PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Angel Sendejo Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Boulpiquante's choice of entrance music: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun - Cyndi Lauper. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Angel Sendejo Guerrero
vs
Patrice Boulpiquante

183 cm
18
164 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miguel Angel Sendejo Guerrero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boulpiquante misses with a jab to the body
and Sendejo Guerrero counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sendejo Guerrero shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boulpiquante defends it nicely.
Sendejo Guerrero moves to clinch but Boulpiquante breaks away
and Boulpiquante counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sendejo Guerrero throws a head kick but Boulpiquante moves out of range.
Sendejo Guerrero throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boulpiquante's waist but Boulpiquante gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sendejo Guerrero off to one side.
Sendejo Guerrero shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boulpiquante defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Angel Sendejo Guerrero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boulpiquante misses with a body kick.
Sendejo Guerrero tries for a takedown but Boulpiquante circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Boulpiquante throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boulpiquante misses with a low kick.
Boulpiquante throws a chopping leg kick but Sendejo Guerrero manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulpiquante throws a front kick aimed at Sendejo Guerrero's knee but Sendejo Guerrero avoids it well.
Boulpiquante throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sendejo Guerrero.
Sendejo Guerrero checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sendejo Guerrero fails with the takedown
and Boulpiquante counters with a low kick, right behind Sendejo Guerrero 's knee.
Sendejo Guerrero is breathing heavily.
Sendejo Guerrero avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sendejo Guerrero avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sendejo Guerrero moves to clinch but Boulpiquante breaks away
and Boulpiquante counters with a thumping low kick.
Sendejo Guerrero moves out of range of the leg kick from Boulpiquante.
Boulpiquante throws a leg kick but Sendejo Guerrero moved away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Boulpiquante throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boulpiquante stuffs the takedown attempt from Sendejo Guerrero. Sendejo Guerrero gets slowly back to his feet.
Boulpiquante tries to work over Sendejo Guerrero's front leg with a kick but Sendejo Guerrero checks it.
Boulpiquante misses with a low kick.
Boulpiquante tries to work over Sendejo Guerrero's front leg with a kick but Sendejo Guerrero checks it.
Sendejo Guerrero moves out of range of the leg kick from Boulpiquante.
Sendejo Guerrero doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Boulpiquante counters with an outside leg kick.
Sendejo Guerrero blocks the body kick.
Sendejo Guerrero on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boulpiquante does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Boulpiquante throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Boulpiquante misses with a low kick as Sendejo Guerrero jumps back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulpiquante pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boulpiquante tried to score with a low kick but Sendejo Guerrero checks it.
Boulpiquante is looking to chop away at Sendejo Guerrero's legs.
Boulpiquante connects with an inside leg kick.
Boulpiquante fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sendejo Guerrero checks it well.
Boulpiquante misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Boulpiquante lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sendejo Guerrero has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sendejo Guerrero and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Boulpiquante wants to slow Sendejo Guerrero down by chopping away at his legs.
Boulpiquante misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boulpiquante throws a leg kick that misses.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Sendejo Guerrero. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Sendejo Guerrero lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Boulpiquante backs up against the cage.
Sendejo Guerrero looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boulpiquante is fending him off so far but Sendejo Guerrero persists. Nope, Boulpiquante circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Sendejo Guerrero.
Boulpiquante throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Boulpiquante is looking to score with low kicks.
Boulpiquante is looking to score with low kicks.
Boulpiquante wants to slow Sendejo Guerrero down by chopping away at his legs.
Boulpiquante pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sendejo Guerrero is out of range and Boulpiquante settles back down.
Boulpiquante throws a leg kick but Sendejo Guerrero sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Boulpiquante, right into the meat.
Boulpiquante throws a leg kick but Sendejo Guerrero checks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sendejo Guerrero checks a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sendejo Guerrero shoots in looking for a takedown. Boulpiquante tries to sprawl out of it but Sendejo Guerrero keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boulpiquante manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boulpiquante fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sendejo Guerrero checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante dominated that round.
That's time! Sendejo Guerrero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Sendejo Guerrero misses with a straight right.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Boulpiquante in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Sendejo Guerrero with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boulpiquante counters with a solid body kick.
Sendejo Guerrero shoots in but no luck this time.
Boulpiquante misses with a body shot.
Boulpiquante slaps away a takedown attempt from Sendejo Guerrero, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Angel Sendejo Guerrero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sendejo Guerrero blocks a low kick nicely.
Boulpiquante throws a chopping leg kick but Sendejo Guerrero manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boulpiquante scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sendejo Guerrero avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sendejo Guerrero avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sendejo Guerrero checks a leg kick.
Sendejo Guerrero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Boulpiquante manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boulpiquante wants to slow Sendejo Guerrero down by chopping away at his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulpiquante takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boulpiquante throws a jab when Sendejo Guerrero was well out of range.
Boulpiquante misses with a low kick.
Boulpiquante finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A clash of legs there as Sendejo Guerrero blocks the low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boulpiquante.
Boulpiquante misses with a low kick.
Boulpiquante keeps the fight on the outside.
An inside leg kick from Boulpiquante misses.
Boulpiquante fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sendejo Guerrero is out of range.
Sendejo Guerrero checks a leg kick.
Sendejo Guerrero is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sendejo Guerrero checks a leg kick nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boulpiquante tries a low kick but Sendejo Guerrero avoids it.

Sendejo Guerrero drives through and clinches with Boulpiquante against the cage.

Sendejo Guerrero pulls guard.
Boulpiquante with a nice head shot there.
Boulpiquante lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sendejo Guerrero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boulpiquante landing some decent shots from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boulpiquante stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sendejo Guerrero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boulpiquante stands up over Sendejo Guerrero, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulpiquante distracts Sendejo Guerrero with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Boulpiquante working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boulpiquante is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Boulpiquante passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sendejo Guerrero is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sendejo Guerrero taking punishment in the form of punches.
Boulpiquante working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Boulpiquante is looking to take a break and control but Sendejo Guerrero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boulpiquante grinds an elbow into Sendejo Guerrero's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boulpiquante working the ground and pound from side control.
Boulpiquante lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boulpiquante working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sendejo Guerrero takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sendejo Guerrero striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Boulpiquante wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sendejo Guerrero keeps working.
Boulpiquante working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boulpiquante working the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sendejo Guerrero is not content to let Boulpiquante control the position.
Boulpiquante cracks Sendejo Guerrero with a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Sendejo Guerrero checks the leg kick.
Boulpiquante tries a low kick but Sendejo Guerrero avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Sendejo Guerrero blocks the leg kick.
Boulpiquante throws a leg kick but Sendejo Guerrero sees it coming and moves out of range.
Boulpiquante has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boulpiquante throws a low kick, looking for Sendejo Guerrero's leg but Sendejo Guerrero calmly moves out of range.

Sendejo Guerrero has Boulpiquante up against the cage in a clinch.
Boulpiquante is pushing Sendejo Guerrero up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Boulpiquante goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boulpiquante tries to land knees in the clinch but Sendejo Guerrero avoids the damage to the body.

Boulpiquante breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boulpiquante throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sendejo Guerrero looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sendejo Guerrero fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boulpiquante shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Boulpiquante walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sendejo Guerrero checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Boulpiquante throws a leg kick that misses.
Sendejo Guerrero looks for a takedown but Boulpiquante sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Angel Sendejo Guerrero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sendejo Guerrero moves in looking to clinch but Boulpiquante pushes him off.
A bone on bone clash there as Sendejo Guerrero blocks the leg kick.
Sendejo Guerrero misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boulpiquante finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Boulpiquante will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sendejo Guerrero moves away from the strike by Boulpiquante.
Boulpiquante moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boulpiquante throws a front kick aimed at Sendejo Guerrero's knee but Sendejo Guerrero avoids it well.
Boulpiquante throws a chopping leg kick but Sendejo Guerrero manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sendejo Guerrero throws a sloppy head kick
and Boulpiquante counters with a nice leg kick.
Boulpiquante throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sendejo Guerrero checks a leg kick nicely.
Boulpiquante throws a chopping leg kick but Sendejo Guerrero manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A clash of legs there as Sendejo Guerrero blocks the low kick.
Sendejo Guerrero moves out of range as Boulpiquante throws a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulpiquante fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sendejo Guerrero.
Boulpiquante misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boulpiquante misses with a body kick.
Sendejo Guerrero checks a leg kick nicely.
Sendejo Guerrero checks a leg kick nicely.
Boulpiquante attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Boulpiquante swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Boulpiquante misses with a low kick.
Boulpiquante misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boulpiquante looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boulpiquante motions for Sendejo Guerrero to come forward. Boulpiquante throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boulpiquante chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boulpiquante finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sendejo Guerrero closes the distance looking to clinch
and Boulpiquante counters with a leg kick.
Boulpiquante throws a poor cross that misses
and Sendejo Guerrero counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Boulpiquante throws the kick towards the body but Sendejo Guerrero avoids it.
Boulpiquante throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boulpiquante throws a shot from downtown. Sendejo Guerrero moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A leg kick checked by Sendejo Guerrero.
Sendejo Guerrero shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boulpiquante but Boulpiquante pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Miguel Angel Sendejo Guerrero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An inside leg kick from Boulpiquante misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Boulpiquante winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante!
Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.