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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Percy Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Batist Gugeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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155 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
8 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Percy Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jan Batist Gugeau!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gugeau lands with a straight right. Evans didn't see that one coming.
Gugeau circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gugeau counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Evans is trying to stand.
Gugeau wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gugeau decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Evans shoots and misses
and Gugeau counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt
and Gugeau counters with a nice body shot.
Evans misses with a takedown
and Gugeau counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Percy Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gugeau counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans pushes Gugeau off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Evans doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gugeau counters with a shoot takedown. Evans fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gugeau wants to stand but Evans has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gugeau is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jan Batist Gugeau wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gugeau has taken the fight to the clinch.
Evans misses with a knee strike.
Gugeau manages to break the clinch.
Evans fails with the takedown
and Gugeau counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gugeau.
Evans is breathing heavily.
Evans tries to land a knee to the head but Gugeau blocks with his arms.
Gugeau has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gugeau wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gugeau has had enough of the clinch but Evans keeps him there for the moment.
Gugeau working hard to break the clinch.
Gugeau tries to circle away but Evans has him pinned against the cage.
Evans tries for a takedown. No joy.
Evans drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gugeau pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gugeau pushes Evans up against the cage in a clinch.
Gugeau breaks from the clinch.
Evans misses with a takedown
and Gugeau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gugeau shoots in and gets a takedown into Evans's guard.
Gugeau wants to get up but he can't break Evans's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gugeau gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gugeau closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Evans quickly recovers to half guard.
Evans looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gugeau decides to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Batist Gugeau dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Evans has his takedown stuffed
and Gugeau counters by clinching up.
Gugeau working hard to break the clinch.
Evans has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gugeau is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gugeau is trying to push Evans away but Evans has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Evans prevents Gugeau from breaking the clinch.
Gugeau wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Evans changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gugeau fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Percy Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans shoots and misses
and Gugeau counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gugeau stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Evans to get to his feet.
Gugeau connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Evans misses with a takedown
and Gugeau counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gugeau looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gugeau looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gugeau wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gugeau wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gugeau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt
and Gugeau counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gugeau.
Gugeau tries to break the clinch but Evans is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Gugeau's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gugeau breaks from the clinch.
Evans doesn't manage to clinch there - Gugeau circles away.
Gugeau tries to clinch there but Evans circles away.
Evans doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gugeau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Evans shoots and misses
and Gugeau counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gugeau would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gugeau gets to his feet. Evans looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gugeau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gugeau forces Evans back against the cage and clinches.
Evans wants a takedown.
Evans keeps control of Gugeau as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gugeau wants to get back to striking at distance but Evans won't allow it.
Gugeau on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gugeau tries to break the clinch but Evans is controlling the position.
Gugeau is trying to push Evans away but Evans has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Evans has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gugeau avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gugeau is trying to force a seperation but Evans has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans has Gugeau pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gugeau manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Evans tries to pull guard but Gugeau won't allow it.
Gugeau wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Evans has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gugeau avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Evans misses with a knee strike.
Evans utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gugeau wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gugeau is pressed up against the cage. Evans has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gugeau down to the mat. Gugeau avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Evans with a poor takedown
and Gugeau counters with a single leg into guard. Evans didn't expect that.
Evans has a closed guard, preventing Gugeau from standing up.
Evans wants to get back to his feet but Gugeau is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gugeau trying to stand up but can't free himself from Evans's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jan Batist Gugeau was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but Gugeau shows good takedown defense.
Evans tries to keep at a distance but Gugeau has taken the fight into the clinch.
Evans throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gugeau manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Batist Gugeau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Evans's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Evans gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gugeau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Evans wants to clinch but Gugeau slips to the side
and Gugeau counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Evans misses with a takedown
and Gugeau counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Percy Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gugeau has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gugeau wants to break free but Evans has control.
Evans has Gugeau pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gugeau manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Percy Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gugeau is trying to push Evans away but Evans has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gugeau wants to break free but Evans has control.
Gugeau looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gugeau is trying to force a seperation but Evans has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans wants a takedown.
Gugeau is trying to force a seperation but Evans has the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gugeau breaks from the clinch.
Gugeau cracks Evans with a good jab.
Evans on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gugeau bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gugeau has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Gugeau shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gugeau was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Evans is looking to improve his position but Gugeau isn't that keen on the idea.
Gugeau looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gugeau gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt
and Gugeau counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gugeau decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Evans gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gugeau counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Evans's guard now.
Evans is working an open guard so Gugeau takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt
and Gugeau decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Evans's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Percy Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gugeau has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Evans is proving hard to escape from.
Jan Batist Gugeau is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Batist Gugeau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gugeau 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Batist Gugeau!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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