PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Bakreek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Fisher's choice of entrance music: Cannibal Corpse - Priests of Sodom. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Bakreek
vs
Fisher

188 cm
23
212 lbs
6 - 12 - 0

188 cm
25
224 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Revolution Fatigues

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff Bakreek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bakreek connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fisher's hands.

It looks like George Fisher has been cut.
Bakreek just misses with a punch to the body.
Fisher turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fisher scores with a leg kick.
Bakreek thuds a left hand into Fisher's body.
Bakreek throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fisher counters with a straight right hand.
Bakreek moves away from the strike by Fisher.
Fisher thumps Bakreek with a low kick.
Bakreek throws a right hand that Fisher ducks under and follows up with a left that Fisher also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fisher misses with a wild combination.
Bakreek looks to score with a jab to the body but Fisher is just out of range.

Bakreek bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bakreek working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Fisher is trying to get back to half guard.
Bakreek misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bakreek thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bakreek tries to advance to mount but Fisher denies him.
Bakreek fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bakreek in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

Fisher bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Good leg kick by Fisher there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bakreek misses with the combination.
Fisher tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A big left from Bakreek misses.
Bakreek slips a straight right by Fisher.
Bakreek fails to land with a series of punches.
Jeff Bakreek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bakreek digs a good hook to Fisher's body.
Bakreek connects with a right hand. Fisher shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bakreek throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bakreek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
George Fisher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bakreek is defended easily by Fisher.
A jab from Fisher misses.
Fisher connects with a body shot that sends Bakreek's belly button to the back.
Fisher connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bakreek momentarily.
Fisher moves out of range of the strikes.

Fisher takes the fight into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakreek changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fisher fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bakreek misses with a hook. Fisher ducked under it nicely.
Bakreek shoots in looking for a takedown but Fisher manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bakreek's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Bakreek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fisher turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bakreek rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fisher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bakreek fails to land with a series of punches.
Bakreek is breathing heavily.

Bakreek gets tackled into the cage by Fisher. Fisher maintains the clinch.
Fisher scores with a knee to the head.
Bakreek content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fisher working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fisher missing with knees to the body.
Fisher using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bakreek has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fisher throws a punch but it's blocked by Bakreek.
Bakreek goes for a takedown attempt but Fisher pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fisher catches Bakreek with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher moves into range and connects with a jab.
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!
Bakreek will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slow jab from Bakreek misses its intended target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fisher looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bakreek will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A swing and a miss from Fisher.
Fisher tests Bakreek's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bakreek bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fisher's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fisher wants to clinch.
Fisher throws a series of punches but Bakreek moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but George Fisher will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on George Fisher's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bakreek misses with a hook
and Fisher counters with a nice uppercut.
Bakreek throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fisher counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bakreek lands with a nice body punch.
Fisher scores with a jab to the jaw.

Bakreek drives through with a takedown into Fisher's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bakreek throwing strikes from guard but Fisher blocks nicely.
Bakreek trying to control the position from guard on top but Fisher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bakreek throws an elbow that misses. Fisher uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bakreek's guard. Nice move by Fisher!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bakreek holds on and takes a little breather.
Fisher tries to stand but Bakreek is controlling from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fisher wants to get up but he can't break Bakreek's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bakreek seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bakreek has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jeff Bakreek.
Fisher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakreek shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakreek. Fisher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bakreek fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fisher dodges the punch combination from Bakreek.
Bakreek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fisher throws out the jab.
Bakreek connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Bakreek misses.
Bakreek shoots in but Fisher avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Bakreek. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Fisher gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fisher with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bakreek changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fisher fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bakreek stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fisher.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakreek shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fisher defends it nicely.
Fisher takes one to the chin there.
Bakreek shoots in for a takedown but Fisher shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fisher throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bakreek on the side of the head.
Fisher scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fisher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fisher feints and then cracks Bakreek's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bakreek down.
Fisher dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bakreek. That did some damage!
Fisher swinging wildly here.
Fisher misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Bakreek misses its intended target.
Bakreek lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bakreek looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bakreek misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher lands with an uppercut that bounces Bakreek off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bakreek takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fisher lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fisher takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fisher tests Bakreek's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bakreek will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bakreek has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fisher finds it's way round the side to connect with Bakreek's head.
Fisher connects with a body shot that sends Bakreek's belly button to the back.
Bakreek misses with a combination
enabling Fisher to counter with a crisp jab.
Jeff Bakreek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fisher thuds his right hand into Bakreek's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bakreek swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bakreek is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

Fisher has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bakreek is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Fisher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on George Fisher's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Fisher throws a front kick that sends Bakreek stumbling back into the cage.
Fisher tests Bakreek's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fisher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fisher connects with a single shot there.
Fisher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fisher.
Bakreek scores with a jab. Fisher acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bakreek misses with a wild combination.
Bakreek misses with a combination
and Fisher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fisher lands a jab to the nose.
Fisher tries to clinch there but Bakreek circles away.
Bakreek circles away from the clinch attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bakreek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fisher moves away.
Bakreek tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fisher swivels and escapes.
Fisher feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bakreek's calf.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Fisher. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fisher.
Fisher wants to clinch up but Bakreek keeps it at a distance.
A left lands for Fisher.
Bakreek swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fisher counters with a stiff right hand.

Bakreek is rocked!
Bakreek drops his hands momentarily. Fisher doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Bakreek staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Bakreek doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). George Fisher!
George Fisher thanked the fans post fight for their support.