PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Constantin Toussaint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eloi Prosper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Constantin Toussaint has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Toussaint
vs
Prosper

177 cm
26
163 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

174 cm
26
162 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Constantin Toussaint!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eloi Prosper!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Prosper is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Toussaint's half guard.
Toussaint regains full guard. Nicely done.
Prosper throwing strikes from guard but Toussaint blocks nicely.
Toussaint is trying to control the position but Prosper postures up.
Prosper seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prosper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toussaint is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prosper throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Toussaint works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Toussaint wants to sweep here but Prosper controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toussaint has a closed guard, preventing Prosper from standing up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Prosper looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Toussaint looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Toussaint fails to land with a series of punches.
Toussaint moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Prosper jabs at Toussaint's body.
Toussaint scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Prosper takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prosper slips under a jab.
Prosper blocks the body kick.
A head kick misses from Prosper.
Prosper has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Toussaint.
Toussaint connects with a nice looking jab.
Prosper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Toussaint appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Toussaint blocks a head kick by Prosper.
Constantin Toussaint seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Prosper clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Prosper breaks from the clinch.
Prosper checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

Prosper throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Toussaint tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Prosper is in Toussaint's guard.
Prosper is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Toussaint tries to strike from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint looking to control but Prosper passes into half guard.
Prosper is looking to stall here but Toussaint recovers full guard.
Prosper is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Toussaint looking to control but Prosper passes into half guard.
Toussaint trying to control but Prosper postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prosper is pressing down on Toussaint's thigh, looking to free his foot. Toussaint is holding on for now.
Prosper takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
It looks like Prosper might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

Prosper is trying to work for a kimura but Toussaint is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prosper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toussaint keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eloi Prosper dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Prosper tries to land a front kick but Toussaint steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Prosper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Prosper is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Toussaint's half guard.
Prosper is trying to control. Toussaint wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Eloi Prosper has got the better of the ground game so far.
Prosper wants to stand up but Toussaint has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Prosper is looking to take a break and control but Toussaint is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Toussaint tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toussaint is trying to control but can't.

Prosper is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Toussaint sees it coming and defends easily.
Prosper is looking to advance position but Toussaint won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toussaint is staying active underneath Prosper, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Toussaint tries a head kick but it misses.
Despite the aggression on Prosper's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Prosper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Prosper drives through with a takedown into Toussaint's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Toussaint controls Prosper momentarily but Prosper frees himself.
Prosper forces his way into half guard.
Prosper tries to pass the half guard into mount. Toussaint knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Well, if Prosper is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
It looks like Prosper is going to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint trying to control but Prosper postures up.
Prosper wants to pass the guard but Toussaint is defending well.
Toussaint is looking to get back to full guard here but Prosper has managed to pass to side control instead.

Prosper is trying to get an arm triangle but Toussaint is defending well.
Toussaint prevents Prosper from moving into mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint is trying to control Prosper's posture but Prosper avoids it.
Toussaint is trying to escape the position but Prosper is controlling the position.
Prosper postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Toussaint struggling a bit here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Prosper closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Toussaint's guard.
Toussaint has a closed guard, preventing Prosper from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prosper is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Toussaint controls Prosper momentarily but Prosper frees himself.
Toussaint is trying to hold Prosper in close to prevent damage but Prosper has managed to pass into half guard.
Toussaint is trying to control but can't.

Toussaint is defending against the submission attempts here by Prosper.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Prosper wants to free his trapped foot but Toussaint is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eloi Prosper 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!

Toussaint throws a hook but Prosper blocks it.
Prosper avoids the body shot from Toussaint.

Prosper looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Toussaint is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Prosper's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prosper trying to stand up but can't free himself from Toussaint's guard.
Prosper sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Toussaint's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prosper is keen to just control but Toussaint is a slippery customer.
Toussaint is trying to control but Prosper passes into side control!
Prosper has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Toussaint!
Toussaint tries to lock up and control but Prosper gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Prosper landing shots from mount.
Toussaint tries to lock up and control but Prosper gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Prosper looking to control and managing it successfully.
Prosper tries to control but Toussaint wriggling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prosper blocks Toussaint's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Prosper tries to control but Toussaint wriggling away.
Prosper avoids the attempt from Toussaint to control.
Toussaint reaches up to try and control the position but Prosper seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Toussaint rolls and tries to escape and now Prosper has his back!
Prosper has the hooks in. Toussaint is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
What can Toussaint do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Will Prosper go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

Toussaint defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Prosper controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Toussaint wants to control his opponent's hands but Prosper gets his hands free.
Toussaint staying busy and making it hard for Prosper to control.
Toussaint turns into Prosper and is now in his guard.
Prosper controlling the position.
Prosper is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Prosper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Prosper lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toussaint tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Constantin Toussaint has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eloi Prosper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Prosper controls from within his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eloi Prosper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Prosper 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eloi Prosper!