks with his arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Talent lands a right hand.

Albert escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Willy Talent has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gayle Albert is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gayle Albert is winning the standup battle so far.
Talent throws a body kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gayle Albert showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Albert has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gayle Albert!