PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Garrick Ballantyne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre LePew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LePew is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dirty House. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Ballantyne
vs
LePew

182 cm
25
183 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

180 cm
28
179 lbs
21 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Garrick Ballantyne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre LePew!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LePew scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
LePew throws out a loose jab but Ballantyne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ballantyne loads up on a big right hand but LePew slips the punch.
Ballantyne slips under a jab from LePew.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from LePew is defended easily by Ballantyne.
LePew checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LePew fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballantyne moves in looking to clinch but LePew pushes him off.
LePew jabs at Ballantyne's body.
Ballantyne throws a nice inside leg kick.
LePew throws a right hand that Ballantyne ducks under and follows up with a left that Ballantyne also avoids with ease.
LePew clobbers Ballantyne with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LePew avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
LePew throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A right-left combo lands from LePew.
LePew throws out a loose jab but Ballantyne uses good head movement to avoid it.
LePew fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ballantyne on the side of the head.
Ballantyne blocks a jab.
Ballantyne is looking to chop away at LePew's legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LePew lands with an overhand left.
LePew shoots in looking for a takedown. Ballantyne tries to sprawl out of it but LePew keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ballantyne manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Garrick Ballantyne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre LePew.
Ballantyne misses with a hook. LePew ducked under it nicely.
LePew looks to land a right hand but Ballantyne moved out of range.
Ballantyne misses the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ballantyne throws the kick towards the body but LePew avoids it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ballantyne shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Garrick Ballantyne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LePew paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ballantyne fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ballantyne throws a front kick aimed at LePew's knee but LePew avoids it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ballantyne stuffs the takedown.
LePew misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pierre LePew will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ballantyne throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
No luck for LePew with that takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ballantyne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ballantyne wants to slow LePew down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballantyne is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LePew misses with a looping left.
Nice cross by LePew.
Ballantyne looks for the body kick but LePew saw that one coming.
LePew checks a low kick from Ballantyne.
Ballantyne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LePew.
LePew lands with a hook. Ballantyne tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
LePew swings for the body but Ballantyne moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
LePew moves out of range of the body kick from Ballantyne.
Ballantyne throws a hook to the side of LePew's head but LePew sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ballantyne fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but LePew is out of range.
LePew misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horrible takedown by LePew or perhaps it was just good defense by Ballantyne which made him look bad.
Garrick Ballantyne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre LePew.

LePew fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ballantyne sprawls well initially but LePew persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LePew wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ballantyne keeps working.
LePew tries to pass to full mount but Ballantyne defends it.

LePew looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ballantyne makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ballantyne.

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.
LePew tries to free his leg and advance position but Ballantyne is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ballantyne pulls LePew in close to prevent any damage.
Ballantyne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre LePew showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A slow jab from LePew misses its intended target.
LePew lands a really nice looking cross but Ballantyne seems unphased.
LePew might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ballantyne throws a sloppy head kick and LePew moves out of range easily.
Ballantyne misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballantyne connects with an inside leg kick.
LePew takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LePew moves out of range as Ballantyne throws a body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ballantyne.
LePew moves out of range of the body kick from Ballantyne.
LePew swinging wildly here.
LePew shoots in for a takedown but Ballantyne shows good takedown defense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballantyne tries to score with a low kick but LePew moves his leg out of the way.
Ballantyne misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
LePew lands a two punch combo.
LePew blocks a low kick nicely.
Ballantyne throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ballantyne defending well as LePew loads up on a big left hand.
Garrick Ballantyne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ballantyne wants to land a leg kick but LePew is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LePew takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ballantyne moves away from the strike by LePew.
Ballantyne pivots, looking for a leg kick but LePew is out of range and Ballantyne settles back down.
Garrick Ballantyne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pierre LePew is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ballantyne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LePew lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ballantyne moves out of range of the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LePew misses with a hook. Ballantyne ducked under it nicely.
LePew misses the jab.
LePew misses the shot to the body.
Ballantyne misses with a jab, cross combination.
LePew missing with a left hand there. Ballantyne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ballantyne looks for the body kick but LePew saw that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Garrick Ballantyne showed his dominance in that final round.
I think LePew 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre LePew!