PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reuf Reuf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Sokoudjou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Reuf
vs
Sokoudjou

185 cm
25
278 lbs
9 - 3 - 1

197 cm
22
284 lbs
9 - 2 - 1

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Reuf Reuf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Rashad Sokoudjou!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reuf throws out a powerful jab.

It looks like Rashad Sokoudjou has been cut.
Reuf misses with a two punch combination.

Sokoudjou has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reuf tries to break the clinch but Sokoudjou is controlling the position.
Sokoudjou fails to pull guard.
Sokoudjou is leaning against Reuf and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sokoudjou wants to get back to striking at distance but Reuf won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Sokoudjou - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sokoudjou misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sokoudjou lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Sokoudjou manages to break the clinch.
Reuf throws a series of punches but Sokoudjou avoids them all with ease.
Reuf takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sokoudjou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reuf moves away.
Sokoudjou throws a leg kick which misses Reuf's front leg but catches the back leg as Reuf tries to avoid it.
Sokoudjou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reuf manages to avoid it.
Reuf throws a leg kick but Sokoudjou sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reuf misses with a series of wild punches.
Sokoudjou uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reuf has time to react.
Reuf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sokoudjou.
Sokoudjou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokoudjou scores with a jab to the body.
Reuf leaves Sokoudjou with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sokoudjou pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sokoudjou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reuf.
Reuf goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Reuf stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sokoudjou.
Reuf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reuf misses with a straight left.
Sokoudjou wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Reuf gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sokoudjou to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Reuf on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Reuf tries to get out of the position.
Sokoudjou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reuf swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokoudjou passes into half guard.
Sokoudjou is looking to advance position but Reuf won't allow it.
Sokoudjou missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sokoudjou stops Reuf from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokoudjou trying to mount his opponent but Reuf defends it.
Reuf knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sokoudjou on the ground.
Reuf wants to get back to his feet.
Sokoudjou is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Sokoudjou moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Reuf has worked his arm free - good work by Reuf!
Sokoudjou tries to advance to mount but Reuf denies him.

That's four 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.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sokoudjou looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Reuf wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Reuf looks to land a left hand but Sokoudjou moved out of range nicely.
Reuf throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Sokoudjou pushes Reuf up against the cage in a clinch.
Reuf is pressed up against the cage. Sokoudjou has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Reuf down to the mat. Reuf avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Reuf works the jab nicely.
Sokoudjou tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reuf misses with a double jab.
Sokoudjou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reuf.
Reuf throws a jab but it's blocked by Sokoudjou.
Sokoudjou throws a looping overhand right but Reuf ducks down to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reuf.
Sokoudjou thows a body shot but no joy.
Reuf throws a hook but Sokoudjou avoids it easily.
Sokoudjou misses with an uppercut.
Sokoudjou takes a swing at Reuf's ribcage but misses.
Sokoudjou avoids the body shot from Reuf.
Nice body punch from Reuf.
Sokoudjou is breathing heavily.
Reuf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sokoudjou.
Sokoudjou drops his hands momentarily and Reuf takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokoudjou fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Reuf missing with a left hand there. Sokoudjou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sokoudjou takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reuf throws a shot from downtown. Sokoudjou moves away and avoids it.
Reuf connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sokoudjou's hands.
Reuf Reuf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reuf throws a leg kick but Sokoudjou sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sokoudjou blocks a jab.
Sokoudjou slips a jab and a cross from Reuf.
Reuf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sokoudjou.
Sokoudjou tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reuf tried to score with a low kick but Sokoudjou checks it.
Reuf scores with a hook.
Sokoudjou is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Reuf rather than just go for the knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reuf throws a right hand that Sokoudjou ducks under and follows up with a left that Sokoudjou also avoids with ease.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reuf.
Reuf connects with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reuf darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sokoudjou takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sokoudjou shoots in for a double leg but Reuf sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Reuf Reuf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashad Sokoudjou.
Sokoudjou walks into a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokoudjou moves away from the strike by Reuf.
Reuf ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Reuf there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Reuf jabs at Sokoudjou's body.
Reuf fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sokoudjou looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reuf comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reuf lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reuf Reuf is winning the standup battle so far.
Sokoudjou walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Reuf throws a good cross that connects.
Sokoudjou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reuf.
Reuf looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reuf lands a jab to Sokoudjou's midsection.
Reuf swings for the body but Sokoudjou moves out of range.
Sokoudjou needs to keep his hands up - Reuf had a free shot at his head there.
Reuf lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Reuf.
Reuf lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Reuf.

That has opened up Rashad Sokoudjou's cut even more.
Sokoudjou doesn't manage to clinch there - Reuf circles away.
Reuf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sokoudjou can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reuf darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sokoudjou showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reuf.
Reuf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sokoudjou.
Reuf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sokoudjou.
Sokoudjou paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sokoudjou fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sokoudjou throws a predictable looking body shot
and Reuf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sokoudjou throws a good cross that connects.
Reuf scores with a punch to the head.
Reuf throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sokoudjou swings for the body but Reuf moves out of range.
Reuf looks to throw the jab but Sokoudjou is out of range.
Reuf slips a jab from Sokoudjou.
Sokoudjou wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Some wild striking there from Reuf.
A big left from Sokoudjou misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokoudjou slips a jab and a cross from Reuf.

Reuf gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sokoudjou trying to control the position from guard on top but Reuf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sokoudjou works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sokoudjou wants to pass to mount but Reuf is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reuf Reuf dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rashad Sokoudjou's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Reuf just misses with a punch to the body.
Reuf wants to land a leg kick but Sokoudjou is out of range.
Rashad Sokoudjou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Sokoudjou misses
and Reuf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sokoudjou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reuf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reuf throws an overhand right that lands on Sokoudjou's shoulder, as Sokoudjou tries to avoid the shot.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Sokoudjou.

Sokoudjou tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sokoudjou has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reuf tries to escape but Sokoudjou is in control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokoudjou wants to take a breather but Reuf manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Sokoudjou.
Sokoudjou trying to control but Reuf is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Sokoudjou postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Reuf is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sokoudjou, into his guard.
Reuf has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sokoudjou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sokoudjou wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reuf would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sokoudjou wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Reuf tries to stand but Sokoudjou is controlling from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sokoudjou throws a body punch but Reuf moves out of range.
Sokoudjou walks into a jab.
Nice defenses there by Sokoudjou.
A shot to the body from Reuf misses
and Sokoudjou counters with a nice body shot.
Reuf looks to score with a jab to the body but Sokoudjou is just out of range.
Sokoudjou misses with a hook to the body
and Reuf counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sokoudjou thuds a left hand into Reuf's body.
The fighters circling - Sokoudjou throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sokoudjou misses with a hook. Reuf ducked under it nicely.
Sokoudjou tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reuf slaps away a takedown attempt from Sokoudjou, before circling back to the center of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reuf Reuf showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Reuf has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reuf Reuf!