PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mo Lester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yan Beliveau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mo Lester could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Yan Beliveau's chin.

Lester
vs
Beliveau

210 cm
18
160 lbs
2 - 7 - 0

180 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes musicals

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 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mo Lester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yan Beliveau!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Beliveau drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lester looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Beliveau wants to control from the top but Lester keeps moving.
Beliveau must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Beliveau controlling from the top position.
It looks like Beliveau might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

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

Lester tries to keep at a distance but Beliveau has taken the fight into the clinch.
Beliveau is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lester pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lester prevents a takedown attempt there.

Beliveau breaks from the clinch.
Lester throws a sloppy head kick and Beliveau moves out of range easily.
Beliveau shoots in for a takedown but Lester shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mo Lester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yan Beliveau.

Beliveau manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lester on his heels. He'll look to pass Lester's guard now, I'm sure.
Lester keeping moving, preventing Beliveau from controlling successfully.
Beliveau trying to move into half guard but instead Lester has managed to sweep!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beliveau wants to sweep here but Lester controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beliveau throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Lester got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beliveau has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lester has managed to get both his arms back between Beliveau's legs - danger averted.
Beliveau looking to control.
Beliveau being controlled here, momentarily.
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!
Beliveau is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Yan Beliveau was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Beliveau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lester paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Beliveau decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Beliveau wants to pass the guard but Lester is defending well.
Lester is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Beliveau missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Beliveau is looking to advance position but Lester won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Beliveau in particular looking to stall.

Beliveau is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lester is just riding it out for now. Beliveau eventually gives up the hold.
Beliveau trying to mount his opponent but Lester defends it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beliveau is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Lester controlling the position well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yan Beliveau dominated that round.
That's time! Lester's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lester circles away from the clinch attempt.

Beliveau moves into range and clinches up with Lester.

Beliveau pulls guard.

Beliveau working for a triangle but Lester defends it easily.
Beliveau keeping moving, preventing Lester from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lester preventing the sweep.
Lester trying to control the position from guard on top but Beliveau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mo Lester has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Beliveau shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Beliveau was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Beliveau tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lester is not content to let Beliveau control the position.
Yan Beliveau has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lester really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Beliveau looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Beliveau tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Beliveau has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lester is not content to let Beliveau control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beliveau prevents Lester from escaping the position.
You can see the frustration on Lester's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Beliveau wants to control but Lester is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here.
Beliveau cracks Lester with a big elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beliveau controls the position.

Beliveau is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lester has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lester misses with a strike from the bottom.
Beliveau advances to full mount.
Beliveau works his way to his opponent's back.
Beliveau trying to control.
Beliveau lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yan Beliveau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lester's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Beliveau fails with the takedown.
Lester looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Beliveau shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lester sprawls well. Lester wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Beliveau gets slowly back to his feet.

Beliveau shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Beliveau showed some decent athleticism there.
Beliveau lands with a punch from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lester tries to get to full guard but Beliveau has control of the leg.
Beliveau is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beliveau is looking to take a break and control but Lester is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lester trying to control from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ground and pound from Beliveau.
Beliveau wants to free his trapped foot but Lester is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Beliveau is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lester wants to get back to full guard.
Lester is trying to control but can't.
Beliveau trying to pass the guard but Lester defending well.
Beliveau performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Beliveau closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beliveau is trying to drag Lester to the mat but Lester just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mo Lester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yan Beliveau.
Beliveau prevents the takedown attempt.
Beliveau stalls.

Beliveau has picked Lester up - he's going for a ride! Beliveau dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Lester looking for submissions off his back.
Beliveau perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beliveau is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Beliveau working the head and body with strikes.

Beliveau is trying to work for a kimura but Lester is defending well.
Lester is looking for a sweep. Beliveau is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Beliveau wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lester keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mo Lester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yan Beliveau is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lester throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Beliveau manages to pass to side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yan Beliveau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Beliveau 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yan Beliveau!
During a confident post fight interview, Yan Beliveau thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.