PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bastion Pillow (ranked 7382 p4p, 0 weight class) and Experiments DontNeedNames (ranked 4740 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Experiments DontNeedNames enters the cage!

Pillow
vs
DontNeedNames

175 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bastion Pillow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Experiments DontNeedNames!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DontNeedNames smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
DontNeedNames's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pillow connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! DontNeedNames scrambles back to his feet.
Good leg kick by Pillow there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
DontNeedNames misses with a hook. Pillow ducked under it nicely.
DontNeedNames misses with a body shot.
Pillow misses with a straight right.
DontNeedNames moves away from the strike by Pillow.
DontNeedNames fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pillow looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
DontNeedNames throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - DontNeedNames throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pillow is looking to counter punch.
Experiments DontNeedNames seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DontNeedNames throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pillow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pillow fakes the leg kick and cracks DontNeedNames in the body.
DontNeedNames connects with a body shot that sends Pillow's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pillow loads up on a big right hand but DontNeedNames slips the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for DontNeedNames.
DontNeedNames throws a leg kick but Pillow checks it.
DontNeedNames throws a shot from downtown. Pillow moves away and avoids it.
DontNeedNames throws a body kick that misses.
Pillow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pillow on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by DontNeedNames. DontNeedNames obviously looking to wear him down.
DontNeedNames misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DontNeedNames uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pillow.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pillow - that will leave a mark!
Pillow takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from DontNeedNames misses.
DontNeedNames looks for the body kick but Pillow saw that one coming.
DontNeedNames throws a low kick but Pillow avoids it.
DontNeedNames ducks under a wild hook from Pillow.
Pillow misses with an uppercut. DontNeedNames saw that one coming.
Pillow slips a straight right by DontNeedNames.
An attempted straight right counter from Pillow misses the target.
DontNeedNames misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pillow.
Pillow works DontNeedNames's body with a nice hook.
Pillow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. DontNeedNames doesn't seem bothered though.
DontNeedNames throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
DontNeedNames blocks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from DontNeedNames.
Pillow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DontNeedNames was well out of range. Poor timing from Pillow.
Pillow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pillow. DontNeedNames does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Pillow tenderised DontNeedNames's leg. DontNeedNames is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Pillow misses.
Pillow blocks a jab.
DontNeedNames dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pillow takes a swing at DontNeedNames's ribcage but misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pillow crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from DontNeedNames - the referee stops the clock and Pillow gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says DontNeedNames. Pillow manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
DontNeedNames moves out of range of the body kick.
Pillow stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from DontNeedNames.
Pillow lets loose with a powerful body kick. DontNeedNames will feel that in the morning.
Pillow takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
DontNeedNames digs a good body shot into Pillow's ribs.
Pillow connects with a high kick.
Pillow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DontNeedNames was well out of range. Poor timing from Pillow.
DontNeedNames misses with a looping left.
DontNeedNames on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pillow. Pillow obviously looking to wear him down.
DontNeedNames is looking to slow Pillow down with leg kicks.
Pillow misses with a lunging right hand
and DontNeedNames counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A good leg kick by DontNeedNames.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Pillow.
A quick step to the side and Pillow tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
DontNeedNames connects with a crisp jab.
DontNeedNames lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pillow lands a head kick!
Pillow with a jab.
DontNeedNames throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pillow takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
DontNeedNames ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pillow moves away.
Pillow blocks a head kick by DontNeedNames.
Pillow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pillow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DontNeedNames scores with a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
DontNeedNames moves out of range of the body kick from Pillow.
A nice leg kick lands there from DontNeedNames.
DontNeedNames throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pillow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pillow takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pillow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DontNeedNames.
Pillow connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed DontNeedNames momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by DontNeedNames. That's going to slow Pillow down.
DontNeedNames cracks a nice hook into Pillow's ribs.
DontNeedNames takes a swing at Pillow's ribcage but misses.
Pillow could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
DontNeedNames throws a body shot but no joy.
DontNeedNames bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pillow's head.
A bone on bone clash there as Pillow blocks the leg kick.
Pillow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pillow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DontNeedNames is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pillow had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A big right from Pillow misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Pillow misses the target.
DontNeedNames is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DontNeedNames throws the left hand but Pillow avoids the punch easily.
DontNeedNames pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pillow slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pillow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping DontNeedNames at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Experiments DontNeedNames dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

DontNeedNames staying out of range there.
DontNeedNames ducks under a wild hook from Pillow.
Pillow is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
DontNeedNames misses with a low kick.
DontNeedNames throws a shot from downtown. Pillow moves away and avoids it.
Pillow misses with a straight right.
DontNeedNames misses with a straight left.
Experiments DontNeedNames seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pillow swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pillow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Pillow finds it's way through DontNeedNames's defenses.
DontNeedNames swings for the body but Pillow moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Pillow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Pillow. That snapped DontNeedNames's head back.
DontNeedNames jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pillow slips a straight right by DontNeedNames.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DontNeedNames with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pillow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DontNeedNames.
DontNeedNames moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pillow scores with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DontNeedNames wants to slow Pillow down by chopping away at his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DontNeedNames scores with a nice body kick.
DontNeedNames keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DontNeedNames swings widly with a right hand
and Pillow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DontNeedNames lands with a thumping leg kick.
DontNeedNames takes a swing at Pillow's ribcage but misses.
Pillow listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
DontNeedNames throws a hook to the side of Pillow's head but Pillow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
DontNeedNames tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Pillow wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pillow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pillow. DontNeedNames does a little dance to reset his feet.
DontNeedNames misses with a body shot.
Pillow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DontNeedNames.
DontNeedNames slips a straight right by Pillow.
Pillow takes a swing at DontNeedNames's ribcage but misses.
Pillow is looking to slow DontNeedNames down with leg kicks.
A clash of legs there as Pillow blocks the low kick.
Pillow lands a nice shot to the body.
DontNeedNames connects with a nice looking jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pillow moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pillow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pillow throws a body punch but DontNeedNames moves out of range.
DontNeedNames uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pillow has time to react.
Pillow moves out of range of the body kick from DontNeedNames.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pillow on the wrong end of a nice hook.
DontNeedNames throws a big shot that misses.
Pillow scores with a nice head shot.
Pillow misses with a leg kick
letting DontNeedNames counter with a right hand.
DontNeedNames lands with a nice body punch.
DontNeedNames scoring well with a low kick there.
Pillow loads up on a big right hand but DontNeedNames slips the punch.
Pillow misses with a body kick.
DontNeedNames scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
DontNeedNames on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pillow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pillow moves out of range as DontNeedNames strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pillow misses with an uppercut.
DontNeedNames doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
DontNeedNames fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pillow manages to avoid it.
DontNeedNames drops his hands momentarily and Pillow takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pillow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DontNeedNames.
DontNeedNames pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
DontNeedNames takes a swing at Pillow's ribcage but misses.
Pillow lands a jab-cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Pillow misses the target.
Pillow throws a leg kick which misses DontNeedNames's front leg but catches the back leg as DontNeedNames tries to avoid it.
Pillow avoids the body shot from DontNeedNames.
Pillow just misses with a punch to the body.
Pillow loads up on a big right hand but DontNeedNames slips the punch.
Pillow looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DontNeedNames! But no joy.
Pillow misses with a low kick.
Pillow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
DontNeedNames takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pillow misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pillow throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DontNeedNames lands a body shot.
DontNeedNames keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pillow.
Pillow is looking to score with low kicks.
DontNeedNames connects with a looping right hand.
Pillow closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
DontNeedNames lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pillow lands a jab to DontNeedNames's midsection.
Pillow connects with an inside leg kick.
DontNeedNames lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
DontNeedNames scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good leg kick by DontNeedNames there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pillow. That's going to slow DontNeedNames down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pillow on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pillow throws a hook but DontNeedNames avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from DontNeedNames misses.
DontNeedNames scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
DontNeedNames throws out a leg kick but Pillow moves out of range and DontNeedNames only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Experiments DontNeedNames will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

DontNeedNames connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pillow checks the leg kick.
Pillow throws a jab when DontNeedNames was well out of range.
Pillow misses with a jab to the body
and DontNeedNames counters with a nice body kick.
Pillow cracks DontNeedNames with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
DontNeedNames misses with a low kick.
Pillow misses with a body shot.
Pillow fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and DontNeedNames has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
DontNeedNames moves out of range as Pillow strikes.
A clash of legs there as Pillow blocks the low kick.
DontNeedNames moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pillow throws a leg kick but DontNeedNames sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pillow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
DontNeedNames throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donk. Pillow catches DontNeedNames right on the button with a cross.
DontNeedNames steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pillow.
Pillow feints and then cracks DontNeedNames's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow DontNeedNames down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
DontNeedNames bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pillow throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck DontNeedNames on the side of the head.
DontNeedNames swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pillow.
Pillow takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A swing and a miss from DontNeedNames.
Pillow lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A jab from Pillow misses.
Pillow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
DontNeedNames dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
DontNeedNames scores with a shot to the body.
DontNeedNames looks to land a body kick but Pillow moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Pillow misses the target.
DontNeedNames pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pillow tried to counter with a leg kick but DontNeedNames avoided it.
DontNeedNames avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
DontNeedNames misses the shot to the body.
Pillow feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pillow throws out a loose jab but DontNeedNames uses good head movement to avoid it.
DontNeedNames with a body punch. A glancing blow.
DontNeedNames throws a leg kick but Pillow sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pillow lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
DontNeedNames looks to land a right hand but Pillow moved out of range.
Pillow tried to counter with a leg kick but DontNeedNames avoided it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DontNeedNames connects with a right hand. Pillow shakes it off.
Pillow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pillow throws a body shot but no joy.
DontNeedNames misses with an uppercut.
Pillow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pillow connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed DontNeedNames momentarily.
DontNeedNames tries to land a leg kick but Pillow saw it coming and moves away.
An inside leg kick from DontNeedNames misses.
Pillow avoids the body shot from DontNeedNames.
DontNeedNames misses with a right hand
and Pillow counters with a slapping leg kick.
DontNeedNames missing with a left hand there. Pillow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DontNeedNames tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pillow was well out of range. Poor timing from DontNeedNames.
A lazy left from DontNeedNames finds it's target.
Pillow lands a nice shot to the body.
DontNeedNames just misses with a punch to the body.
DontNeedNames takes one to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DontNeedNames tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pillow was well out of range. Poor timing from DontNeedNames.
Pillow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DontNeedNames blocks a jab.
DontNeedNames scores with a jab.
Pillow swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by DontNeedNames.
DontNeedNames misses the jab.
Pillow looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
DontNeedNames bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
DontNeedNames tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pillow was well out of range. Poor timing from DontNeedNames.
Pillow takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
DontNeedNames takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pillow lands a body shot.
DontNeedNames scores with a punch to the head.
DontNeedNames thuds a left hand into Pillow's body.
DontNeedNames scores with a jab.
DontNeedNames looks to land a body kick but Pillow moved away.
Pillow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DontNeedNames.
DontNeedNames uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pillow.
DontNeedNames looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pillow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pillow fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but DontNeedNames is out of range.
DontNeedNames tries a quick counter leg kick but Pillow is wise to it.
Pillow slips under a jab.
DontNeedNames attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
DontNeedNames misses with a wild body shot.
A cross from Pillow lands.
DontNeedNames keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pillow.
Pillow checks a low kick from DontNeedNames.
DontNeedNames throws an off balance right hand
and Pillow counters with a nice uppercut.
DontNeedNames swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DontNeedNames loads up on a big right hand but Pillow slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Pillow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pillow cracks the inside of DontNeedNames's front leg.
Pillow throws a body shot but no joy.
DontNeedNames lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
DontNeedNames ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
DontNeedNames blocks a leg kick.
Bastion Pillow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DontNeedNames fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pillow manages to avoid it.
Pillow jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Experiments DontNeedNames.
Well DontNeedNames has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Experiments DontNeedNames!