PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Pilou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hery Rabemananjara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Pilou
vs
Rabemananjara

191 cm
26
215 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

182 cm
26
205 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Vikai Gear Island

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jean Pilou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hery Rabemananjara!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pilou clinches up with Rabemananjara and pushes him back against the cage.
Pilou makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rabemananjara is trying to stall.
A short right from Pilou.
Rabemananjara is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rabemananjara tries to stall but Pilou uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rabemananjara stalling in the clinch but Pilou improves position.
Rabemananjara is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Pilou being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hery Rabemananjara.
Pilou misses with an uppercut
and Rabemananjara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pilou throws a shot from downtown. Rabemananjara moves away and avoids it.
Pilou sets himself, and Rabemananjara steps forward looking for the clinch! Pilou avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Pilou.
Rabemananjara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pilou has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jean Pilou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Pilou forces Rabemananjara back against the cage and clinches.
Rabemananjara throws a head punch that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pilou lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rabemananjara backwards.
Pilou misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Pilou scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rabemananjara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rabemananjara lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Rabemananjara.
Rabemananjara blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rabemananjara.
Pilou just leaning against Rabemananjara, taking a breather.
Rabemananjara blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rabemananjara tries to throw a body punch but Pilou avoids it by throwing Rabemananjara back against the cage.
Pilou blocks a body shot from Rabemananjara.
Rabemananjara tries to work over Pilou's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pilou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pilou working aggressively here.
Pilou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rabemananjara's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rabemananjara blocks a body shot from Pilou.
Pilou blocking some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pilou.
Pilou blocking some punches.
Pilou has a couple of punches blocked by Rabemananjara.
Rabemananjara is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pilou is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rabemananjara.
Rabemananjara stalling in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabemananjara stalling in the clinch.
Pilou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rabemananjara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Pilou.
Rabemananjara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rabemananjara has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pilou seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rabemananjara can turn it around.
Rabemananjara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rabemananjara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rabemananjara is trying to maintain a safe position but Pilou gets an underhook and turns Rabemananjara into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rabemananjara.
Rabemananjara lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pilou or not.
Rabemananjara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rabemananjara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rabemananjara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rabemananjara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pilou's elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pilou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rabemananjara wants to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rabemananjara takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hery Rabemananjara.
Pilou throws a hook but Rabemananjara blocks it.
Rabemananjara takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pilou misses with a straight right.
Pilou lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Pilou.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rabemananjara thuds a left hand into Pilou's body.
Pilou tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rabemananjara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rabemananjara throws out a counter right but Pilou avoids it with no problem.
A nice combination there by Pilou.
Rabemananjara defending well as Pilou loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Pilou dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Pilou falls off balance throwing a combination

and Rabemananjara counters by clinching up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rabemananjara.
Pilou misses with the head strike.
Rabemananjara misses with a punch to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rabemananjara lands with a right to the head.
Pilou misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabemananjara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rabemananjara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rabemananjara stalling the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pilou.
Rabemananjara is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pilou is keeping busy.
Rabemananjara blocking some punches.
Rabemananjara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Rabemananjara.
Rabemananjara throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pilou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rabemananjara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pilou blocks a body shot from Rabemananjara.
Rabemananjara is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pilou stalls.
Pilou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabemananjara avoiding damage.
Rabemananjara trying to stall but Pilou improves his position.
Pilou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rabemananjara struggles to land a body shot inside as Pilou controls his hands.
Pilou lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rabemananjara displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pilou up against the cage.
Pilou lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rabemananjara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pilou backwards.
Pilou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rabemananjara dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pilou lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rabemananjara or not.
Rabemananjara is trying to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabemananjara taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hery Rabemananjara.

Pilou clinches up with Rabemananjara and pushes him back against the cage.
Rabemananjara is trying to stall.
Rabemananjara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rabemananjara is trying to stall.
Rabemananjara is working Pilou over against the cage.
Pilou misses with a punch on the inside.
Rabemananjara taking a breather.
Pilou manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pilou swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabemananjara is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pilou is keeping busy.
Stalling in the clinch from Rabemananjara.
Pilou holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rabemananjara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pilou is stalling here.
Pilou lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jean Pilou has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rabemananjara misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rabemananjara stalls.
Rabemananjara is working Pilou over against the cage.
Pilou lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jean Pilou will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Rabemananjara drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Rabemananjara moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Rabemananjara.
Rabemananjara is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rabemananjara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pilou is struggling to control the position.
Rabemananjara is trying to maintain a safe position but Pilou gets an underhook and turns Rabemananjara into the cage.
Rabemananjara swings wildly with an uppercut but Pilou uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Rabemananjara fails to land.
Rabemananjara tries a body shot but Pilou blocks it.
Pilou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rabemananjara can do to turn this around?
Pilou slows down the pace here.
Pilou controlling the action here for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabemananjara wants to stall.
Pilou lands a shoulder strike.
Pilou lands a shoulder strike.
Rabemananjara is struggling to control the position.
Rabemananjara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rabemananjara slows down the pace here.
Rabemananjara stalling in the clinch.
Rabemananjara continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Pilou blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hery Rabemananjara.
Rabemananjara lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rabemananjara keeps the fight on the outside.
Pilou jabs Rabemananjara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rabemananjara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pilou throws out a powerful jab.
Pilou misses with a hook. Rabemananjara ducked under it nicely.
Pilou lands a jab.
Pilou connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pilou lands with a cross.
Pilou tries to clinch there but Rabemananjara circles away.
Pilou sets himself, and Rabemananjara steps forward looking for the clinch! Pilou avoids it this time.
Rabemananjara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pilou is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pilou pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rabemananjara is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pilou rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rabemananjara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pilou swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Rabemananjara to counter with a crisp jab.
Pilou tries to clinch up
and Rabemananjara counters with a straight right hand.
Pilou lunges at Rabemananjara with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rabemananjara's hand.
Pilou is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rabemananjara connects with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Pilou.
Rabemananjara wants to counter with a clinch but Pilou pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pilou scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rabemananjara doesn't seem bothered though.
A telegraphed right hand from Pilou misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Rabemananjara.
Pilou scores with the left hand. Rabemananjara knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rabemananjara swats away the attempt to clinch by Pilou.
Rabemananjara tries to counter with a clinch but Pilou shakes him off and moves away.
Pilou wants to clinch.
Rabemananjara throws out a counter right but Pilou avoids it with no problem.
Pilou fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rabemananjara slips a jab from Pilou.
Pilou lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rabemananjara backs up against the cage.
Hery Rabemananjara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pilou lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Pilou showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pilou has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Pilou!