PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Toxic Avenger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg LaFleche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Avenger
vs
LaFleche

173 cm
22
160 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
23
160 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Toxic Avenger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Greg LaFleche!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avenger misses with a few strikes there.
Avenger throws a nice looking combination but LaFleche bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Avenger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Avenger throws a hook to the side of LaFleche's head but LaFleche sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Avenger tries to close the distance and clinch up but LaFleche swats him away and circles back towards the center.
LaFleche will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Avenger throws a left and a right that both miss
and LaFleche counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
LaFleche misses with a straight left.
LaFleche looks to score with a jab to the body but Avenger is just out of range.
Avenger throws a left and a right that both miss
and LaFleche counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Avenger throws a left and a right that both miss
and LaFleche counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avenger slips a straight right by LaFleche.
Avenger fails to land with a series of punches.
Avenger throws a nice looking combination but LaFleche bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
LaFleche avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Avenger misses.
Avenger is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Avenger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
LaFleche ducks right into an uppercut from Avenger.
Avenger throws a left and a right that both miss
and LaFleche counters with a low kick, right behind Avenger 's knee.
A choreographed right hand from LaFleche misses the target.
LaFleche wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
LaFleche throws a poor cross that misses
and Avenger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
LaFleche throws an off balance right hand
and Avenger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Avenger slips a jab from LaFleche.
Avenger slips a straight right by LaFleche.
LaFleche swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
LaFleche lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Avenger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice shot by LaFleche.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaFleche misses with a body shot.
Avenger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from LaFleche.
LaFleche misses with a head kick.
LaFleche misses with a jab, cross combination.
Avenger moves away from the strike by LaFleche.
Avenger looks to land a combination but LaFleche avoids it well.
A punch combination from LaFleche misses.
LaFleche throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Avenger shoots and misses
and LaFleche counters with an inside leg kick.
Avenger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from LaFleche.
LaFleche throws a jab but it's blocked by Avenger.
Avenger throws a right hand that misses
and LaFleche counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
LaFleche missing with a left hand there. Avenger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
LaFleche thows a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaFleche throws a jab when Avenger was well out of range.
LaFleche is looking to slow Avenger down with leg kicks.
Avenger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and LaFleche counters with a straight right hand.

Avenger gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
LaFleche controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that LaFleche has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
LaFleche trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
LaFleche trying to control but Avenger is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LaFleche pushing down on Avenger's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
LaFleche wants to take a breather but Avenger is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avenger throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and LaFleche manages to pass to side control.
LaFleche working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
LaFleche cracks Avenger with a big elbow.

LaFleche tries for a kimura but Avenger is defending well.
Check out the look on LaFleche's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
LaFleche scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Avenger to see if he's OK.

LaFleche is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Avenger has escaped the position, nice work there.
Avenger takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

LaFleche stands up.
Avenger throws a right hand that misses
and LaFleche connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Avenger swinging wilding here.
LaFleche slips a jab and a cross from Avenger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg LaFleche dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

LaFleche connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Avenger momentarily.
A punch combination from Avenger misses.
Avenger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
LaFleche stuffs the takedown.
LaFleche throws a poor cross that misses
letting Avenger counter with a right hand.
Avenger misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck for LaFleche with that takedown attempt.
LaFleche slips a jab and a cross from Avenger.
LaFleche misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaFleche misses with a body shot.
Avenger misses with a double jab.
LaFleche looks to land a left hand but Avenger moved out of range nicely.
Avenger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Avenger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaFleche misses with a left hand
and Avenger counters with a good, hard body kick but LaFleche shrugs it off.
LaFleche walks into a left hand.
Avenger throws a front kick that sends LaFleche stumbling back into the cage.
Avenger misses the jab.

LaFleche closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
LaFleche is breathing heavily.
Avenger is not content to let LaFleche control the position.
LaFleche missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Avenger wants to control but LaFleche is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Avenger wants to get back to his feet.
LaFleche has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Avenger trying to control from the bottom.
LaFleche takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Avenger pushes LaFleche off and gets back to his feet.
Avenger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by LaFleche.
Avenger with a poor takedown
and LaFleche counters with a right hand to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from LaFleche misses.
Avenger slips under a jab.
Avenger lands with an uppercut that bounces LaFleche off the cage and back into rage.
LaFleche shoots for a takedown but Avenger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Avenger throws a combination that misses

and LaFleche counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Avenger has his feet on LaFleche's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avenger misses with a jab, cross combination.
LaFleche avoids a punch combination nicely.
LaFleche takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Avenger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Avenger throws a series of punches but LaFleche moves out of range.
Avenger misses with a double jab
and LaFleche counters with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avenger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by LaFleche.
Avenger throws a left and a right that both miss
and LaFleche counters with a nice low kick that buckles Avenger's knee momentarily.
Avenger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Avenger misses with a few strikes there.
Avenger throws a series of punches but LaFleche moves out of range.
Avenger misses with a wild combination.

LaFleche closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - LaFleche lands in his opponent's guard.
Avenger is trying to control the position but LaFleche postures up.
Avenger wants to stand up but LaFleche is controlling him.
LaFleche passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avenger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from LaFleche.
LaFleche passes to full mount!
Avenger tries to hold on but LaFleche postures up.
Avenger is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
LaFleche postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Avenger looks a forlorn figure.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Avenger tries to reverse the position but LaFleche maintains control.
LaFleche lands with some strikes.
Avenger wants to hold on but LaFleche pushes him away.
Avenger's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
LaFleche avoids the attempt from Avenger to control.
A nice elbow there by LaFleche.
LaFleche misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Avenger is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg LaFleche showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Avenger throws a combination that misses

and LaFleche counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
LaFleche scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
LaFleche is thwarting Avenger's attempts to control the position.
Avenger throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Greg LaFleche has got the better of the ground game so far.
LaFleche thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Avenger wants to control but LaFleche is keeping busy.
LaFleche missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Avenger has one foot on LaFleche's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Avenger uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before LaFleche has time to react.
Avenger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Avenger misses with a hook.
Toxic Avenger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Avenger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with LaFleche but LaFleche pushes him off and we're back to square one.
LaFleche stuffs the takedown.
LaFleche feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Avenger's calf.
LaFleche takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Avenger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Avenger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by LaFleche.
LaFleche throws the left hand but Avenger avoids the punch easily.
Avenger misses the shot to the body.
Avenger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
LaFleche misses with an uppercut. Avenger saw that one coming.
Avenger misses with the combination.
Avenger throws a series of punches but LaFleche moves out of range.
Avenger shoots in for a double leg but LaFleche sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toxic Avenger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Avenger misses with an uppercut.
Avenger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and LaFleche counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Avenger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Avenger misses with a double jab

so LaFleche counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Avenger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Avenger tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaFleche throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Avenger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
LaFleche trying to control the position from guard on top but Avenger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LaFleche trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Avenger is trying to control the position but LaFleche postures up.
LaFleche lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Avenger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. LaFleche manages to get himself to full guard.
Avenger trying to control but LaFleche is working from the bottom.
LaFleche lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Avenger!
Avenger wants to control but LaFleche is having none of it.
Avenger is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because LaFleche is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avenger is wriggling around trying to escape.
LaFleche dominating with strikes here.
LaFleche working Avenger over with strikes here.
Avenger is trying desperately to improve position.
You get the feeling that Avenger really doesn't like being in this position too much.

LaFleche working for a guillotine from mount but Avenger is in no mood to give up.
LaFleche thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Toxic Avenger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LaFleche throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

LaFleche is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Avenger can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Avenger is desperately trying to improve his position but LaFleche has a good base and remains in mount.
LaFleche with shots to the head and body - Avenger looks very uncomfortable down there.

LaFleche with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Avenger wants to hold on but LaFleche pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avenger is squirming around, avoiding LaFleche's attempts to control the action.
Avenger keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
LaFleche dominating with strikes here.
LaFleche lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Avenger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Avenger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Avenger tries to hold on but LaFleche pushes him away.
LaFleche working away from the top, dropping strikes.
LaFleche lands a heavy elbow.
LaFleche is in the full mount, landing strikes.
LaFleche dominating with strikes here.
LaFleche postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Avenger looks a forlorn figure.
LaFleche trying to control but Avenger is having none of it.

Avenger bucks LaFleche off and manages to get back to his feet!

And that's the end of the fight!
Greg LaFleche comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well LaFleche 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg LaFleche!