PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Olivier Denis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Poy Jakkapan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Denis comes to the ring accompanied by Undead. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Denis
vs
Jakkapan

173 cm
18
130 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

168 cm
22
135 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Olivier Denis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Poy Jakkapan!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denis dodges the punch combination from Jakkapan.
Jakkapan is looking to clinch but Denis is avoiding it.
Jakkapan misses with a low kick.

Jakkapan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jakkapan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jakkapan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Denis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jakkapan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Denis blocks it with crossed arms.
Jakkapan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jakkapan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jakkapan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jakkapan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Denis takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Olivier Denis has been cut.
Denis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jakkapan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Denis throws a head kick but Jakkapan moves out of range.
Jakkapan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Denis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denis throws a head kick that misses.
Denis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jakkapan wants to clinch.
Denis looks to score with a jab to the body but Jakkapan is just out of range.

Jakkapan drives through and clinches with Denis against the ropes.
Jakkapan tries to land a knee to the head but Denis blocks with his arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Denis is trying to break the clinch but Jakkapan has him pressed against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Jakkapan.
Denis is pressed up against the ropes. Jakkapan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Denis down to the mat. Denis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Denis moves into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jakkapan.
Jakkapan looks gassed!
Denis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jakkapan prevents it.
A knee to the head by Jakkapan.
Jakkapan tries to score a body lock takedown but Denis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Olivier Denis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Poy Jakkapan.

Denis jumps into guard, dragging Jakkapan to the mat.
Denis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Denis looking for a guillotine here but Jakkapan defends easily.
Denis looking for a sweep. Not yet Denis, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jakkapan is fighting to break Denis's control of his arms but Denis is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denis wants to sweep here but Jakkapan controlling him for the moment.
Denis trying to control the position.

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.
Jakkapan throws a big right hand that misses.
Denis lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jakkapan!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Denis landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olivier Denis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Olivier Denis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A combination from Jakkapan does no damage.
Jakkapan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Denis counters with a nice kick to the body.
Denis dips to his left and cracks Jakkapan with an uppercut!
Jakkapan throws a sloppy head kick and Denis moves out of range easily.
Denis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Denis keeps the fight on the outside.
Jakkapan tries to clinch up

and Denis counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jakkapan's guard now.
Denis trying to control but Jakkapan is working from the bottom.
Denis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jakkapan is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Denis advances position into side control!
Jakkapan prevents Denis from improving position.

Denis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jakkapan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two 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.
Denis lands a few punches from side control.
Denis lands a few punches from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakkapan throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Denis working away.
Denis moves into full mount!
The referee warns Jakkapan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Denis unloading with bombs!
Denis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jakkapan taking shots to the head.
Denis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jakkapan is looking to escape.
Jakkapan is in a horrible position here. Denis smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olivier Denis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Olivier Denis's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Denis throws a right and a left that Jakkapan avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Jakkapan misses.
Denis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch combination from Jakkapan misses.
Denis throws a big shot that misses.
Denis fails with a takedown attempt.
Jakkapan looks to clinch
and Denis counters with a big head kick but Jakkapan shrugs it off.
Jakkapan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Some wild striking there from Jakkapan.
Denis swats away the attempt to clinch by Jakkapan.
Jakkapan moves in looking to clinch but Denis pushes him off.
Denis looks for the body kick but Jakkapan saw that one coming.
Poy Jakkapan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jakkapan tries to clinch but Denis moves out of range.
Denis 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.
Jakkapan looks to land a combination but Denis avoids it well.
Jakkapan tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Denis counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jakkapan's guard now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Denis is working Jakkapan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Denis is in close to Jakkapan's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Denis stands up and waves to Jakkapan to follow him.
Denis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jakkapan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Denis counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jakkapan tries to clinch but Denis is having none of it.
Denis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Denis.
Poy Jakkapan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jakkapan misses with the combination.
Jakkapan closes the distance but Denis moves to the side

and Denis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jakkapan's guard.
Denis cracks Jakkapan with a solid left hand.
Jakkapan is striking but Denis is not phased and passes to half guard.
Jakkapan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Denis is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Jakkapan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jakkapan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jakkapan trying to control here.

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.
Denis blocks the strikes from Jakkapan.
Olivier Denis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Denis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jakkapan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Denis wants to work for an arm triangle but Jakkapan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olivier Denis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Denis, 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olivier Denis!