PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mulroon Deforz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

James
vs
Deforz

179 cm
34
183 lbs
22 - 18 - 2

189 cm
41
184 lbs
33 - 18 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

GREEN!160

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 22 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Mulroon Deforz!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deforz dodges the punch combination from James.
James throws a head kick but Deforz moves out of range.
James avoids the head kick by Deforz.
Deforz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Deforz slips a straight right by James.
Deforz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
James checks a leg kick.
James is looking for a counter combo.
Rick James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James throws out a loose jab but Deforz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deforz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from James.
James throws a looping overhand right but Deforz ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Deforz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Deforz.
James throws a nice inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as James blocks the low kick.
A good leg kick by Deforz.
James is looking to land body kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James thumps Deforz with a low kick.
Deforz thuds a left hand into James's body.
James keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Deforz.
Deforz misses with a low kick.
James throws a combination that misses
and Deforz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
James does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Deforz lands a high kick!
James connects with the punch.
James scores with a shot to the body.
Deforz throws a head kick that misses.
James misses with a body shot.
Deforz swings for the body but James moves out of range.
James throws a head kick but Deforz moves out of range.

Deforz rushes James and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deforz misses with a hook to the ribs.
James manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Deforz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Deforz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Deforz blocking some punches.
Deforz tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Deforz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Deforz blocks the elbow strike.
James blocks a body shot from Deforz.
Deforz tries a body shot but James blocks it.
Deforz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Deforz has a couple of punches blocked by James.
James blocks a body shot from Deforz.
James looking to throw knees to the head but Deforz is blocking nicely.
Deforz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James lands a right hand.
Deforz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. James seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Deforz can turn it around.
Deforz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Deforz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Deforz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
Deforz wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hook to the body lands for Deforz.
Deforz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Deforz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. James avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Deforz can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
Deforz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Deforz tries a body shot but James blocks it.
Deforz tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Deforz back against the cage.
James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Deforz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Deforz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
James prevents a body shot from Deforz.
Deforz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James prevents a body shot from Deforz.
James lands a left hand that snaps the head of Deforz backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deforz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Deforz.
James scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from James.
Deforz misses with a hook to the ribs.
James lands an elbow inside.
A body shot lands from James.
Deforz working aggressively here.
James unloads a knee to the mid-section. Deforz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Deforz looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
James taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
James scores with a nice hook to the head.
James lands with a short punch from the clinch.
James lands a body shot in the clinch.
James lands a body punch in the clinch.
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.
James tries to land a knee to the head but Deforz blocks with his arms.

Deforz manages to break the clinch.
James connects with a leg kick. Deforz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick James dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

James lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
James lands a jab to the head.
Deforz is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
James misses with a looping left.
A bone on bone clash there as James blocks the leg kick.
Rick James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James tries to clinch up.
James checks a leg kick.
Deforz lands the left hand.
James misses with a body kick.
Deforz throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
James was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Deforz ducks under a wild hook from James.
James tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Deforz counter with a right hand.
Deforz cracks James with an open hand slap.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Deforz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Deforz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down James rather than just go for the knockout.
James takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
James misses with a straight right.
Deforz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from James.
Deforz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
James is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Deforz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
James misses with a straight right.
James fails to land with a series of punches.
James takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
James tries a head kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Deforz.
Deforz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Deforz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deforz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Deforz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Deforz.
James misses with a series of wild punches.
James lands with a good body shot.
James doesn't manage to clinch there - Deforz circles away.
James throws a body kick that misses
and Deforz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
James throws a head kick that misses.
Deforz tries to counter by closing the distance.
James is looking to clinch.
Deforz keeps the fight on the outside.
Deforz misses with a looping left.
James throws a right hand that Deforz ducks under and follows up with a left that Deforz also avoids with ease.
Good work by James as he checks the leg kick.
Deforz misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deforz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Deforz throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
Deforz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by James. James obviously looking to wear him down.
James throws a leg kick that misses.
James blocks a head kick by Deforz.
James takes one on the button.
A jab from Deforz misses.
Deforz throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
Deforz throws a low kick but James avoids it.
James slips under a jab.
Deforz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Deforz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Deforz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Deforz scores with a hook to the body. James takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
James moves to clinch but Deforz breaks away
and Deforz counters with a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James throws a looping overhand right but Deforz ducks down to avoid it.
James scoring well with a low kick there.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
James blocks a head kick by Deforz.
James throws a nice looking combination but Deforz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deforz throws a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from James.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deforz was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
James throws a series of punches but Deforz avoids them all with ease.
Deforz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Deforz throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Deforz tries to land a leg kick but James saw it coming and moves away.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Deforz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Deforz. That's going to slow James down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mulroon Deforz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Deforz blocks a head kick by James.
Mulroon Deforz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Deforz lands a nice looking body shot.
Deforz scores with a leg kick.
Deforz connects with a crisp jab.
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Deforz avoids the head kick by James.
A little jabbing left from Deforz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Deforz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Deforz keeps James at a distance using the push kick.
Deforz cracks James with an open hand slap.
Deforz misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James scores with a nice body kick.
Deforz misses with a leg kick.
James throws a front kick aimed at Deforz's knee but Deforz avoids it well.
James slips a straight right by Deforz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James lands with a straight right. Deforz didn't see that one coming.
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Deforz, right into the meat.
Deforz tries a low kick but James avoids it.
James shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
James slips a jab from Deforz.
James thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Deforz if he has to take too many more of those.
Deforz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
James looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Deforz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to James's calf.
James does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Deforz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good exchange - James coming out on top.
James misses with a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Deforz as he checks the leg kick.
Deforz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. James checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Deforz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
Deforz misses with a wild body shot.
James misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. James catches Deforz right on the button with a cross.
Deforz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut lands for James. That snapped Deforz's head back.
Deforz misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Deforz.
Deforz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but James checks it well.
Deforz misses with a head kick.
James swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Deforz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James throws a body kick that misses.
James tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Deforz is able to avoid easily.
James throws a head kick that misses.
Deforz wants to counter the offense by James and move into the clinch position.
James thuds a left hand into Deforz's body.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up but Deforz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sloppy strikes from James. Those never looked like landing.
Deforz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and James has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
James lands with a good body shot.
Deforz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
James looks to throw a body kick
and Deforz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
James fails to land with a series of punches.
James throws a body punch but Deforz moves out of range.
Deforz tries a quick counter leg kick but James is wise to it.
James takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
James scores with a hook to the body. Deforz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deforz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
James moves out of range as Deforz throws a body kick.
Deforz moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by James.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
James is looking to score with low kicks.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Deforz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James throws a right hand that Deforz ducks under and follows up with a left that Deforz also avoids with ease.
Deforz connects with a leg kick. James looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Deforz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

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 Rick James.
I think James has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick James!
Rick James decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.