PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Duke Familia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eli Halfdead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eli Halfdead is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Familia
vs
Halfdead

200 cm
23
160 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

155 cm
23
155 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Duke Familia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eli Halfdead!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Familia works over Halfdead's head and body with a nice combination.
Halfdead slips a jab and a cross from Familia.
Familia misses the jab.
Halfdead moves in looking to clinch but Familia pushes him off.
Halfdead tries to clinch up.
Familia misses with a looping right.
Halfdead takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Halfdead ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Familia misses with an uppercut.
Familia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halfdead looks to land a combination. Familia sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Halfdead dodges the punch combination from Familia.
Familia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Horrible takedown by Halfdead or perhaps it was just good defense by Familia which made him look bad.
Halfdead doesn't manage to clinch there - Familia circles away.

Halfdead is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Familia's half guard.
Halfdead looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Familia manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Familia lands with a straight right. Halfdead didn't see that one coming.
Halfdead avoids the head kick by Familia.
Familia throws a one two combo.
A swing and a miss from Familia.
Familia throws an overhand right that lands on Halfdead's shoulder, as Halfdead tries to avoid the shot.
Familia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Halfdead needs to keep his hands up - Familia had a free shot at his head there.
Familia moves out of range of the body kick from Halfdead.
Familia just misses with a punch to the body.
Familia really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Halfdead shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Familia defends it nicely.
Familia cracks Halfdead with a right hand to the side of the head.
Familia is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halfdead keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Familia.
Familia blocks a head kick by Halfdead.
Familia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Duke Familia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halfdead showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Familia.

Halfdead closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Familia to the mat! Familia manages to get full guard.
Familia wants to get back to his feet but Halfdead is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Halfdead forces his way into half guard.
Halfdead is looking to stall here but Familia recovers full guard.
Halfdead pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Familia is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Familia wants to stand up but Halfdead is controlling him.
Halfdead trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Familia pushes Halfdead off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Halfdead tries to clinch but Familia is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Halfdead ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Familia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Halfdead's hands.
Familia throws an overhand right that lands on Halfdead's shoulder, as Halfdead tries to avoid the shot.
Familia is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Familia scores with a nice head shot.
Halfdead changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Familia tries to avoid it but Halfdead manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Familia to the ground. Familia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Duke Familia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eli Halfdead.
Halfdead staying out of range there.
Halfdead moves out of range as Familia strikes.
Familia looks to score with a jab to the body but Halfdead is just out of range.
Familia throws a lazy right hand but Halfdead sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Familia is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Familia looks to throw the jab but Halfdead is out of range.
Halfdead misses with a hook. Familia ducked under it nicely.
Familia throws a jab but it's blocked by Halfdead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Halfdead tries to land a front kick but Familia steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Familia looks to score with a jab to the body but Halfdead is just out of range.
Halfdead misses with a takedown attempt - Familia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Familia throws a lazy right hand but Halfdead sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eli Halfdead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Halfdead throws a body kick that misses.
Halfdead showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Familia.
Halfdead uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Familia.
Duke Familia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halfdead throws a head kick but Familia moves out of range.
Familia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Halfdead steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Familia.
Familia swings for the body but Halfdead moves out of range.
Familia keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halfdead slips a jab from Familia.
Familia misses with a looping left.
Familia throws a jab but it's blocked by Halfdead.
Duke Familia is winning the standup battle so far.
Halfdead tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Familia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Familia has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Familia thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Halfdead fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Halfdead is breathing heavily.
Familia lands a glancing blow to the side of Halfdead's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Familia.
A big right from Familia misses.
Familia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Familia scores with a punch to the head.
Familia dodges the punch combination from Halfdead.
Halfdead fails to land the takedown.
Familia scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Familia jabs Halfdead right on the nose. Halfdead blinks but takes it well.
Familia throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Halfdead on the side of the head.
Familia slaps away a takedown attempt from Halfdead, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Duke Familia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eli Halfdead.
Halfdead bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Familia just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Familia, as that shot connected.
Familia lands a nice looking body shot.
Halfdead throws a jab but it's blocked by Familia.
Familia scores with a jab. Halfdead acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice shot by Familia.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halfdead throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Familia looks to throw the jab but Halfdead is out of range.
Familia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot by Familia.

Halfdead shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Familia is trying to defend but Halfdead finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Familia kicks off Halfdead and gets to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Familia goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Familia cracks Halfdead with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Halfdead shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Familia as he jumps to the side.
Familia throws a right hand that Halfdead ducks under and follows up with a left that Halfdead also avoids with ease.
Halfdead takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Familia!
Halfdead shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Familia pinned against the cage. Familia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Halfdead staying out of range there.
Familia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Familia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Halfdead blocks a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Familia slaps away a takedown attempt from Halfdead, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Halfdead moves in looking to clinch but Familia pushes him off.
Familia scores with a three punch combo!
No joy there for Familia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Halfdead moves out of range of the strikes.
Halfdead looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Familia throws a body punch but Halfdead moves out of range.
Familia misses with an uppercut. Halfdead saw that one coming.
Halfdead steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Familia.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Familia looks to land a combination but Halfdead avoids it well.
Halfdead fails with a takedown attempt.
Familia missing with a left hand there. Halfdead was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duke Familia dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Halfdead moves out of range as Familia strikes.
Familia throws a hook to the side of Halfdead's head but Halfdead sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Familia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Halfdead shoots in and drives through. Familia sprawls well.
Familia moves into range and connects with a jab.
A shot to de liver by Familia. Beautiful body shot.
Familia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Halfdead moves out of range of the body kick.
Familia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halfdead.
Familia misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Familia misses.
Halfdead fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Familia avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Familia scores with a sloppy right hand. Halfdead should have avoided that one.
Familia throws the left hand but Halfdead avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Familia lands a nice hook to Halfdead's body. Halfdead takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Halfdead shoots in for a takedown but Familia shows good takedown defense.
Duke Familia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eli Halfdead.
Familia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Halfdead.
Familia misses with a few strikes there.
Familia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Familia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Halfdead sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Halfdead shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Familia as he jumps to the side.
Familia with a nice cross.
Familia lands a nice looking body shot.
Familia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Halfdead fails with a takedown attempt.
Halfdead takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halfdead fails in his attempt to clinch.
Familia misses with a wild body shot.
Halfdead has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Familia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Familia connects with a looping right hand.
Familia throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Familia. Halfdead does a little dance to reset his feet.

Halfdead scores with a takedown into Familia's guard.
Halfdead wants to control from the top but Familia keeps moving.

Halfdead gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Familia.
Halfdead gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Familia.
Familia looks to land a right hand but Halfdead moved out of range.

Halfdead closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Familia tries to kick Halfdead off but Halfdead keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Familia manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A jab from Familia misses.
Halfdead keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Familia.

Halfdead closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Familia to the mat! Familia manages to get full guard.

Familia is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Halfdead changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Familia fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Familia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halfdead takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Halfdead is defended easily by Familia.
Familia scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Halfdead tries to move into range but Familia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Halfdead uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Familia.
Halfdead avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Familia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Familia wants it to stay on the feet.
Familia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Halfdead tries to clinch but Familia moves out of range.
Eli Halfdead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duke Familia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Halfdead on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Familia thuds a left hand into Halfdead's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Duke Familia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Familia, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke Familia!