PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Crixus The Warlord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Defjux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

The Warlord
vs
Defjux

184 cm
20
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Crixus The Warlord!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paul Defjux!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Defjux forces The Warlord back against the cage and clinches.
The Warlord can't break the clinch.
The Warlord wants to break free but Defjux has control.
Defjux tries to break the clinch but The Warlord is controlling the position.
The Warlord really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Defjux taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Defjux tries for a takedown. No joy.
Defjux drops down looking for an ankle pick but The Warlord pulls his leg out and moves away.

Defjux moves into the clinch successfully.

Defjux ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Defjux no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The Warlord tries to stand but Defjux is controlling from the bottom.

Defjux pushes The Warlord off and gets back to his feet.
Paul Defjux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Warlord avoids the head kick by Defjux.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Defjux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Defjux instigates a clinch.
Defjux has The Warlord pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. The Warlord manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Crixus The Warlord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Defjux.
The Warlord tries to break free but Defjux pushes him back against the cage.

The Warlord manages to break the clinch.

Defjux gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The Warlord has had enough of the clinch but Defjux keeps him there for the moment.
The Warlord tries to break free but Defjux pushes him back against the cage.
Defjux has The Warlord pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. The Warlord manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

The Warlord breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Defjux with a lazy takedown attempt
and The Warlord counters with a thumping low kick.
Defjux tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Warlord sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Defjux somewhat.
The Warlord leaves Defjux with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Defjux looks winded!
The Warlord checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Defjux shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Warlord as he jumps to the side.
Defjux shoots in looking for a takedown. The Warlord tries to sprawl out of it but Defjux keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Warlord manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Warlord avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Defjux moves in looking to clinch but The Warlord pushes him off.
Defjux shoots in but The Warlord avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Defjux swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Defjux tries to clinch up but The Warlord circles away and keeps his distance.

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.
Defjux shoots for a double leg takedown but The Warlord sprawls well. He's pushed Defjux's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Defjux shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Defjux throws a lazy head kick
and The Warlord counters with a good low kick that Defjux was not able to check.
Defjux throws a sloppy head kick and The Warlord moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Defjux is defended easily by The Warlord.
Defjux shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Warlord sprawls well. The Warlord wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Defjux gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Defjux misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Defjux dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Defjux misses with a takedown attempt
and The Warlord counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Defjux pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Defjux slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Defjux wants to clinch up but The Warlord keeps it at a distance.
Defjux doesn't manage to clinch there - The Warlord circles away.
Defjux is looking to clinch but The Warlord is avoiding it.
Defjux throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Defjux fails with an attempt to clinch.
Defjux tries to close the distance and clinch but The Warlord swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Defjux tries to clinch but The Warlord is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Defjux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Defjux moves into the clinch successfully.

The Warlord pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Defjux misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Defjux is breathing heavily.
Defjux shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Warlord pinned against the cage. The Warlord gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Crixus The Warlord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Defjux.
Defjux misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Defjux fails to land the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Defjux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Defjux fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Defjux changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Warlord tries to avoid it but Defjux manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Warlord to the ground. The Warlord escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Defjux throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Warlord's waist but The Warlord gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Defjux off to one side.
Defjux throws a sloppy head kick
and The Warlord counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The Warlord circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Defjux.
Defjux throws a head kick that misses.
Defjux tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Paul Defjux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Defjux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Defjux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Warlord circles away quickly and effectively.
The Warlord showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Defjux.
Defjux pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Defjux misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Defjux is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Warlord sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Defjux shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Defjux tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Defjux shoots in looking for a takedown but The Warlord manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Defjux's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Defjux tries to close the distance and clinch but The Warlord swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Defjux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Defjux tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Defjux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Defjux throws a sloppy head kick and The Warlord moves out of range easily.
Defjux tries for a takedown but The Warlord sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Defjux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. The Warlord manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Defjux changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Warlord tries to avoid it but Defjux manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Warlord to the ground. The Warlord escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Warlord swats away the attempt to clinch by Defjux.
Defjux looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Crixus The Warlord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Defjux.
Defjux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Defjux will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Defjux misses with a leg kick
and The Warlord counters with an inside leg kick.
Defjux shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Warlord as he jumps to the side.
Defjux tries to clinch there but The Warlord circles away.
Defjux tries to clinch there but The Warlord circles away.
Defjux tries to clinch but The Warlord moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Defjux.
Defjux is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Warlord sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from The Warlord. No joy for Defjux on that attempt.
The Warlord stuffs the takedown attempt from Defjux. Defjux gets slowly back to his feet.
Defjux looks to clinch
and The Warlord counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Defjux fails with a takedown attempt.
Defjux tries to clinch up but The Warlord circles away and keeps his distance.
Paul Defjux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Defjux wants to clinch.
Defjux misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Defjux swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Defjux wants to clinch.
Crixus The Warlord is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick by Defjux misses
and The Warlord counters with an outside leg kick.
Defjux tries to close the distance and clinch but The Warlord swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Defjux misses with the combination.
The Warlord avoids the body shot from Defjux.
The Warlord showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Defjux.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Defjux tries to close the distance and clinch but The Warlord swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Defjux shoots in but no luck this time.
Defjux swings widly with a right hand
and The Warlord makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Defjux tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Warlord sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Defjux somewhat.
Defjux shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Warlord but The Warlord pushes him off and we're back to square one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Defjux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Defjux has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Defjux!