PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josiah Timberlake (ranked 4659 p4p, 0 weight class) and Draconis Louiverre (ranked 3094 p4p, 386 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Timberlake
vs
Louiverre

195 cm
20
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Josiah Timberlake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Draconis Louiverre!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Louiverre stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Timberlake.
Timberlake closes the distance and clinches up with Louiverre, looking for a takedown. Timberlake pushes Louiverre against the cage but Louiverre circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Louiverre defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Timberlake.
Timberlake with a poor takedown
and Louiverre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josiah Timberlake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Louiverre fails to land the takedown.

Timberlake closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Timberlake controls the position from side control.
Timberlake landing strikes.
Timberlake looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Louiverre is avoiding damage well.
Louiverre can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Timberlake trying to control the action but Louiverre is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Louiverre's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Louiverre is looking for a sweep.
Louiverre throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Louiverre gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Louiverre is trying to maintain the position but Timberlake is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two 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.
Timberlake controlling the action here.
Louiverre is trying to get back to full guard.
Timberlake not doing much here.
Louiverre trying to hold on to Timberlake's head to control him but Timberlake postures up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timberlake shoots and misses
and Louiverre makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Timberlake looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Louiverre!
Louiverre is trying to control Timberlake's posture but Timberlake avoids it.

Timberlake decides to stand back up.
Timberlake circles away from the clinch attempt.

Timberlake bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Louiverre looks winded!
Timberlake slows the pace down.
Timberlake working away.
Timberlake knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Louiverre on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timberlake in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Timberlake is staying tight to Louiverre's torso, preventing him from escaping.

Timberlake decides to stand back up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Louiverre avoids the head kick by Timberlake.

Timberlake closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Louiverre bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Timberlake tries a head kick but it misses.
Timberlake moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLouiverre.
Timberlake fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Timberlake bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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 Josiah Timberlake will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Louiverre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Timberlake.

Louiverre dives in and scores a takedown into Timberlake's guard.
Louiverre not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Louiverre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Timberlake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Timberlake preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timberlake working a defensive guard here.
Timberlake lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Louiverre is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Louiverre wants to sweep here but Timberlake controlling him for the moment.
Timberlake controls from within his opponent's guard.
Louiverre is trying to control the position but Timberlake postures up.
Timberlake 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.

Louiverre has his foot on Timberlake's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Timberlake works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Timberlake content to stall in guard here.
Timberlake is pushing down on Louiverre's leg trying to pass to half guard. Louiverre is fighting to maintain full guard but Timberlake has managed to sneak the leg through.

Louiverre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Timberlake not doing much here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Timberlake closes the distance and clinches.
Timberlake unloads a knee to the mid-section.

Timberlake gets control of Louiverre's arms and successfully pulls guard. Timberlake will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Timberlake 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.
Timberlake wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Timberlake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Louiverre can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timberlake's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Timberlake is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Louiverre is controlling him.
Timberlake keeping moving, preventing Louiverre from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Louiverre is fighting to break Timberlake's control of his arms but Timberlake is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josiah Timberlake dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

No luck for Timberlake with that takedown attempt.
Louiverre fails with a takedown attempt.
Timberlake feinted with a counter takedown.
Timberlake looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Louiverre is fending him off so far but Timberlake persists. Nope, Louiverre circles away and we're back to standing.
Louiverre throws a head kick but Timberlake moves out of range.
Louiverre tries a head kick but it misses.
Louiverre stuffs the takedown attempt from Timberlake. Timberlake gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josiah Timberlake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Timberlake is defended easily by Louiverre.
Louiverre unleashes a big counter combination but Timberlake bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Louiverre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Louiverre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Timberlake.
Louiverre tries to land a front kick but Timberlake steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Louiverre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Louiverre defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Timberlake.
Timberlake moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Timberlake drives through with a takedown into Louiverre's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Louiverre trying to control the position.
Timberlake advances position into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Timberlake is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Louiverre has escaped the position, nice work there.

Timberlake decides to stand back up.
Timberlake tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Louiverre swivels and escapes.

Timberlake instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Timberlake pulls guard successfully.
Louiverre wanted to stand there but Timberlake had control of the position.
Louiverre trying to control the position from guard on top but Timberlake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timberlake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Louiverre manages to get himself to full guard.

Timberlake is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Louiverre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Timberlake is standing up over Louiverre. Louiverre looks to escape but Timberlake dives into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timberlake creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Check out the look on Timberlake's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Timberlake landing a few strikes.
Timberlake moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Timberlake decides to stand up, so the ref orders Louiverre to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Josiah Timberlake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Timberlake, 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josiah Timberlake!