PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jay Colmen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Siduri Rafter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Colmen
vs
Rafter

170 cm
33
147 lbs
25 - 7 - 0

168 cm
32
158 lbs
17 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Colmen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Siduri Rafter!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Colmen moves into range and clinches up with Rafter.
Colmen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rafter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Colmen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rafter is working for takedown but Colmen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Colmen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Colmen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rafter.
Jay Colmen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Siduri Rafter.
Rafter looking to stall.
Colmen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rafter backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Colmen.

It looks like Siduri Rafter has been cut.
Colmen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rafter is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Colmen to keep the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Colmen - that landed with a thud.
Colmen misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Colmen.
Rafter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Colmen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rafter swings away with a body shot that misses
and Colmen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rafter throws a big shot that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rafter misses the shot to the body.
Colmen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rafter.

Colmen pushes Rafter up against the cage in a clinch.
Rafter wants to stall.
Rafter is trying to pull guard but Colmen has him pressed against the cage.
Colmen tries a body shot but Rafter blocks it.
Rafter is looking for a takedown.
Colmen can't find room to land a body shot as Rafter controls the action.
Rafter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Colmen is leaning against Rafter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Colmen lands a shot to the body.
Colmen can't find room to land a body shot as Rafter controls the action.
Colmen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Colmen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Colmen.
A hook to the body from Colmen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Colmen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rafter looks gassed!
Colmen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rafter wants a takedown but no success here.
Colmen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rafter.
Colmen tries to throw a body punch but Rafter avoids it by throwing Colmen back against the cage.
Colmen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Colmen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Colmen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rafter can't get the takedown.
Colmen misses with a punch to the body.
Rafter wants a takedown but no success here.
Colmen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Colmen is pressed up against the cage. Rafter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Colmen down to the mat. Colmen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rafter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Colmen.
Rafter misses with a straight right.
Colmen cracks the inside of Rafter's front leg.
Colmen thuds his right hand into Rafter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colmen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Colmen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Colmen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jay Colmen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Colmen scores with a shot to the body.
Rafter fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Colmen.
Colmen connects with a body shot.
Colmen lands a right hook to the body.
Rafter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colmen connects with a body shot.
Rafter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Colmen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Colmen scores with a jab.
Colmen scores with a decent looking hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rafter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Colmen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Colmen with a jab.
Colmen swings for the body but Rafter moves out of range.
Colmen scores with a nice right hand.
Rafter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rafter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Colmen.
Colmen lands the left hand.
Colmen cracks the inside of Rafter's front leg.
Colmen throws a hook to the side of Rafter's head but Rafter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Colmen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Colmen wants it to stay on the feet.

Rafter dives in and scores a takedown into Colmen's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Colmen trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Colmen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Siduri Rafter's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Rafter has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Colmen.
Rafter misses with a body shot.
Colmen just misses with a punch to the body.
Colmen cracks Rafter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Colmen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rafter staying out of range there.
Colmen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Colmen throws a front kick aimed at Rafter's knee but Rafter avoids it well.
Rafter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Colmen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Colmen.
Colmen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rafter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rafter shoots in looking for a takedown but Colmen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rafter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rafter shoots in for a takedown but Colmen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rafter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Colmen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Colmen cracks Rafter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Colmen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rafter looks to land a right hand but Colmen moved out of range.
Colmen wants to slow Rafter down by chopping away at his legs.
Colmen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Colmen tests Rafter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Colmen lands with a nice body punch.
Colmen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rafter manages to avoid it.
Rafter checks the leg kick nicely there.
A swing and a miss from Colmen.
A jab from Rafter misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rafter walks into a jab.
Colmen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jay Colmen is winning the standup battle so far.
Rafter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Colmen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Colmen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Colmen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rafter was well out of range. Poor timing from Colmen.
Colmen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Colmen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Colmen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Colmen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rafter's head backwards.
Colmen scores with a hook to the body. Rafter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Colmen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rafter has time to react.
Nice cross by Colmen.
Colmen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rafter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rafter avoids the body shot from Colmen.
Nice takedown defense from Colmen. No joy for Rafter on that attempt.
Jay Colmen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Siduri Rafter.
Colmen is looking to chop away at Rafter's legs.
Jay Colmen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Colmen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rafter is breathing heavily.
Colmen cracks Rafter with an open hand slap.
Colmen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rafter's head backwards.
Colmen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rafter can do to turn this around?
Rafter just misses with a punch to the body.
Rafter is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Colmen.
Colmen lands a nice hook to Rafter's body. Rafter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Colmen. That snapped Rafter's head back.
Colmen scores with a shot to the body.
Rafter slips under a jab.
Colmen lands a nice shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Rafter scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rafter trying to control the action but Colmen is working from the bottom.
Colmen moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Colmen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Colmen keeping moving, preventing Rafter from controlling successfully.
Colmen has his hands on Rafter's head, controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rafter trying to control the position from guard on top but Colmen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Colmen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Siduri Rafter's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Colmen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rafter.
The crowd cheers as Colmen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rafter doesn't seem phased though.
Rafter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Colmen sprawls well. Colmen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rafter gets slowly back to his feet.
Colmen is looking to score with low kicks.
Colmen connects with a solid leg kick.
Rafter misses with a hook.
Rafter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Colmen can pounce on him.
The crowd cheers as Colmen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rafter doesn't seem phased though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rafter. Colmen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rafter takes one to the side of the head.
Colmen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rafter back to the cage. Colmen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Colmen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jab by Colmen.
Colmen with a jab.
Colmen tries a head kick but it misses.

Colmen moves into the clinch.
Colmen is working Rafter over against the cage.
Rafter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Colmen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rafter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Colmen tries a body shot but Rafter blocks it.
Colmen is leaning against Rafter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Colmen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Colmen digs a right hand into Rafter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rafter's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Colmen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Colmen lands an uppercut.
Colmen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rafter backwards.
Colmen effectively controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rafter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Colmen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rafter swats away the attempt to clinch by Colmen.
Rafter slips under a jab.
Colmen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Colmen misses with an uppercut. Rafter saw that one coming.
Colmen scores with a jab.
Colmen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Colmen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rafter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Colmen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Colmen staying out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rafter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Colmen can pounce on him.
Rafter scores with a shot to the body.
Rafter blocks a jab.
Colmen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Colmen scores with a jab. Rafter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Colmen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Colmen cracks Rafter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Colmen lands a jab to the nose.
Rafter throws an overhand right that lands on Colmen's shoulder, as Colmen tries to avoid the shot.
Colmen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Colmen is looking to chop away at Rafter's legs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rafter is defended easily by Colmen.
Jay Colmen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Siduri Rafter.
Colmen moves in looking to clinch but Rafter pushes him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rafter ducks under a wild hook from Colmen.
Colmen just misses with a punch to the body.
Rafter misses with a few strikes there.
Rafter shoots in but Colmen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rafter ducks right into an uppercut from Colmen.
Rafter throws a poor cross that misses
and Rafter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rafter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A cross from Colmen lands.
Colmen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Colmen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rafter will feel that in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Colmen clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Siduri Rafter's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rafter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A telegraphed right hand from Rafter misses the target.
Colmen misses with an uppercut
and Rafter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Rafter.
Rafter throws a lazy uppercut
and Colmen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Colmen lands an overhand right.
Colmen connects with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Colmen.
Colmen scores with a nice head shot.
Rafter throws a hook but Colmen avoids it easily.
Colmen misses the shot to the body.
Rafter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Colmen with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Colmen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rafter.
Colmen scores with a jab to the head.
Rafter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A slow jab from Rafter misses its intended target.
Colmen thumps Rafter with a low kick.
Colmen lands a slapping body shot.
That kick from Colmen tenderised Rafter's leg. Rafter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Colmen thows a body shot but no joy.

Colmen moves into range and clinches up with Rafter.
Rafter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Colmen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rafter is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A short uppercut from Colmen.
Colmen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jay Colmen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rafter drops down looking for an ankle pick but Colmen pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rafter checks a low kick from Colmen.
Colmen slips under a jab.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rafter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Colmen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jay Colmen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Siduri Rafter.
Colmen stalling against the cage.
Colmen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rafter tries to pull guard but Colmen holds him up against the cage and eventually Rafter drops back down to his feet.
Colmen pushes Rafter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Colmen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Colmen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Colmen.
Colmen crunches a lovely knee into Rafter's ribcage.
Colmen digs a right hand into Rafter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rafter's gas tank.
Colmen presses Rafter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Colmen.
Colmen lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Colmen.
Colmen scores with a hook to the body.
Colmen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rafter or not.
Good body shot from Colmen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colmen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Colmen presses Rafter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Colmen - that landed with a thud.
Colmen lands with a light punch inside.
Rafter managing to block the knees to the body from Colmen.
Rafter wants a takedown but no success here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Colmen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Colmen has Rafter up against the cage in a clinch.
Colmen presses Rafter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Colmen lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Colmen.
Colmen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Colmen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rafter.

Colmen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rafter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rafter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Colmen loads up on a big right hand but Rafter slips the punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Colmen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rafter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice cross by Colmen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Colmen had his way with Siduri Rafter in that round.
The cut man is working on Siduri Rafter's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Colmen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Colmen avoids the body shot from Rafter.
Colmen slips a jab from Rafter.
Rafter avoids the head kick by Colmen.
Rafter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Colmen.
Colmen throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Rafter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Colmen misses with a low kick.
Rafter slips a jab from Colmen.
Rafter shoots in but no luck this time.
The fighters circling - Colmen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Colmen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rafter has time to react.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rafter swings for the body but Colmen moves out of range.
Colmen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rafter's head backwards.
Colmen looks to land a right hand but Rafter moved out of range.
Colmen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Colmen lands with a right hand.
Rafter misses with an uppercut.
Colmen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Colmen scores with a hook to the body. Rafter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rafter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Colmen but Colmen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rafter is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Rafter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Colmen.
Colmen with a hook.
Rafter checks a low kick from Colmen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colmen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Colmen tests Rafter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rafter misses with a body shot.
Colmen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rafter at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Colmen sizes up Rafter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rafter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Colmen is fending him off so far but Rafter persists. Nope, Colmen circles away and we're back to standing.
Jay Colmen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Siduri Rafter.
Rafter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Colmen is fending him off so far but Rafter persists. Nope, Colmen circles away and we're back to standing.
Rafter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Colmen throws out the jab.
Rafter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Colmen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Colmen has managed to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rafter has Colmen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Colmen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Colmen lands a body shot.
Colmen misses with a punch to the body.
Colmen is leaning against Rafter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rafter is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Colmen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Colmen pushes Rafter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Colmen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rafter.
Colmen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Colmen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Colmen.
Nice body punch from Colmen - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Colmen.
Colmen lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Colmen is leaning against Rafter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rafter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Siduri Rafter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Colmen.
A right handed body shot lands from Colmen.
Jay Colmen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Colmen lands an elbow inside that Rafter shrugs off.
A right hook to the body lands for Colmen.
Colmen is stalling here.
A right hook to the body lands for Rafter.
Colmen lands with a left to the head.
Colmen lands a body shot.
Colmen works on Rafter's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rafter takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Colmen - that landed with a thud.
Colmen prevents the takedown attempt.
Colmen scores with a shoulder strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Colmen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Colmen, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 50:45
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Colmen!
After the big win, Jay Colmen made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Canadian Fighter Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.