PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between For Real For Real (ranked 2458 p4p, 325 weight class) and Jonny Le Pizon (ranked 2749 p4p, 364 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Real For Real
vs
Le Pizon

188 cm
26
195 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

177 cm
26
185 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, For Real For Real!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Le Pizon!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
For Real connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Le Pizon's hands.
For Real tries to clinch but Le Pizon is having none of it.
Le Pizon is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

Le Pizon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. For Real looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
For Real seems a little lost for a moment, as Le Pizon dominates the positioning.
Check out the look on Le Pizon's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Le Pizon is looking to take a break and control but For Real is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Le Pizon throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Le Pizon postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Pizon scoring with punches from side control.
Le Pizon trying to control the action but For Real is working from the bottom.
For Real is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Le Pizon's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Le Pizon trying to control the position but For Real is working away.
Le Pizon creates some space and throws a big elbow, but For Real sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Le Pizon in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Le Pizon controlling from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Le Pizon is looking to take a break and control but For Real is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Le Pizon creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Le Pizon throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Le Pizon trying to control the action but For Real is working from the bottom.
For Real is working to avoid the ground and pound but Le Pizon connects with a decent elbow.
Le Pizon throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Le Pizon misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Le Pizon looking to punish the body of his opponent here but For Real is avoiding damage well.
For Real taking punishment in the form of punches.
For Real is breathing heavily.
Le Pizon working the head with strikes.
Le Pizon throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Le Pizon scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Pizon tries to score with some ground and pound. For Real controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
For Real is not content to let Le Pizon control the position.
For Real parries the strikes from Le Pizon easily there. Le Pizon is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable For Real to escape.
Le Pizon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
For Real takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
For Real takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Le Pizon works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Le Pizon in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
For Real on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Le Pizon just content to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Le Pizon's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Le Pizon is working For Real over with some ground and pound from side control.
For Real knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Le Pizon on the ground.
Le Pizon advances to full mount.
Le Pizon punishing his opponent with strikes.
Le Pizon dominating with strikes here.
Le Pizon scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Le Pizon lands a nice shot to the head.
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!
Le Pizon lands a nice shot to the head.
A big strike lands for Le Pizon! That's really hurt For Real and he's turned his back - Le Pizon keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Le Pizon jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Le Pizon!