|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timothy Bourque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistar Oberream (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bourque comes into the arena with "Business Time" by Flight of the Conchords blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 225 cm
27
270 lbs
19 - 7 - 0 |
|
195 cm
24
275 lbs
17 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
|
Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Timothy Bourque!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alistar Oberream!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Oberream misses the target.
Jab, jab by Bourque - just one landing.
Oberream misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bourque.
Oberream thows a body shot but no joy.
Oberream misses with a wild body shot.
Bourque scores with a kick to the midsection.
Horrible takedown by Oberream or perhaps it was just good defense by Bourque which made him look bad.
Oberream tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bourque was well out of range. Poor timing from Oberream.
Bourque throws a looping overhand right but Oberream ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourque bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bourque scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheers as Bourque lands an impressive looking overhand right. Oberream doesn't seem phased though.
Oberream throws a looping overhand right but Bourque ducks down to avoid it.
Bourque throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bourque moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oberream misses with a straight right.
Oberream loads up on a big right hand but Bourque slips the punch.
Bourque ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oberream misses with a hook.
Bourque lands a lovely overhand right.
Timothy Bourque is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oberream moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Oberream misses.
Oberream lands a head shot.
It looks like Timothy Bourque has been cut.
Bourque really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oberream blocks a head kick by Bourque.
Bourque misses with a few strikes there.
Oberream tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bourque was well out of range. Poor timing from Oberream.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourque avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oberream uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bourque.
Oberream takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oberream throws a body punch but Bourque moves out of range.
Oberream ducks right into an uppercut from Bourque.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bourque.
Bourque scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Oberream doesn't seem bothered though.
Bourque throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oberream throws a jab when Bourque was well out of range.
Bourque paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bourque connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Oberream momentarily.
Oberream is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Oberream scores a takedown into full mount!
Bourque really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bourque wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Oberream.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timothy Bourque dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timothy Bourque's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bourque keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bourque scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bourque tries a head kick but it misses.
Oberream missing with a left hand there. Bourque was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bourque misses with a double jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Bourque scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourque throws a sloppy head kick and Oberream moves out of range easily.
Oberream misses with a body punch
and Bourque counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Oberream is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Bourque lands a head kick. Oberream smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Oberream shoots for a double leg takedown but Bourque sprawls well. He's pushed Oberream's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bourque staying out of range there.
A head kick from Bourque lands but Oberream takes it in his stride.
Bourque misses with a leg kick.
Timothy Bourque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bourque blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Bourque.
Oberream takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bourque throws a nice inside leg kick.
Timothy Bourque is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bourque darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Timothy Bourque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oberream takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oberream ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bourque connects with a crisp jab.
Bourque scores with a hook to the body. Oberream takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourque lands a right hook to the body.
Bourque uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oberream has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bourque finds it's way round the side to connect with Oberream's head.
Bourque throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Oberream throws a jab when Bourque was well out of range.
Oberream shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bourque sprawls well. Bourque wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Oberream gets slowly back to his feet.
Timothy Bourque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alistar Oberream.
Oberream takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bourque is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oberream can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oberream bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oberream drops his hands momentarily and Bourque takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bourque blocks a jab.
Bourque keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oberream.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A combination from Oberream does no damage.
Bourque is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A shot to de liver by Bourque. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timothy Bourque dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Timothy Bourque's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bourque scoring well with a low kick there.
Bourque connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bourque lands with a nice combination. Oberream backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oberream takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bourque.
Bourque lands a high kick!
Bourque throws a series of punches but Oberream avoids them all with ease.
Oberream throws a hook to the side of Bourque's head but Bourque sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oberream takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Bourque.
Oberream takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oberream throws a predictable looking body shot
and Oberream takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bourque bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bourque is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bourque avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bourque scores with the left hand. Oberream knows he should have avoided that one.
A right-left combo lands from Bourque.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bourque goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bourque is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Oberream walks into a stiff left hand from Bourque.
Bourque throws a right hand that Oberream ducks under and follows up with a left that Oberream also avoids with ease.
Bourque punishes Oberream's body with a nice straight punch.
Bourque clobbers Oberream with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oberream misses with an uppercut.
Bourque connects with a good right hand that stumbles Oberream. Oberream circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oberream blocks a head kick by Bourque.
A left lands for Bourque.
Oberream throws an overhand right that lands on Bourque's shoulder, as Bourque tries to avoid the shot.
Oberream shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bourque but Bourque pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Oberream takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bourque throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Oberream.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bourque jabs Oberream right on the nose. Oberream blinks but takes it well.
Oberream throws the left hand but Bourque avoids the punch easily.
Oberream jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oberream misses with a shot to the body
and Bourque cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bourque misses with a double jab
so Oberream counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bourque wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timothy Bourque clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Timothy Bourque's cut.
That's time! Bourque's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Oberream throws the left hand but Bourque avoids the punch easily.
Bourque moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bourque scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice uppercut there from Bourque.
A telegraphed right hand from Oberream misses the target.
Bourque lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Oberream backs up against the cage.
Bourque throws a body punch but Oberream moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oberream closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bourque circles away.
Bourque throws a right and a left that Oberream avoids nicely.
Oberream looks to land a right hand but Bourque moved out of range.
Oberream scores with a jab to the head.
Bourque looks to land a combination but Oberream avoids it well.
Oberream missing with a left hand there. Bourque was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bourque swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Donk. Bourque catches Oberream right on the button with a cross.
A head kick misses from Bourque.
Bourque ducks under a wild hook from Oberream.
Bourque throws an overhand right that lands on Oberream's shoulder, as Oberream tries to avoid the shot.
Oberream tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bourque sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oberream somewhat.
Oberream will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Timothy Bourque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alistar Oberream.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oberream walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bourque stuns Oberream with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oberream is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bourque throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Oberream's head.
Oberream with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oberream misses with a body punch
and Bourque counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oberream misses with a jab to the body
and Bourque counters with a solid body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bourque uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Oberream has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bourque connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Oberream momentarily.
Bourque lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bourque moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bourque lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oberream takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oberream scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bourque in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timothy Bourque had his way with Alistar Oberream in that round.
The cut man is working on Timothy Bourque's cut.
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!
Bourque throws a head kick that misses.
Oberream misses with a jab to the body
and Bourque cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bourque fails to land with a series of punches.
Oberream has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bourque uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oberream.
Oberream swings for the body but Bourque moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourque moves out of range as Oberream strikes.
Bourque lands a head kick. Oberream smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Oberream shoots in and drives through. Bourque sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourque throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Oberream is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bourque connects with a looping right hand.
Bourque ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bourque digs a good body shot into Oberream's ribs.
Oberream showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bourque.
Oberream gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Alistar Oberream has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timothy Bourque is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourque staying out of range there.
Oberream misses with a hook.
Bourque bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Oberream drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bourque gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Oberream.
Oberream misses with a shot to the body
and Bourque counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oberream shoots in and drives through. Bourque sprawls well.
Bourque scores with the left hand. Oberream knows he should have avoided that one.
Bourque misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oberream tries for a takedown but Bourque sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Timothy Bourque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alistar Oberream.
Oberream fails with a takedown attempt.
Bourque with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bourque lands with a nice combination. Oberream backs away looking to recover.
Oberream is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bourque.
Bourque throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bourque lands a head shot.
Nice shot by Bourque.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oberream throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bourque counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timothy Bourque showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bourque, 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 50:44
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 50:44
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timothy Bourque!
Timothy Bourque retains his heavyweight title!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
83% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
