PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Oppelaar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Alberto Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perez has chosen Gangnam Style by PSY as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Dennis Oppelaar is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Oppelaar
vs
Alberto Perez

188 cm
28
192 lbs
15 - 9 - 1

185 cm
28
200 lbs
23 - 14 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dennis Oppelaar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luis Alberto Perez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez slaps away a takedown attempt from Oppelaar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Oppelaar fails to land with a series of punches.
Perez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Oppelaar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oppelaar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Perez pinned against the cage. Perez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Oppelaar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Perez avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Oppelaar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oppelaar misses with a takedown
and Perez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dennis Oppelaar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Perez!

Oppelaar looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Oppelaar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Perez defending well though.

Oppelaar is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Perez still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Perez has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oppelaar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oppelaar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Oppelaar trying to hold on to Perez's head to control him but Perez postures up.

Perez is looking for a kimura here.
Oppelaar is trying to get back to full guard.
Perez is controlling the pace.
Oppelaar tries to roll over but Perez keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oppelaar is pressing down on Perez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Perez wants to get up but he can't break Oppelaar's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Oppelaar keeping moving, preventing Perez from controlling successfully.
Oppelaar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Perez manages to get himself to full guard.
Oppelaar looking to pass the guard.
Oppelaar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Oppelaar wants to control from the top but Perez keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oppelaar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Oppelaar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Perez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perez keeping full guard, as Oppelaar tries to pass.
Oppelaar throws a big elbow that misses.
Oppelaar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Oppelaar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Perez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Perez keeping full guard, as Oppelaar tries to pass.
Oppelaar trying to control the position from guard on top but Perez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez has his hands on Oppelaar's head, controlling the position.
Oppelaar is looking to work some ground and pound but Perez has wrist control.
Oppelaar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oppelaar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Oppelaar with the ground and pound but Perez uses the opportunity to regain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oppelaar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oppelaar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oppelaar throws a strike but Perez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Oppelaar looking for a sweep. Not yet Oppelaar, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Oppelaar dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Oppelaar blocks a head kick by Perez.
Perez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oppelaar is defended easily by Perez.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oppelaar.
Oppelaar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Perez leaves Oppelaar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Oppelaar. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Oppelaar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Oppelaar throws a strike but Perez avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Oppelaar throws a big right hand that misses.
Oppelaar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Oppelaar has gone for a leg lock! Perez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Oppelaar's guard.
Oppelaar is looking to sweep but instead, Perez has passed into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oppelaar wants to get back to full guard.
Oppelaar wants to control but Perez is keeping busy.
Perez prevents Oppelaar from improving his position.

Perez escapes and gets back to his feet.
Dennis Oppelaar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oppelaar checks a leg kick nicely.
Oppelaar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Perez swivels and escapes.
Perez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oppelaar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Perez scores with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Perez.
Oppelaar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oppelaar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Perez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oppelaar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Perez circles away.
Perez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Danga de danga de dang - Oppelaar scores with a four punch combination!
Oppelaar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oppelaar swats away the attempt to clinch by Perez.
Perez staying out of range there.
Perez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oppelaar shoots in looking for a takedown but Perez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Oppelaar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Oppelaar looks to land a combination but Perez avoids it well.
Oppelaar misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oppelaar has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A head kick from Perez lands but Oppelaar takes it in his stride.
Perez throws a nice head kick!
Perez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oppelaar misses with a two punch combination.
Oppelaar's corner calls for a 1-2. Oppelaar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oppelaar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oppelaar shoots in for a double leg but Perez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Oppelaar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Perez leaves Oppelaar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oppelaar tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Luis Alberto Perez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oppelaar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Luis Alberto Perez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A left and a right from Oppelaar both land. Nice combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Oppelaar at a distance.
A combination from Oppelaar does no damage.

Perez clinches with his opponent.
Perez has Oppelaar pressed against the cage, preventing Oppelaar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Oppelaar blocks an elbow strike.

Perez breaks from the clinch.
Perez lands with a kick to the ribs.
Oppelaar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Perez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oppelaar somewhat.
Perez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Oppelaar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oppelaar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Perez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Perez throws a head kick that misses.
Perez stuffs the takedown.
Perez scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Alberto Perez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Perez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Oppelaar's sensitive parts.
Oppelaar fails to land with a series of punches.
Crunch! Perez slams his shin into Oppelaar's torso.
Good leg kick by Perez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Oppelaar takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Oppelaar shoots in but Perez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Perez.
Perez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A jab lands there for Perez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oppelaar misses the jab.
Oppelaar fails with a takedown attempt.
Perez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Perez doesn't manage to clinch there - Oppelaar circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oppelaar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Perez circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oppelaar tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Oppelaar misses with an uppercut.
Perez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Oppelaar's sensitive parts.
Oppelaar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
No luck for Oppelaar with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Oppelaar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oppelaar has a takedown stuffed.
Oppelaar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oppelaar will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Perez.
Oppelaar throws a combination that misses
letting Perez counter with a right hand.

Perez closes the distance and pushes Oppelaar back into the cage.
Perez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Perez struggles to land a body shot inside as Oppelaar controls his hands.

Perez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Oppelaar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perez throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Perez swinging wildly here.
Perez misses with a head kick.
Oppelaar fails with a takedown attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Perez.
Perez stuffs the takedown.
Oppelaar fails to land with a series of punches.
Perez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oppelaar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Perez scores with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Perez, right into the meat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oppelaar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Perez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oppelaar.
Perez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Perez scoring well with a low kick there.
Perez stuffs the takedown.
Perez lands with a kick to the ribs.
Oppelaar takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Perez scores with a head kick.
Oppelaar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Perez doesn't manage to clinch there - Oppelaar circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Perez.
Perez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oppelaar misses with a two punch combination.
Perez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Perez slips a jab and a cross from Oppelaar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Oppelaar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Perez avoids it really well and circles away.
Perez leaves Oppelaar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Perez misses with the combination.
Oppelaar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Perez as he jumps to the side.
A head kick misses from Perez.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oppelaar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice takedown defense from Perez. No joy for Oppelaar on that attempt.
Perez throws the kick towards the body but Oppelaar avoids it.
Oppelaar tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luis Alberto Perez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Perez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Alberto Perez!
Luis Alberto Perez decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.