PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pierre LePew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Octavio Paixao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LePew comes to the cage accompanied by It's Raining Men. Paixao comes into a darkened arena with his song building. "Death by Blonde" by Devotchka kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Pierre LePew has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Pierre LePew seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

LePew
vs
Paixao

180 cm
24
179 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

177 cm
20
180 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

Non-Stop Nutrition
Non-Stop Nutrition

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 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre LePew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Octavio Paixao!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LePew misses with a straight left.
Paixao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as LePew throws out the jab.
LePew swinging wilding here.
LePew keeps the fight on the outside.
Paixao throws a leg kick but LePew moved away.
Paixao cracks LePew with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Paixao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from LePew is defended easily by Paixao.
Paixao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by LePew.
LePew ducks under a wild hook from Paixao.
Paixao tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Paixao gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
LePew controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
LePew is looking to work some ground and pound but Paixao has wrist control.
LePew trying to control the position from guard on top but Paixao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paixao is trying to control the position but LePew postures up.
Paixao keeping moving, preventing LePew from controlling successfully.
Paixao wants to sweep but no luck.
LePew pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paixao is keeping the position for now.
Paixao trying to keep a closed guard but LePew is proving a slippery customer.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
LePew thuds a left hand into Paixao's body.
LePew misses with a hook.
LePew gets cracked there but stands up to it.
LePew checks a low kick from Paixao.
Nice defenses there by LePew.
LePew tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
LePew lands a slapping body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Paixao rushes LePew and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

LePew manages to break the clinch.
LePew misses with a straight right.
LePew throws a series of strikes that have Paixao backpedaling.
LePew uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paixao.
Paixao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but LePew circles away quickly and effectively.
Paixao thows a body shot but no joy.
LePew misses with a wild combination.
LePew throws a nice looking combination but Paixao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Paixao.
LePew fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Paixao avoids it really well and circles away.
LePew scores with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paixao misses with a few strikes there.
Paixao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LePew misses with a hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Paixao scores with a four punch combination!
Nice shot lands for LePew.
Paixao misses with a body shot.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Paixao misses with a knee to the head.

LePew breaks the clinch.
Paixao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Paixao misses with a body shot.

LePew shoots in and bounces Paixao off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
LePew trying to control the position from guard on top but Paixao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LePew postures up in Paixao's guard and throws a big left but Paixao blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LePew wants to control from the top but Paixao keeps moving.
Paixao looking to hit a scissor sweep but LePew is one step ahead there.
Paixao manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. LePew manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paixao wants to pass the guard but LePew is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Paixao postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paixao won't allow LePew to sweep him here.
LePew is striking off his back. Paixao thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
LePew gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Paixao moves out of range of the body kick from LePew.
Paixao throws a predictable looking body shot
and LePew connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from LePew misses its intended target.
Paixao tries a head kick but it misses.

LePew drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Paixao struggling a bit here.
Paixao is looking for a sweep.
The ground and pound from LePew seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
LePew in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
LePew content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
LePew tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LePew throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Paixao works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
LePew wants to control but Paixao is keeping him busy.

LePew is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Paixao trying to control from the bottom.
Paixao makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Paixao.
Paixao can't keep his opponent in guard - LePew advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
LePew prevents Paixao from improving his position.
Paixao trying to control from the bottom.
Paixao has a hand on LePew's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. LePew takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
LePew trying to control but Paixao is having none of it.
Paixao is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
LePew forces the positional change into back control.
Paixao is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get LePew off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
LePew controlling from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Paixao is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if LePew gets his way!

LePew looking for the choke but no joy.
Paixao breaks LePew's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
LePew is trying to keep Paixao in close.
Paixao wants to stand and escape but instead LePew has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paixao wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and LePew is now in half guard.
LePew trying to control the action but Paixao is working from the bottom.
LePew wants to pass to mount but Paixao is defending the position.
LePew is trying to control. Paixao wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Paixao trying to control but LePew postures up.

LePew is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Paixao is just riding it out for now. LePew eventually gives up the hold.
LePew is keen to just control but Paixao is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

LePew throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
LePew circles away from the clinch attempt
and LePew connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Octavio Paixao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LePew blocks a leg kick.
Paixao misses with a series of wild punches.
Good exchange - LePew coming out on top.
A low kick from Paixao is predictable there
and LePew counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Paixao throws out a powerful jab.
LePew is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
LePew lands with a thumping leg kick.
LePew cracks Paixao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
LePew lands a slapping body shot.
LePew misses with an uppercut. Paixao saw that one coming.
Paixao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paixao scores with a jab to the jaw.
Paixao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paixao moves out of range of the strikes.
LePew lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
LePew lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Paixao circles away quickly and effectively.
LePew throws a big shot that misses.
LePew lands a nice looking body shot.
Paixao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and LePew cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Paixao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LePew was well out of range. Poor timing from Paixao.
Paixao blocks a head kick by LePew.
Paixao looks to clinch

and LePew counters with a nice double leg into side control. Paixao won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LePew trying to control the action but Paixao is working from the bottom.
Paixao seems a little lost for a moment, as LePew dominates the positioning.
LePew has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pierre LePew is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paixao tries to bench press LePew off him but LePew keeps the position.
LePew taking a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Pierre LePew just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Paixao scores with a leg kick.
Paixao tries to close the distance and clinch up but LePew swats him away and circles back towards the center.
LePew throws a combination. Paixao tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Paixao throws a leg kick that is checked
and LePew counters with a head kick.
LePew steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paixao.
Paixao throws a hook to the side of LePew's head but LePew sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
LePew plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Paixao stuffs the takedown.
Octavio Paixao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paixao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Paixao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LePew.
A jab from LePew does it's job there.
LePew keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paixao.
A punch combination from LePew misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LePew connects with a single shot there.
Octavio Paixao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LePew lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
LePew shoots in for a takedown but Paixao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

LePew shoots in and bounces Paixao off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Paixao keeping full guard, as LePew tries to pass.
LePew sitting in guard, not really doing much.
LePew trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Octavio Paixao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

LePew got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paixao has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, LePew has managed to get both his arms back between Paixao's legs - danger averted.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre LePew showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for LePew, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre LePew!