PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Watch Out (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michel Therrien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Out
vs
Therrien

180 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Watch Out!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michel Therrien!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Therrien tries to score a power double leg takedown but Out sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Therrien somewhat.

Out has closed the distance and engaged Therrien in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Out.
Out will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Therrien up against the cage.
Out lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Out is looking for a takedown.
Out lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Out digs a right hand into Therrien's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Therrien's gas tank.
Out pushes Therrien back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Therrien looking for a takedown.
Out lands a right hand that snaps the head of Therrien backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Out goes for a takedown in the clinch but Therrien prevents it.
Out gets underhooks to prevent Therrien's takedown attempt.
Watch Out has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michel Therrien.

Out breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Therrien misses with a takedown

and Out holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Therrien looks winded!

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

Out gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Therrien tries to score a body lock takedown but Out shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Therrien tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Out just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Out.
Out softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Out's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Out.
Out fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Out takes the fight into the clinch.
Out lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Out is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Out makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Out lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Out.
Out lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Out pulls Therrien into guard.
Out seems keen to control Therrien's posture.
Out is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Out is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Out throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Therrien working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Out's head.
Out is controlling Therrien's posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Therrien stopping the sweep attempt from Out.
Therrien pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Out is keeping the position for now.
Out looking to hit a scissor sweep but Therrien is one step ahead there.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Out has closed the distance and engaged Therrien in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Out throws a knee to the head but misses.
Therrien is working for takedown but Out is calmly controlling the position for now.
Out lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Out lands with a light punch inside.
Therrien jumps guard but Out stands there with Therrien around his waist. Therrien gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Out looking for a takedown.
Out gets through Therrien's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Out as the two fighters clinch.
Out changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Therrien fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Therrien gets tackled into the cage by Out. Out maintains the clinch.
Nice elbow from Out.
Out has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Therrien avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Watch Out dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Out is defended easily by Therrien.

Out has closed the distance and engaged Therrien in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Out.

Out breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Therrien gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Out counters with a crisp one two that drops Therrien! Out thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Therrien to his feet! Therrien is in big trouble!

Therrien is rocked!
Nice sprawl there from Therrien as Out shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Out tries for a takedown but Therrien circles away easily
and Therrien counters with a series of strikes. Out will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Watch Out. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Out has Therrien up against the cage in a clinch.
Therrien is trying to pull guard but Out has him pressed against the cage.
Out lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Therrien backwards.
Watch Out has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Out changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Therrien fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Out.
Therrien tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Out defends well and Therrien ends up having to push Out into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Out moves into the clinch successfully.
Therrien prevents the takedown attempt.

Out manages to break the clinch.

Out rushes Therrien and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Therrien drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Out scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Out lands with a left to the head.
Therrien changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Out fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Therrien changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Out tries to avoid it but Therrien manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Out to the ground. Out escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Therrien shoots in looking for a takedown but Out manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Therrien's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Out looks for a takedown but Therrien sprawls well.
Out is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Therrien can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Out looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Out has managed to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Out lands a right hand that snaps the head of Therrien backwards.
Out makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Therrien is looking to take this one to the mat.
Out is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Out lands with a left to the head.

Out has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Therrien is trying to keep an underhook but Out manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Out perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Out seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Therrien for as long as he can get away with.
Out trying to pass the guard but Therrien defending well.
Out keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Out wants to stand up but Therrien has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Therrien trying to control but Out postures up.
Out sitting and controlling from the half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Therrien is looking to improve his position.
Out controlling the action here.
Therrien moves into full guard.
Therrien wants to sweep here but Out controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Watch Out dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Out fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Watch Out seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Out gets a clinch.
Therrien is trying to drag Out to the mat but Out just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Out lands a body punch.
Out tries to score a body lock takedown but Therrien shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Out lands a hook to the side of the head.
Out gets underhooks to prevent Therrien's takedown attempt.
Out looking to throw knees to the head but Therrien is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Out taking a breather.
Out lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Therrien backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Therrien prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Watch Out. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Out prevents a takedown attempt there.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Out creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Out pulls guard successfully.

Therrien drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Therrien jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Therrien stopping the sweep attempt from Out.

Out looking for a guillotine here but Therrien defends easily.
Therrien trying to control but Out is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Therrien thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Out wants to sweep here but Therrien controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Out holds on and takes a little breather.
Out tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Out looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Out wants to hit a switch here but Therrien passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Out there!
Therrien with the ground and pound from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Out wants to control but Therrien is having none of it.

Therrien is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Out can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Out is working to get back to half guard.
Therrien is trying to take his opponent's back.
Therrien scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Out tries to reverse the position but Therrien maintains control.

Therrien wants to finish this one by submission but Out is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Therrien.
Michel Therrien has got the better of the ground game so far.
Out is looking to get to half guard.

Therrien is working for a guillotine from mount but Out frees his head quite easily.
Out is wriggling around trying to escape.

Out defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Therrien.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Therrien working for a submission but Out is keeping him at bay.
Michel Therrien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Watch Out is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Out can't escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michel Therrien.
I think Out 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Watch Out!