PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolas Refn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Paul Whoddanikabollokoff
vs
Refn

178 cm
27
183 lbs
15 - 14 - 1

178 cm
25
174 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps

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 15 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nicolas Refn!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Refn.
Whoddanikabollokoff finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Whoddanikabollokoff slips a jab and a cross from Refn.
Refn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Whoddanikabollokoff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Refn.
Refn fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice jab there from Whoddanikabollokoff.
Refn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Refn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Whoddanikabollokoff. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Whoddanikabollokoff.
Whoddanikabollokoff looks to score with a jab to the body but Refn is just out of range.
Whoddanikabollokoff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Refn.
Refn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Whoddanikabollokoff.
Refn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whoddanikabollokoff was well out of range. Poor timing from Refn.
Whoddanikabollokoff takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Whoddanikabollokoff shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Refn's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whoddanikabollokoff controlling from the top position.
Refn seems keen to control Whoddanikabollokoff's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Refn wants to get back to his feet but Whoddanikabollokoff is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Refn is controlling Whoddanikabollokoff's posture.
Whoddanikabollokoff seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Refn lands a body shot.

Whoddanikabollokoff shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Refn is trying to defend but Whoddanikabollokoff finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Refn is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Refn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Refn wants to control but Whoddanikabollokoff is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whoddanikabollokoff is just content to waste time from the top position. Refn takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Refn keeping full guard, as Whoddanikabollokoff tries to pass.

Whoddanikabollokoff gets to his feet - Refn follows without any prompting.
Whoddanikabollokoff lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Refn jabs Whoddanikabollokoff to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Whoddanikabollokoff slips under a jab.
Refn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Refn misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Refn. Whoddanikabollokoff does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Refn. Whoddanikabollokoff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Refn misses with a straight left.
Refn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Refn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Refn throws a body punch but Whoddanikabollokoff moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whoddanikabollokoff throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Whoddanikabollokoff moves away from the strike by Refn.
Whoddanikabollokoff just misses with a punch to the body.
Whoddanikabollokoff throws a series of punches but Refn moves out of range.
Refn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whoddanikabollokoff.
Refn swings for the body but Whoddanikabollokoff moves out of range.
Whoddanikabollokoff takes a swing at Refn's ribcage but misses.
Nicolas Refn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Refn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Refn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whoddanikabollokoff moves away.
Whoddanikabollokoff avoids the body shot from Refn.
Whoddanikabollokoff shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Refn as he jumps to the side.
Refn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Whoddanikabollokoff rather than just go for the knockout.
Refn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Whoddanikabollokoff misses.
A left and a right from Refn both land. Nice combination.
Whoddanikabollokoff avoids the body shot from Refn.
Whoddanikabollokoff steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Refn.
Refn fails to land with a series of punches.
Refn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Whoddanikabollokoff connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Refn scrambles back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Refn looks to score with a jab to the body but Whoddanikabollokoff is just out of range.
Whoddanikabollokoff will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Whoddanikabollokoff scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
An inside leg kick from Whoddanikabollokoff misses.
Refn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Refn stuffs the takedown.
Whoddanikabollokoff scores with a jab to the jaw.
Whoddanikabollokoff fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whoddanikabollokoff is breathing heavily.
Refn lunges at Whoddanikabollokoff with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Whoddanikabollokoff's hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Refn misses with a double jab
and Whoddanikabollokoff counters with a series of strikes. Refn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Refn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Refn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whoddanikabollokoff shoots in for a takedown but Refn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Whoddanikabollokoff throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Refn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Refn!
Whoddanikabollokoff throws a body punch but Refn moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A big left from Refn misses.
A combination from Refn does no damage.
Refn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Whoddanikabollokoff shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Refn eats them both and turns towards Whoddanikabollokoff to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Whoddanikabollokoff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Refn was well out of range. Poor timing from Whoddanikabollokoff.
Refn connects with a body shot that sends Whoddanikabollokoff's belly button to the back.
Refn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whoddanikabollokoff.
Refn scores with a jab.
Refn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whoddanikabollokoff gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Refn.
Whoddanikabollokoff shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Refn but Refn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Refn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whoddanikabollokoff.
Refn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Refn throws a body punch but Whoddanikabollokoff moves out of range.
Whoddanikabollokoff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Refn.
Refn stuffs the takedown attempt from Whoddanikabollokoff. Whoddanikabollokoff gets slowly back to his feet.
Whoddanikabollokoff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Refn looks to land a right hand but Whoddanikabollokoff moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Refn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Refn lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Refn. Whoddanikabollokoff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Refn throws a hook but Whoddanikabollokoff avoids it easily.
Whoddanikabollokoff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Refn looks to score with a jab to the body but Whoddanikabollokoff is just out of range.
Whoddanikabollokoff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whoddanikabollokoff ducks under a wild hook from Refn.
Refn misses the shot to the body.
Whoddanikabollokoff throws a series of punches but Refn moves out of range.
Refn misses with a hook. Whoddanikabollokoff ducked under it nicely.
Refn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whoddanikabollokoff finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Refn looks to score with a jab to the body but Whoddanikabollokoff is just out of range.
Whoddanikabollokoff takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Refn swings for the body but Whoddanikabollokoff moves out of range.
Whoddanikabollokoff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Refn.
Whoddanikabollokoff on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Refn catches Whoddanikabollokoff with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Refn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whoddanikabollokoff. Refn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Refn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Whoddanikabollokoff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Whoddanikabollokoff tries to move into range but Refn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nicolas Refn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Refn misses the shot to the body.
Refn scores with a jab. Whoddanikabollokoff acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Refn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Refn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Whoddanikabollokoff gets a double leg takedown into Refn's guard.
Refn keeping full guard, as Whoddanikabollokoff tries to pass.
Refn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Whoddanikabollokoff.

Whoddanikabollokoff decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Refn, up you get!
Whoddanikabollokoff paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Refn throws a series of punches but Whoddanikabollokoff avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Refn. No joy for Whoddanikabollokoff on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Whoddanikabollokoff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Refn.
Refn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whoddanikabollokoff.
Refn lands a two punch combo.
Refn misses with a looping left.
Refn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Refn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whoddanikabollokoff was well out of range. Poor timing from Refn.
Refn is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Whoddanikabollokoff.
Whoddanikabollokoff misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Refn misses its intended target.
Whoddanikabollokoff steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Refn.
Refn looks to score with a jab to the body but Whoddanikabollokoff is just out of range.

Whoddanikabollokoff shoots in and bounces Refn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Whoddanikabollokoff trying to control but Refn is working from the bottom.
Refn wants to get back to his feet but Whoddanikabollokoff is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whoddanikabollokoff wants to pass the guard but Refn is keeping the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whoddanikabollokoff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Refn wants to stand up but Whoddanikabollokoff is controlling him.
Refn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Whoddanikabollokoff engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Refn is trying to control the position but Whoddanikabollokoff postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nicolas Refn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Whoddanikabollokoff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Refn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whoddanikabollokoff.
Whoddanikabollokoff shoots in looking for a takedown but Refn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Whoddanikabollokoff's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Refn just misses with a punch to the body.
Whoddanikabollokoff tries to score with a low kick but Refn moves his leg out of the way.
A nice combination there by Refn.
Refn throws a nice looking combination but Whoddanikabollokoff bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Refn slaps away a takedown attempt from Whoddanikabollokoff, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Refn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Whoddanikabollokoff's head.
Whoddanikabollokoff bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Refn's head.
Refn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Refn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whoddanikabollokoff manages to avoid it.
Refn swings for the body but Whoddanikabollokoff moves out of range.
Refn throws out a powerful jab.
Whoddanikabollokoff looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whoddanikabollokoff uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Refn.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Whoddanikabollokoff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whoddanikabollokoff throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Refn's waist but Refn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Whoddanikabollokoff off to one side.
Refn throws a body punch but Whoddanikabollokoff moves out of range.
Refn thows a body shot but no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Whoddanikabollokoff, as that shot connected.
Refn misses with a looping left.
Refn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whoddanikabollokoff was well out of range. Poor timing from Refn.
Whoddanikabollokoff tries to bum rush Refn with a series of wild strikes but Refn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Whoddanikabollokoff just misses with a punch to the body.
Refn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Refn digs a good body shot into Whoddanikabollokoff's ribs.
Refn thows a body shot but no joy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Whoddanikabollokoff.
Refn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whoddanikabollokoff moves away.
Whoddanikabollokoff slips a straight right by Refn.
Whoddanikabollokoff takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Refn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Whoddanikabollokoff defending well as Refn loads up on a big left hand.
Refn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Refn misses.
Refn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Whoddanikabollokoff slips under a jab.
Refn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Whoddanikabollokoff in his tracks.
A swing and a miss from Refn.
Refn lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whoddanikabollokoff shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Refn defends it nicely.
Refn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Refn misses with a hook.
Refn slips a jab and a cross from Whoddanikabollokoff.
Refn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Whoddanikabollokoff swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Whoddanikabollokoff misses with a wild body shot.
Whoddanikabollokoff ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Refn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Whoddanikabollokoff.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Refn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Whoddanikabollokoff back to the cage. Refn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Whoddanikabollokoff shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Refn napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Refn wants to get back to his feet but Whoddanikabollokoff drags him back down.
Refn is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Whoddanikabollokoff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Refn keeps working.
Refn wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Refn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Whoddanikabollokoff is looking to take a break and control but Refn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Whoddanikabollokoff tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Refn gets back to half guard.
Refn looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whoddanikabollokoff seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Whoddanikabollokoff pivots, looking for a leg kick but Refn is out of range and Whoddanikabollokoff settles back down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Refn swings for the body but Whoddanikabollokoff moves out of range.
Whoddanikabollokoff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Refn moves away.
Whoddanikabollokoff misses the shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nicolas Refn.
I think Refn has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!