PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Raccoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Telamon Aeacuson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Aeacuson's choice of entrance music: "Cloud Connected" by In Flames. Ricky Raccoon had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Raccoon
vs
Aeacuson

185 cm
20
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
27
198 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Milwaukee's Best Nutrition $50 159 Energy
Milwaukee's Best Nutrition $50 159 Energy

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricky Raccoon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Telamon Aeacuson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raccoon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aeacuson.
Raccoon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aeacuson.

Aeacuson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Aeacuson trying to advance position but Raccoon counters by regaining guard.
Raccoon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aeacuson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aeacuson stands up over Raccoon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Raccoon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aeacuson.
Aeacuson content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aeacuson throws a big right hand that misses.
Aeacuson won't allow Raccoon to get back to his feet.
Aeacuson throwing strikes but missing.
Aeacuson is looking to work some ground and pound but Raccoon has wrist control.
Aeacuson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aeacuson.

That's two 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.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aeacuson, right into the meat.
Aeacuson tries for a takedown but Raccoon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ricky Raccoon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Telamon Aeacuson.
Aeacuson has a takedown stuffed.
Aeacuson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Raccoon as he jumps to the side.
Aeacuson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Raccoon pinned against the cage. Raccoon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raccoon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Raccoon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Aeacuson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Raccoon's guard.
Aeacuson is looking to work some ground and pound but Raccoon has wrist control.

Raccoon kicks Aeacuson off and gets to his feet.
Raccoon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aeacuson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aeacuson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Raccoon misses.
Aeacuson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Raccoon circles away.
Raccoon throws a sloppy head kick and Aeacuson moves out of range easily.
Aeacuson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Raccoon but Raccoon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Raccoon misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Telamon Aeacuson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Aeacuson checks a low kick from Raccoon.
Aeacuson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice straight punches there by Raccoon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Raccoon.
Raccoon tries a head kick but it misses.
Raccoon stuffs the takedown attempt from Aeacuson. Aeacuson gets slowly back to his feet.
Raccoon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Raccoon misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aeacuson shoots for a double leg takedown but Raccoon sprawls well. He's pushed Aeacuson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ricky Raccoon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Telamon Aeacuson.
Aeacuson has a takedown stuffed.

Aeacuson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Aeacuson lands in his opponent's guard.
Aeacuson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aeacuson is breathing heavily.
Aeacuson distracts Raccoon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Raccoon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aeacuson.
Raccoon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raccoon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aeacuson throws and elbow that misses. Raccoon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aeacuson's guard. Nice move by Raccoon!

Raccoon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aeacuson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Raccoon has managed to get both his arms back between Aeacuson's legs - danger averted.
Raccoon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Raccoon is looking to stand up but Aeacuson won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Horrible takedown by Aeacuson or perhaps it was just good defense by Raccoon which made him look bad.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aeacuson is defended easily by Raccoon.
A nice leg kick lands there from Raccoon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Horrible takedown by Aeacuson or perhaps it was just good defense by Raccoon which made him look bad.
A punch combination from Raccoon misses.
A head kick misses from Raccoon.
Raccoon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Raccoon stuffs the takedown attempt from Aeacuson. Aeacuson gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aeacuson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Raccoon dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Aeacuson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Aeacuson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Raccoon defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aeacuson lands a nice short elbow.
Raccoon is trying to stand.
Raccoon is doing well to control the position and prevent Aeacuson from advancing to side control.

Raccoon manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Aeacuson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aeacuson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Raccoon is trying to defend but Aeacuson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Aeacuson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raccoon is trying to stand up here but Aeacuson is controlling him well.

Raccoon makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Aeacuson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aeacuson shoots in looking for a takedown. Raccoon tries to sprawl out of it but Aeacuson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Raccoon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ricky Raccoon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Telamon Aeacuson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Aeacuson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Raccoon wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aeacuson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aeacuson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Raccoon has hold of Aeacuson's hands but Aeacuson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Aeacuson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Aeacuson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Raccoon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aeacuson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Raccoon regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Aeacuson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Raccoon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aeacuson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aeacuson trying to control the position from guard on top but Raccoon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aeacuson looking to sit in guard and control but Raccoon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Aeacuson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Raccoon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Telamon Aeacuson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aeacuson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Telamon Aeacuson!