PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cid Highwind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perry has chosen Cara Dillon vs. 2 Devine - Black Is the Colour (Coco & Green Remix) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Cid Highwind has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Highwind
vs
Perry

182 cm
29
180 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

177 cm
33
177 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cid Highwind!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chuck Perry!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Perry, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Highwind blocks a head kick by Perry.

Perry pushes Highwind up against the cage in a clinch.
Highwind fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Highwind tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Perry smiles and moves away.
Highwind lands a jab to the nose.
Perry fails to land with a series of punches.
Highwind ducks under a wild hook from Perry.
Highwind lunges at Perry with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Perry's hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Highwind misses the target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Perry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Highwind shoots in for a takedown but Perry shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cid Highwind. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perry swinging wildly here.
Perry takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Perry dives in and grabs Highwind's left leg, looking for a takedown. Highwind pushes down on Perry's head and hops out.
Perry misses with a series of wild punches.
Perry tries to bum rush Highwind with a series of wild strikes but Highwind uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chuck Perry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Highwind throws a hook to the side of Perry's head but Perry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Perry feints and as Highwind raises his hands in defense, Perry changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Highwind tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Perry trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Highwind manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Perry looking for a guillotine here but Highwind defends easily.
Perry is trying to keep Highwind in close.
Perry is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Highwind is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Perry is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Perry has escaped and now he's on top!
Highwind can't keep his opponent in guard - Perry advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Highwind is pressing down on Perry's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Perry passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perry tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perry in side control, throwing shots but Highwind defends.
Highwind gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Perry takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Perry dominated that round.
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.

Perry on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Highwind takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Perry takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Highwind tries to bum rush Perry with a series of wild strikes but Perry uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Perry gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Perry jumps guard and drags Highwind to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Perry escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Highwind gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Highwind being controlled here momentarily.

Perry working for a triangle but Highwind defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Highwind trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Perry working for a triangle but Highwind defends it easily.

Perry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry has control of Highwind's left arm, preventing Highwind from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Perry is on top in guard.
Highwind keeping moving, preventing Perry from controlling successfully.
Perry cracks Highwind with a solid left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry throws an elbow that misses. Highwind uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Perry's guard. Nice move by Highwind!
Highwind throws an elbow that misses. Perry uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Highwind's guard. Nice move by Perry!

Perry is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Highwind is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Highwind has escaped and now he's on top!

Perry working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Highwind has passed into half guard!
Perry is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Highwind's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Highwind's back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Perry is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Perry is hanging on to Highwind's back as he tries to escape.

Perry looking for the RNC.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Highwind tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Perry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Highwind misses with an uppercut.
Perry misses with a combination
and Highwind counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Highwind throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Highwind tries to score a power double leg takedown but Perry sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Highwind somewhat.
Perry works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Perry shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Perry lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Perry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry misses with a combination
and Highwind counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Highwind throws a series of strikes that have Perry backpedaling.
Highwind cracks Perry with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Perry lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Highwind at a distance.
Perry just misses with a punch to the body.
Perry shoots in but no luck this time.
Perry throws a nice looking combination but Highwind bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Highwind looks to land a combination but Perry avoids it well.
Highwind shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Perry defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Highwind shoots in for a double leg but Perry sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cid Highwind. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perry swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Perry defending well as Highwind loads up on a big left hand.
Highwind misses with a right hand

and Perry counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Highwind's guard now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Highwind not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Perry looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Highwind isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Perry stacks Highwind on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Perry!

Perry wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Highwind, who protects the arm well.

Perry goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Highwind rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Perry's guard! Nice work there by Highwind!
Chuck Perry is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perry is trying to control the position but Highwind postures up.
Highwind looking to sit in guard and control but Perry gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cid Highwind has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Highwind tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Highwind keeping moving, preventing Perry from controlling successfully.
Perry is pushing down on Highwind's leg trying to pass to half guard. Highwind is fighting to maintain full guard but Perry has managed to sneak the leg through.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Perry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Perry 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Perry!
Post fight, an emotional Chuck Perry said 'I want to thank Laguna Highwind for the fight, thank you MLC for putting it all together - thank you to my camp and a big thank you to all the fans!'.