PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Lovelair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gavin Gagnon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gagnon is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hand Clap by Fitz and the Tantrums. Chris Lovelair has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Lovelair
vs
Gagnon

192 cm
29
180 lbs
5 - 6 - 1

180 cm
21
204 lbs
1 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
Good knees
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Lovelair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Gavin Gagnon!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gagnon cracks Lovelair with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lovelair avoids the body shot from Gagnon.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gagnon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lovelair to keep the fight standing.
Lovelair throws a head punch that misses.
Lovelair tries to land knees in the clinch but Gagnon avoids the damage to the body.
Gagnon avoiding damage as Lovelair throws knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that Lovelair has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Lovelair is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gagnon is defending well for now.
Lovelair lands a knee to the body.
Gagnon tries to pull guard but Lovelair holds him up against the cage and eventually Gagnon drops back down to his feet.
Gagnon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lovelair to keep the fight standing.
Chris Lovelair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gavin Gagnon.
Gagnon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gagnon takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gagnon ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gagnon no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lovelair slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Gagnon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lovelair is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gagnon controlling the position.
Gagnon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at White's ELITE Fitness Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lovelair knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gagnon on the ground.

Gagnon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lovelair is aware though and is defending well.
Gagnon is trying to keep Lovelair in close.

Gagnon is looking for a triangle here but Lovelair uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gagnon is trying to control Lovelair's posture but Lovelair avoids it.
Lovelair taking a breather here.
Gagnon tries to improve position but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gagnon strikes from the bottom but Lovelair takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Gagnon is looking to improve his position but Lovelair isn't that keen on the idea.
Lovelair will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lovelair takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gagnon working to try and regain half guard.
Gagnon gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gagnon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lovelair content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Gagnon is looking for a triangle but Lovelair pushes his legs off easily.
Lovelair postures up.
Lovelair trying to control but Gagnon is working from the bottom.
Gagnon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lovelair.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gagnon is on top in guard.

Lovelair controls Gagnon momentarily but Gagnon frees himself.
Gagnon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lovelair works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lovelair managing to control the position.
Gagnon trying to control but Lovelair is working from the bottom.
Lovelair controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lovelair tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gagnon trying to control but Lovelair is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Chris Lovelair will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lovelair's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Gagnon looks to land a combination but Lovelair avoids it well.
Gagnon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lovelair back to the cage. Gagnon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gagnon throws a sloppy head kick and Lovelair moves out of range easily.
Gagnon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Lovelair takes the fight into the clinch.

Gagnon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lovelair uses from the top position.
Lovelair controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gagnon is trying to control the position but Lovelair postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

Gagnon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gagnon trying to keep a closed guard but Lovelair is proving a slippery customer.
Lovelair controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gagnon keeping moving, preventing Lovelair from controlling successfully.

Gagnon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Gagnon has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Lovelair should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gagnon has tightened it up now! Lovelair should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gavin Gagnon!
A very excited looking Gavin Gagnon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.