PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Dreyfus (ranked 4618 p4p, 4619 weight class) and Art OfWar (ranked 447 p4p, 449 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.

Dreyfus
vs
OfWar

190 cm
25
225
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
21
270
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Dreyfus !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Art OfWar!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dreyfus drives through and clinches with OfWar against the cage.
OfWar has had enough of the clinch but Dreyfus keeps him there for the moment.
Dreyfus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A bit of stalling here from Dreyfus .
Dreyfus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
OfWar wants to break the clinch but can't.

Dreyfus manages to break the clinch.
A low kick from OfWar misses
and Dreyfus counters with a one-two to the body.
Dreyfus goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Art OfWar has been cut.

Dreyfus clinches up against the cage.
OfWar being controlled against the cage.

Dreyfus 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

OfWar drives through and clinches with Dreyfus against the cage.
OfWar wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dreyfus 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dreyfus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dreyfus backing away here, and OfWar unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
OfWar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dreyfus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
OfWar punishes Dreyfus 's body with a nice straight punch.
A big left from OfWar misses.

OfWar clinches.

Dreyfus breaks the clinch.

OfWar rushes Dreyfus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
OfWar is trying to break the clinch but Dreyfus has him pressed against the cage.

Dreyfus breaks the clinch.

Dreyfus closes the distance and clinches.
OfWar is trying to break the clinch but Dreyfus has him pressed against the cage.

Dreyfus 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

OfWar instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dreyfus with a knee 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!
Dreyfus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dreyfus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. OfWar is defending well for now.
OfWar is trying to break free.

Dreyfus breaks from the clinch.
Dreyfus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

OfWar closes the distance and clinches.

OfWar breaks the clinch.

OfWar clinches up against the cage.
OfWar tries to break the clinch but Dreyfus is controlling the position.
Dreyfus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Knees to the body from Dreyfus .
Dreyfus prevents OfWar from breaking the clinch.
Dreyfus manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
OfWar managing to block the knees to the body from Dreyfus .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dreyfus lands an elbow that stopped OfWar in his tracks for a moment.
A short right from Dreyfus .
Dreyfus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dreyfus putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has OfWar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
OfWar is looking to break free of the clinch but Dreyfus has double underhooks.
Dreyfus lands with a right to the head.

Dreyfus breaks from the clinch.
OfWar falls off balance throwing a combination
and OfWar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from OfWar is predictable there
and Dreyfus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

OfWar clinches up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dreyfus .
OfWar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dreyfus lands a body shot.
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!
A body shot lands from Dreyfus .
OfWar wants to break free but Dreyfus has control.
Dreyfus digs a right hand into OfWar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on OfWar's gas tank.
OfWar is working for takedown but Dreyfus is calmly controlling the position for now.
OfWar is trying to push Dreyfus away but Dreyfus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dreyfus lands a good knee to the midsection. OfWar won't want to take too many of those.
OfWar looks winded!
OfWar is trying to break the clinch but Dreyfus has him pressed against the cage.
Dreyfus putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has OfWar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dreyfus lands an elbow inside that OfWar shrugs off.

Dreyfus manages to break the clinch.
OfWar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dreyfus counters with a head kick. That will keep OfWar thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Dreyfus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Art OfWar's cut.
That's time! Dreyfus 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

OfWar leaves Dreyfus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Dreyfus rushes OfWar and presses him up against the cage.
OfWar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
OfWar is trying to break free.
Dreyfus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OfWar can do to turn this around?
OfWar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dreyfus pulls his leg out and moves away.
OfWar misses with a shot to the body
and Dreyfus counters with a one-two to the body.
Dreyfus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dreyfus closes the distance and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dreyfus .
OfWar tries to circle away but Dreyfus has him pinned against the cage.
Dreyfus stalling in the clinch.
Dreyfus lands an elbow just above OfWar 's eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dreyfus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through OfWar's defenses.
A frustrated look appears on OfWar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dreyfus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dreyfus gets through OfWar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dreyfus here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Dreyfus is trying to drag OfWar to the mat but OfWar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
OfWar can't break the clinch.
Richard Dreyfus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dreyfus tries to score a body lock takedown but OfWar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Dreyfus . That's going to take a lot out of him.

OfWar breaks from the clinch.
A head kick from Dreyfus lands but OfWar takes it in his stride.

Dreyfus closes the distance and pushes OfWar back into the cage.
Dreyfus tries to throw a body punch but OfWar avoids it by throwing Dreyfus back against the cage.
OfWar gets underhooks to prevent Dreyfus 's takedown attempt.

Dreyfus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OfWar misses with a jab, cross combination.

Dreyfus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dreyfus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of OfWar backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dreyfus obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dreyfus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Dreyfus .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dreyfus .
OfWar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
OfWar is looking to break free of the clinch but Dreyfus has double underhooks.

Dreyfus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
OfWar is trying to break the clinch but Dreyfus is controlling him.
OfWar wants to take the fight to the mat but Dreyfus manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OfWar manages to break the clinch.
Richard Dreyfus is winning the standup battle so far.
OfWar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Dreyfus moves into the clinch successfully.

OfWar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
OfWar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Dreyfus moves into the clinch successfully.
Dreyfus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dreyfus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from OfWar.
Dreyfus pushes OfWar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dreyfus putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has OfWar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
OfWar is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Dreyfus .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dreyfus obliges.
Dreyfus lands a shot to the body.
Dreyfus putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has OfWar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Dreyfus manages to break the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dreyfus landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dreyfus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Dreyfus breaks the clinch.
OfWar takes a kick to the side of the head.
OfWar throws a leg kick
and Dreyfus counters with a series of strikes. OfWar will be more careful next time no doubt.
OfWar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dreyfus counters with a series of strikes. OfWar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dreyfus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Dreyfus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Art OfWar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Dreyfus forces OfWar back against the cage and clinches.
Dreyfus goes for a takedown attempt but OfWar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dreyfus throws a head kick that misses
and OfWar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
OfWar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
OfWar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dreyfus defends well and OfWar ends up having to push Dreyfus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
OfWar tries a low kick but Dreyfus avoids it.
Dreyfus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

Dreyfus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dreyfus taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
OfWar is trying to push Dreyfus away but Dreyfus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OfWar can't break the clinch.
Dreyfus scores with a knee to the head.
OfWar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body punch from Dreyfus .
Dreyfus unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dreyfus lands a good knee to the midsection. OfWar won't want to take too many of those.
Dreyfus lands an elbow inside that OfWar shrugs off.

That has opened up Art OfWar's cut even more.
Dreyfus stalling in the clinch.
OfWar can't break the clinch.
Dreyfus gets through OfWar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dreyfus lands an elbow inside.
Dreyfus prevents the takedown attempt.
Dreyfus slowing the pace effectively.
Dreyfus lands with a left to the head.
OfWar can't break the clinch.

Dreyfus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Dreyfus as OfWar shoots in.
Dreyfus seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Richard Dreyfus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Art OfWar.

Dreyfus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dreyfus lands a hook that snaps the head of OfWar backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OfWar is trying to break free.
Dreyfus lands a shot to the body.
OfWar tries to circle away but Dreyfus has him pinned against the cage.
Dreyfus looking for a takedown.
Dreyfus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite OfWar's efforts to push away.
A short right from Dreyfus .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dreyfus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dreyfus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of OfWars head.
OfWar is trying to break the clinch but Dreyfus is controlling him.
OfWar wants to break the clinch but can't.
OfWar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
OfWar fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Dreyfus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dreyfus rushes OfWar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dreyfus presses OfWar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dreyfus avoiding damage.

Dreyfus manages to break the clinch.

OfWar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dreyfus crunches a lovely knee into OfWar's ribcage.
Dreyfus taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
OfWar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dreyfus connects with a nasty looking knee right to OfWar's face.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dreyfus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
OfWar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dreyfus pulls his leg out and moves away.

Dreyfus moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dreyfus lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dreyfus - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dreyfus misses with a knee to the head.
Dreyfus gets through OfWar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OfWar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dreyfus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but OfWar pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Dreyfus breaks the clinch.
Dreyfus tries to clinch there but OfWar circles away.
OfWar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dreyfus counters with a left and a right that stings OfWar.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dreyfus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
OfWar lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Dreyfus clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Art OfWar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

OfWar moves into the clinch successfully.
OfWar tries to break the clinch but Dreyfus is controlling the position.
OfWar is trying to break the clinch but Dreyfus has him pressed against the cage.
Dreyfus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Dreyfus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
OfWar misses with a lunging right hand
and Dreyfus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
OfWar throws a lazy head kick
and Dreyfus counters with a one-two to the body.

Dreyfus pushes OfWar up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

OfWar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Dreyfus moves into the clinch successfully.

Dreyfus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
OfWar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dreyfus .

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dreyfus closes the distance and clinches.
OfWar wants to break free but Dreyfus has control.
Dreyfus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
OfWar wants to break free but Dreyfus has control.
Dreyfus lands a left hand that snaps the head of OfWar backwards.
Dreyfus lands a nice knee to the body.
Dreyfus leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dreyfus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. OfWar is defending well for now.
OfWar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
OfWar is trying to push Dreyfus away but Dreyfus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dreyfus holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Dreyfus .

Dreyfus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dreyfus throws a series of punches but OfWar moves out of range.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
OfWar swats away the attempt to clinch by Dreyfus .

OfWar gets tackled into the cage by Dreyfus . Dreyfus maintains the clinch.
OfWar can't get the takedown.
Dreyfus is working for takedown but OfWar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dreyfus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite OfWar's efforts to push away.
Dreyfus landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OfWar takes a shot to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dreyfus obliges.
OfWar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
OfWar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dreyfus prevents it.
Dreyfus lands with a short shot to the head.
Dreyfus keeps control of OfWar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on OfWar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dreyfus is pressed up against the cage. OfWar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dreyfus down to the mat. Dreyfus avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Richard Dreyfus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Art OfWar.
OfWar throws a poor cross that misses
and Dreyfus counters with a three punch combo that has OfWar backing up. OfWar nods at Dreyfus to acknowledge the strikes.

OfWar clinches up with Dreyfus and pushes him back against the cage.
OfWar wants to get back to striking at distance but Dreyfus won't allow it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dreyfus - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dreyfus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
OfWar wants a takedown.
Dreyfus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Dreyfus breaks from the clinch.
OfWar swats away the attempt to clinch by Dreyfus .
Nice uppercut lands for Dreyfus . That snapped OfWar's head back.

Dreyfus clinches up with OfWar and pushes him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dreyfus wants a takedown but no success here.
Dreyfus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Dreyfus had his way with Art OfWar in that round.
The cut man is working on Art OfWar's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

OfWar closes the distance and clinches.

Dreyfus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Dreyfus instigates a clinch.
Dreyfus lands a shot to the body.

OfWar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dreyfus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite OfWar's efforts to push away.
Dreyfus landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
OfWar is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dreyfus 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dreyfus misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OfWar shoots and misses
and Dreyfus counters with a three punch combo that has OfWar backing up. OfWar nods at Dreyfus to acknowledge the strikes.

Dreyfus closes the distance and clinches.
Dreyfus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Dreyfus 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

OfWar clinches with his opponent.
Dreyfus utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
OfWar takes a shot to the head.
Dreyfus working some nice short punches in the clinch.

OfWar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
OfWar slaps away a takedown attempt from Dreyfus , before circling back to the center of the mat.
OfWar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dreyfus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps OfWar thinking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
OfWar swats away the attempt to clinch by Dreyfus .
OfWar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dreyfus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from OfWar.
OfWar jabs Dreyfus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
OfWar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dreyfus slips a jab and a cross from OfWar.
It looked like Dreyfus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dreyfus misses with the combination.
OfWar tries a head kick but it misses.
As OfWar looks to move away, Dreyfus throws a big counter combo but OfWar just gets out of the way.
OfWar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dreyfus counters with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dreyfus shoots in looking for a takedown. OfWar tries to sprawl out of it but Dreyfus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. OfWar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

OfWar closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dreyfus did well to prevent OfWar getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

OfWar escapes and gets back to his feet.
OfWar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dreyfus .
OfWar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dreyfus as he avoids it easily.
Richard Dreyfus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Art OfWar.
OfWar slips a jab and a cross from Dreyfus .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dreyfus checks a low kick from OfWar.

Dreyfus moves into the clinch.
OfWar fails to pull guard.
OfWar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dreyfus lands an elbow that stopped OfWar in his tracks for a moment.
OfWar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dreyfus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dreyfus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. OfWar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
OfWar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OfWar fails with the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Dreyfus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dreyfus , 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:45
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Dreyfus !
Richard Dreyfus is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Richard Dreyfus thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.