PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George Lefebvre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nolan Shurygalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shurygalo has chosen White Trash Party as his entrance music. Nolan Shurygalo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Lefebvre
vs
Shurygalo

185 cm
25
193 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
179 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Lefebvre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nolan Shurygalo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shurygalo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lefebvre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shurygalo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lefebvre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shurygalo throws an off balance right hand
and Lefebvre counters with a straight right hand.
Shurygalo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lefebvre fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice shot by Shurygalo.
Shurygalo misses with a hook

and Lefebvre moves into the clinch.
Shurygalo can't break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lefebvre has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shurygalo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shurygalo effectively controlling the action here.
Shurygalo is trying to maintain a safe position but Lefebvre gets an underhook and turns Shurygalo into the cage.
Lefebvre has Shurygalo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shurygalo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Lefebvre breaks from the clinch.
Lefebvre avoids the body shot from Shurygalo.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Lefebvre breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shurygalo misses with a hook

and Lefebvre counters by moving into the clinch.
Lefebvre taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Lefebvre has picked Shurygalo up - he's going for a ride! Lefebvre dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Shurygalo pushes Lefebvre off looking to stand but Lefebvre dives back in and keeps control.
Shurygalo wants to get back to full guard.
Shurygalo looks gassed!
Lefebvre is trying to control the action in half guard but Shurygalo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lefebvre seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lefebvre is stalling here. Shurygalo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lefebvre seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Shurygalo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shurygalo taking a breather here.
Lefebvre is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Shurygalo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Shurygalo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Shurygalo trying to control the position but Lefebvre is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lefebvre is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Shurygalo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Lefebvre wants to get back to his feet but Shurygalo is dominant here and he's now got Lefebvre's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lefebvre has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Shurygalo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I would not like to be Lefebvre right now.
Lefebvre holding both Shurygalo 's hands and preventing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Lefebvre dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lefebvre cracks Shurygalo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shurygalo misses with a combination

and Lefebvre moves into the clinch.
Lefebvre is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shurygalo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shurygalo prevents the takedown attempt.
Lefebvre tries to land knees in the clinch but Shurygalo avoids the damage to the body.
Lefebvre landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lefebvre lands a good knee to the midsection. Shurygalo won't want to take too many of those.
Lefebvre tries a knee to the head but Shurygalo blocks it.
Lefebvre displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shurygalo up against the cage.
Lefebvre throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shurygalo blocks it with crossed arms.

Lefebvre has picked Shurygalo up - he's going for a ride! Lefebvre dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Lefebvre is thwarting Shurygalo's attempts to control the position.
Lefebvre is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shurygalo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lefebvre is working away from the top position though.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lefebvre keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lefebvre wants to stand up but Shurygalo is controlling the position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Nolan Shurygalo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lefebvre tries to clinch up.

Lefebvre instigates a clinch.
Lefebvre utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lefebvre changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shurygalo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Lefebvre. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lefebvre lands with a kick to the temple. Shurygalo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Lefebvre closes the distance and clinches.
Lefebvre putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shurygalo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Lefebvre.
Lefebvre goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shurygalo prevents it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lefebvre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Lefebvre has clasped his hands together around Shurygalo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Lefebvre in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Shurygalo tries to improve position but can't.
Lefebvre wants to stand but Shurygalo has his arm trapped.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shurygalo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shurygalo is trying to control Lefebvre's posture but Lefebvre avoids it.
Lefebvre wants to stand but Shurygalo is controlling his arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shurygalo is trying to escape the position but Lefebvre is controlling the position.
Lefebvre wants to stand but Shurygalo is controlling his arm.
Lefebvre is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Shurygalo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Shurygalo tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Lefebvre stalls from top position.
Lefebvre wants to stand but Shurygalo is controlling his arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Lefebvre dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Lefebvre gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shurygalo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lefebvre lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shurygalo.

Lefebvre breaks from the clinch.
George Lefebvre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lefebvre is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shurygalo stuffs the takedown attempt from Lefebvre. Lefebvre gets slowly back to his feet.
Lefebvre tries to bum rush Shurygalo with a series of wild strikes but Shurygalo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shurygalo throws a sloppy body shot

and Lefebvre holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lefebvre lands a hook that snaps the head of Shurygalo backwards.

Lefebvre gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Lefebvre wants to get up but he can't break Shurygalo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lefebvre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shurygalo looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shurygalo has a closed guard, preventing Lefebvre from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lefebvre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lefebvre wants to control from the top but Shurygalo keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of George Lefebvre.
Lefebvre tries for a takedown but Shurygalo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

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.
Lefebvre lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lefebvre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shurygalo tries to avoid it but Lefebvre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shurygalo to the ground. Shurygalo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Lefebvre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lefebvre throws a head kick that half lands.
Nolan Shurygalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lefebvre is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shurygalo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lefebvre throws a nice looking combination but Shurygalo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lefebvre shoots in for a double leg but Shurygalo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shurygalo throws a combination that misses

and Lefebvre counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lefebvre.
Lefebvre lands a good knee to the midsection. Shurygalo won't want to take too many of those.

Lefebvre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Shurygalo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lefebvre to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Shurygalo is pulling down on Lefebvre's head to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lefebvre slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
George Lefebvre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shurygalo holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Shurygalo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nolan Shurygalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Lefebvre gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lefebvre displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shurygalo up against the cage.
Lefebvre lands a nice uppercut.
Shurygalo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lefebvre looking for a takedown.
Lefebvre misses with a knee to the head.
Lefebvre drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shurygalo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lefebvre fails with a takedown attempt.
Lefebvre wants to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Lefebvre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lefebvre has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Lefebvre!