PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Parfait PrudHomme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lazarus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). PrudHomme kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Chanson des bons Légumes . Jones has chosen Enter Sandman - Metallica as his entrance music. 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.

PrudHomme
vs
Jones

164 cm
35
187 lbs
17 - 16 - 0

182 cm
36
195 lbs
32 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Polar Bear

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 17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Parfait PrudHomme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lazarus Jones!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
PrudHomme tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
PrudHomme steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
PrudHomme misses with a body shot.
Jones moves out of range of the leg kick from PrudHomme.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Lazarus Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jones tries to sprawl but PrudHomme drives through with a takedown into half guard.
PrudHomme trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
PrudHomme scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jones is trying to stand back up but PrudHomme is controlling him
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from PrudHomme.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. PrudHomme lands a nice short elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones looks winded!
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as PrudHomme sits in half guard.
PrudHomme takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but PrudHomme is very close to passing his half guard.
PrudHomme controlling the action here.
PrudHomme is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
PrudHomme is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
PrudHomme wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
PrudHomme lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
PrudHomme moves nicely into side control.
PrudHomme laying and praying for a moment but Jones takes advantage and regains half guard.
PrudHomme is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

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!
PrudHomme scoring with strikes to the body and head.
PrudHomme looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
PrudHomme wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
PrudHomme slips a nice elbow through Jones's hands, connecting with Jones's forehead.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
PrudHomme working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
PrudHomme is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
PrudHomme working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
PrudHomme working the head and body with strikes.
PrudHomme seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
PrudHomme drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head.
PrudHomme lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
PrudHomme working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
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. PrudHomme connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.

Jones is rocked!
Jones wants to control but PrudHomme is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
PrudHomme tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
PrudHomme seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
PrudHomme landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jones is still in real trouble! Can PrudHomme finish him?
PrudHomme trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
PrudHomme takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from PrudHomme.
PrudHomme seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
PrudHomme trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
PrudHomme postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
PrudHomme might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones keeping moving, preventing PrudHomme from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
PrudHomme stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
PrudHomme wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
PrudHomme working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
PrudHomme trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
PrudHomme is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
PrudHomme postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
PrudHomme trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
PrudHomme is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
PrudHomme is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
PrudHomme controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - PrudHomme advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Parfait PrudHomme dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

PrudHomme misses with a low kick.
PrudHomme moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
Jones misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
PrudHomme is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
PrudHomme throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
PrudHomme tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
PrudHomme motions for Jones to come forward. PrudHomme throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - PrudHomme throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones checks a leg kick.
PrudHomme misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from PrudHomme lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jones has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jones and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's one minute gone in the round.

PrudHomme has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
PrudHomme crunches a lovely knee into Jones's ribcage.
Jones is breathing heavily.
PrudHomme throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
PrudHomme lands a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by PrudHomme.

PrudHomme has Jones pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. PrudHomme pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jones tumbling to the mat - PrudHomme dives into Jones's guard.
Parfait PrudHomme overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
PrudHomme trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
PrudHomme keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
PrudHomme lands a couple of elbows.
PrudHomme is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jones 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.
PrudHomme lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
PrudHomme lands a couple of digs.
PrudHomme connects with a couple of short punches.
PrudHomme keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
PrudHomme working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
PrudHomme lands a couple of digs.
PrudHomme trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
PrudHomme pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Jones taking some punishment here, with PrudHomme in his half guard.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as PrudHomme sits in half guard.
PrudHomme looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've been hearing that PrudHomme has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
PrudHomme lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
PrudHomme wants to free his trapped foot but Jones is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
PrudHomme controlling the action here.
PrudHomme is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jones is looking for a sweep. PrudHomme is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
PrudHomme trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
PrudHomme is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
PrudHomme trying to control the pace.
PrudHomme lands with a punch from half guard.
PrudHomme scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
PrudHomme controlling the action here.
PrudHomme scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but PrudHomme scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
PrudHomme wants to stand up but Jones is controlling the position.
PrudHomme looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jones is staying active underneath PrudHomme, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
PrudHomme drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head.
PrudHomme lands with a punch from half guard.
PrudHomme lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Jones! More strikes land and this one is all over! PrudHomme jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Parfait PrudHomme!
Parfait PrudHomme really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Polar Bear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.