PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Levi Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cyprien Noe Cyr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Foster
vs
Noe Cyr

184 cm
29
210 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

168 cm
23
220 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Levi Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cyprien Noe Cyr!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Foster fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cyr sprawls well initially but Foster persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cyr is trying to get back to full guard.
Cyr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cyr manages to get to full guard.
Foster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Foster is working hard here to advance position.
Cyr has control of Foster's left arm, preventing Foster from doing any damage.
Cyr keeping moving, preventing Foster from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyr trying to control the position here.
Foster looking to sit in guard and control but Cyr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Foster looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Cyr stands and steps away. Foster gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Foster feints and as Cyr raises his hands in defense, Foster changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Foster will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cyr is adopting a defensive guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster trying to control the position from guard on top but Cyr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cyr is pulling down on Foster's head. It's preventing any offense from Foster, at least for the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Cyprien Noe Cyr hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Cyr pushes Foster up against the cage in a clinch.
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!

Foster gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cyr regains guard.
Foster trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cyr manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Cyr passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cyr moves into full mount! Foster won't be happy about that!

Cyr quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Cyr but it's paid off an Foster is forced to tap! Nice work by Cyr.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cyprien Noe Cyr!