PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sey La Vie (ranked 1331 p4p, 2532 weight class) and Bob Le Boulder (ranked 63 p4p, 128 weight class). Le Boulder has chosen Monty Python Lumberjack Song as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

La Vie
vs
Le Boulder

200 cm
29
280
17 - 8 - 0

150 cm
24
300
3 - 0 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sey La Vie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Le Boulder!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le Boulder tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but La Vie swivels and escapes.
La Vie wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

Le Boulder shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
La Vie wants to stand up but Le Boulder is controlling him.
Le Boulder showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
La Vie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
La Vie keeping full guard, as Le Boulder tries to pass.
Le Boulder controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Vie wants to get back to his feet but Le Boulder is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Boulder looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
La Vie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Le Boulder.
La Vie slaps away a takedown attempt from Le Boulder, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Le Boulder tries to get set, La Vie tries to push him back and clinch up but Le Boulder manages to avoid the attempt.
Sey La Vie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Le Boulder.
Le Boulder shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with La Vie but La Vie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
La Vie tries to counter by clinching up but Le Boulder breaks away and moves out of range.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Boulder controlling the pace.

La Vie is defending against the submission attempts here by Le Boulder.
Le Boulder stops La Vie from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Le Boulder controlling the pace.
La Vie wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Boulder takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
La Vie is trying to stand.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
La Vie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Le Boulder.
Le Boulder tries to clinch but La Vie is having none of it.
Bob Le Boulder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Boulder shoots in for a takedown but La Vie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
La Vie wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Le Boulder tries to score a power double leg takedown but La Vie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Le Boulder somewhat.
La Vie is looking to counter the offense by Le Boulder and move into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Le Boulder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but La Vie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
La Vie is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Le Boulder.
Le Boulder shoots for a takedown but La Vie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
La Vie seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Le Boulder looks for a takedown but La Vie sprawls well.
La Vie seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
La Vie leaves Le Boulder with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
La Vie tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Le Boulder manages to circle out of the way.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Le Boulder has La Vie up against the cage in a clinch.
La Vie wants a takedown but no success here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bob Le Boulder will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Le Boulder throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. La Vie was covering up waiting for the punch and Le Boulder finishes the takedown easily into guard.
La Vie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Le Boulder is controlling him.
La Vie trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Boulder is stalling in the full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Boulder shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts La Vie as he jumps to the side.
Le Boulder gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and La Vie counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by La Vie.
La Vie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Le Boulder pulls his leg out and moves away.
La Vie slaps away a takedown attempt from Le Boulder, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sey La Vie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Le Boulder.
Le Boulder shoots in looking for a takedown. La Vie tries to sprawl out of it but Le Boulder keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. La Vie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Boulder moves in looking to clinch but La Vie pushes him off.
Le Boulder shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts La Vie as he jumps to the side.
Le Boulder shoots in looking for a takedown but La Vie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Le Boulder's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Le Boulder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Le Boulder with a lazy takedown attempt

and La Vie counters by moving into the clinch.
Le Boulder goes for a takedown attempt but La Vie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Le Boulder misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Boulder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. La Vie defends it nicely.
Le Boulder tries to clinch there but La Vie circles away.
Le Boulder dives in and grabs La Vie's left leg, looking for a takedown. La Vie pushes down on Le Boulder's head and hops out.
Le Boulder tries for a takedown but La Vie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Le Boulder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. La Vie defends it nicely.
La Vie tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Le Boulder manages to circle out of the way.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Le Boulder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Le Boulder fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
La Vie is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Le Boulder.
La Vie swats away the attempt to clinch by Le Boulder.
Le Boulder shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and La Vie counters by clinching up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Le Boulder tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sey La Vie dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nice takedown defense from La Vie. No joy for Le Boulder on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Le Boulder.

Le Boulder gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
La Vie is trying to drag Le Boulder to the mat but Le Boulder just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
La Vie can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Vie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Le Boulder gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sey La Vie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
La Vie is looking to take this one to the mat.
La Vie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Le Boulder fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Le Boulder pushes La Vie up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Boulder wants a takedown but no success here.
La Vie wants a takedown.
Le Boulder is looking for a takedown.
Le Boulder is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but La Vie is defending well.
Le Boulder can't get the takedown.
La Vie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Le Boulder after a bit of a struggle.
La Vie is looking for a takedown.
La Vie goes for a takedown attempt but Le Boulder pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Le Boulder shoots in for a takedown but La Vie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Le Boulder with a poor takedown

and La Vie counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Le Boulder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Vie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Le Boulder is defending well.
La Vie is trying to drag Le Boulder to the mat but Le Boulder just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Le Boulder is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but La Vie is defending well.
Le Boulder is trying to drag La Vie to the mat but La Vie just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Le Boulder is looking for a takedown up against the cage. La Vie gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
La Vie tries for a takedown but Le Boulder manages to get underhooks.
La Vie tries to score a body lock takedown but Le Boulder shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
La Vie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Le Boulder after a bit of a struggle.
Le Boulder is looking to take this one to the mat.
La Vie looking for a takedown.
La Vie gets underhooks to prevent Le Boulder's takedown attempt.
La Vie tries to score a body lock takedown but Le Boulder shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Vie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Le Boulder fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Le Boulder gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and La Vie counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by La Vie.
La Vie can't get the takedown.
Le Boulder prevents a takedown attempt there.
La Vie prevents a takedown attempt there.
La Vie wants a takedown but no success here.
La Vie wants to take the fight to the mat but Le Boulder manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
La Vie wants to take the fight to the mat but Le Boulder manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
La Vie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Le Boulder prevents it.
La Vie is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Boulder goes for a takedown in the clinch but La Vie prevents it.
Le Boulder has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. La Vie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Le Boulder turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Le Boulder manages to end up in side control.
Bob Le Boulder has got the better of the ground game so far.
La Vie tries to escape but Le Boulder is in control.
La Vie is being controlled here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
La Vie is trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Le Boulder really 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.

Le Boulder clinches up against the cage.
La Vie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
La Vie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Le Boulder prevents it.

La Vie has clasped his hands together around Le Boulder's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

La Vie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Le Boulder knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Le Boulder felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Le Boulder gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
La Vie is trying to control the action in half guard but Le Boulder is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Vie slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le Boulder is trying to control but can't.
La Vie is looking to take a break and control but Le Boulder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

La Vie seems to be working for a kimura but Le Boulder defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
La Vie slows the pace down in half guard.
Le Boulder is controlling La Vie's trapped leg to prevent La Vie from advancing to side control.

La Vie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Le Boulder has managed to free his arm - good work.
Le Boulder tries to get to full guard but La Vie has control of the leg.
Le Boulder regains full guard. Nicely done.
La Vie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Le Boulder looking to hit a scissor sweep but La Vie is one step ahead there.
La Vie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Le Boulder pulls La Vie in close to his closed guard and prevents La Vie from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
La Vie trying to control the position from guard on top but Le Boulder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
La Vie stopping the sweep attempt from Le Boulder.
Le Boulder working a defensive guard here.
Le Boulder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
La Vie tries to free his leg and advance position but Le Boulder is retaining full guard.
Le Boulder is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Le Boulder prevents La Vie from standing back up.
Le Boulder is taking a breather. La Vie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
La Vie is looking to escape.
Well, if Le Boulder is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Vie tries to kick Le Boulder off but Le Boulder keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Le Boulder keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Le Boulder stops La Vie from getting back to his feet.
Le Boulder is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Le Boulder fails with a takedown attempt.
La Vie wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Le Boulder fails with the takedown

and La Vie counters by moving into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
La Vie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Le Boulder is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sey La Vie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Le Boulder looking for a takedown.
Le Boulder is pressed up against the cage. La Vie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Le Boulder down to the mat. Le Boulder avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Le Boulder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
La Vie tries to counter by clinching up but Le Boulder breaks away and moves out of range.
Le Boulder is trying hard to land a takedown here. La Vie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Le Boulder shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and La Vie moves into the clinch.
Le Boulder is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Le Boulder tries to score a body lock takedown but La Vie shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Bob Le Boulder will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Le Boulder closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming La Vie to the mat! La Vie manages to get full guard.
La Vie wants to stand but Le Boulder is controlling the position.
Le Boulder controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
La Vie wants to stand but Le Boulder is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Le Boulder thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Le Boulder stops La Vie from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Boulder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. La Vie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
La Vie wants to stand but Le Boulder is controlling the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Le Boulder wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Le Boulder.
As Le Boulder tries to get set, La Vie tries to push him back and clinch up but Le Boulder manages to avoid the attempt.

Le Boulder shoots in and gets a takedown into La Vie's guard.
La Vie wants to get back to his feet but Le Boulder passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Le Boulder controlling the action here.
La Vie wants to get back to his feet.
Le Boulder trying to control the pace.
La Vie is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Boulder performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Le Boulder wants to pass the guard but La Vie is defending well.
La Vie is trying to stand back up but Le Boulder is controlling him
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

La Vie tries to keep at a distance but Le Boulder has taken the fight into the clinch.
La Vie can't get the takedown.

Le Boulder has La Vie pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Le Boulder pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending La Vie tumbling to the mat - Le Boulder dives into La Vie's guard.
Le Boulder showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Boulder stops La Vie from standing up.
La Vie wants to get back to his feet but Le Boulder passes into half guard.
Le Boulder stalling.
Le Boulder prevents La Vie from standing back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Le Boulder keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Le Boulder is continuing to stall.

Le Boulder is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. La Vie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Le Boulder.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Le Boulder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Le Boulder has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Sey La Vie!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Bob Le Boulder!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Bob Le Boulder!

Bob Le Boulder wins by split decision!
Bob Le Boulder is the new super heavyweight champion!
Bob Le Boulder thanked the fans post fight for their support.