PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Mehoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Parfait PrudHomme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parfait PrudHomme has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mehoff
vs
PrudHomme

179 cm
23
198 lbs
8 - 11 - 0

164 cm
26
187 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good elbows
Determined

Beast Body

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 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacques Mehoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Parfait PrudHomme!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
PrudHomme tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horrible takedown by PrudHomme or perhaps it was just good defense by Mehoff which made him look bad.
Mehoff lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
PrudHomme tries to clinch but Mehoff moves out of range.
Good shot there by Mehoff.
Mehoff lands a nice hook to PrudHomme's body. PrudHomme takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mehoff fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with PrudHomme, pushing him back against the cage.
PrudHomme is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mehoff avoids the elbow strike from PrudHomme, against the cage.
PrudHomme throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mehoff blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, PrudHomme throws an elbow but misses.
PrudHomme throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mehoff blocks it with crossed arms.
Mehoff blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
PrudHomme landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by PrudHomme.

It looks like Jacques Mehoff has been cut.
PrudHomme tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mehoff avoids it.
PrudHomme using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mehoff has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
PrudHomme tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jacques Mehoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Parfait PrudHomme.

Mehoff escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mehoff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jacques Mehoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Mehoff misses.
PrudHomme avoids a punch combination nicely.

Mehoff gets in close and instigates a clinch.

PrudHomme has picked Mehoff up - he's going for a ride! PrudHomme dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mehoff kicks PrudHomme off and gets back to his feet.

PrudHomme rushes Mehoff and presses him up against the cage.
PrudHomme can't get the takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for PrudHomme.
PrudHomme trying to land knees to the body.
Mehoff looking to throw knees to the head but PrudHomme is blocking nicely.
Mehoff has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

PrudHomme works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mehoff keeping full guard, as PrudHomme tries to pass.
PrudHomme throwing strikes but missing.
PrudHomme throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mehoff works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four 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!
Mehoff wants to get back to his feet but PrudHomme is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
PrudHomme missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
PrudHomme trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
PrudHomme in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mehoff wants to stand up but PrudHomme is controlling him.
PrudHomme trying to control the position from guard on top but Mehoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mehoff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
PrudHomme engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
PrudHomme missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Parfait PrudHomme dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Mehoff's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Mehoff has taken the fight to the clinch.
PrudHomme has Mehoff pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mehoff manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mehoff avoiding damage as PrudHomme throws knees to the body.
PrudHomme lands an elbow that stopped Mehoff in his tracks for a moment.
PrudHomme tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mehoff wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but PrudHomme has him pressed against the cage.
PrudHomme creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mehoff's defenses.
PrudHomme is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mehoff is defending well for now.
PrudHomme tries a knee to the head but Mehoff blocks it.
PrudHomme drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mehoff gets the underhooks and prevents it.
PrudHomme using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mehoff has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
PrudHomme looking to throw knees to the head but Mehoff is blocking nicely.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. PrudHomme obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
PrudHomme trying to land knees to the body.
PrudHomme prevents Mehoff from breaking the clinch.
Mehoff avoids a wild elbow strike from PrudHomme.
Mehoff is looking to break free of the clinch but PrudHomme has double underhooks.
Mehoff throws an elbow that misses.
Mehoff wants to get back to striking at distance but PrudHomme won't allow it.
Mehoff is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. PrudHomme is defending well for now.

Mehoff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mehoff dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on PrudHomme. That did some damage!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mehoff throws a push kick but PrudHomme slaps the foot to one side.
Mehoff throws the kick towards the body but PrudHomme avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mehoff connects with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from PrudHomme.
Jacques Mehoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Parfait PrudHomme.

PrudHomme clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
PrudHomme scores with a knee to the head.
Mehoff gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from PrudHomme.
PrudHomme throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mehoff tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and PrudHomme avoids it.
Mehoff throws an elbow but it's blocked.
PrudHomme crunches a lovely knee into Mehoff's ribcage.
PrudHomme can't get the takedown.
PrudHomme lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Jacques Mehoff's cut is getting worse.
PrudHomme tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mehoff managing to block the knees to the body from PrudHomme.
Mehoff wants to get back to striking at distance but PrudHomme won't allow it.
Mehoff misses with a knee strike.
PrudHomme crunches a lovely knee into Mehoff's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
PrudHomme with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
PrudHomme misses with a knee strike.
PrudHomme is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mehoff is defending well for now.
PrudHomme blocks an elbow strike from Mehoff.
PrudHomme with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
PrudHomme missing with knees to the body.
Mehoff avoiding damage as PrudHomme throws knees to the body.
PrudHomme takes a knee right on the jaw!
PrudHomme throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mehoff blocks it with crossed arms.
PrudHomme is breathing heavily.
PrudHomme tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mehoff avoids it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mehoff just misses with a elbow thrown towards PrudHomme's brow.
PrudHomme misses with a knee strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mehoff on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Mehoff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Mehoff moves into range and clinches up with PrudHomme.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Parfait PrudHomme showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jacques Mehoff's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

PrudHomme tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mehoff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mehoff just misses with a punch to the body.
Mehoff throws a body punch but PrudHomme moves out of range.

Mehoff gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mehoff's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mehoff is trying to break the clinch but PrudHomme is controlling him.
PrudHomme throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
PrudHomme missing with knees to the body.
PrudHomme connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mehoff's face.
Mehoff wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but PrudHomme has him pressed against the cage.
PrudHomme with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
PrudHomme is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mehoff is defending well for now.
PrudHomme drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mehoff gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mehoff is trying to break free.
Mehoff wants to break the clinch but can't.

PrudHomme wants the takedown. Mehoff is fighting it off but PrudHomme persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mehoff's guard against the cage.
PrudHomme trying to control the position from guard on top but Mehoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mehoff is looking to stand up but PrudHomme isn't so interested in that idea.
Mehoff on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mehoff tries to get out of the position.

Mehoff pushes PrudHomme off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
PrudHomme showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mehoff.
Mehoff is looking to wear down PrudHomme with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mehoff misses with a wild combination.
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!

PrudHomme changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mehoff looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
PrudHomme tries to score with some ground and pound. Mehoff controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

Mehoff throws PrudHomme to one side and escapes!
Mehoff misses with a hook

and PrudHomme counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by PrudHomme.
PrudHomme lands an elbow just above Mehoff 's eye.
Mehoff is trying to break free.
Parfait PrudHomme is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mehoff gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from PrudHomme.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
PrudHomme has Mehoff pressed against the cage, preventing Mehoff from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
PrudHomme misses with a knee strike.
Mehoff's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mehoff wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
PrudHomme lands an elbow inside that Mehoff shrugs off.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Parfait PrudHomme.
I've got PrudHomme winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Parfait PrudHomme!