PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Pigeon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pigeon has chosen Hank Williams Jr. - Country Boy Can Survive as his entrance music. Jimbo Slice has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Slice
vs
Pigeon

180 cm
28
210 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

188 cm
24
213 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Torment Fightwear

Fightworld Formula
Crippler's Corner

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimbo Slice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harry Pigeon!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Slice ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pigeon. Slice does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pigeon. Slice does a little dance to reset his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pigeon.
Slice misses with a double jab.
Pigeon looks for the body kick but Slice saw that one coming.
Pigeon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Slice on the side of the head.
Slice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slice takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pigeon tries to work over Slice's front leg with a kick but Slice checks it.
Pigeon thuds his right hand into Slice's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pigeon swings for the body but Slice moves out of range.
Slice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pigeon was well out of range. Poor timing from Slice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slice slips a jab from Pigeon.
Slice connects with a body shot that sends Pigeon's belly button to the back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pigeon fails to land with a series of punches.
Slice throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pigeon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Slice takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Harry Pigeon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pigeon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Jimbo Slice has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Pigeon misses the target.
Slice looks to score with a jab to the body but Pigeon is just out of range.
Jimbo Slice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pigeon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Slice throws a series of punches but Pigeon avoids them all with ease.
Pigeon slips a straight right by Slice.
Slice slips a jab and a cross from Pigeon.
Pigeon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pigeon is looking to land body kicks.
Pigeon shoots in looking for a takedown. Slice tries to sprawl out of it but Pigeon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Slice manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A punch combination from Pigeon misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice lands a jab to Pigeon's midsection.
Slice connects with a body shot.
Pigeon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

Pigeon feints and as Slice raises his hands in defense, Pigeon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Pigeon drops back looking for a leg! Slice is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Slice manages to kick Pigeon off! Pigeon jumps back into Slice's guard.

Pigeon drops back looking for a leg! Slice is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Slice manages to kick Pigeon off! Pigeon jumps back into Slice's guard.
Pigeon tries to free his leg and advance position but Slice is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pigeon trying to control but Slice is working from the bottom.
Slice keeping full guard, as Pigeon tries to pass.
Slice on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Slice tries to get out of the position.
Slice looking for a sweep. Not yet Slice, not yet.
Slice pulls Pigeon in to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pigeon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pigeon throws a jab when Slice was well out of range.
Pigeon throws a head kick that misses.
Pigeon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Pigeon misses the target.
Slice takes a swing at Pigeon's ribcage but misses.
Pigeon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pigeon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pigeon is looking to land body kicks.
Danga de danga de dang - Pigeon scores with a four punch 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!
Pigeon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slice misses with a looping right.
Pigeon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pigeon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Pigeon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimbo Slice's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Pigeon throws a head kick but Slice moves out of range.
Pigeon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pigeon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
An inside leg kick lands from Pigeon.
Slice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pigeon cracks Slice with a good jab.
Pigeon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Slice is looking to wear down Pigeon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Slice lands a nice shot to the body.
Slice throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slice avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pigeon looks to score with a jab to the body but Slice is just out of range.
Nice cross by Pigeon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right-left combo lands from Pigeon.
Pigeon looks for the body kick but Slice saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Slice throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Slice drops his hands momentarily and Pigeon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pigeon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pigeon misses with the combination.
Pigeon throws a combination. Slice tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pigeon moves out of range as Slice strikes.
Harry Pigeon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pigeon looks to throw the jab but Slice is out of range.
Pigeon looks for a takedown but Slice sprawls well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pigeon takes a swing at Slice's ribcage but misses.
A punch lands to the side of Pigeon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pigeon throws a hook but Slice avoids it easily.
Pigeon misses with a few strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Slice coming out on top.
Slice throws a hook but Pigeon avoids it easily.
Pigeon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slice sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slice leaves Pigeon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pigeon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Harry Pigeon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Slice, as that shot connected.
Pigeon misses with a straight left.
Slice avoids a kick to the body.
Slice throws a one two combo.
Pigeon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Slice.
Pigeon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Slice throws an overhand right that lands on Pigeon's shoulder, as Pigeon tries to avoid the shot.
Pigeon misses with a double jab.
A punch lands to the side of Pigeon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Slice avoids a punch combination nicely.
Slice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pigeon moves away.
Slice has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pigeon.
No joy there for Pigeon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Slice connects with a body shot that sends Pigeon's belly button to the back.
Slice throws a leg kick but Pigeon moved away.
Pigeon looks to score with a jab to the body but Slice is just out of range.
Pigeon slips under a jab from Slice.
Pigeon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Slice on the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice cracks a nice hook into Pigeon's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pigeon slips under a jab from Slice.
Pigeon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Slice throws a body punch but Pigeon moves out of range.
Slice scores with a three punch combo!
Pigeon throws a leg kick but Slice sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pigeon looks to score with a jab to the body but Slice is just out of range.
Pigeon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slice moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Slice lands with a hook. Pigeon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pigeon throws a hook but Slice blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pigeon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pigeon is breathing heavily.
Slice stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pigeon.
Slice misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pigeon counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Harry Pigeon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jimbo Slice's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Pigeon throws a solid leg kick but Slice takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pigeon.
Slice just misses with a punch to the body.
Slice cracks Pigeon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pigeon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pigeon is looking to land body kicks.
Slice moves out of range of the body kick from Pigeon.
Slice lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pigeon circles away quickly and effectively.
Pigeon scores with a jab.
The fighters circling - Pigeon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pigeon misses with a body shot
and Slice counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pigeon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A solid body kick from Pigeon.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pigeon is defended easily by Slice.
Pigeon throws a right hand that misses
and Slice counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pigeon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pigeon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slice tests Pigeon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Slice lands a nice hook to Pigeon's body. Pigeon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pigeon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pigeon throws a series of punches but Slice avoids them all with ease.
Slice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pigeon moves away.
Pigeon defending well as Slice loads up on a big left hand.
Slice misses with a wild body shot.
Slice checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pigeon misses with an uppercut. Slice saw that one coming.
Pigeon shoots in but no luck this time.
Pigeon throws a leg kick but Slice sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Pigeon does no damage.
Slice lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pigeon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Slice blocks a head kick by Pigeon.
Slice fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Slice fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slice scores with a nice strike.
Pigeon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slice.
Slice throws a body punch but Pigeon moves out of range.
Slice moves out of range as Pigeon throws a body kick.
Pigeon fails with a takedown attempt.
Jimbo Slice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Pigeon.
Slice slips a straight right by Pigeon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slice. Pigeon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pigeon throws a combination that misses
and Slice counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pigeon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pigeon throws a right hand that Slice ducks under and follows up with a left that Slice also avoids with ease.
Slice scores with a one two! Pigeon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pigeon misses with a straight left.
Pigeon throws a right hand that Slice ducks under and follows up with a left that Slice also avoids with ease.
Pigeon misses with an uppercut.
Slice slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pigeon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slice.
Pigeon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Slice is out of range.
Slice lands with a good body shot.
Harry Pigeon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pigeon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pigeon.
Slice thows a body shot but no joy.
Slice avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Slice moves out of range of the body kick.
Pigeon throws an overhand right that lands on Slice's shoulder, as Slice tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slice ducks under a wild hook from Pigeon.
Nice sprawl there from Slice as Pigeon shoots in.
Slice misses with a hook. Pigeon ducked under it nicely.
Jimbo Slice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pigeon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Slice misses the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pigeon is looking to land body kicks.
Slice defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pigeon.
Slice scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimbo Slice showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pigeon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Pigeon!
Harry Pigeon gave a mention to Crippler's Corner in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).