PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Jameson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Fauteux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Jameson
vs
Fauteux

184 cm
22
180 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

189 cm
25
180 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Jameson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kyle Fauteux!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jameson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fauteux.
An inside leg kick lands from Jameson.
Fauteux takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jameson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jameson swats away the attempt to clinch by Fauteux.
Fauteux moves out of range of the body kick from Jameson.
Jameson swats away the attempt to clinch by Fauteux.

Jameson moves into the clinch successfully.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jameson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Kyle Fauteux has been cut.
Fauteux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jameson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jameson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fauteux is trying to break the clinch but Jameson has him pressed against the cage.
Fauteux tries to break free but Jameson pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jameson crunches a lovely knee into Fauteux's ribcage.
Jameson connects with a knee to the head.
Jameson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fauteux.
Jameson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fauteux lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jameson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fauteux wants to break free but Jameson has control.
Jameson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fauteux wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fauteux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamesons head.
Fauteux looks gassed!
Jameson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jameson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fauteux lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Jameson.
Jameson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Jameson.
Jameson landing knees to the body.
Fauteux takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fauteux tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fauteux up against the cage.
Fauteux takes an elbow to the temple.
Jameson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fauteux lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jameson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fauteux's face.
Fauteux drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jameson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
James Jameson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Fauteux.
Jameson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

Jameson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fauteux ducks under a wild hook from Jameson.
Jameson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
James Jameson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fauteux takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jameson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jameson looks to land a combination but Fauteux avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jameson. Fauteux does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Jameson.
Fauteux tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Jameson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fauteux takes an elbow to the temple.
Fauteux takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jameson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Jameson.
Jameson connects with a knee to the head.
Fauteux is trying to force a seperation but Jameson has the dominant position.
Jameson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fauteux's face.
Jameson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fauteux tries to circle away but Jameson has him pinned against the cage.
Fauteux working hard to break the clinch.
Jameson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jameson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jameson lands an elbow that stopped Fauteux in his tracks for a moment.
Fauteux letting Jameson take a breather here.
Jameson scores with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jameson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jameson tries to clinch up but Fauteux circles away and keeps his distance.
Jameson throws a sloppy head kick and Fauteux moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jameson. Fauteux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jameson connects with a solid leg kick.
Fauteux circles away from the clinch attempt

and Fauteux counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jameson's guard now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fauteux throws a big right hand that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jameson is on top in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jameson is in close to Fauteux's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fauteux really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jameson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jameson trying to control but Fauteux is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Jameson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Fauteux's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jameson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jameson scoring well with a low kick there.
Jameson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jameson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fauteux.
Fauteux has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jameson finds it's way round the side to connect with Fauteux's head.

Fauteux closes the distance and pushes Jameson back into the cage.

Jameson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick by Jameson misses
and Fauteux counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jameson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jameson is looking to clinch but Fauteux is avoiding it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fauteux.
Fauteux on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jameson. Jameson obviously looking to wear him down.
Fauteux is breathing heavily.

Jameson darts in and clinches Fauteux up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jameson landing knees to the head.
Good body shot from Jameson.

Jameson breaks from the clinch.
Jameson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fauteux swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Jameson rushes Fauteux and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fauteux's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jameson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fauteux's efforts to push away.
Jameson lands a knee to the head.
Jameson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jameson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jameson lands a good knee to the midsection. Fauteux won't want to take too many of those.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jameson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jameson.
Jameson controlling the action here for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fauteux tries to circle away but Jameson has him pinned against the cage.
Knees to the body from Jameson.
Fauteux is trying to break the clinch but Jameson is controlling him.
Jameson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jameson working Fauteux over with knees to the body.
Jameson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jameson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fauteux lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Jameson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jameson closes the distance looking to clinch

and Fauteux counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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!
Jameson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Jameson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson looking to control but Fauteux is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jameson content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fauteux is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fauteux wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

Fauteux is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jameson gets his way!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameson is riding his opponent, not letting Fauteux buck him off.

Jameson tightening his grip on Fauteux, looking for the choke.
Fauteux rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fauteux is looking for a sweep. Jameson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jameson lands a nice short elbow.
Fauteux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Jameson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Fauteux's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jameson throws a leg kick but Fauteux checks it.
A good leg kick by Jameson.
Jameson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fauteux's sensitive parts.
Jameson closes the distance looking to clinch

and Fauteux counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jameson works on Fauteux's body with a couple of short punches.
Fauteux wants to get back to striking at distance but Jameson won't allow it.
Jameson lands a knee to the body.
Jameson slows down the pace here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jameson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jameson scores a nice knee to the body.
Jameson lands a damaging elbow.
Jameson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fauteux's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jameson is struggling to control the position.
Fauteux has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jameson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jameson landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Jameson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jameson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fauteux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jameson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jameson darts in trying to clinch
and Fauteux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fauteux swats away the attempt to clinch by Jameson.
Jameson connects with a high kick.
Jameson throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fauteux takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
James Jameson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jameson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fauteux. That did some damage!
Fauteux moves out of range of the body kick.
Jameson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jameson throws a head kick that misses.
Fauteux takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jameson tries to score with a low kick but Fauteux moves his leg out of the way.
Jameson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jameson thows a body shot but no joy.
Jameson swinging wildly here.

Jameson rushes Fauteux and presses him up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fauteux is trying to drag Jameson to the mat but Jameson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jameson lands a nice knee to the body.
Jameson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jameson with a knee to the head.
Jameson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fauteux in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Jameson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Jameson.

Fauteux tries to keep at a distance but Jameson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jameson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fauteux in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jameson lands a nice knee to the body.
Jameson with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Jameson to work.
Fauteux takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fauteux wants a takedown but no success here.
James Jameson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Fauteux.
Jameson lands a nice knee to the body.
Fauteux takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fauteux misses with a short punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Jameson.
Jameson trying to stall but Fauteux improves his position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jameson.
Fauteux wants to break free but Jameson has control.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jameson.
Fauteux tries to break free but Jameson pushes him back against the cage.
Fauteux tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Jameson breaks from the clinch.
Fauteux takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jameson doesn't manage to clinch there - Fauteux circles away.
Jameson tries to clinch there but Fauteux circles away.

Fauteux closes the distance and pushes Jameson back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jameson prevents Fauteux from breaking the clinch.
Jameson landing knees to the body.
Kyle Fauteux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Jameson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Jameson manages to break the clinch.

Jameson clinches with his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Jameson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jameson 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Jameson!