PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Revenier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oddish Vileplume (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Revenier is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Revenier
vs
Vileplume

200 cm
22
250 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

195 cm
22
240 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eric Revenier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oddish Vileplume!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Revenier shoots in for a takedown but Vileplume shows good takedown defense.
Vileplume throws a head kick that misses.

Vileplume tries to keep at a distance but Revenier has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vileplume blocks an elbow strike.

Vileplume manages to pull guard.

Revenier drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vileplume manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Revenier has Vileplume in his guard.

Vileplume gets to his feet. Revenier looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Revenier tries to clinch there but Vileplume circles away.

Vileplume clinches up against the cage.
Revenier misses with some punches.
Revenier misses with a knee to the head.
Vileplume avoiding damage as Revenier throws knees to the body.
Vileplume is trying to break free.
Revenier tries a knee to the head but Vileplume blocks it.

Vileplume pulls guard effortlessly.
Vileplume looking for a sweep. Not yet Vileplume, not yet.
Vileplume has Revenier pulled in close to control his posture.
Vileplume bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Revenier's guard.

Revenier looking for a guillotine here but Vileplume defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Revenier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vileplume gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vileplume is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Revenier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vileplume is one step ahead there.
Vileplume pushes down on Revenier's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vileplume tries to stand but can't do so whilst Revenier controls his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vileplume is looking to advance position but Revenier won't allow it.
Revenier is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vileplume scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vileplume wants to stand up but Revenier is controlling the position.
Vileplume seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Revenier does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vileplume is just content to waste time from the top position. Revenier takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Vileplume wants to stand but Revenier is controlling his posture from full guard.

Revenier keeping busy on the bottom but Vileplume has passed one foot through into half guard.
Revenier is breathing heavily.
Vileplume stalling.
Vileplume wants to stand up but Revenier has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Vileplume seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Revenier does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Vileplume seems to be working for a kimura but Revenier defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Revenier moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Revenier working for a triangle but Vileplume defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Revenier is on top in guard.
Revenier pushes down on Vileplume's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vileplume trying to hold on to Revenier's head to control him but Revenier postures up.

Revenier is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vileplume is looking to control Revenier's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vileplume avoid being mounted?
Vileplume is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vileplume is pressing down on Revenier's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Vileplume throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Revenier stands and throws Vileplume's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vileplume wants to control but Revenier postures up.
Vileplume is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Vileplume struggling a bit here.
Revenier prevents Vileplume from escaping the position.

Revenier goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vileplume rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Revenier's guard! Nice work there by Vileplume!
Revenier 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.
Vileplume throwing strikes from guard but Revenier blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Oddish Vileplume will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Revenier looks to clinch
and Vileplume makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Revenier really felt that one!
Eric Revenier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Revenier takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Vileplume misses with a kick to the body.
Revenier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Vileplume counters by clinching up.
Revenier with a knee to the head.

Vileplume breaks from the clinch.
Revenier shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Vileplume counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Vileplume is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Revenier is just riding it out for now. Vileplume eventually gives up the hold.

Vileplume decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Revenier tries to clinch up
and Vileplume counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Revenier is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Revenier doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vileplume counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Revenier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Revenier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Vileplume moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vileplume is trying to break the clinch but Revenier has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vileplume wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vileplume breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vileplume throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Revenier's head.
Vileplume scoring well with a low kick there.

Vileplume closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vileplume lands in his opponent's guard.

Revenier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vileplume forces his way into half guard.
Vileplume wants to lay and pray for a moment but Revenier keeps working.
Revenier works his way to full guard. Good work.

Vileplume is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Vileplume loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Revenier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Revenier has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vileplume can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Revenier is looking for a triangle but Vileplume pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Revenier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Revenier bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vileplume's guard.

Vileplume has his foot on Revenier's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Revenier works his way back into a safe position though.
Revenier stands and throws Vileplume's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vileplume is trying to improve his position.
Vileplume is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Revenier off and has taken his back!
Revenier is taking damage to the body and head.

Vileplume working for a choke but Revenier is defending well.
Revenier is trying to get back to his feet but Vileplume has full control of the position and if anything, Revenier has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Vileplume is riding his opponent, not letting Revenier buck him off.
Vileplume controlling well, preventing Revenier from escaping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Revenier is working hard here to advance position.
Revenier turns into Vileplume and is now in his guard.
Revenier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vileplume swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vileplume wants to stand up but Revenier is controlling him.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Revenier wants to clinch but Vileplume slips to the side
and Vileplume counters with a head kick.
Revenier misses with a takedown attempt
and Vileplume counters with a nice body shot.
Vileplume throws a low kick, looking for Revenier's leg but Revenier calmly moves out of range.

Revenier gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vileplume stopping the sweep attempt from Revenier.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vileplume has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Revenier is proving hard to escape from.

Vileplume stands up and waves to Revenier to follow him.
Revenier misses with a takedown

and Vileplume counters by clinching up.
Revenier tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Revenier gets underhooks to prevent Vileplume's takedown attempt.
Vileplume wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vileplume takes a knee right on the jaw!
Revenier misses with a knee to the head.
Revenier tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Revenier tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Revenier throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vileplume is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Revenier tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Revenier prevents the takedown attempt.
Vileplume wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Revenier looking for a takedown.
Revenier looking to throw knees to the head but Vileplume is blocking nicely.
Revenier tries to land a knee to the head but Vileplume blocks with his arms.

Vileplume breaks the clinch.
Revenier shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vileplume counters with a big head kick but Revenier shrugs it off.

Revenier tries to keep at a distance but Vileplume has taken the fight into the clinch.
Revenier misses with a knee strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Revenier misses with a knee to the head.
Revenier with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Revenier misses with a knee to the head.
Vileplume tries to break the clinch but Revenier is controlling the position.
Revenier scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oddish Vileplume showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Revenier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Vileplume throws a head kick that misses.
Revenier shoots and misses

and Vileplume decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Revenier's guard.

Vileplume stands up from Revenier's guard - Vileplume perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vileplume, right into the meat.
Revenier takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Revenier misses with a takedown attempt

and Vileplume counters with a single leg into guard. Revenier didn't expect that.
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!
Vileplume trying to control the position from guard on top but Revenier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Revenier is on top in guard.

Revenier thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Vileplume looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Revenier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Revenier pushes down on Vileplume's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Revenier wants to pass the guard but Vileplume is defending well.
Vileplume wants to improve his position but Revenier is controlling well.
Vileplume is looking to control Revenier's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vileplume avoid being mounted?

Vileplume actively working from the bottom here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Revenier shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Vileplume counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vileplume.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Revenier. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Vileplume manages to break the clinch.
Revenier has a takedown stuffed.

Vileplume feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Vileplume not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vileplume won't allow Revenier to sweep him here.
Vileplume wants to control from the top but Revenier keeps moving.

Revenier looking for a guillotine here but Vileplume defends easily.
Vileplume trying to control but Revenier is working from the bottom.
Vileplume must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vileplume wants to stand but Revenier is controlling his posture from full guard.
Vileplume trying to control but Revenier is working from the bottom.
Revenier tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Revenier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vileplume swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Revenier fails with the takedown
and Vileplume counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Vileplume lands a high kick!
Oddish Vileplume is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Vileplume gets the takedown into side control.
Revenier tries to bench press Vileplume off him but Vileplume keeps the position.

Vileplume stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Revenier tries to clinch up

and Vileplume decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Revenier's guard.
Oddish Vileplume has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Revenier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Vileplume thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Revenier 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.
Vileplume slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vileplume trying to control the position but Revenier is working away.
Revenier tries to buck Vileplume off but Vileplume is having none of it.
Vileplume lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

Vileplume decides to stand back up. Vileplume steps back and let's Revenier get back to his feet.
Vileplume lands with a slapping head kick.
Vileplume lands a two punch combo.
Vileplume chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Revenier looks for a takedown but Vileplume sprawls well.
Vileplume misses with a head kick.
Vileplume connects with a solid leg kick.
Vileplume comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vileplume tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Vileplume.

Vileplume gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
A lull in the action here as Vileplume stalls from top position.
Revenier gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Vileplume passes to full mount!
Revenier tries to reverse the position but Vileplume maintains control.
Revenier manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Revenier actively working from the bottom here.
Revenier is not content to let Vileplume control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Vileplume stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Eric Revenier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Revenier with a poor takedown

and Vileplume counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Revenier's guard now.
Vileplume trying to stand up but can't free himself from Revenier's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oddish Vileplume comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vileplume has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oddish Vileplume!