PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alden West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Cloutier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cloutier is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cry Like A Bitch. Pedro Cloutier will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

West
vs
Cloutier

225 cm
24
151 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

164 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alden West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pedro Cloutier!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

West drives through with a takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Cloutier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
West landing some decent shots from guard.
Cloutier trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Cloutier looking for a guillotine here but West defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cloutier looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but West puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
West has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
West sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cloutier defending well though.
West takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
West throws a strike but Cloutier avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
West won't allow Cloutier to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cloutier not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
West stopping the sweep attempt from Cloutier.

Cloutier has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but West can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
West throwing strikes but missing.
Cloutier working a defensive guard here.
West throwing strikes but missing.
West throwing strikes from guard but Cloutier blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cloutier not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cloutier wants to get back to his feet but West passes into half guard.
West thows a huge punch but Cloutier dodges it nicely.
Cloutier desperately trying to maintain half guard.
West really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cloutier wants to control but West is keeping busy.
Cloutier on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
West throwing shots but Cloutier is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West throwing shots but Cloutier is blocking nicely.
Cloutier pushes West off looking to stand but West dives back in and keeps control.
Cloutier keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
West missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
West sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cloutier defending well though.
Cloutier tries to get to full guard but West has control of the leg.
Cloutier is refusing to be controlled, as West sits in half guard.
West throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
West is thwarting Cloutier's attempts to control the position.
West working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
West thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cloutier trying to control but West postures up.
West lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. West connects with a nice short shot to Cloutier's temple.
West throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cloutier to regain full guard.
West preventing the sweep.
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!
West connects with a couple of short punches.
West in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
West with a flurry of punches that miss.
West missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
West scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alden West dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Cloutier misses with a takedown attempt
letting West counter with a right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cloutier.
West tries to clinch but Cloutier moves out of range.
Cloutier tries to bum rush West with a series of wild strikes but West uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

West gets in close and instigates a clinch.
West is trying to maintain a safe position but Cloutier gets an underhook and turns West into the cage.
West prevents the takedown attempt.
West is looking to control Cloutier's arms but Cloutier gets an underhook and turns him. Now West has his back to the cage.
Cloutier tries to break the clinch but West is controlling the position.
West taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cloutier's elbow.
Cloutier jumps guard but West turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Alden West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Cloutier.
Cloutier looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
West with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
West displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cloutier up against the cage.
Cloutier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
West throws an elbow but it misses.

West decides to pull guard.
Cloutier trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

West has an active guard here but Cloutier has managed to pass into half guard.
Cloutier not doing much here.
Cloutier trying to pass the guard but West defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cloutier is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and West defends it well.
Cloutier stops West from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. West manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
West keeping moving, preventing Cloutier from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

West is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cloutier defends well.
Cloutier throws a strike but West rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
West wants to stand but Cloutier has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alden West dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

West tries to close the distance and clinch but Cloutier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
West slaps away a takedown attempt from Cloutier, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cloutier shoots in but West avoids the takedown attempt easily.
West avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cloutier throws a nice looking combination but West bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cloutier shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and West holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Alden West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Cloutier.

West pulls guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cloutier trying to control but West is working from the bottom.
Cloutier throws an elbow that misses. West uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cloutier's guard. Nice move by West!
Cloutier looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but West puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
West is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
West takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cloutier wants to get back to full guard.
Cloutier has hold of West's hands but West slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cloutier taking some punishment here, with West in his half guard.
Cloutier on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cloutier on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with West in particular looking to stall.
West is trying to control the action in half guard but Cloutier is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
West tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Cloutier has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. West is working away from the top position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cloutier blocking the ground and pound attempt from West.
West is nestled in close to Cloutier, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cloutier blocking the ground and pound attempt from West.
Ground and pound from West.
West scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cloutier trying to control here.
West wants to get back to his feet.
West throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cloutier is looking to control West's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cloutier avoid being mounted?
West will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
West thows a huge punch but Cloutier dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cloutier keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
West working over Cloutier with some ground and pound. Cloutier looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
West thows a huge punch but Cloutier dodges it nicely.
West scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from West there.
Cloutier wants to control but West is keeping busy.
West thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cloutier keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
West thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
West is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pedro Cloutier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alden West is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alden West overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
West lands with a punch from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alden West showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for West, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alden West!