PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gilbert Heats (ranked 3796 p4p, 181 weight class) and Rene Lafayette (ranked 0 p4p, 26 weight class). Lafayette has chosen Erasure - Always as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Heats
vs
Lafayette

170 cm
26
175
2 - 1 - 0

179 cm
20
170
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gilbert Heats!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rene Lafayette!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lafayette throws a looping overhand right but Heats ducks down to avoid it.
Lafayette looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lafayette misses with a two punch combination.
Good exchange - Lafayette coming out on top.
A jab from Lafayette finds it's way through Heats's defenses.
Lafayette throws an overhand right that lands on Heats's shoulder, as Heats tries to avoid the shot.
Heats seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

Lafayette drives through and clinches with Heats against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lafayette.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette lands a hook that snaps the head of Heats backwards.
Lafayette softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lafayette lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heats backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lafayette gets through Heats's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Heats is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lafayette to keep the fight standing.
Lafayette lands with a left to the head.
Lafayette lands with a left to the head.
Lafayette misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heats is trying to pull guard but Lafayette turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lafayette works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Heats's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lafayette lands a shoulder strike.
Lafayette lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heats backwards.
Heats tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lafayette just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbert Heats. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lafayette scores with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lafayette works on Heats's body with a couple of short punches.
Lafayette lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lafayette lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heats backwards.
Lafayette lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heats backwards.
Heats's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lafayette lands a nice shot to the body.
Heats blocks a body shot from Lafayette.
Lafayette throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lafayette lands with a light punch inside.
Lafayette lands a left hand.
Lafayette lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heats backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lafayette lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lafayette tries to work over Heats's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Lafayette.
Lafayette lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lafayette lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heats backwards.
Lafayette lands a hook that snaps the head of Heats backwards.
Lafayette lands a shoulder strike.
Lafayette lands a shoulder strike.
Lafayette digs a right hand into Heats's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Heats's gas tank.
Lafayette lands an uppercut.
Lafayette lands with a left to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lafayette pushes Heats back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lafayette lands with a light punch inside.
Lafayette lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Heats.
Lafayette throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heatss head.
Heats's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lafayette pushes Heats back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Lafayette - that landed with a thud.
Lafayette lands with a right to the head.
Lafayette softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lafayette softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lafayette throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rene Lafayette dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lafayette moves into range and clinches up with Heats.
Lafayette presses Heats against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lafayette has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lafayette goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lafayette lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lafayette cracks Heats with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lafayette.
Lafayette lands an uppercut.
Lafayette digs a right hand into Heats's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Heats's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Lafayette.
Lafayette scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Lafayette.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lafayette lands a body punch in the clinch.
Heats fails to pull guard.
Rene Lafayette seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lafayette working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Lafayette.
Lafayette presses Heats against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lafayette makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lafayette lands with a right to the head.
Heats jumps guard but Lafayette stands there with Heats around his waist. Heats gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lafayette lands a body shot.
Lafayette lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lafayette lands a nice uppercut.
Lafayette pushes Heats back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lafayette lands a body shot in the clinch.
Heats tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lafayette smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbert Heats. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heats on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lafayette connects with a body shot.
Heats walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Donk. Lafayette catches Heats right on the button with a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lafayette scores with a jab to the body.
Lafayette connects with a crisp jab.
A lazy left from Lafayette finds it's target.
Heats walks into a jab.
Lafayette scores with a jab to the body.
Lafayette dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lafayette stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Heats walks into a stiff left hand from Lafayette.
Lafayette digs a good body shot into Heats's ribs.

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!
Lafayette throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Heats tries to counter by clinching up but Lafayette breaks away and moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Lafayette.
As Lafayette tries to get set, Heats tries to push him back and clinch up but Lafayette manages to avoid the attempt.
Lafayette swings for the body but Heats moves out of range.

Heats tries to keep at a distance but Lafayette has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lafayette scores with a nice hook to the head.
Heats jumps guard but Lafayette stands there with Heats around his waist. Heats gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lafayette lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rene Lafayette showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Lafayette clinches.
Lafayette lands a hook that snaps the head of Heats backwards.
Heats is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lafayette to keep the fight standing.
Lafayette lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lafayette works on Heats's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Lafayette.
Heats tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lafayette just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette scores with a hook to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Lafayette.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lafayette is leaning against Heats and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lafayette lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lafayette lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Heats.
Heats is trying to pull guard but Lafayette turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbert Heats. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lafayette lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heats backwards.
Lafayette lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lafayette lands a body shot.
Lafayette scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lafayette stalling.
A nice left hand lands by Lafayette.
Lafayette makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Heats tries to pull guard but Lafayette forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Lafayette.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lafayette.
Lafayette lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lafayette working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lafayette digs a right hand into Heats's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Heats's gas tank.
Heats takes a shot to the head.
Lafayette is leaning against Heats and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lafayette digs a right hand into Heats's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Heats's gas tank.
Lafayette scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lafayette digs a right hand underneath Heats's ribcage. Heats let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lafayette.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lafayette scores with a shoulder strike.
Lafayette gets through Heats's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lafayette lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Lafayette.
Heats's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lafayette lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Heats or not.
A nice left hand lands by Lafayette.
Lafayette lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Heats or not.
Lafayette lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heats backwards.
Rene Lafayette is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lafayette pushes Heats back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lafayette softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lafayette lands a hook that snaps the head of Heats backwards.
Lafayette lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Heats tries to pull guard but Lafayette forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Heats tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lafayette smiles and moves away.

Lafayette pushes Heats up against the cage in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rene Lafayette comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lafayette 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Rene Lafayette!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Rene Lafayette!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Rene Lafayette!

Rene Lafayette wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Rene Lafayette rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.