PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frederic Bastiat (ranked 3770 p4p, 3908 weight class) and Astrid Commesary (ranked 435 p4p, 444 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Bastiat
vs
Commesary

183 cm
28
168
15 - 17 - 1

177 cm
25
161
2 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Real Men Juice

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frederic Bastiat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Astrid Commesary!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Commesary throws an overhand right that lands on Bastiat's shoulder, as Bastiat tries to avoid the shot.
Commesary sizes up Bastiat with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice body kick there by Commesary.
Commesary rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Bastiat counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Commesary!
Bastiat wants to control but Commesary is keeping him busy.
Bastiat staying calm.
Commesary is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastiat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Commesary keeps working.

Bastiat looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Bastiat looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sloppy strikes there by Bastiat.
Bastiat working the strikes but Commesary uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

Commesary is defending against the submission attempts here by Bastiat.
Bastiat 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bastiat throwing shots but Commesary is blocking nicely.
Commesary wants to get back to his feet.
Commesary is not content to let Bastiat control the position.
Commesary tries to kick Bastiat off but Bastiat keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bastiat is looking to advance position but Commesary won't allow it.
Bastiat not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bastiat throwing shots but Commesary is blocking nicely.

Bastiat seems to be working for a kimura but Commesary defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastiat trying to pass the guard but Commesary defending well.
Commesary is staying active underneath Bastiat, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bastiat throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bastiat not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Bastiat is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Commesary has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bastiat sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Commesary defending well though.
We've been hearing good reports from Bastiat's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bastiat lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Commesary blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bastiat.
Bastiat trying to control the action but Commesary is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastiat throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bastiat throwing shots but Commesary is blocking nicely.
Bastiat missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bastiat scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bastiat sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Commesary defending well though.

Bastiat is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bastiat is trying to control the action in half guard but Commesary is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bastiat is working for a submission of some sort.
Commesary felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bastiat wants to free his trapped foot but Commesary is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frederic Bastiat dominated that round.
That's time! Bastiat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Commesary throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bastiat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Commesary tries to get set, Bastiat tries to push him back and clinch up but Commesary manages to avoid the attempt.
Bastiat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Commesary can do to turn this around?
Bastiat needs to keep his hands up - Commesary had a free shot at his head there.
Commesary throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bastiat attempts a counter takedown but Commesary avoids it well and moves away.
A low kick from Commesary misses

and Bastiat counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bastiat trying to pass the guard but Commesary defending well.
Commesary avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bastiat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastiat missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bastiat wants to pass the guard but Commesary is defending well.
Bastiat is trying to control the action in half guard but Commesary is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastiat not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bastiat working the head and body with strikes.

Bastiat is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Commesary pushes Bastiat off looking to stand but Bastiat dives back in and keeps control.

Bastiat is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Commesary defends it well.

Commesary manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Bastiat ducks right into an uppercut from Commesary.
Commesary misses the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Commesary waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bastiat.
Bastiat takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bastiat attempts a counter takedown but Commesary avoids it well and moves away.
Commesary tried to score with a low kick but Bastiat checks it.
Bastiat attempts a counter takedown but Commesary avoids it well and moves away.
Bastiat avoids the head kick by Commesary.
Bastiat tries to counter with a takedown but Commesary is quick to defend against it.
Commesary connects with a right hand. Bastiat shakes it off.
Commesary looks to throw a body kick

so Bastiat counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bastiat trying to control the position from guard on top but Commesary is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bastiat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Commesary swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastiat throws a big right hand that misses.
Bastiat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Commesary swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bastiat scoring with some ground and pound.
Bastiat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bastiat postures up in Commesary's guard and throws a big left but Commesary blocks it.
Bastiat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bastiat slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Bastiat tries for a kimura but Commesary is defending well.
Commesary is not content to let Bastiat control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastiat is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

Bastiat tries for a kimura but Commesary is defending well.

Bastiat tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Bastiat wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Commesary, who protects the arm well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Frederic Bastiat will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Commesary digs a good body shot into Bastiat's ribs.

Commesary gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bastiat prevents a body shot from Commesary.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Commesary lands with a light punch inside.
Commesary tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Commesary lands a right hand.
Bastiat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Commesary lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Commesary blocks an uppercut.
Commesary fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Commesary fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Commesary doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bastiat can't get the takedown.
Commesary working aggressively here.
Commesary tries to throw a body punch but Bastiat avoids it by throwing Commesary back against the cage.
Commesary working aggressively here.

Bastiat pulls guard effortlessly.

Bastiat has his foot on Commesary's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Commesary works his way back into a safe position though.
Bastiat trying to control the position here.
Bastiat controls Commesary momentarily but Commesary frees himself.
Astrid Commesary has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Commesary is looking to work some ground and pound but Bastiat has wrist control.
Bastiat is trying to hold Commesary in close to prevent damage but Commesary has managed to pass into half guard.
Commesary is thwarting Bastiat's attempts to control the position.
Bastiat tries to get to full guard but Commesary has control of the leg.
Bastiat trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bastiat is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Commesary pulls his head out easily.
Bastiat trying to control here.
Bastiat is looking to improve his position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Commesary throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Commesary misses with a head kick.
Bastiat appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Commesary throws a looping overhand right but Bastiat ducks down to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Commesary throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bastiat takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Commesary.
Commesary throws a body punch but Bastiat moves out of range.
Commesary fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bastiat feinted with a counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Commesary throws out a powerful jab.

Bastiat is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
Astrid Commesary comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bastiat 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frederic Bastiat!
In his post fight interview, Frederic Bastiat started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.