PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Norberto French (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Joslin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeff Joslin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Norberto French's chin.

French
vs
Joslin

160 cm
22
177 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

170 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes comics

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Norberto French!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff Joslin!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joslin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. French tries to avoid it but Joslin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag French to the ground. French escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
French really is a fat lump.
Joslin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling French to counter with a crisp jab.
French tries to clinch but Joslin moves out of range.

French closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Joslin did well to prevent French getting side control.
Joslin trying to control but French postures up.
Joslin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
French prevents Joslin from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joslin trying to control here.
French tries to stand and escape but Joslin is controlling the position.
Joslin tries to get to full guard but French has control of the leg.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Joslin is trying to maintain the position but French is very close to passing his half guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Joslin looks winded!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

French jumps guard and drags Joslin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Joslin trying to control but French is working from the bottom.
French avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Joslin trying to control but French is working from the bottom.
French knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Joslin on the ground.
Joslin throws a big right hand that misses.
French keeping moving, preventing Joslin from controlling successfully.
Joslin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joslin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Joslin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice takedown defense from French. No joy for Joslin on that attempt.
We've been informed that Joslin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Norberto French has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Joslin.

Joslin moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

French pulls Joslin into guard.

French has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Joslin has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Joslin trying to land knees to the body.
French keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Joslin's efforts to push away.
French jumps guard but Joslin stands there with French around his waist. French gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
French keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Joslin's efforts to push away.
French tries to pull guard but Joslin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
French tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Joslin smiles and moves away.

Joslin pushes French up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joslin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as French walks away with a smile on his face. Joslin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joslin throws a low kick but it's checked well by French.
Jeff Joslin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Joslin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Norberto French dominated that round.
That's time! French's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Joslin circles away from the clinch attempt.

Joslin gets in close and instigates a clinch.

French jumps guard.
Joslin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of French is proving hard to escape from.
Joslin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
French being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
French is trying to keep Joslin in close.
French looking for a sweep. Not yet French, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joslin throwing strikes from guard but French blocks nicely.
Joslin trying to control the position from guard on top but French is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Joslin shoots and misses
enabling French to counter with a crisp jab.
Joslin is breathing heavily.
French fails in his attempt to clinch.

Joslin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Joslin wants to control but French is keeping him busy.
Norberto French overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

French has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Joslin is on him like a limpet, forcing French back against the cage.

French manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Joslin trying to control but French is working from the bottom.
French keeping full guard, as Joslin tries to pass.
Joslin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
French trying to keep a closed guard but Joslin is proving a slippery customer.
Joslin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. French swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joslin postures up and lands a big shot to French's brow.
Joslin preventing the sweep.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Joslin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
French avoids the body shot from Joslin.
Joslin throws a nice looking combination but French bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice uppercut lands for French. That snapped Joslin's head back.

French clinches up with Joslin and pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
French gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Joslin.

French jumps guard.

French uses the cage to get back to his feet.

French is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Joslin's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
French stops Joslin from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
French with the ground and pound but Joslin uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Norberto French dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Joslin misses with a takedown
and French counters with a straight right hand.
A combination from Joslin does no damage.
French stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and French wants it to stay on the feet.
French tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Joslin manages to circle out of the way.
French lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Joslin misses with a combination
and French counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
French tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Joslin swivels and escapes.
French shoots in but no luck this time.
Joslin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Joslin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and French counters with a one-two to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

French drives through with a takedown into Joslin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
French stops Joslin from standing up.
Joslin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
French wants to stand but Joslin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Joslin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst French is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
French working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
French wants to stand but Joslin is controlling his posture from full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

French closes the distance and clinches.

French ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. French no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joslin tries to free his leg and advance position but French is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
French wants to stand but Joslin is controlling the position.
Joslin tries to stand but French is controlling from the bottom.
French working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joslin.
French looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joslin is one step ahead there.
Joslin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

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.
Joslin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed French's guard.
Joslin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
French is trying to maintain the position but Joslin is very close to passing his half guard.
Joslin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head kick from French lands but Joslin takes it in his stride.
Jeff Joslin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
French fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Norberto French showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for French, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Norberto French!