PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julian Reis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olivier Levasseur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Reis
vs
Levasseur

173 cm
40
152 lbs
23 - 22 - 1

176 cm
34
169 lbs
13 - 13 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Red Belt
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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 23 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Julian Reis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olivier Levasseur!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.

Reis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Reis seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

Reis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Levasseur slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Reis is looking for a sweep.
Reis is working hard here to advance position.
Levasseur working the head with strikes.
Reis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Levasseur scores with punches from side control.
Reis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Levasseur wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levasseur landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Levasseur creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Levasseur working the head with strikes.
Reis is trying to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reis is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Levasseur lands strikes from half guard.
Levasseur lands strikes from half guard.
Levasseur working over Reis with some ground and pound. Reis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Reis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Levasseur looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Levasseur moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Reis.

Levasseur wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Reis, who protects the arm well.

Levasseur thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reis is looking for a sweep.

Levasseur is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Reis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Reis manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Levasseur wants to improve his position but Reis is controlling well.
Levasseur is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Reis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Levasseur sees it coming and defends easily.
Levasseur has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Reis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Levasseur moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reis is one step ahead there.
Levasseur lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Levasseur distracts Reis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Reis keeping moving, preventing Levasseur from controlling successfully.

Levasseur drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Levasseur jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Reis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Levasseur doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Levasseur manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur scoring with punches to the head and body.

Reis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
My spies in Fight Factory inform me that Levasseur has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Levasseur works over Reis with some ground and pound from guard.
Reis keeping moving, preventing Levasseur from controlling successfully.
Levasseur is in close to Reis's body, working some short punches and elbows.

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

Reis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Levasseur gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Levasseur controlling from the top position.
Levasseur working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olivier Levasseur dominated that round.
That's time! Reis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Reis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Levasseur is trying to defend but Reis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Reis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Levasseur defends it well.

Levasseur is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reis pulls his head out easily.
Levasseur controlling the position well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Reis is trying to work for a kimura but Levasseur is defending well.

Levasseur is defending against the submission attempts here by Reis.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Reis wants to work for an arm triangle but Levasseur is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Levasseur works his way to full guard. Good work.
Levasseur working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reis.

Levasseur throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Reis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Levasseur lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Levasseur lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Levasseur postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Reis moves into full guard.
Levasseur pushing down on Reis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Levasseur drops an elbow to the side of Reis's head.
Levasseur lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Levasseur working Reis over with strikes.
Reis tries to roll over but Levasseur keeps him under control.
Levasseur working over Reis with some ground and pound. Reis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Levasseur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Levasseur is looking for a kimura but Reis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Levasseur to get the leverage.
Olivier Levasseur has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!

Reis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Levasseur scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Reis wants to improve his position but Levasseur is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur advances to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Levasseur lands a nice short elbow.
Reis wants to improve his position but Levasseur is controlling well.
Levasseur is nestled in close to Reis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Levasseur looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Levasseur is pressing down on Reis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reis is holding on for now.
Reis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Levasseur working over Reis with some ground and pound. Reis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Levasseur lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Reis is rocked!

Reis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Oh Reis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reis has hold of Levasseur's hands but Levasseur slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Levasseur is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reis has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur working over Reis with some ground and pound. Reis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Levasseur is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reis defends it well.
Levasseur lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Levasseur trying to control the action but Reis is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Levasseur seems content to control.
Reis seems to have got his legs back now.
Reis is looking for a sweep. Levasseur is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Reis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Levasseur pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Levasseur.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

Levasseur is working for a submission of some sort.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Levasseur passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olivier Levasseur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Reis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Reis looks for a takedown but Levasseur sprawls well.

Levasseur gets caught flat footed, as Reis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levasseur working a defensive guard here.
Levasseur is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Reis trying to control but Levasseur is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Reis has gone for a leg lock! Levasseur slips out almost immediately though and dives into Reis's guard.

Levasseur working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Levasseur is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Levasseur controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Levasseur lands a couple of elbows.

Reis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Reis keeping moving, preventing Levasseur from controlling successfully.

Reis looking for a guillotine here but Levasseur defends easily.
Levasseur with a nice head shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Reis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Levasseur defends well.
Levasseur engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Levasseur working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Levasseur cracks Reis with a solid left hand.

Reis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Levasseur is aware though and is defending well.

Reis looking for a guillotine here but Levasseur defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Reis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Levasseur defends it easily.
Levasseur lands a couple of digs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Levasseur avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Levasseur is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Levasseur content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Levasseur postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Levasseur postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Levasseur with a nice head shot there.
Levasseur is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Levasseur is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Levasseur keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reis's head.

Reis is looking for a triangle but Levasseur pushes his legs off easily.

Reis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Levasseur landing with the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Levasseur is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Levasseur lands a couple of digs.
Levasseur is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Olivier Levasseur is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Levasseur trying to control the position from guard on top but Reis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Julian Reis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Reis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Levasseur gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Levasseur lands a couple of digs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Levasseur with a nice head shot there.
Levasseur's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Reis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Levasseur defends well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olivier Levasseur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Levasseur 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olivier Levasseur!
After winning the bout, Olivier Levasseur thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.