PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Tavares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Parfait PrudHomme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tavares comes to the cage accompanied by Shakedown. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Tavares
vs
PrudHomme

185 cm
21
200 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

164 cm
27
187 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Steel Penn's Laundry 93%
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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricky Tavares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Parfait PrudHomme!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tavares tests PrudHomme's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch combination from Tavares misses.
Tavares throws a nice looking combination but PrudHomme bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
PrudHomme avoids the body shot from Tavares.
Sloppy strikes from Tavares. Those never looked like landing.
Tavares throws a series of punches but PrudHomme avoids them all with ease.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tavares.
Tavares throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
PrudHomme takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavares misses with a two punch combination.
A left and a right from Tavares both land. Nice combination.

PrudHomme rushes Tavares and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by PrudHomme.
PrudHomme landing knees to the body.
Tavares is breathing heavily.
Tavares lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt PrudHomme or not.
PrudHomme drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tavares pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares throws a series of punches but PrudHomme avoids them all with ease.

PrudHomme gets a clinch.
PrudHomme creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tavares's defenses.
PrudHomme looking for a takedown.
PrudHomme unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tavares lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
PrudHomme lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tavares is looking to break free of the clinch but PrudHomme has double underhooks.

PrudHomme gets a trip takedown into half guard.
PrudHomme is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
PrudHomme with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tavares is staying active underneath PrudHomme, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
PrudHomme seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tavares trying to control here.
PrudHomme looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tavares with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tavares keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
PrudHomme thows a huge punch but Tavares dodges it nicely.
PrudHomme throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
PrudHomme is thwarting Tavares's attempts to control the position.
PrudHomme looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
PrudHomme lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
PrudHomme misses with a head shot. Tavares uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
PrudHomme in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
PrudHomme wants to pass the guard but Tavares is keeping the position.

Tavares is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
PrudHomme loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tavares has control of PrudHomme's left arm, preventing PrudHomme from doing any damage.

Tavares throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
PrudHomme looking to sit in guard and control but Tavares gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
PrudHomme looking to control.
Tavares is pushing down on PrudHomme's leg trying to pass to half guard. PrudHomme is fighting to maintain full guard but Tavares has managed to sneak the leg through.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if PrudHomme can do anything to dispel that myth.
PrudHomme trying to get back to full guard but Tavares takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
PrudHomme in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
PrudHomme is working to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
PrudHomme tries to lock up and control but Tavares gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Parfait PrudHomme will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Tavares throws a right and a left that both miss.

PrudHomme shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than PrudHomme was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
PrudHomme unloading with bombs!
PrudHomme is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tavares can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tavares holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as PrudHomme tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
PrudHomme looking to finish Tavares with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tavares!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
PrudHomme avoids the attempt from Tavares to control.
PrudHomme working the ground and pound effectively.
PrudHomme dominating with strikes here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares is in a horrible position here. PrudHomme smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Tavares tries to lock up and control but PrudHomme gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tavares manages to regain half guard. Good work.
PrudHomme throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tavares to regain full guard.
PrudHomme looking to pass the guard.
Tavares looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as PrudHomme accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
PrudHomme is looking to work some ground and pound but Tavares has wrist control.
PrudHomme in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tavares is striking but PrudHomme is not phased and passes to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavares taking some punishment here, with PrudHomme in his half guard.
PrudHomme missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from PrudHomme.
Parfait PrudHomme has got the better of the ground game so far.
PrudHomme throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
PrudHomme looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tavares with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
PrudHomme is nestled in close to Tavares, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tavares wants to get back to his feet.
Tavares avoiding damage under a succession of punches from PrudHomme.
Tavares is trying to maintain the position but PrudHomme is very close to passing his half guard.
PrudHomme is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
PrudHomme really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tavares. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Tavares kicks PrudHomme off and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares swats away the attempt to clinch by PrudHomme.

PrudHomme clinches up against the cage.
PrudHomme using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tavares is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables PrudHomme to keep the fight standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Tavares is fighting off a takedown attempt but PrudHomme is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tavares to the mat. Tavares regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Tavares will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
PrudHomme throws a big right hand that misses.
PrudHomme is looking to work some ground and pound but Tavares has wrist control.
Tavares is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst PrudHomme is controlling him.
PrudHomme throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
PrudHomme throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
PrudHomme stopping the sweep attempt from Tavares.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavares is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
PrudHomme wants to control from the top but Tavares keeps moving.
PrudHomme must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
PrudHomme working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tavares is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
PrudHomme throws a big right hand that misses.
PrudHomme trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
PrudHomme stands up over Tavares, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
PrudHomme is in close to Tavares's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

PrudHomme avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tavares utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

PrudHomme fails in his attempt to clinch.

Tavares gets tackled into the cage by PrudHomme. PrudHomme maintains the clinch.
Tavares has had enough of the clinch but PrudHomme keeps him there for the moment.
PrudHomme has Tavares pressed against the cage, preventing Tavares from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
PrudHomme blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
PrudHomme is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tavares is defending well for now.
Tavares avoiding damage as PrudHomme throws knees to the body.
Tavares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tavares avoiding damage as PrudHomme throws knees to the body.
PrudHomme looking to throw knees to the head but Tavares is blocking nicely.
PrudHomme is working for takedown but Tavares is calmly controlling the position for now.
PrudHomme misses with an elbow strike.
Parfait PrudHomme seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
PrudHomme wants to take the fight to the mat but Tavares manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
PrudHomme utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
PrudHomme goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tavares prevents it.
Ricky Tavares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Parfait PrudHomme.
PrudHomme misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tavares.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares dodges an elbow strike from PrudHomme.
Tavares stops a takedown attempt from PrudHomme.
PrudHomme takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
PrudHomme lands a knee to the head.
PrudHomme keeps control of Tavares as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tavares is trying to push PrudHomme away but PrudHomme has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
PrudHomme is pressed up against the cage. Tavares has hold of a leg and is looking to drag PrudHomme down to the mat. PrudHomme avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tavares rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but PrudHomme moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
PrudHomme fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ricky Tavares is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Tavares closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tavares blocks an elbow strike from PrudHomme.
Tavares on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
PrudHomme lands a nice knee to the body.
PrudHomme is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tavares is defending well.
Tavares lands an elbow inside that PrudHomme shrugs off.
PrudHomme creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tavares's defenses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

PrudHomme works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavares seems keen to control PrudHomme's posture.
PrudHomme stands up over Tavares, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tavares managing to control the position.

Tavares pushes PrudHomme off and scrambles back to his feet.
Tavares thows a body shot but no joy.
Tavares looks to land a combination but PrudHomme avoids it well.
Ricky Tavares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
PrudHomme blocks a head kick by Tavares.
PrudHomme fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
PrudHomme wants to clinch
and Tavares counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tavares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but PrudHomme manages to avoid it.
PrudHomme fails with an attempt to clinch.
PrudHomme fails with an attempt to clinch.
PrudHomme tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Tavares closes the distance and clinches.
PrudHomme tries for a takedown but Tavares manages to get underhooks.
Tavares is defending well against a takedown attempt.
PrudHomme using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
PrudHomme lands an elbow inside that Tavares shrugs off.
PrudHomme landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Parfait PrudHomme is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
PrudHomme goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tavares prevents it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
PrudHomme keeps control of Tavares as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

PrudHomme wants the takedown. Tavares is fighting it off but PrudHomme persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Tavares's guard against the cage.
PrudHomme 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.

Tavares has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but PrudHomme can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ricky Tavares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
PrudHomme wants to control from the top but Tavares keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Parfait PrudHomme comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

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