PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Boisseranc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Holt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boisseranc comes to the cage accompanied by Boom. Holt has chosen All Along the Watchtower - Bear McCreary as his entrance music. James Holt is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Boisseranc
vs
Holt

175 cm
22
149 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
20
152 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jordan Boisseranc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Holt!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holt closes the distance and clinches up with Boisseranc, looking for a takedown. Holt pushes Boisseranc against the cage but Boisseranc circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Holt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boisseranc swivels and escapes.
Boisseranc stuffs the takedown attempt from Holt. Holt gets slowly back to his feet.
Jordan Boisseranc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Holt.
Boisseranc pushes Holt away with a front kick.
Holt shoots in looking for a takedown. Boisseranc tries to sprawl out of it but Holt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boisseranc manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boisseranc swinging wilding here.
Boisseranc lands with a straight right. Holt didn't see that one coming.
Holt shoots for a double leg takedown but Boisseranc sprawls well. He's pushed Holt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boisseranc goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Boisseranc moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like James Holt has been cut.
Holt looks gassed!
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!
Holt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boisseranc.
Boisseranc displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Holt.
Nice shot lands for Boisseranc.
Boisseranc defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Holt.
Boisseranc lands with a shot to the body.
A shot to de liver by Boisseranc. Beautiful body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boisseranc scores with a decent looking hook.
Boisseranc goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Boisseranc throws a right hand that Holt ducks under and follows up with a left that Holt also avoids with ease.
Boisseranc pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boisseranc looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Holt blocks a head kick by Boisseranc.
Boisseranc connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Holt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice combination there by Boisseranc.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boisseranc connects with a high kick.
Boisseranc lands with a nice combination. Holt backs away looking to recover.
Boisseranc misses with the combination.
Boisseranc lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Holt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boisseranc moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boisseranc throws a nice inside leg kick.
Holt takes one to the chin there.
Boisseranc takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Holt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boisseranc lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Holt circles away quickly and effectively.
Boisseranc connects with the punch.
Boisseranc scores with the left hand. Holt knows he should have avoided that one.
Boisseranc chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boisseranc throws a head kick but Holt moves out of range.
Boisseranc lands a nice hook to Holt's body. Holt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boisseranc swinging wilding here.
Boisseranc bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Holt's head backwards.
Boisseranc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jordan Boisseranc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boisseranc throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boisseranc connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A good leg kick by Boisseranc.
Holt is trying desperately to land a takedown but Boisseranc is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Holt.
Boisseranc throws a sloppy head kick and Holt moves out of range easily.
Boisseranc throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Boisseranc lands with an uppercut that bounces Holt off the cage and back into rage.
A good leg kick by Boisseranc.
Boisseranc is working the combinations to good effect here.
Boisseranc throws a wild body kick that Holt sees coming a mile off.
Boisseranc throws the kick towards the body but Holt avoids it.
Boisseranc connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Holt's hands.
Boisseranc throws a series of punches but Holt moves out of range.
Boisseranc misses with a kick to the body.
Boisseranc displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Holt.
Holt takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Holt is defended easily by Boisseranc.
Holt dodges the punch combination from Boisseranc.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boisseranc connects with a nice looking jab.
Holt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Holt shoots in for a takedown but Boisseranc shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boisseranc throws a head kick but Holt moves out of range.
Boisseranc throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boisseranc walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Holt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Boisseranc stuffs the takedown attempt from Holt. Holt gets slowly back to his feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Boisseranc!
Boisseranc scores with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boisseranc throws a body kick that misses.
Boisseranc will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boisseranc throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Boisseranc dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Holt's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Boisseranc moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boisseranc slaps away a takedown attempt from Holt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A solid body kick from Boisseranc.
An inside leg kick lands from Boisseranc.
Boisseranc throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab by Boisseranc.
Boisseranc cracks a nice hook into Holt's ribs.
Holt slips a jab and a cross from Boisseranc.
Boisseranc fails to land with a series of punches.
Boisseranc throws a sloppy head kick and Holt moves out of range easily.
Boisseranc connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Holt momentarily.
Boisseranc catches Holt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boisseranc throws a head kick that misses.
Boisseranc is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holt can do to turn this around?
Boisseranc tries to land a front kick but Holt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Holt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Holt avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Holt closes the distance and clinches.
Holt fails to pull guard.
Holt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jordan Boisseranc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Holt.
Boisseranc wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Holt has him pressed against the cage.

Holt has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Boisseranc clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Boisseranc can't escape the position.

Holt tightening his grip on Boisseranc, looking for the choke.

Holt is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Boisseranc knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Boisseranc for a finish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Holt is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Boisseranc knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Holt on the ground.
Boisseranc is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Holt looking for the RNC.
Boisseranc rolls, trying to escape but Holt keeps control of the position.

Holt is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Holt throwing wild punches that miss their target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Holt looking for the RNC.
Boisseranc prevents Holt from getting a body triangle.

Boisseranc is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Holt doesn't have the hooks in and Boisseranc manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jordan Boisseranc will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Holt's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Boisseranc fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Holt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No joy there for Boisseranc, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Holt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boisseranc pinned against the cage. Boisseranc gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boisseranc throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boisseranc lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Holt.
Holt blocks the body kick.
Jordan Boisseranc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boisseranc pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Holt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boisseranc paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boisseranc with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boisseranc throws a front kick that sends Holt stumbling back into the cage.
Holt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holt dodges the punch combination from Boisseranc.
Boisseranc throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boisseranc buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boisseranc displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A combination from Boisseranc does no damage.
Holt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Holt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boisseranc works over Holt's head and body with a nice combination.
Boisseranc listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Boisseranc displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Holt.
Jordan Boisseranc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Holt.
Boisseranc lands an overhand right.
Holt fails with the takedown.
Holt takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Boisseranc throws a sloppy head kick and Holt moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Holt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boisseranc moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Holt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boisseranc is fending him off so far but Holt persists. Nope, Boisseranc circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Holt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boisseranc sprawls well. Boisseranc wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Holt gets slowly back to his feet.
Holt walks into a left hand.
Boisseranc scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Boisseranc gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Holt looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Holt is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Boisseranc is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Boisseranc has escaped and now he's on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Holt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boisseranc can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

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

Holt is looking for a triangle but Boisseranc pushes his legs off easily.
James Holt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Holt keeping full guard, as Boisseranc tries to pass.
Jordan Boisseranc is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holt is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Holt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Boisseranc showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boisseranc, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Boisseranc!