PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Smokey Falhurst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg LaFleche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smokey Falhurst could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Greg LaFleche's chin.

Falhurst
vs
LaFleche

225 cm
22
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
22
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

FIREPOWER NUTRITION

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Smokey Falhurst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Greg LaFleche!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falhurst smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smokey Falhurst seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falhurst looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
LaFleche takes one to the chin there.
Falhurst scores with a body shot.
LaFleche keeps the fight on the outside.
Horrible takedown by Falhurst or perhaps it was just good defense by LaFleche which made him look bad.

LaFleche moves into the clinch.
Falhurst drops to a knee looking for a takedown but LaFleche gets the underhooks and prevents it.

LaFleche gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
LaFleche throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Falhurst is trying to control the position but LaFleche postures up.
Falhurst will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
LaFleche postures up and lands a big shot to Falhurst's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells LaFleche's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Falhurst utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Falhurst trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
LaFleche stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Falhurst swivels though and keeps the full guard.
LaFleche loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Falhurst is trying to keep LaFleche in close.
LaFleche makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
LaFleche working some strikes from top position.
Falhurst not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
LaFleche working some strikes from top position.

Falhurst working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. LaFleche doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. LaFleche manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
LaFleche chips away with some ground and pound.
LaFleche stands up over Falhurst, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
LaFleche stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Falhurst swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Falhurst is breathing heavily.
LaFleche missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
LaFleche stopping the sweep attempt from Falhurst.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaFleche content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
LaFleche scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
LaFleche postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
LaFleche scoring with punches to the head and body.
Falhurst can't keep his opponent in guard - LaFleche advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Falhurst is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
LaFleche tries to pass to full mount but Falhurst defends it.
LaFleche lands strikes from half guard.
LaFleche landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from LaFleche there.
LaFleche lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
LaFleche lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falhurst is looking to improve his position.
Falhurst is staying active underneath LaFleche, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Falhurst manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Falhurst.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smokey Falhurst. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LaFleche dodges the punch combination from Falhurst.
Falhurst really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Falhurst tries to clinch but LaFleche moves away
and LaFleche counters with a leg kick.
Falhurst doesn't succeed with the takedown

and LaFleche counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by LaFleche.
LaFleche tries to pull guard but Falhurst holds him up against the cage and eventually LaFleche drops back down to his feet.
Falhurst drops down looking for an ankle pick but LaFleche pulls his leg out and moves away.
A head kick misses from Falhurst.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falhurst fails with an attempt to clinch.
LaFleche throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Falhurst slips a straight right by LaFleche.
LaFleche throws a low kick but Falhurst avoids it.

LaFleche fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Falhurst sprawls well initially but LaFleche persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Falhurst is looking to improve his position.
Falhurst is looking to control LaFleche's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Falhurst avoid being mounted?
LaFleche missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falhurst missing with punches from the bottom.
LaFleche is looking to take a break and control but Falhurst is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falhurst wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg LaFleche dominated that 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.

A cross from Falhurst lands.
Falhurst gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and LaFleche counters with a slapping leg kick.
Falhurst tries to land a front kick but LaFleche steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Falhurst stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from LaFleche.
Falhurst with a lazy takedown attempt
and LaFleche counters with a nice uppercut.
LaFleche fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Falhurst.
Falhurst throws a series of punches but LaFleche moves out of range.
Falhurst misses with a right hand
and Falhurst takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Falhurst fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
LaFleche throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
LaFleche throws a jab but it's blocked by Falhurst.
A slapping leg kick lands for LaFleche.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaFleche bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Falhurst's head.
LaFleche jabbing away but nothing is landing.
LaFleche throws an overhand right that lands on Falhurst's shoulder, as Falhurst tries to avoid the shot.

LaFleche gets a clinch.

LaFleche lands a takedown into guard.
LaFleche works over Falhurst with some ground and pound from guard.
LaFleche landing with the ground and pound.
LaFleche not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Falhurst trying to strike off his back.
LaFleche missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Falhurst trying to control the position.
Falhurst looking to hit a scissor sweep but LaFleche is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Falhurst looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaFleche trying to control the position from guard on top but Falhurst is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Falhurst throws a head kick but LaFleche moves out of range.
Falhurst throws a right and a left that both miss.
Falhurst lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Falhurst wants to clinch

and LaFleche counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Falhurst's guard now.

Falhurst working for a triangle but LaFleche defends it easily.
LaFleche postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
LaFleche connects with a couple of short punches.
LaFleche content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falhurst wants to stand up but LaFleche is controlling him.
Falhurst can't keep his opponent in guard - LaFleche advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. LaFleche lands a nice short elbow.

LaFleche is looking for a kimura here.
LaFleche frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Falhurst is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
LaFleche is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Falhurst can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
LaFleche is in the full mount, landing strikes.
LaFleche avoids the attempt from Falhurst to control.
Falhurst is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaFleche scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Falhurst?
LaFleche thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Falhurst is looking to improve his position but LaFleche isn't that keen on the idea.
Falhurst is working hard here to advance position.
Falhurst wants to hold on but LaFleche pushes him away.
Falhurst can't escape the position.
LaFleche avoids the attempt from Falhurst to control.
LaFleche prevents Falhurst from getting the reversal.
LaFleche landing shots from mount.
Falhurst tries to reverse the position but LaFleche maintains control.
LaFleche is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Falhurst can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LaFleche has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Falhurst's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg LaFleche showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Falhurst misses with a takedown attempt
and LaFleche counters with a good low kick that Falhurst was not able to check.

LaFleche scores with a takedown into Falhurst's guard.
Falhurst is trying to control the position but LaFleche postures up.
Greg LaFleche has got the better of the ground game so far.
LaFleche passes easily into side control. Nice work.
LaFleche is chipping away with strikes.
Falhurst taking punishment in the form of punches.
LaFleche working the head with strikes.
LaFleche working away.
Falhurst wants to get back to his feet but LaFleche drags him back down.
LaFleche lands a few punches from side control.
LaFleche working the ground and pound.
LaFleche lands some shots froms side control.
Falhurst is looking to regain half guard here but LaFleche keeps moving and retains side control.
Check out the look on LaFleche's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
LaFleche takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Falhurst is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Falhurst wants to control but LaFleche postures up.
I wouldn't like to be where Falhurst is right now.
Falhurst is looking to regain half guard here but LaFleche keeps moving and retains side control.
Falhurst is pushing LaFleche's head away, looking to escape. LaFleche manages to hold on to the position though.
LaFleche working away.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Falhurst throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Falhurst tries for a takedown but LaFleche circles away easily

and LaFleche counters with a nice double leg into side control. Falhurst won't be happy with that.
LaFleche scores with punches from side control.
Falhurst sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
LaFleche lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
LaFleche trying to mount his opponent but Falhurst defends it.

LaFleche is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Falhurst defends it well.
LaFleche wants to stand but Falhurst has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaFleche passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Falhurst!
Falhurst is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
LaFleche lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Falhurst hang on?
LaFleche dominating with strikes here.

Falhurst is rocked!

It looks like Smokey Falhurst has been cut.
LaFleche with the ground and pound from mount.
Oh Falhurst is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
LaFleche has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Falhurst's face.
LaFleche lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Falhurst hang on?
Falhurst is working to get back to half guard.
Smokey Falhurst has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Falhurst in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Smokey Falhurst's cut is getting worse.
Falhurst wants to hold on but LaFleche pushes him away.

LaFleche looking for a guillotine from mount but Falhurst is having none of it.
LaFleche lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falhurst slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Falhurst looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Falhurst is trying is best to control the position here.
LaFleche looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Falhurst seems to have got his legs back now.
LaFleche missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
LaFleche drops an elbow to the side of Falhurst's head.
LaFleche prevents Falhurst from improving his position.
LaFleche is looking to take a break and control but Falhurst is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Falhurst wants to control but LaFleche is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Falhurst steps to the side to avoid the strikes from LaFleche.

LaFleche shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. LaFleche showed some decent athleticism there.
LaFleche with the ground and pound but Falhurst uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaFleche landing some decent shots from guard.
Falhurst doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Falhurst wants to stand but LaFleche is controlling the position.
LaFleche trying to control but Falhurst is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

LaFleche shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Falhurst tries to get back to half guard but can't.
LaFleche cracks Falhurst with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
LaFleche dominating with strikes here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Greg LaFleche comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well LaFleche 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg LaFleche!