PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rory Lyons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles LaFontier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lyons
vs
LaFontier

192 cm
28
206 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

192 cm
26
216 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
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 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rory Lyons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles LaFontier!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lyons avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lyons moves out of range of the body kick.
LaFontier looks to throw the jab but Lyons is out of range.
LaFontier swinging wildly here.
LaFontier moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

It looks like Rory Lyons has been cut.
LaFontier takes a jab right on the kisser.

LaFontier moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from LaFontier.
LaFontier tries to work over Lyons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lyons is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but LaFontier is keeping busy.
A nice right hand lands inside from LaFontier.
Lyons prevents a body shot from LaFontier.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
LaFontier prevents a body shot from Lyons.
LaFontier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lyons working aggressively here.
LaFontier throws a punch but it's blocked by Lyons.
Lyons trying to stall but LaFontier improves his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from LaFontier.
Lyons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lyons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaFontier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from LaFontier fails to land.
LaFontier tries to throw a body punch but Lyons avoids it by throwing LaFontier back against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Lyons has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lyons wants to stall.
LaFontier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lyons lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down LaFontier.
Lyons can't find room to land a body shot as LaFontier controls the action.
Lyons tries to work over LaFontier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
LaFontier presses Lyons against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lyons lands with a short shot to the head.
Lyons is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lyons lands a body punch in the clinch.
LaFontier misses with some punches.
LaFontier misses with a hook to the ribs.
LaFontier swings wildly with an uppercut but Lyons uses good head movement to avoid it.
LaFontier works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from LaFontier - that landed with a thud.
LaFontier pushes Lyons back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyons can't find room to land a body shot as LaFontier controls the action.
A short left from LaFontier.
LaFontier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
LaFontier working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from LaFontier.
Lyons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with LaFontier's elbow.
LaFontier throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lyons misses with a punch on the inside.
LaFontier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lyons tries a body shot but LaFontier blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Lyons scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lyons is trying to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, LaFontier just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lyons's brow.
LaFontier misses with a punch to the body.
LaFontier lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for LaFontier.
Lyons swings wildly with an uppercut but LaFontier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lyons avoids the elbow strike from LaFontier, against the cage.

Lyons jumps into guard, dragging LaFontier to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyons looking to control.

Lyons is looking for a triangle but LaFontier pushes his legs off easily.
LaFontier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lyons swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Lyons is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and LaFontier defends well.
LaFontier wanted to stand there but Lyons had control of the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lyons manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lyons connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lyons is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
LaFontier tries to reverse the position but Lyons maintains control.
Lyons with the ground and pound from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaFontier gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Lyons there.
LaFontier makes his way to full guard. A much better position for LaFontier.
LaFontier is trying to control the position but Lyons postures up.
Lyons landing some decent shots from guard.
LaFontier is pulling down on Lyons's head. It's preventing any offense from Lyons, at least for the moment.
LaFontier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
LaFontier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lyons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now LaFontier is on top in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

LaFontier stands up and waves to Lyons to follow him.

Lyons rushes LaFontier and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles LaFontier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rory Lyons's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lyons showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LaFontier.

LaFontier clinches.
LaFontier tries to work over Lyons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lyons misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Lyons.
A head punch on the inside from Lyons fails to land.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. LaFontier obliges.
LaFontier looks to throw an elbow but misses.
LaFontier lands a body shot in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LaFontier lands an uppercut.
LaFontier lands a body punch.
LaFontier looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lyons takes a shot to the head.
LaFontier lands with a left to the head.
LaFontier is working Lyons over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from LaFontier.
A quick uppercut on the inside from LaFontier.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body punch from LaFontier - that landed with a thud.
LaFontier lands a left hand.
LaFontier lands a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaFontier lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lyons.
LaFontier lands with a right to the head.
LaFontier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from LaFontier on the inside.
LaFontier gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Charles LaFontier seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
LaFontier lands a body punch in the clinch.
LaFontier lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LaFontier tries a body shot but Lyons blocks it.
LaFontier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lyons backwards.
Lyons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
LaFontier cracks Lyons with a nice body shot.
LaFontier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, LaFontier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
LaFontier lands a shoulder strike.
LaFontier lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Lyons is rocked!
A short left from LaFontier.
Oh Lyons is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lyons is pressed against the cage. LaFontier pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Lyons! Two more big strikes from LaFontier and Lyons crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Charles LaFontier!
Charles LaFontier spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.