PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Spencer Lamoureux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Richer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lamoureux
vs
Richer

164 cm
19
146 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

168 cm
26
145 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BlackStar Athletics
Underworld Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Spencer Lamoureux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Richer!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamoureux misses with a looping right.
Richer fails to land the takedown.
Richer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lamoureux throws a right and a left that Richer avoids nicely.
Richer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lamoureux digs a good body shot into Richer's ribs.

Richer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Richer is trying to control the action in half guard but Lamoureux is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Richer seems content to control.

Richer is looking for a kimura here.
Richer throwing shots but Lamoureux is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Richer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lamoureux has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lamoureux holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Richer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lamoureux knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Richer is working for a kimura but Lamoureux is defending it quite comfortably.

Richer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lamoureux sees it coming and defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lamoureux trying to control from the bottom.

Richer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Richer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lamoureux does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Richer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lamoureux is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Richer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Richer's back!
Lamoureux just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Richer is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lamoureux really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Richer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richer rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lamoureux controlling the action here.
Lamoureux tries to pass to full mount but Richer defends it.
Richer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lamoureux is working away from the top position though.
Richer has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Lamoureux is trying to control the action in half guard but Richer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lamoureux performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lamoureux wants to free his trapped foot but Richer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lamoureux controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lamoureux is looking to take a break and control but Richer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spencer Lamoureux dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Richer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lamoureux comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Richer takes one on the button.
Lamoureux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Richer.
Spencer Lamoureux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lamoureux scores with a jab. Richer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Richer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lamoureux's corner calls for a 1-2. Lamoureux obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lamoureux connects with a crisp jab.
Lamoureux connects with a body shot.
Richer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamoureux scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lamoureux lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Richer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lamoureux scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Michael Richer has been cut.
Lamoureux is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Lamoureux throws a hook to the side of Richer's head but Richer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Richer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Richer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lamoureux sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Richer somewhat.
Spencer Lamoureux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Richer.
Richer slips under a jab from Lamoureux.
Lamoureux lands a right hook to the body.
Lamoureux misses with a two punch combination.
Richer walks into a stiff left hand from Lamoureux.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Richer clinches with his opponent.
Richer blocks an elbow strike from Lamoureux.
Lamoureux lands a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamoureux looking to stall.
Richer tries for a takedown but Lamoureux manages to get underhooks.
Richer goes for a takedown attempt but Lamoureux pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lamoureux lands a nice shot to the body.
Richer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lamoureux lands the left hand.
Richer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lamoureux scores with a nice right hand.
Richer tries to clinch but Lamoureux moves away
and Lamoureux counters with a straight right hand.
Lamoureux lands a jab to Richer's midsection.
Lamoureux scores with a jab. Richer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Richer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamoureux changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Lamoureux.
Richer shoots in but no luck this time.
Richer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lamoureux lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Richer at a distance.
Lamoureux throws a one two combo.
Spencer Lamoureux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Richer fails with the takedown.
Richer is breathing heavily.
Lamoureux connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Richer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lamoureux with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Richer closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lamoureux quickly recovers to half guard.
Lamoureux is trying is best to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richer wants to take a breather but Lamoureux is having none of it.
Richer trying to pass the guard but Lamoureux defending well.
Lamoureux tries to get to full guard but Richer has control of the leg.

Richer wants to work for an arm triangle but Lamoureux is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lamoureux makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lamoureux.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lamoureux pulls Richer in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spencer Lamoureux dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Richer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Richer tries to move into range but Lamoureux moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Richer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lamoureux throws a combination. Richer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The fighters circling - Lamoureux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Richer feints the counter takedown.
The crowd cheers as Lamoureux lands an impressive looking overhand right. Richer doesn't seem phased though.
Richer avoids the body shot from Lamoureux.
A jab lands there for Lamoureux.
Lamoureux connects with a body shot.
Richer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lamoureux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Lamoureux scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice defenses there by Richer.
Richer darts in looking for a takedown but Lamoureux gets double underhooks and turns Richer into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamoureux scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lamoureux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Richer can do to turn this around?
Lamoureux scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lamoureux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Richer fails to land the takedown.
Lamoureux connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lamoureux getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lamoureux lands a nice shot to the body.
Richer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lamoureux circles away.
Spencer Lamoureux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Richer.
Richer shoots in for a double leg but Lamoureux sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Richer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lamoureux uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lamoureux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamoureux's jab looks to have found its range, popping Richer under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lamoureux shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Richer eats them both and turns towards Lamoureux to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lamoureux scores with a body shot.
Richer tries to move into range but Lamoureux moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Richer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lamoureux lands a lovely overhand right.
Richer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Richer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lamoureux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lamoureux connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lamoureux scores with a shot to the body.
Richer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lamoureux's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lamoureux duly obliges.
Lamoureux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Richer circles away quickly and effectively.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lamoureux.
Richer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lamoureux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice combination there by Lamoureux.
Richer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lamoureux connects with a right hand. Richer shakes it off.
Lamoureux cracks a nice hook into Richer's ribs.
Lamoureux uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Spencer Lamoureux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Richer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lamoureux's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lamoureux is controlling Richer's trapped leg to prevent Richer from advancing to side control.
Richer trying to control from half guard but Lamoureux is working away.
Lamoureux trying to hold on to Richer's head to control him but Richer postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Richer wants to work for an arm triangle but Lamoureux is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lamoureux has his hands clasped together around Richer's back. He's all about the action.
Michael Richer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richer thows a huge punch but Lamoureux dodges it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lamoureux is looking to control Richer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lamoureux avoid being mounted?
Richer is nestled in close to Lamoureux, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

And that's the end of the fight!
Spencer Lamoureux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lamoureux, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spencer Lamoureux!
A victorious Spencer Lamoureux thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.