PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pierre LePew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waldorf Astoria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LePew comes to the cage accompanied by It's Raining Men. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

LePew
vs
Astoria

180 cm
24
179 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

180 cm
20
184 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Nemesis Cage Clothing
Deadly Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre LePew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Waldorf Astoria!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LePew throws a push kick but Astoria slaps the foot to one side.
LePew throws the left hand but Astoria avoids the punch easily.
LePew uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Astoria.
Astoria plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Pierre LePew has been cut.
A big left from Astoria misses.
Astoria scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Astoria needs to keep his hands up - LePew had a free shot at his head there.
Pierre LePew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Astoria tries to clinch up.
LePew waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Astoria.
LePew misses with a hook. Astoria ducked under it nicely.
LePew throws a right and a left that Astoria avoids nicely.
Astoria throws a head kick that misses.
LePew shoots for a takedown but Astoria saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Astoria thows a body shot but no joy.
LePew catches Astoria with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Astoria keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Astoria uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Astoria takes one to the chin there.
LePew shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Astoria lands a nice leg kick that just misses LePew's sensitive parts.
LePew walks forward, straight into a front kick from Astoria.
LePew throws a head kick that misses
and Astoria counters with a low kick, right behind LePew 's knee.
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!
A telegraphed right hand from Astoria misses the target.
LePew throws a right hand that Astoria ducks under and follows up with a left that Astoria also avoids with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astoria falls off balance throwing a combination
and LePew counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Astoria throws a solid leg kick but LePew takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Astoria.
Astoria wants to clinch up but LePew keeps it at a distance.
LePew misses the shot to the body.
LePew looking to land some kicks to the body here.
LePew throws a series of punches but Astoria moves out of range.
Astoria looks to land a body kick but LePew moved away.
Astoria tried to score with a low kick but LePew checks it.
LePew avoids the head kick by Astoria.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LePew throws a combination that misses
and Astoria makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

LePew looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
LePew trying to control from Astoria's half guard. Astoria has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
LePew won't allow Astoria to get back to his feet.
LePew throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Astoria works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Astoria looking to hit a scissor sweep but LePew is one step ahead there.
LePew pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Astoria is keeping the position for now.
Astoria controlling the position.
Astoria utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LePew wants to control from the top but Astoria keeps moving.
LePew 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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
LePew slips a straight right by Astoria.
Astoria fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Astoria wants to clinch.
LePew throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Astoria throws a hook to the side of LePew's head but LePew sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Astoria throws a hook but LePew blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Waldorf Astoria dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pierre LePew's cut.
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.

LePew cracks Astoria with a good jab.
LePew with a lazy takedown attempt
and Astoria counters with a nice body kick.
LePew ducks under a wild hook from Astoria.
Astoria throws out a powerful jab.
Pierre LePew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LePew shoots in for a double leg but Astoria sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
LePew throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LePew pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from LePew is defended easily by Astoria.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre LePew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by LePew.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Astoria scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
LePew swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
LePew fails with a takedown attempt.
LePew throws a right and a left that both miss.
Waldorf Astoria is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LePew throws the left hand but Astoria avoids the punch easily.
LePew misses with a jab, cross combination.
Astoria looks to throw the jab but LePew is out of range.
LePew shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Astoria counters with a low kick, right behind LePew 's knee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astoria throws an uppercut from half a mile away. LePew sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Astoria stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Astoria wants it to stay on the feet.
LePew falls off balance throwing a combination
and Astoria counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
LePew with a lazy takedown attempt
and Astoria makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. LePew really felt that one!
Astoria fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LePew manages to avoid it.
Astoria throws a lazy head kick
and LePew counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Astoria thinking.
Astoria just misses with a punch to the body.
LePew throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LePew takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
LePew throws a sloppy head kick and Astoria moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Astoria misses.
LePew uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Astoria.
Astoria moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
LePew tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Astoria takes a swing at LePew's ribcage but misses.
Waldorf Astoria seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Astoria throws a lazy head kick
and LePew counters with a left and a right that stings Astoria.
A lazy body kick from Astoria
letting LePew counter with a right hand.
LePew throws a right hand that Astoria ducks under and follows up with a left that Astoria also avoids with ease.
LePew throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astoria misses with a head kick.
LePew stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Astoria.
LePew misses with a takedown attempt
and Astoria counters with a low kick, right behind LePew 's knee.
LePew shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Astoria but Astoria pushes him off and we're back to square one.
LePew fails to land with a series of punches.
LePew needs to keep his hands up - Astoria had a free shot at his head there.

Pierre LePew's cut is getting worse.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Astoria throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Astoria.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Waldorf Astoria showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pierre LePew's cut.
That's time! LePew's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

LePew digs a good hook to Astoria's body.
LePew fails to land with a series of punches.
LePew misses with a takedown
and Astoria cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Astoria checks a leg kick.

LePew looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Astoria is controlling LePew's posture.
LePew stops Astoria from standing up.
LePew pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Astoria is keeping the position for now.
Astoria 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.
Astoria not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
LePew trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Astoria keeping moving, preventing LePew from controlling successfully.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Astoria misses with a hook.
LePew throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Astoria's waist but Astoria gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing LePew off to one side.
LePew shoots in looking for a takedown. Astoria tries to sprawl out of it but LePew keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Astoria manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre LePew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Astoria misses its intended target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
LePew misses with a takedown
and Astoria makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Astoria swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
LePew throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Astoria counters with a three punch combo that has LePew backing up. LePew nods at Astoria to acknowledge the strikes.
Pierre LePew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Astoria tries to clinch but LePew is having none of it.
LePew throws a body punch but Astoria moves out of range.
LePew takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Astoria throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from LePew.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astoria throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A head kick by LePew misses
and Astoria counters with a left and a right that stings LePew.
LePew blocks a leg kick.
LePew misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Astoria lands a right hook to the body.
Astoria displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
LePew tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Astoria was well out of range. Poor timing from LePew.
Astoria throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent LePew stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Astoria scores with a jab. LePew acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Pierre LePew's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Astoria getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Waldorf Astoria is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A chopping leg kick lands by Astoria.
LePew takes one to the side of the head.
Astoria lunges at LePew with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by LePew's hand.
LePew throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Astoria throws a quick head kick that skims the top of LePew's head.

Jeez, Pierre LePew's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Astoria connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
LePew moves out of range of the body kick from Astoria.
Astoria throws a nice outside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Waldorf Astoria comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Astoria winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waldorf Astoria!