PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pierre LePew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daryl Sharp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

LePew
vs
Sharp

180 cm
36
179 lbs
31 - 12 - 1

188 cm
25
198 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 31 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pierre LePew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daryl Sharp!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LePew dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
LePew misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Sharp.
Pierre LePew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sharp keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
LePew uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sharp.
Nice straight punches there by LePew. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of LePew.
A jab from Sharp does it's job there.
LePew tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sharp was well out of range. Poor timing from LePew.
Sharp staying out of range there.
Sharp throws out a loose jab but LePew uses good head movement to avoid it.
LePew misses the jab.
LePew lands a jab.
LePew avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
LePew checks the leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LePew stuffs the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from LePew.
LePew misses with a looping left.
LePew tries to work over Sharp's front leg with a kick but Sharp checks it.

Sharp looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sharp thows a huge punch but LePew dodges it nicely.
LePew avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sharp.
LePew tries to roll over but Sharp keeps him under control.
Sharp throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing LePew to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sharp postures up and lands a big shot to LePew's brow.
Sharp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. LePew is keeping the position for now.
Sharp trying to control but LePew is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. LePew is keeping the position for now.
LePew is adopting a defensive guard.
Sharp looking to pass the guard.
LePew is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sharp throws an elbow that misses. LePew uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sharp's guard. Nice move by LePew!
LePew trying to control the position from guard on top but Sharp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sharp is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. LePew is aware though and is defending well.
LePew postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Sharp is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sharp is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst LePew is controlling him.
LePew is stalling in the full guard.
LePew stopping the sweep attempt from Sharp.
LePew trying to control the position from guard on top but Sharp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LePew throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as LePew accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
LePew advances to half guard.
LePew lands strikes from half guard.
LePew perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Sharp looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
LePew drops an elbow to the side of Sharp's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LePew trying to mount his opponent but Sharp defends it.
Sharp is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of LePew's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take LePew's back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LePew manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sharp's guard. Nice work there by LePew.

Sharp kicks LePew off and gets to his feet.
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 Pierre LePew will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Sharp throws a low kick but LePew moves out of range easily.
Sharp avoids the body shot from LePew.
Sharp throws out a leg kick but LePew moves out of range and Sharp only half commits.
A slow jab from LePew misses its intended target.
A jab from LePew misses.
Sharp throws a leg kick that is checked
and LePew counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sharp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sharp on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
LePew throws a leg kick
and Sharp makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sharp fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
LePew displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sharp throws out the jab.
Sharp loads up on a big right hand but LePew slips the punch.
Sharp misses with a wild body shot.
Sharp fails to land the takedown.
Sharp throws a looping overhand right but LePew ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp slips under a jab.
LePew connects with a body shot that sends Sharp's belly button to the back.
LePew shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sharp circles away from the clinch attempt.
LePew looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sharp is fending him off so far but LePew persists. Nope, Sharp circles away and we're back to standing.
Sharp misses with a wild body shot.
Sharp lands a right hook to the body.
Sharp throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sharp ducks under a wild hook from LePew.
LePew cracks Sharp with a good jab.
LePew misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sharp.
LePew throws a combination. Sharp tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Daryl Sharp has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LePew takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sharp misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LePew scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sharp is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down LePew rather than just go for the knockout.
LePew misses with a body shot.
A combination from LePew does no damage.
LePew ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sharp moves away.
Sharp throws a hook but LePew avoids it easily.
Sharp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LePew manages to avoid it.
Sharp thows a body shot but no joy.
Sharp scores with a nice strike.
LePew fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre LePew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LePew has his takedown stuffed
and Sharp counters with a nice leg kick.
Sharp tests LePew's chin there with a solid looking shot.
LePew connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sharp momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. LePew darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Sharp feints and as LePew raises his hands in defense, Sharp changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sharp looking to pass the guard.
LePew controls Sharp momentarily but Sharp frees himself.
Sharp must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sharp with a flurry of punches that miss.
LePew looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
LePew avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
LePew manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sharp manages to get himself to full guard.
Sharp managing to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LePew wants to control from the top but Sharp keeps moving.
Sharp can't keep his opponent in guard - LePew advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sharp is pressing down on LePew's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sharp is pulling down on LePew's head to control his posture.
LePew wants to control from the top but Sharp keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LePew postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pierre LePew will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daryl Sharp's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Sharp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sharp throws a body punch but LePew moves out of range.
No joy there for LePew, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sharp throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around LePew's waist but LePew gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sharp off to one side.
Nice uppercut there from Sharp.
LePew looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sharp fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt LePew.
Sharp lands a right hook to the body.
Sharp ducks under a wild hook from LePew.
Sharp lands with a thumping leg kick.
LePew scores with a body shot.
LePew throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice takedown defense from LePew. No joy for Sharp on that attempt.
Sharp checks a leg kick.
LePew connects with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp slips a jab and a cross from LePew.
Pierre LePew is winning the standup battle so far.
Sharp slips a jab from LePew.
Nice defenses there by LePew.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting LePew here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
LePew tries to bum rush Sharp with a series of wild strikes but Sharp uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
LePew connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
LePew is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sharp.
LePew scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Sharp shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. LePew is trying to defend but Sharp finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sharp takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are battling for position here. LePew manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Daryl Sharp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharp postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sharp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. LePew is keeping the position for now.
LePew lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sharp!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sharp keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
LePew wants to control the pace but Sharp is squirming around nicely.
Sharp is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LePew has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sharp's face.
Sharp sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. LePew connects with a nice short shot to Sharp's temple.
LePew is trying to control. Sharp wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sharp is looking to control LePew's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sharp avoid being mounted?
LePew wants to pass the guard but Sharp is defending well.

Sharp looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
LePew slows the pace down in half guard.
Sharp tries to get to full guard but LePew has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharp makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sharp.
Daryl Sharp has got the better of the ground game so far.
LePew controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LePew content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Sharp looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
LePew trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pierre LePew.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for LePew, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pierre LePew!
Pierre LePew took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, El Zoido's Feeble Fightwear *** ROUPA DOS BROTHER* for their support in the buildup to the fight.