PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Paul Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Loiseau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Paul Fish
vs
Loiseau

186 cm
26
180 lbs
19 - 12 - 1

187 cm
32
185 lbs
25 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

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Spartan Nutrition

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 19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Paul Fish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Loiseau!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fish's jab looks to have found its range, popping Loiseau under the eye.
Loiseau misses with a takedown attempt
and Fish cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Loiseau looks to score with a jab to the body but Fish is just out of range.
Fish with a nice cross.
Loiseau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loiseau misses with an uppercut. Fish saw that one coming.
Fish throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Loiseau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Loiseau scores with a shot to the body.
Fish closes this distance looking for a takedown but Loiseau circles away.
Fish darts in looking for a takedown but Loiseau gets double underhooks and turns Fish into the cage.
Loiseau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fish ducks under a wild hook from Loiseau.
Fish swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Loiseau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fish throws a leg kick
and Loiseau counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Loiseau shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fish is trying to defend but Loiseau finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fish 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.
Loiseau not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Loiseau looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Loiseau not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Loiseau stalling.

Fish kicks Loiseau off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loiseau misses with a hook. Fish ducked under it nicely.
Jon Paul Fish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fish motions for Loiseau to come forward. Fish throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Loiseau is looking for the big counter here.
A head kick misses from Fish.
Fish's corner calls for a 1-2. Fish obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fish shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Loiseau sprawls well. Loiseau wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fish gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Paul Fish. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fish cracks Loiseau with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick misses from Fish.
Loiseau swats away the attempt to clinch by Fish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loiseau avoids the head kick by Fish.
Fish does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fish closes the distance looking to clinch
and Loiseau counters with an inside leg kick.
Loiseau darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fish wants to land a leg kick but Loiseau is out of range.
Loiseau throws a nice outside leg kick.
A lazy left from Loiseau finds it's target.
Fish looks to score with a jab to the body but Loiseau is just out of range.
Fish throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Loiseau to counter with a crisp jab.
Loiseau misses the shot to the body.
Fish dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Loiseau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fish.
Loiseau throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fish.
Loiseau misses with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Fish.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loiseau shoots in and drives through. Fish sprawls well.
Fish seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Loiseau blocks a head kick by Fish.
Fish checks a low kick from Loiseau.
Fish connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick misses from Fish.
A punch lands to the side of Loiseau 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fish.
Fish tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Loiseau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Loiseau takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fish pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Loiseau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fish swings for the body but Loiseau moves out of range.
Fish avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fish takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fish takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jon Paul Fish will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Fish misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A cross from Loiseau lands.

Loiseau gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fish scores with a shot to the side of Loiseau's head.
Loiseau tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fish avoids it.
Loiseau missing with knees to the body.
Loiseau goes for a takedown attempt but Fish pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fish walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Loiseau misses with a straight right.
Loiseau moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Loiseau moves into the clinch.
Fish taking a breather.
Fish tries to land a knee to the head but Loiseau blocks with his arms.
Loiseau misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fish creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice elbow from Loiseau.
Loiseau keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fish's efforts to push away.
Loiseau is trying to drag Fish to the mat but Fish just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Loiseau lands a nice elbow.
A short uppercut from Loiseau.
Loiseau has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fish avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jon Paul Fish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Loiseau.

Fish breaks the clinch.
Loiseau blocks a head kick by Fish.
Fish ducks under a wild hook from Loiseau.
Fish lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Henry Loiseau seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Fish changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Loiseau looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Loiseau sneaks out the side door and pushes Fish away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fish finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loiseau misses with a leg kick.
Fish darts in trying to clinch
and Loiseau counters with a three punch combo that has Fish backing up. Fish nods at Loiseau to acknowledge the strikes.
Loiseau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fish.
Fish misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fish tries to close the distance and clinch up but Loiseau swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fish throws a head kick but Loiseau moves out of range.
Loiseau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Loiseau throws a lazy right hand but Fish sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Fish was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Loiseau.
Nice jab there from Loiseau.
Fish tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loiseau was well out of range. Poor timing from Fish.
Loiseau circles away from the clinch attempt
and Loiseau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fish smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish lands a lovely overhand right.
Loiseau moves away from the strike by Fish.
Loiseau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab by Loiseau.
Fish scoring well with a low kick there.
Fish misses with an uppercut
and Loiseau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Fish misses.
A big right from Fish misses.
Loiseau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fish.
Loiseau shoots in for a takedown but Fish shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Loiseau tries to keep at a distance but Fish has taken the fight into the clinch.
Loiseau avoids the elbow strike from Fish, against the cage.
Loiseau stalls.
Fish drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Loiseau gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fish blocks the elbow strike.
Loiseau gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Loiseau works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fish is wriggling around but Loiseau manages to pass to half guard.
Henry Loiseau has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Fish is looking to escape.
Loiseau is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Loiseau is keen to just control but Fish is a slippery customer.
Fish is trying to get back to full guard.
Loiseau takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Loiseau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Loiseau throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Loiseau moves out of range as Fish strikes.
Fish misses the shot to the body.
Fish throws a jab when Loiseau was well out of range.
Loiseau showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fish.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Loiseau! But no joy.
Loiseau misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Fish misses.
Fish throws a chopping leg kick but Loiseau manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Loiseau looks for a takedown but Fish sprawls well.
Fish fires out a quick counter leg kick but Loiseau just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fish misses the shot to the body.
Fish throws a hook but Loiseau avoids it easily.
Fish tries to land a front kick but Loiseau steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Loiseau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Loiseau takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fish looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Loiseau throws a shot from downtown. Fish moves away and avoids it.
Fish throws a head kick that misses.
Loiseau fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Loiseau gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fish cracks a nice hook into Loiseau's ribs.
Fish throws a push kick but Loiseau slaps the foot to one side.
Loiseau with a jab.
Fish loads up on a big right hand but Loiseau slips the punch.

Loiseau instigates a clinch.
Fish can't break the clinch.
Fish missing with knees to the body.
Loiseau has Fish pressed against the cage, preventing Fish from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Loiseau.
Loiseau lands a damaging elbow.
Fish prevents the takedown attempt.

Loiseau lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fish regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Loiseau.
Fish pulls Loiseau in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fish wants to sweep but no luck.

Fish escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Loiseau gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Loiseau trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fish pushes Loiseau off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Loiseau explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A leg kick checked by Loiseau.
Fish fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Loiseau is out of range.
Fish throws a low kick but it's checked well by Loiseau.
Loiseau tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fish misses the shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fish. That's going to slow Loiseau down.
Fish throws an overhand right that lands on Loiseau's shoulder, as Loiseau tries to avoid the shot.
Fish throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fish swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Loiseau was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fish lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fish throws the kick towards the body but Loiseau avoids it.

Loiseau has closed the distance and engaged Fish in a clinch.
Loiseau lands an elbow that stopped Fish in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loiseau lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fish looking to slow down the pace here.
Loiseau gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Loiseau keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fish's efforts to push away.
Loiseau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fish takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Jon Paul Fish has been cut.
Loiseau is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Loiseau creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Loiseau gets underhooks to prevent Fish's takedown attempt.

Fish manages to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jon Paul Fish.
I think Fish has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jon Paul Fish!
After winning the bout, Jon Paul Fish thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Henry Loiseau stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is a tough stretch...But I'll figure it out and come back. I can win again!'.